Kinross House

Classic mansion built 1684-95 by Sir William Bruce, architect

and owner. 2 main storeys (with attic storey above

entablature) of ashlar. Rusticated basement, 11 bays wide;

outer 3 at each end projecting with giant Corinthian

pilasters at corners. Portico on W. side is modern copy from

original drawing. E. portico is original. Piended slated roof

(renewed 1863) platformed on top, with central lantern-light.

Interior is very fine, especially Entrance Hall and Stair,

Garden Hall and Oak Room. Short quadrant corridors on w.

side (with polygonal sundials) link mansion to small

garden-houses from which stretch walls embracing a vast

forecourt and terminating on N. side in Stable Gate and on S.

in Kirk Gate. Garden on E. side is of equal extent and

ornamented with loggias, fountain, statues. Fish Gate in E.

wall.