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Cakemuir Castle Extension
1900xxs (3)

This stone-built pavilion, completed in 2006, extends the domestic life of Cakemuir Castle into the surrounding garden. Topped with an elegant ogee roof, the new structure accommodates a dining room and ancillary spaces, opening out to the landscape while maintaining a quiet architectural dialogue with the adjacent buildings. Positioned between a Georgian wing and the original 16th-century towerhouse, the pavilion is designed to sit comfortably within its historic setting—complementing rather than competing.

The castle itself was built by Adam Wauchope, advocate to Mary Queen of Scots, and is rich with architectural detail and layered history. Over the centuries, its form has evolved, yet the spirit of the place remains. The new addition continues this tradition of sensitive adaptation, contributing a thoughtful and lasting presence.

Photography via jamesedition.com

Location

Midlothian, Scotland

Client

Private

Completed

2006

Type

Residential

Cakemuir Castle Extension