No 9A Quidinish

Probably later to late 19th century. Rare survival of low, 3-bay, rectangular-plan blackhouse altered to accommodate 1960s corrugated roofing and porch outshot incorporating bathroom but retaining recognisable traditional form of slightly battered walls and rounded angles. Sited on steeply falling ground overlooking Loch Fionnsabhagh in Bays of Harris, and abutting rocky outcrop. Thinly rendered and whitewashed thick rubble walls (see Notes) with rounded angles and very deeply set small window openings.

FURTHER DESCRIPTION: symmetrical NW entrance elevation with later porch and bathroom outshot (ruinous) at centre, 2-leaf panelled timber door behind and windows in flanking bays, that to left smaller. Rear elevation, abutting higher ground, with tiny centre window breaking into cut away roof to allow intake of light.

4-pane glazing pattern in timber sash and case and fixed windows. Piended roof with corrugated iron following shallow pitch of thatch almost forming gambrel at ends. Solid square end stacks with cans.

INTERIOR: timber-lined passage running length of cottage with hooks including cow horn hook. Kitchen with Modern Mistress stove and main bedroom with cast iron fireplace. Coved ceiling lined with wallpaper.