Marchmont Doocot

This category B listed dovecote was probably designed by the important Scottish architect William Adam (1750-60), to act as an eyecatcher and focal point in views from Marchmont House, the historic seat of the Earls of Marchmont, and part of the largest historic estate in Berwickshire, one of Scotland's most impressive and beautiful designed landscapes. The designed landscape also includes views of Polwarth Church, and Hume Castle.

Despite its superficially good condition, a preliminary report by Robin Kent Architecture & Conservation showed that it required urgent conservation work to save it from accelerating decay due to roof leakage, which lead to repairs to ensure its survival.