Knockshannoch Lodge is a Category B listed building in the Scottish village of Glenisla, Angus, built around 1888. It is a small, single-storey cottage, notable for its circular form. The main house consists of two circular buildings, made to look separate but connected by a short corridor. One or both buildings formerly had a thatched roof.[2] The ceilings in both buildings are vaulted but have had false ceilings installed to improve heating efficiency.[1][2]

Knockshannoch Lodge
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General information
Town or cityKirkton of Glenisla, Angus
CountryScotland
Coordinates56°43′22″N 3°15′16″W / 56.72265894°N 3.25433314°W / 56.72265894; -3.25433314
Completedc. 1888 (136 years ago) (1888)
OwnerJim and Susan Muir[1]
Design and construction
Architect(s)William Starkey

The building's architect was engineer William Starkey, who later became a soldier and was killed on the Western Front in 1914.[1]

The building was a youth hostel in the first half of the 20th century, and it has also been a convalescent home, accommodation for forestry workers and an outdoor pursuits centre.[1]

Originally part of 17,000 acres (6,900 ha), much of the land was sold to the Forestry Commission.[1]

Old Generator Cottage

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A few yards away stands the Old Generator Cottage. Another roundhouse, also Category B listed,[3] this one much smaller and, as of 2021, derelict. It had planning permission in place to be converted into a home for use as a holiday let or guest accommodation.[1]

The properties were put on the market in 2021 with an asking price of £535,000.[1]

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