Lainshaw Mains Farm

Lainshaw Mains Farm is a likely late 18th century Classical steading with a symmetrical courtyard plan. It features a prominent two-stage octagonal dovecot above the central farmhouse, making it a distinctive landmark.

The principal range to the southeast includes a central two-storey, three-bay farmhouse flanked by single-storey, four-bay wings. The entrance elevation is finished in ashlar, while the other sides are constructed of rubble. Notable architectural details include a base course, raised cills, and some moulded architraves. The central entrance bay is advanced and pedimented, with raised quoins and topped by a large, corniced octagonal dovecot on a round drum. The entrance features a roll-moulded door surround with a console bracketed pediment above, and a part-glazed timber entrance door. The wings have keystoned round-arched window openings, and there is a round-arched stair window at the rear. The windows are replacement 12-pane timber sash and case. The roofs are piended and covered with grey slates.

The interior has been comprehensively altered, as observed in 2008.

At the rear of the principal range, the courtyard ranges form a rough U-plan. These single-storey rubble and slated former steading ranges have seen some conversion into housing, along with later additions and extensions.