Scotland’s Art Deco Heritage 19 (ii). St Andrew’s House: 2.

Here’s a closer view of the frontage of St Andrew’s House. (See six posts ago.) Floating right is a side view of the column behind the flagpole with its very Deco light fitting:-

Below is a detail from the right hand roof line, showing nice trianguloid embellishments. Right is one of the tall side windows (the easterly one) complete with pigeons:-

This is the view from the East:-

The East gateway. The circular motif echoes the porthole window in the building:-

Another angle of the East gateway:-

East doorway. The repeated circular motif would be more apparent if the outer door were closed:-

Coat of arms, front doorway and pillars:-

Close up of main doorway showing historical scenes/figures:-

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