Hôtel Historique
Questionnaire
Année de construction : 1792
Quel est l'histoire de la propriété ?
The hotel was named after Scots Poet - Allan Ramsay (1684-1758). Allan Ramsay was a poet, bookseller and collector of Scots poetry and songs. His most important musical work is called "The Gentle Shepherd" which he set in the environs of the hotel. This is a ballad opera featuring several dozen Scottish folk tunes and songs. His main residence was in Edinburgh and was known as The Goose Pie as it had an octagonal library (this building is now part of Ramsay Gardens, located just below Edinburgh Castle); there is a statue of Allan Ramsay in Princes Street Gardens, and Ramsay's face plaque can also be found on the Walter Scott monument in Edinburgh. His son, also called Allan, was a distinguished artist and became portrait painter to King George VI.
Quelle était l'époque et/ou le style architectural dans lequel la propriété a été construite ?
18th century - the hotel is substantial two storey stone building.
Le bien est-il entouré d'autres bâtiments historiques ?
The hotel is located in the village of Carlops which was built as a weavers village in the 1700s.
Des travaux de restauration ont-ils eu lieu ?
The building has been maintained over the years to a good standard and in large part intact.
Le bâtiment présente-t-il des éléments d'une importance historique particulière ?
The hotel and pub have always been key part of village life. And has been trading as a hotel for over 225 years.
Y a-t-il des invités importants ou des propriétaires précédents qui méritent d'être mentionnés ?
None
Le bien a-t-il reçu des certifications pour son statut historique ?
It is recognised by Historic Environment Scotland who installed a bronze plaque to Allan Ramsay marking the buildings connection to him and the surrounding landscape and locations.
Y a-t-il quelque chose que vous aimeriez souligner, ajouter ou clarifier ?
It retains much of its original features, open fireplaces, beams and decorated in colours reflecting the Ramsay tartan - chiefly black, red and white.
