Viewforth House, Category B listed building in Stirling, Scotland
Viewforth House is a Victorian structure on Pitt Terrace with an asymmetrical frontage of four bays facing St Ninian's Road and a stone porch featuring polished columns. The building now functions as an administrative center with offices accessible from the main entrance.
An original house dating to 1787 was demolished in 1853 when seed merchant Peter Drummond commissioned architect John Hay to build the current structure in Scottish baronial style. After government requisition during World War I, Stirlingshire County Council later acquired the building for administrative purposes.
The statues of William Wallace and Robert Bruce positioned at the entrance of the 1937 extension honor important figures from Scottish history. These representations shape how people perceive the building's significance today.
The building is centrally located in Stirling and accessible from the main address at 14-20 Pitt Terrace. Visitors should note that it remains an active administrative headquarters, which may affect access availability.
The building was requisitioned by the government during World War I for official departmental work before transitioning to local council administration. This dual role as both governmental and administrative center is less commonly recalled today.
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