Blackburn House (West Lothian)

Blackburn House is a mansion in the Scottish Unitary Authority West Lothian, between the towns of Blackburn and Seafield. In 1971 the building was added to the Scottish lists of monuments in the highest category A.

History

The building was probably built in the late 18th century, around 1771. As a potential client applies George Moncrieff of Blackburn. At this time there were already present outside buildings that date back to the year 1760. For a transformation during the 19th century may have been involved James Gillespie Graham. After Blackburn House vacancy in the late 20th century, some 30 years his condition deteriorated and it was finally included in the risk register of historic monuments in Scotland. In 2007 it was restored.

Description

Designed in the Georgian style, Blackburn House is situated off the A705 between the towns of Blackburn and Seafield. The masonry of the two storey mansion is made of quarry stone. The front of the five axes wide main building is north exposed. In the middle comes out of the entrance portico with Doric columns and porch. Both this part of the building and the building edges are trimmed with quoins. Verso emerge two semioktogonale Ausluchten. The building closes with a slated roof platform. From the central main building go on both sides curving walls from, the ends of which the three axes are wide pavilions that finish with slated hipped roofs.