Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStirling,Argyll Lodging,house
Argyll lodging,house

Stirling,Argyll Lodging,house

Scotland
HES SM90286
Site type
Argyll lodging,house
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The Argyll Lodging is a substantial Renaissance mansion situated in the centre of Stirling, Stirlingshire. Built in the late sixteenth century and expanded during the seventeenth century, the house represents one of Scotland's finest examples of aristocratic domestic architecture of this period. The building features a characteristic Scottish Renaissance design with corbelled turrets, decorative stonework, and multiple storeys arranged around an internal courtyard. The Argyll Lodging served as a residence for the nobility and later underwent significant use as military accommodation, reflecting its prominent position within Stirling's historic townscape.

Stirling,Argyll Lodging,house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90286. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stirling,Argyll Lodging,house?

The Argyll Lodging is a substantial Renaissance mansion situated in the centre of Stirling, Stirlingshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90286.

Who is responsible for protecting Stirling,Argyll Lodging,house?

Stirling,Argyll Lodging,house is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM90286.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stirling,Argyll Lodging,house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Common Hill,homestead (6.4 km), Plean Farm,ring ditch 800m SE of (7.4 km), West Plean Colliery No.3 Pit,coke ovens (8 km).

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