Garvamore Barracks is a Category A Listed building on the military road over the Corrieyairick Pass to Fort Augustus. It is essentially a tacksman’s house for the Duke of Gordon’s Estate, constructed around 1740 in the vernacular style using traditional building materials. The buildings also served as a staging post - or ‘King’s House’ (inn) - between Fort Augustus and Ruthven Barracks for troops and travellers along General Wade's Kings Highway. It was de-scheduled in 1997.
Scope of Work
Pictured: Garvamore barracks: before works.
LTM were contracted by West Highland Estates to conserve and repair this historic building. Works included: repair of existing masonry (walls, window and door openings); reinstatement of traditional lime harling finished with coloured limewash.
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Challenges and Considerations
Pictured: During works: deep packing and pinning of voids.
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Solutions to Problems
Pictured: Garvamore barracks: after works.
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