Crairiepark, Durisdeer

Architect probably Walter Newall, circa 1830; some

alterations by Charles Howitt, 1858. 2-storey 3-bay farmhouse

with wings, detached courtyard steading to north with

horsemill. All rubble-built with ashlar dressings;

whitewashed; roofs covered with graded slates. House:

originally T-plan, with low rear wing, latter raised and

recessed lower east wing added by Howitt. South elevation:

square central bull-faced ashlar porch added probably later

19th century; sash windows, plate glass at ground, 12-pane

glazing at 1st floor. Straight skews (later skews all

sawtoothed end stacks. Recessed wing extends east one bay,

low (?late 19th century) single bay wing beyond. Steading: 4

ranges built around narrow rectangular courtyard, latter

entered at south east corner. Large apsidal horsemill,

supported on square ashlar piers, at north end of tall west

range; barn door in north end wall of latter. South range has

3-bay stable with loft and low cartshed at east short east

range with piended wide 3-bay south end wall. Deep north

range with high roof and 2 tiers skylights/glazed roof

ventilators.