Anderson's Institution, 2 Institution Road, Elgin is a Grade A listed building in the Moray local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 26 January 1971. Institution, gatepiers. 5 related planning applications.

Anderson's Institution, 2 Institution Road, Elgin

WRENN ID
distant-dormer-elm
Grade
A
Local Planning Authority
Moray
Country
Scotland
Date first listed
26 January 1971
Type
Institution, gatepiers
Source
Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Archibald Simpson, 1830-33. Greek Revival. Large

2-storey H-plan main range with school to S. Polished

ashlar to front (N) facade, finely tooled ashlar to flanks,

polished ashlar dressings. 14-bay main elevation, the

outer 3 bays being advanced and pedimented. Centre

Ionic portico, distyle in antis with frieze, cornice, and

block pediment supporting sculptured figures. Set back

behind pediment circular domed cupola on square plinth,

with 8 Corinthian pilasters between louvred openings.

West elevation: 7 bays, and 2nd and 6th bays being

advanced with hexastyle Roman Doric portico between.

Lying-pane glazing. Corniced stacks; shallow piended

slate roof.

INTERIOR: domed and pilastered entrance hall with coffered

ceiling; plain staircase.

Pair single monolith panelled gatepiers; square copes

with egg and dart frieze. Cast-iron railings.

Coursed rubble garden walls with dressed copes.

Detailed Attributes

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