Summary

Designed by John Baxter of Portobello circa 1823-27. This house is a very fine example of John Baxter's work in Portobello and has an important position in the local history of the area. It is now a Category B Listed building. Listed Building description, 14-12-1970, Historic Environment, Scotland. http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB27239

Special Interest
The house is the largest in East Brighton Crescent and was built for the colonel of the army. It first appears on maps in 1856 (Sutter's map), along with its neighbours No 9-10 and Nos 7-8. At the turn of the 20th century the house was converted into a convent and it was only returned to domestic use in 1986. This house is a very fine example of John Baxter's work in Portobello and has an important position in the local history of the area. http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB27239

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