Barn to rear of cottages, Barn Brae, Inveraray

Substantial, 2-storey, gabled, rectangular barn with distinctive narrow-slitted openings with splayed embrasures to upper level, 6 to side walls and 3 to each gable. Random rubble. Irregular arrangement of doors and windows to ground. Original openings with round-arrised schist margins. Grey Scottish slate. Cast iron rain water goods. Timber beamed roof.

This substantial two-storey gabled barn constitutes a significant survival of the agricultural development of the Fisherlands area of Inveraray during the late 18th century. Probably retaining its original 1770s form and plan, ventilation to the former upper-level hayloft is provided by distinctive slits with slanted embrasures at all elevations. These lend the structure a considerable part of its character. Situated directly behind (but not attached to) a run of single-storey 19th century cottages bordering Loch Fyne, its roofline rises above the cottages providing group interest while its principal South elevation is visible from the A83 approach road to Inveraray. (Historic Scotland)

November 2008: The Oban Times reports that the application to demolish the barn has been successful after going to the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Isles planning committee.

June 2009: External inspection finds the barn is now roofless. The east gable has collapsed. Window and door openings are empty. There is some damage to the wall heads. The east elevation is supported by internal scaffolding.

February 2012: External inspection finds no significant change from the previous site visit. Listed Building Consent for partial demolition of the barn was given an extended period for consultation by local councillors to allow the applicant time to submit further documentation in support of their application. The applicant, in April 2009, withdrew their application.

18 September 2012: External inspection finds no significant change from the previous site visit.