Mounthoolie, 27-29 Albert Street, Kirkwall

Early 18th century, (possibly 1714). 2 storey and attic, 3-bay, rectangular-plan (with wing at rear) crowstepped-gabled former house, converted as 2 shops at ground. Painted cement-rendered and lined at ground; cement-rendered and lined above. Corniced band course with scrolled terminals between ground and 1st floor; deep-set 1st floor window with cement cills.

E (PRINCIPAL) ELEVATION: deep-set 2-leaf timber-panelled doors with rectangular fanlight at ground in bay offset to left of centre; small display window to left; large shop window with integral door in bay to outer left. 2 identical large openings with inwardly angled shop windows and modern glazed doors at right angles in bays to right of centre. 3 irregularly disposed windows at 1st floor.

N (SIDE) ELEVATION: symmetrical 2-bay with window in each bay at 1st floor and attic; gablehead stack above. Blank elevation to wing to outer right.

S (SIDE) ELEVATION: window at each floor in bay to right; Number 31 Albert Street (listed separately) abutting to left; gablehead stack above.

Variety of glazing patterns including replacement 2-pane timber sash and case windows at 1st floor; modern, timber-framed shop windows at ground; uPVC windows to N; 3 evenly disposed rooflights to E pitch. Grey slate roof; stone ridge; cement-rendered and lined, corniced gablehead stacks to N and S; uPVC rainwater goods.

INTERIOR: converted as shops at ground; unseen above, 1998.