House Of Auchiries

Complex structure of several dates in first half of 18th

century comprising 3 blocks in approximately Z-plan

arrangement as:- EAST BLOCK. Roofless, dated 1715. 2-storey rubble-built, harled, centre door (later enlarged) flanked by

shotholes, Ogilvy monogram and window over; 2-window to W.

1-window to E. 2 back wings one partly demolished and longer

than other, both later. CENTRE BLOCK Roofless, slightly

later, also harled rubble with chamfered margins. 2-storey,

1-window (dummies) S. gable, approx. symmetrical W. front

centre door, 5-window at 1st floor. WEST BLOCK roofed,

occupied as farmhouse, ashlar granite with cherry cocking, 6

windows long, tall single-storey at E. end, low 2-storey at

W. end. 2 shotholes 1st floor, back wing. Centre compartment

(present kitchen) vaulted, joinery of several dates, E. part

remodelled early 19th century. Outbuildings: tall piend

roofed outbuilding and stretch of garden wall on S. Low barn

on W.