A former mansion with a coupled-Doric doorway and Dunlop arms now anchors community activity in Arthurlie Park.
Quick facts
- Date
- Probably about 1810
- Architect / designer
- Architect and builders not identified
- Type
- Former mansion and community centre
- Designation
- Listed building, Category B (LB22119)
- OS grid reference
- NS 49873 58276
Architecture and continuing use
The Renaissance-influenced house rises through two storeys over a basement and is extended by single-storey wings. Coupled Doric columns frame the doorway, while an inset heraldic panel carries the Dunlop arms and preserves an estate identity within a later public building.
Its story
The present house was probably built about 1810, replacing earlier estate accommodation. It later passed into public use and now provides rooms for local groups, classes, meetings and functions in Arthurlie Park.
Why it is included
Category B listing protects a substantial early nineteenth-century residence while its community use demonstrates how a former mansion can remain socially useful.
What to notice
- The coupled Doric columns of the entrance.
- The inset panel bearing the Dunlop arms.
- Lower wings extending from the taller house and basement.
Reading the surroundings
Use only advertised bookings or events. Limited wheelchair access and room availability should be checked directly with the venue; park access does not make every part of the building open.
Timeline
- c. 1810 The present mansion was probably built with Renaissance-influenced detail.
- 1971 Arthurlie House received Category B protection.
- 2026 The building continues in managed community and social use.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
The construction date is approximate and no architect is named. Opening times depend on bookings rather than regular daily public access.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Arthurlie House, LB22119 — Current designation status, official mapped location, date, fabric and architectural interest.
- Trove designation: LB22119 — Parallel national record identity and archival context.
- East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure: Arthurlie House — Current first-party venue use, facilities, access and booking information.
Location
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