Doocot, Hermitage of Braid

Category

Library Item

Item no

27060

Title

Doocot, Hermitage of Braid

Description

The dovecot is the second largest in Scotland, and once contained nearly 2000 sandstone nest boxes. It housed pigeons which were eaten by the family who lived in the main house. This building pre-dates the current Hermitage of Braid building, and may be considerably older.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2012

Type

Digital image

Hermitage of Braid is home to Old Hermitage House and its Visitor Centre. Other attractions include the Ice House, the Doocot within the walled garden and a pump system along the burn which was used to provide running water to the House.

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Agriculture and fisheries > Agricultural and fisheries facilities > Dovecotes

Places > Edinburgh areas > Hermitage

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Hermitage of Braid

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

(55°55′11″N, 3°12′14″W)

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