Struan House Stables, Struan

Date uncertain, built probably in the first quarter of the 19th century, and probably as stables/coach house for the nearby Struan Inn. Rectangular-plan and gabled, whitewashed rubble, slate roof, single end stack. Forestair at left hand gable, lean-to outshot on corresponding gable opposite, with main roof carried over. To front, square-headed openings all apparently original, blocked flat-arched coach house bay to left; alongside door with flanking windows ('stable) with pair small loft openings above, tight below eaves, whose placing is unrelated to bay divisions of front elevation. Beyond rhone pipe, single window and door to right. 3 original skylights. (Historic Scotland)

This place was once associated with a grandiose dream: '... the Islands will be opened up ...The railway will send an electric shock through the entire island; the turf-hut will disappear'. It was proposed that the Skye railway would arrive here from Isle Ornsay, transforming it into 'the Milford Haven of the north'. Instead, the house and its adjacent stable/gighouse , which would have become the railway company offices. (M.Miers)

March 1996: External inspection reveals that the building is in poor condition with several unsecured openings. Local planners report that the nearby Struan Inn is soon to be renovated, but plans for this building are not known. January 2001: Local planners report that the owner intends to sell the Inn but to retain this building.

March 2008: Local planners report deterioration in the condition of the property and forward recent images

July 2008: Local planners confirm that the former Inn and Stables remain in the ownership of Calum & Margaret Nicolson, and forward new contact details.

May 2010: Local planners report that the condition of these buildings has significantly deteriorated over the winter and that there are concerns over the extent of decay and potential for complete collapse.

September 2010: External inspection finds the building remains derelict. Since our previous visit the roof has deteriorated markedly and is slowly caving in from the centre. Rainwater goods, windows and doors have all been lost. The ceiling has partly collapsed.

October 2010: Local planners advise they are working with the current owners to secure the future of the former inn and associated stables. The properties are not available for sale at this time.

5 June 2013: External inspection finds further roof collapse is evident. No doors or windows remain.

22 February 2024: Desk-based assessment suggests the building remains At-Risk.