Part of a set of components which may be assembled in all sorts of ways to create a wide variety of stone buildings ranging from simple farmhouses through posher urban terraces to more complex villas, hotels and even palatial manors. but without putting undue strain on system resources because the same basic units may be used again and again in various combinations.
Another characteristic Scottish building feature is the cone-topped tower, which is quite commonly found on urban villas and commercial properties as well as country mansions and larger public buildings. This one complements the mansion series, and can be seen by itself on the left, and as part of a larger edifice (made up from two main units, three standard and two narrow wings with respective corbie gables,four bay windows,four windows, a big porch and two of the towers) on the right.