Lauderdale House, Victoria Street, Dunbar

Original centre block circa 1740, substantial flanking wings

and alterations 1792, R and J Adam. 3-storey and basement

pavilions; 2-storey, basement and attic centre. U-plan

classical mansion. Red sandstone, squared rubble to S (rear)

and W elevations; rendered E side and ashlar N front. Ashlar

dressings and projecting cill and band courses defining

ground and 2nd floor levels. 12-pane glazing pattern. Slate

roof with ashlar stacks.

N ENTRANCE FRONT: 7-bay central block advanced centre 3 bays

spanning basement recess; semi-circular portico adjoining

enclosing steps, massive Ionic columns and paterae frieze.

Balustrade with blank panels continued over portico and

recessed flanks. Semi-circular arched doorway, decorative

fanlight and panelled double doors. Boldly advanced,

pedimented, 3-bay, flanking pavilions. Arched recess at

centres, each enclosing tripartite window and 12-pane sash

window above. Dentil cornice.

S ELEVATION TO HIGH STREET: 2-storey 7-bay centre, set back

with advanced 3 central bays with arched recess enclosing

window and blind balustrade. Fluted and paterae frieze,

balustrade and parapet raised at centre, supporting winged

sphinx figure. Advanced, pedimented 3-bays at ends; ground

floor windows of W bays heightened.

E ELEVATION: altered for military accommodation; hollow well

behind full-height archway at centre bridged by balconies

with iron railings.

INTERIOR: little of original remaining. Dentilled

plasterwork; dado rail, classical timber fireplace in hall.

Stone stair; cast-iron balustrade and wooden rail.