Stable Block, Moncreiffe House

The Stable Block at Moncreiffe House, designed by William Stirling shortly after 1821, is a reworking of an 18th-century building that has undergone alterations in the 20th century. This well-preserved, two-storey structure features nine bays and a piend roof, showcasing Classical detailing. Notable architectural elements include an arched pend entrance, a keystoned round-arched window, a ball-finialled open pediment, and an ogee-roofed clock that incorporates a dovecote. The building is constructed from snecked whinstone rubble with contrasting red sandstone ashlar dressings, some of which are stugged, and it has raised margins. The principal elevation features segmental-headed cart arches with voussoirs, and first-floor windows that break the eaves into stone-pedimented dormer heads.

The symmetrical principal elevation faces south, with a slightly advanced pend in the pedimented central bay and the ogee-roofed clock positioned above the ridge. The flanking bays have regular fenestration, while the slightly advanced outer bays each contain boarded timber doors leading to the cart arch below the dormer-headed window. The rear elevation displays simpler, possibly earlier details, with a stone forestair at the center and small openings near the eaves.

Inside, the stables are adorned with decorative ceramic wall tiles and herringbone-patterned floor tiles, leading to cast iron and timber loose boxes. The windows are timber sash and case with small pane glazing patterns. The roof is covered with grey slates, and there are coped red sandstone and brick stacks. The clock tower features a lead roof.