IHBC members will be dismayed to learn that firefighters have again had to put out a major blaze which swept through a derelict listed building, on Scotland’s Buildings at Risk (BAR) register, this time Glasgow’s Scotway House, close to the city’s Riverside Museum and lying within the Glasgow Harbour area which is currently undergoing a major redevelopment, after the fire broke out on the evening of Friday 20 May.
BBC writes:
‘The building was built in 1885 as a drawing office for ship building firm D&W Henderson at the Meadowside Shipyard, and is a category B-listed building.’
‘The building has been empty for about 20 years. Since the doors were closed it has been considered for a pub and restaurant development and a music venue.’
Last year plans were submitted to convert the building as part of a student housing development on the site.’
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