East Balhalgardy Cottar Houses, Easter Balhalgardy

W. part late 18th century 2-storey 3-window with skewputts, chamfered staircase window; E. part later, outshot on S. side with 2 dormer heads, lintel with 3 concentric rings rear elevation.

For ringed lintel (part of former symbol stone?) see Jas Ritchie in P.S.A.S. v. XLIX p 33. (Historic Scotland)

June 1993: External inspection reveals the house to be empty and in disrepair. The owner is keen to see the house restored but does not wish to sell. January 1995: The owner reports that she is hoping to restore the building in the near future. January 2000: Local planners report no change. November 2007: External inspection reveals the cottages remain vacant and appear to be in very poor condition. A number of the window panes are broken or missing which may have allowed water ingress into the building.

October 2010: External inspection finds no significant change from the previous site visit, the building continues to deteriorate.

17 October 2013: External inspection finds the building remains in much the same condition as seen previously. Pigeons would appear to inhabit the building and slates are missing from the roof.