Cell Block Ventilation
Inside Cromarty Courthouse
Cromarty Courthouse was built in 1771-73 by George Ross, laird of the Cromarty Estate. Ross took over the estate in 1767 and was responsible for improving the town and its inhabitants. The courthouse housed the county and burgh councils but the cell block, at the rear of the building, was not added until 1845.
...Over time the courthouse became too expensive to run and it was eventually closed in 1872. It functioned for a while as a police lock-up and was also used by the navy.
[AmBaile.org.uk]
Cell Block Ventilation
Inside Cromarty Courthouse
Cromarty Courthouse was built in 1771-73 by George Ross, laird of the Cromarty Estate. Ross took over the estate in 1767 and was responsible for improving the town and its inhabitants. The courthouse housed the county and burgh councils but the cell block, at the rear of the building, was not added until 1845.
...Over time the courthouse became too expensive to run and it was eventually closed in 1872. It functioned for a while as a police lock-up and was also used by the navy.
[AmBaile.org.uk]