Saltcoats, Countess Street, Town House

The Town House is a distinguished townhouse with a symmetrical main frontage featuring three bays and a striking central tower crowned by an octagonal lantern and spire. The building's design follows Scottish baronial style with robust stone construction and formal proportions typical of important civic buildings from the early 1800s.

Built in 1826 through public donations, the building was designed by architect Peter King using Scottish baronial architectural principles. It served as a municipal administration center from its opening, playing a key role in the town's civic infrastructure.

This building once served as the heart of civic activity where the community gathered for official matters and public events. Today it remains a focal point where visitors can see how local governance and public life were organized in a small Scottish town.

The building is centrally located and easily accessible for visitors wishing to view its exterior and interior architecture. Coming during daylight hours helps you appreciate the stone details and the tall tower more clearly against the sky.

From 1920 to 1972, a section of the building operated as a cinema where local residents enjoyed films and entertainment. The cinema closed as the public's interest in cinema declined over those decades.

Location: North Ayrshire

Location: Saltcoats

Inception: 1826

GPS coordinates: 55.63320,-4.78510

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:01