42, 42A Marischal Street, Aberdeen

Circa 1789-1821. 3-storey and attic, 2-bay townhouse with fine Classical doorpiece on sloping site. Grey granite ashlar; eaves band. Central tripartite windows at 2nd and 3rd storeys with stone mullions. Recessed doorway with timber panelled door flanked by Tuscan columns supporting large fanlight. Cast-iron plant railing at 2nd storey window. 5-storey, 3-bay to side (N) elevation with regular fenestration; segmental arched pend to ground floor right and pair of attic dormers.

Multi-pane timber sash and case windows with glazed margins. Grey slate. Red brick stack to left gable with granite ashlar facing. Clay cans. Recessed cast-iron rainwater goods.