Inverness United Charities Institution, 5 Culduthel Road, Inverness

1834-36, classical; additions and alterations, Alexander F

Mackenzie, 1902 and 1906. Originally L-plan with

single-storey 3 bay arms linked by recessed one-bay quadrants

to oval block at heel of the L. Oval block at heel fronted

with pedimented tetrastyle Roman Doric portico (now glazed)

and surmounted by octagonal base on which stands pilastered

and domed circular observatory tower with segmental-arched

windows. In 1902-6, a canted bay window added at the front of

each arm; east wing raised to 2 storeys: at rear, open

angle of the L-plan filled with a 2-storey block, harled with

ashlar dressings, with a slightly raised tower feature at

main entrance. Internally, oval room (now open into portico)

with original chimney piece of 1834-6.