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Laird's House (Former), Dykeside Farm, Birnie
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General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Laird's House (Former)
Other Name(s)
Address
Dykeside Farm, Birnie
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
3483
Listing Category
Unlisted
OS Grid Ref
NJ 20943 58910
Location Type
Rural
HS Reference No
Description
Former laird's house/ farmhouse, with stone slate roof and some surviving internal features, converted in the 1960s for use as a grain dryer. The current owners have been farming on this site since 1883.
The OS Name Book 1868-71 notes the property as "An extensive farmsteading the property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Seafield".
The architect Alister Morrison, who became the Burgh architect for Rothes, grew up on the neighbouring Hillhead farm, later managing Dykeside as well. (Dictionary of Scottish Architects).
The OS Name Book 1868-71 notes the property as "An extensive farmsteading the property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Seafield".
The architect Alister Morrison, who became the Burgh architect for Rothes, grew up on the neighbouring Hillhead farm, later managing Dykeside as well. (Dictionary of Scottish Architects).
Building Dates
circa 1725-50
Architects
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Very Poor
Category of Risk
Critical
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
06/06/2008, 5/9/2012, 14/7/2015
Development History
June 2008: External inspection finds the building to be in very poor condition, the roof is in very poor condition. The building does appear to be structurally sound but alternative uses for it are constrained due to its close proximity to the other farm buildings.
5 September 2012: External inspection finds holes have started appearing in the roof.
14 July 2015: External inspection finds the building remains in much the same condition as seen previously.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
01343 563270
Availability
Current Availability
Not Available
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Part
Occupancy Type
Owner
Present/Former Uses
BARR original text : Warehouse/Store to Residential
Name of Owners
Type of Ownership
Private
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Online Resources
Classification
Middle-sized Houses
Original Entry Date
02-JUL-08
Date of Last Edit
29/12/2015
