The Temple, The Glen

The Temple at The Glen is a classical temple-style structure designed by William Playfair in 1822, which has undergone later alterations. Originally a portico of an early farmhouse and later converted into a summerhouse, it now serves as a memorial to the Tennant Family. The polished ashlar portico features a crepidoma and is supported by paired Tuscan columns at the outer front angles, with a pilaster behind the outer columns. The pediment above has a mutuled cornice.

The side elevations are made of plain whinstone rubble, showing the side of the portico to the front. The rear elevation also consists of plain whinstone rubble, with evidence of a former central window, as the lintel remains in place. There is a later ashlar block inset with rubble infill above it. A turquoise stained glass window, engraved, is located at the rear. The roof is shallow pitched, likely covered with slate, and features a timber boarded ceiling with stone ridging.

Inside, there is a central ashlar block on the rear wall inscribed with the names CHARLES TENNANT 1957 1996 and HENRY TENNANT 1960 1990. This block also contains turquoise stained glass shaped like overlaid stylised teardrops, engraved with the words "LIKE BRIGHT SHINING COMETS THEY BURNT OUT SO YOUNG TOUCHING EVERYONE THEY MET." The interior includes a timber ceiling and a later rough timber rustic bench.