Terrace And Garden Ornaments, Garden, Skene House

Archibald Simpson and William Ramage (?) 1847-50, in present form, large Scottish baronial mansion of 3/4 storeys in fall of ground remodelling of work of much earlier date. N. part originally a tower house (14th century?) with 3 vaults, entering at 1st; remodelled 1680 vaults gutted out and centre part added, both rubble-built. South wing added 1745 or earlier, ashlar. 1847-50:- S. wing extended, single-storey entrance hall and c inserted in court, old courtyard gate moved N, S. loggia and terrace added and fenestration remodelled throughout. Terrace has 2 dolphin fountains, sculptures of boar shepherd and dog, fine table sundial by J. Williamson Aberdeen 1736 and 2 flower pedestals (Coade

stone?) consisting of 3 caryatids of late 18th century pattern.