Building Briefs – July 31st

  • Renovation planned at fire-hit Bearsden golf clubhouse

A B-listed golf clubhouse in Bearsden which was ravaged by fire is to be renovated and extended under new plans.

Building Briefs – July 31st

Killermont House at the golf course beside the River Kelvin at Bearsden was badly damaged in the blaze last September.



Architects at Wellwood Leslie were appointed to lead a design team to retain and enhance the current structure with a range of new facilities.

Proposals for resurrecting the building have now been submitted to East Dunbartonshire Council for approval. They include a contemporary three-storey extension to replace a previous structure, a new terrace, courtyard and 150-capacity function room.

It is hoped that reinstatement works may begin in October 2019 for completion by September 2020.

 



  • Programme agreed for renovation works at Haddington Corn Exchange

Following extensive surveys, both external and internal, of the historic Haddington Corn Exchange building, an agreed programme of works and the appointment of a contractor has been finalised with a proposed start date on site of 9th September.

The Corn Exchange was built in 1854 and the fabric of such a historic building required careful and extensive inspection which unfortunately delayed the early proposed start date. The work is expected to be completed by summer 2020.

The main project work includes installing new roof lights in the main hall, roof repairs, replacing timber flooring in the main hall, creating a new storage area, new kitchen, additional toilets and redecoration.



While tenders for the project were received earlier this year, it was felt necessary for specialist contractors to carry out further intrusive survey work to establish whether hidden defects may be present in the building.

As a result of the intrusive survey work, it has not been possible for the main hall to be used in recent months. However, the lunch club has been able to continue using the rear hall.

 

  • Sale of development land is latest ‘stepping stone in the transformation of Finnieston’

Acting for CBRE Global Investors, Savills has recently sold a retail warehouse investment with development potential for a residential-led, mixed-use development site in Finnieston, Glasgow.



The investment was sold to Ambassador Real Estate for £12.5 million in an off-market deal.

The 2.4-acre site currently comprises 38,000 sqft of retail warehousing, let until December 2020, with a large car park.

 

  • Restaurant and pub plan for former Dundee bank building

A landmark building on Dundee’s Nethergate is set to live on as a brand new restaurant and pub.



Nethergate House – latterly a Clydesdale Bank branch until it closed in 2017 – will be renamed Casa under proposals approved by city planners.

The new eatery will provide an external bar – a converted shipping container – in front of the building to cater for “coffee drinkers, food customers and the sociable drinker”.

Dundee City Council’s planning department has given the plans the green light, noting that the restaurant plan would “not be out of character” for the area.

 



  • Urban Union renews sponsorship of Perth Highland Games

Housing regeneration firm Urban Union has continued its support for local events by sponsoring the Perth Highland Games for the second year in a row. 

Building Briefs – July 31st

The landmark event, set to take place on August 11, will involve exciting activities such as highland dancing, running, cycling and tug of war, with Urban Union sponsoring the 200-metre running race.



Building on the success of previous years, the Perth Highland Games, which will be held at Scone Palace, will likely attract wide audiences from across Scotland and further afield, keen to see some of Scotland’s finest traditional sportsmanship.

 

  • Lochmaben locals celebrate 60 years service

Three long-serving staff members at Lochmaben-based Russell Roof Tiles have been recognised for achieving a combined 60 years of service, as part of an ongoing employee recognition scheme.



Building Briefs – July 31st

(from left) Andrew Jackson, Douglas Campbell and Colin Stevenson

Colin Stevenson has worked at the roof tile manufacturer for 30 years, while Andrew Jackson and Douglas Campbell have both worked at the 11-acre Halleaths site for 15 years respectively.

In recognition for their long service, the local trio were presented with special Long Service Awards and £250 cash by managing director Andrew Hayward.

 

  • Historic Inverclyde District Court to be brought back into public use

The historic former Inverclyde District Court will be brought back into public use in August with the completion of a major restoration works.

The £500,000 project involved drafting traditional craftsmen to restore the decorative and architectural features to their former glory.

The District Court is part of the Municipal Buildings complex which was completed in 1889. The rooms were in use for nearly 120 years. The Inverclyde District Court was one of the last in the Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde to be absorbed by the Scottish Court Service with its functions only transferring on 14 December 2009.

The District Court is located within the Italianate style, four-storey A listed, Municipal Buildings, ornately decorated with classical details outside and lavish decoration inside.

The walls are part panelled with similar panelling on the bench, raked seating and witness box. There are ornate pilasters (fake columns) and cornicing which extends into the soaring central cupola. Over the bench, there is a large decorative painted Victorian glass window featuring a ship and the town’s motto ‘God Speed Greenock’.

The court was last used in December 2007 for minor offences such as road traffic offences, breach of the peace, drunk and incapable and minor assaults. Offenders could receive a maximum of 60 days imprisonment and a maximum fine of £2,500. More serious offences would be brought before the sheriff court

 

  • Council to invest £97,000 in Tayport road network

Fife Council has announced an investment of £97,000 to improve the road network in Tayport.

The council will be carrying out carriageway resurfacing on the B946 Newport Road, Tayport from August 16-19.

Newport Road will be resurfaced from Scotscraig Drive to Ferry Port on Craig Cemetery. To carry out these works safely the road will be closed for the duration and a signposted diversion will be in place.

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