Argyll's Lodging, Castle Wynd, Stirling

Dated 1632 and 1674. Courtyard plan, 2/3-storey and attics

U-plan closed by front wall with heavily by rusticated arched

entrance, gateway on Castle Wynd. Original part North-East

angle 16th century reconstructed later, Short South wing and

then a North wing to Castle Wynd added late 16th/early 17th

century. Circa 1630-2, new East range and south range begun

(architect reputed Sir Anthony Alexander) Circa 1633-40

upper floors of west end of North range added: 1674 South

west part of South range and South wing demolished to ground

floor level 1852) added. Rubble-built (harl stripped 1975-6)

with margins, outstandingly rich detail, conical-roofed stair

towers, and Roman doric pilastered porch in court, pedimented

and strapworked heads to windows pilastered dormers and

armorial cartouche E range, some outstanding interior work

with balustraded timber stair, pedimented doorcases

sculptured chimneypieces and painted decoration.