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 |
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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.
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