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Irregular U-plan 2-storey stable range of different builds. Rubble, harled on inner face, with ashlar margins. Early 18th century main north-south range, probably by James Smith and Alexander McGill. Slightly advanced outer wings in south elevation each with blocked or altered segmental-headed carriage house entrances. Shallow swept louvred dormers in roof of outer bays. Narrow slightly irregular 5-bay north elevation (facing courtyard) with alternate doorways in ground floor and loft fenestration. Small early 19th century clock plinth breaks roof at centre with diminutive leaded dome supported by slender struts. Short early 19th century 2-storey, 2-bay wing with 2 carriage houses in ground floor projects from northwest side of inner face of early block. Similar 2-storey, 7-bay range at northeast angle with 3 carriage houses in ground floor. Ridge and wallhead coped stacks, Banffshire slate roofs. Remainder of courtyard enclosed by rubble walls. Entrance flanked by simple rubble gatepiers (no gates), the short driveway flanked by swept coped walls topped by recumbent lions each side.
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