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. The ceilings in both buildings are vaulted but have had false ceilings installed to improve heating efficiency.Knockshannoch Lodge – British Listed Buildings
The building's architect was engineer William Starkey, who later became a soldier and was killed on the Western Front in 1914.
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.
Originally part of , much of the land was sold to the Forestry Commission.
Old Generator Cottage A few yards away stands the Old Generator Cottage. Another roundhouse, also Category B listed,Knockshannoch Lodge – Old Generator Cottage – Historic Environment Scotland 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.
The properties were put on the market in 2021 with an asking price of £535,000.
See also List of listed buildings in Glenisla, Angus
References
External links Knockshannoch Lodge – Historic Environment Scotland "Less than £600,000 could buy you this remarkable 13-bedroom circular house in stunning Glen Isla countryside" – The Scotsman, 22 September 2021