Fort Matilda Station, Newark Street, Greenock

Fort Matilda Station, located on Newark Street in Greenock, was built in 1889 by James Miller for the Caledonian Railway, showcasing the Arts and Crafts style. This single-storey, symmetrical building features seven bays, with gabled bays that are slightly advanced and have applied timber-framing in their heads. The outer bays contain bipartite windows, while the remaining bays have four-light windows. A wide open porch sits under the central gable. The platform includes glazed end screens beneath a canopy that is part of the main roof. The building is topped with a slate roof and has prominent brick stacks that feature blind arched panels and cornices, reminiscent of the work of Norman Shaw.