Knockshannoch Lodge
| Knockshannoch Lodge | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Kirkton of Glenisla, Angus |
| Country | Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56°43′22″N 3°15′16″W / 56.72265894°N 3.25433314°W |
| Completed | c. 1888 |
| Owner | Jim and Susan Muir[1] |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | William Starkey |
Knockshannoch Lodge is a Category B listed building in the Scottish village of Glenisla, Angus, built around 1888. It is a small, single-storey cottage, notable for its circular form. The main house consists of two circular buildings, made to look separate but connected by a short corridor. One or both buildings formerly had a thatched roof.[2] The ceilings in both buildings are vaulted but have had false ceilings installed to improve heating efficiency.[1][2]
The building's architect was engineer William Starkey, who later became a soldier and was killed on the Western Front in 1914.[1]
The building was a youth hostel in the first half of the 20th century, and it has also been a convalescent home, accommodation for forestry workers and an outdoor pursuits centre.[1]
Originally part of 17,000 acres (6,900 ha), much of the land was sold to the Forestry Commission.[1]
Old Generator Cottage[edit]
A few yards away stands the Old Generator Cottage. Another roundhouse, also Category B listed,[3] this one much smaller and, as of 2021, derelict. It had planning permission in place to be converted into a home for use as a holiday let or guest accommodation.[1]
The properties were put on the market in 2021 with an asking price of £535,000.[1]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g "Move into a movie: Spellbinding Knockshannoch Lodge straight out of Harry Potter film" – The Courier, 9 October 2021
- ^ a b Knockshannoch Lodge – British Listed Buildings
- ^ Knockshannoch Lodge – Old Generator Cottage – Historic Environment Scotland