The village has also been eroded by recent demolitions which attended the re-alignment of St. Andrews Road. 3.27 Corbiehill represents a subtle blend of urban and semi-rural spaces. The Buttermarket is also a good example of a tree lined square and forms the first impression of the village when entering from the North. This gap allows views through to the rather dilapidated rear elevations and outhouses of James Street. The projection of dormers from these roofs is an important part of this character.
Most buildings are two or three storeys in height.
James Street is the shopping core of the village. The character of these shops has however changed in recent years towards the image of national concerns, this change being represented by the fascist and advertising now being used. Historically, building within the village was largely dictated by the availability of materials and their structural qualities, the limited building technology and the climate. The result is a pleasing architectural unity which does not suffer from monotony, since each building was constructed in response to individual need. It is in the residents' interest to protect the environmental qualities that create the attractiveness of the Conservation Area, and consequently the value of their properties.