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WILLIAMSTOUN 195 FOURTH PERIOD the hall was probably the withdrawing-room, and the others bedrooms. Above this there were attics, at least in the southern limb of the plan. The exterior shows the simple Scotch house, with crow-stepped gables and lofty chimneys, without turrets or other features derived from more warlike times, but the barmkiii wall and shot-holes at the entrance show that it was still necessary to stand somewhat on the defensive in one's house. The situation is a quiet and peaceful one by the river-side, not unlike what might now be selected for a comfortable mansion. A short distance from the castle is the chapel of Innerpeffrey, an interesting example of the architecture of the beginning of the sixteenth century. It has long been the burial-place of the noble family of Drummond. Near the chapel stands another plain but interesting building, erected in 1691 by the third Lord Madderty as an endowed school and library. WILLIAMSTOUN, PERTHSHIRE. Williamstouii House is situated about midway between Perth and Crieff, near Madderty railway station. It is a small building, but interest- FIG. 654. Williamstoun. View from the South- West. ing as a link between the old Scottish house and the modern style of dwelling. The north elevation (Fig. 654) is quite suggestive of the