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Remains of a bothy, shown on the OS 1st and 2nd edition maps. On the 1st edition OS map, two rectangular buildings of similar size are shown, with an outbuilding to the rear. The 2nd edition map shows three small extensions to the rear elevation, with three outbuildings further to the northeast. It probably dates to the early-mid 19th century, and is a rare survival of an early single storey, 3-bay E-plan vernacular building. It is larger than the traditional cramped farm-servants quarters. Currently only one derelict building survives, the second building would have adjoined the south gable, which still has evidence of a fireplace at its outer face and only one rear extension remains. AOC Archaeology group was commissioned in 2010 by Architects Scotland Ltd, to undertake a desk based assessment of the estate, including standing buildings appraisal. A standing building survey of the bothy was carried out by AOC in September 2016. It is a single storey building, dating from the 19th century, built of coursed stone rubble with a slate roof with raised skews, and two chimneys. A central doorway on the northwest elevation has sandstone ashlar surrounds. Some original internal features survived including a cast iron fireplace. Although built prior to Home Farm it was probably adopted by the farm workers when that was built in 1870, and had doubled in size by the turn of the 20th century.
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