1 Flodabay
The residence at 1 Flodabay, 1 Fleoideabhagh, is located in the hamlet of Flodabay on the Scottish Hebridean island of Lewis and Harris. In 2007, the structure was added to the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest as a Category C listed building.[1]
History
The building was constructed around 1840 by John Mackinnon. As a member of the military, Mackinnon had a higher income than the agriculturally based island population. 1 Flodabay is considered a rare example of an upscale cottage in the Hebrides and may be the earliest such structure in the bays of Harris. The stonework and construction were carried out by Donald MacAulay from the nearby Geocrab, who later worked on the construction of Ardvourlie Castle for Charles Murray, 7th Earl of Dunmore. Notably, the property remained in family ownership until at least 2006. John Mackinnon was the great-grandfather of the then-owner, while Donald MacAulay was his great-great-uncle.[1]
1 Flodabay has remained largely in its original condition. Around the mid-20th century, the entrance veranda was paved with concrete blocks, and a bathroom extension was added. However, these alterations were later removed, and traditional fieldstone was reinstated on the veranda. Inside, the original L-shaped staircase running along the wall was replaced with a centrally positioned staircase spanning between the long walls, a common arrangement in cottages in Aberdeenshire. The cast-iron stove from the Columbian Stove Works in Falkirk, which was also described by Finlay J. Macdonald, was reinstalled.[1]
Description
1 Flodabay is situated in the hamlet of Flodabay, set slightly apart from the winding road that connects all the settlements along the eastern coast of Harris before meeting the A859, on a rocky outcrop. About 100 meters to the east lies Loch Flodabay, the bay from which the settlement takes its name.[2]
The south-facing main façade of the single-story, elongated cottage with a mansard roof is three bays wide. Its masonry is composed of rough fieldstone and is exposed, except for the plastered rear façade. All lintels are made of natural stone. A small gable with a two-leaf entrance door protrudes from the central section of the main façade. Small four-pane sash windows are embedded in the masonry. Two wooden dormers project from the slate roof on the south side, while a centrally positioned rooflight was added later. To withstand the strong winds, the shingles, made of Paisley slate, are secured with wire. The gable-end chimneys feature a cornice.[1]
References
External links
- Historic Environment Scotland. "Harris, 1 Fleoideabhagh (invalid code!) (371911)". Unknown parameter
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Coordinates: 57°47′49.3″N 6°53′1.3″W / 57.797028°N 6.883694°W
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