Fountain, Head Gardener's House, Buxley, Manderston House

The fountain at the Head Gardener's House in Buxley, Manderston House, was designed by John Kinross and dates from 1897. It is made of ashlar stone and features a granite basin, inspired by a similar fountain at Ravelston House in Edinburgh from 1630. The fountain has a tall shaft that stands on two circular plinths, with a moulded base. The lower shaft is polygonal and moulded, supporting a gadrooned basin. The upper shaft is ornately decorated with strapworked date panels at the base, and carved dolphins that appear to tumble down each face, above which is a low-relief swagged festoon. At the top, the fountain is crowned by a unicorn holding a heraldic shield.