Reg.Nr. 93/UK/012

Aikwood Tower, Selkirk

Restoration of an early 17th century tower house, a scheduled monument, abandoned as dwelling for some 150 years as private residence with five floor levels. The work comprises the conversion of the attached cow byre to office space, museum and travelling artists' bedroom and ...
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Project details

Title:Aikwood Tower, Selkirk
Entr. year: 1993
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Selkirk, Selkirkshire (Scotland)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Military/Defence/Fortified building/system
Former use:Defensive tower, tower house; granary
Actual use:Residence, museum, tourist accommodation, wedding venue
Built: 17th century
Architect / Proj.leader: William A. Cadell, Architects (Linlithgow - GB)
The Jury's citation: "For the sensitive and imaginative restoration of a significant Scottish tower"
Web, Links:

aikwoodtower.com

Description:
Restoration of an early 17th century tower house, a scheduled monument, abandoned as dwelling for some 150 years as private residence with five floor levels. The work comprises the conversion of the attached cow byre to office space, museum and travelling artists' bedroom and studio.