Former Dumbarton Academy

The Former Dumbarton Academy and Burgh Hall is a category A listed building in Dumbarton, central Scotland. It was built in 1865 to house Dumbarton Academy, and was designed by the architect William Leiper.[1] It became derelict in the later 20th century, having been damaged by a fire in 1976. West Dunbartonshire Council proposed to demolish the building in 1994, but this was rejected.[2] Partial demolition took place in 2008 to remove unstable structures, retaining the front facades and side walls. In October 2015, a grant of £500,000 was announced by Historic Environment Scotland, to fund redevelopment of the building as part of a new headquarters for West Dunbartonshire Council.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "CHURCH STREET, SSEB EDUCATION OFFICES (FORMER ACADEMY)". Historic Environment Scotland.
  2. ↑ "Dumbarton Academy and Public Hall (Former), Church Street, Dumbarton". Buildings at Risk Register.
  3. ↑ "Funding boost for Dumbarton Academy restoration".

Coordinates: 55°56′37″N 4°34′02″W / 55.9437°N 4.5672°W / 55.9437; -4.5672


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