Reg.Nr. 87-UK/29

The Clan Donald Visitor Centre, Armadale

Restoration of a ruined Stable Block at Armadale Castle, dating from 1820, and conversion to visitor centre. Roadways and paved areas around the original stable had to be re-designed to accommodate tourist buses and car-parking, due care being taken to preserve as many of the ...
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Project details

Title:The Clan Donald Visitor Centre, Armadale
Entr. year: 1987
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Armadale, Sleat, Isle of Skye (Scotland)
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:SUBMITTED IN 1986 - Reg.Nr. 86-UK/10
Building type/ Project type: Agricultural building/structure
Former use:Stable
Actual use:Visitor centre: open to the public. Cultural and tourist attraction
Built: 19th century
Architect / Proj.leader: James Gillespie Graham (1820) , The Boys Jarvis Partnership, Architects (Glasgow - GB)
The Jury's citation: "For the fine restoration and conversion of the Stables of Aramadale Castle to provide Ieisure facilities and accommodation, recapturing the original Gothic style of architecture"
Web, Links:

www.clandonald.com/

Description:
Restoration of a ruined Stable Block at Armadale Castle, dating from 1820, and conversion to visitor centre. Roadways and paved areas around the original stable had to be re-designed to accommodate tourist buses and car-parking, due care being taken to preserve as many of the large trees as possible.