Thomson's House

Thomson's House, built in 1617, is a traditional burgh town house located on Bank Street, Inverkeithing in Fife, Scotland. A pre-eminent and example of its type, the house is category A listed by Historic Scotland.

History

Thomson's House dates from 1617. The house was built for John Thomson and his wife Bessie Thomson, as indicated by a stone lintel above the entrance showing the initials IT and BT, as well as a merchant's mark and an inscription of psalm 127.
This house was restored in 1964-1966 by former owner Peter J. Findlay. This included an extension to the south of the property around 1966, replacing a gap which was formerly the site of the Old Music Hall.
In December 1972, the house was granted grade A listing by Historic Scotland. Their statement of special interest for Thomson's House indicates: " is the best-preserved example of 17th century domestic burgh architecture in Inverkeithing and is a pre-eminent example of its type, similar to some of the best buildings in Culross".

Architecture

Thomson's House is a traditional 17th century burgh town house. The house is 3 storeys, with a 3-stage corbelled cap-house stair tower to the south west corner of the property.
The house features vibrant mustard yellow lime harling to the outside.
The front features a carved over-door pediment and window lintel panel. Partially faded, the pediment reads: 'IT BT / EXCEPT THE / LORD BVLD THE HOVS THEY / LABOVR IN VAINE THAT BVILD/ IT. PSALM –- –17'.