Kirkton House, Cairnie

1784-5 (see Notes). 2-storey and attic, 3-bay, symmetrical Classical former manse situated on elevated ground with later 19th century 2-storey extension to rear (N). Squared and coursed dark whinstone with contrasting sandstone margins and raised long and short quoins, harl to rear. Moulded architraves, corniced to ground floor windows; eaves cornice and low blocking course. Slightly advanced central pedimented bay to S (principal) elevation with simple corniced Doric-pilastered doorpiece with 4-panel 2-leaf entrance door with rectangular fanlight above. Pair of later, timber pedimented dormers.

Predominantly 4-pane timber sash and case windows. Some 12-pane lying pane timber sash and case windows to E elevation. Grey slate. Raised skews and skew putts. Coped gable stacks.

INTERIOR: (seen 2007). Some original features including 4-panel timber doors, decorative plaster cornicing and working shutters.

WALLED GARDEN (to S): walls to S and E only remain from original rectangular-plan structure. Rubble with some coping to E.