The castellated and domestic architecture of Scotland, from the twelfth to the eighteenth century (1887)
MacGibbon, David, d. 1902, Ross, Thomas, 1839-1930 · Edinburgh : D. Douglas · leaf 287
Fig. 194), The castle is still surrounded withgardens and pleasure-grounds, which, together with the quaint lion-guardedgateway (Fig. 195), still convey a fair idea of the aspect and surroundingsof a Scottish gentlemans residence in the sixteenth century. The building is of the L Plan, and measures… … IGROUND n.OORFig. 194.—Merchiston Castle. Flaiis and Elevation. MERCIIISTON CASTLE 265 THIRD PERIOD liigh to the chiinucy top. In its present condition it is not quite clearwhere the original entrance doorway was situated. The opening in tin;south wall, with steps leading to the wheel-stair, is…
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