A curved corner, central pediment and carefully framed doorway give this small early-nineteenth-century building unusual presence at School Wynd.
Quick facts
- Date
- Earlier nineteenth century
- Architect / designer
- Designer not identified
- Type
- Two-storey classical corner building
- Designation
- Listed building, Category B (LB7528)
- OS grid reference
- NS 31513 54728
Architecture and continuing use
The harled three-bay front has painted margins, a recessed doorway and a wallhead pediment aligned over the centre. A rounded return negotiates the corner with Townhead beneath a curved skew.
Its story
Built in the earlier nineteenth century, the property later accommodated offices and a shop. A current commercial listing describes several office suites and a ground-floor retail unit while also noting development potential.
Why it is included
It adds modest mixed commercial fabric and a skilful corner response to the larger institutional and industrial buildings in the sample.
What to notice
- The rounded corner and curved skew above it.
- The doorway’s cavetto reveals and cornice.
- The central wallhead pediment aligned with the upper window.
Reading the surroundings
Use only an entrance belonging to an open business or a pre-arranged viewing. Do not enter shared offices, stores, yard or parking areas without permission.
Timeline
- Earlier nineteenth century The two-storey corner building was erected with restrained classical detailing.
- 2 December 1980 It entered the statutory list at Category B.
- 2026 A commercial listing described office suites, a shop and part-income-producing occupation.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
A sales listing records occupation at the time advertised, but tenants and marketing status can change; check locally before visiting.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: 2 School Wynd, LB7528 — Current designation status, official mapped location, date, fabric and significance.
- Rightmove Commercial: 2 School Wynd — Current commercial description, office and shop uses, and access context.
- Trove search: 2 School Wynd Kilbirnie — National collection search for site records, surveys and archive material.
Location
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