Basic Site Details Name: | Penicuik House stables | Town, district or village: | Penicuik | City or county: | Midlothian | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | | Grid ref: | | Notes: | | Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | Country House | | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1760s | | Build/construction | Includes Gibbsian steeple and 'Arthur's Oven', a reproduction of the domed Roman building in Stirlingshire. | | 1900 | 1902 | | Conversion of stables to new house |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | James Clerk (Sir) | | A | 1760s | | Includes Gibbsian steeple and 'Arthur's Oven', a reproduction of the domed Roman building in Stirlingshire. | | Henry ('Harry') Ramsay Taylor | | A | 1900 | 1902 | Conversion of stables to new house | | James Lessels | | A | 1900 | 1902 | Conversion of stables to new house | | James Lessels and Harry Ramsay Taylor | | A | 1900 | 1902 | Conversion of stables to new house |
ClientsThe following individuals or organisations have commissioned work on this building/design: | | Name | Notes | | Aymee, Lady Clerk | |
Related Buildings, Structures and DesignsParent Structure and SiteThis structure is related to the following parent structure or site (click the item to view details): | | Building name | Notes | | Penicuik House | Sir James Clerk consulted one of the Adam family, perhaps John Adam, who subsequently provided timber for the house. |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this building: | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Colvin, Howard | 2008 | A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840 | | London: YUP. 4th edition | | | McWilliam, Colin | 1978 | Lothian (The Buildings of Scotland) | | | p387 |
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