South Balluderon Farm Steading, Tealing

Mill at NW corner circa 1800; N, S, E and W ranges early 19th century; cattle courts and addition to S range later 19th century. Single, 2- and 3-storey, near quadrangular plan, farm steading sited on falling ground. Rubble masonry with some broad droved dressings, long and short quoins; piended roofs of stone slate, slate, corrugated sheet metal and bitumen impregnated paper; boarded doors.

South Balluderon Farm was probably established during the 1790s following the division of the Balluderon estate into North and South Balluderon. South Balluderon was owned by the Mount Family from circa 1870 and the steading ceased to be used in 1949 upon the death of George C Mount. Mount never adopted tractors and alterations to the steading were minimal, consequently it represents a rare example of an unaltered 19th century steading.(Historic Environment Scotland List Entry)

1949: The steading falls out of use upon the death of the owner. Ownership is subsequently disputed among members of the deceased's family. October 1992: SCT understands that ownership has now been clarified. At present there are no plans for re-use. Some minor repairs have been carried out. March 2000: Local planners report no change. October 2003: Local planners report that informal discussions have been held over conversion into housing. June 2006: Owner reports no change.

June 2008: External inspection finds the rear of the complex has been subject to a collapse of both roofs and structure. The ranges are at risk of accelerated deterioration and possible loss.

29 October 2012: External inspection finds no significant change from the previous site visit.

30 June 2016: External inspection finds the building remains in much the same condition as seen previously.