We are pleased to announce the recently completed Leisure Building at Portavadie is now fully open to the public.

Just a few of the things we have been up to over the last few months…

PG DIPLOMA IN BUILDING CONSERVATION

Our Conservation Architect, Andy Kitson, has recently gained a Postgraduate Diploma in Building Conservation (Technology and Management) with Distinction from Heriot-Watt University.

Andy commented “undertaking the course has strengthened my understanding of the legislative and philosophical aspects of Building Conservation theory which provides the basis for sound decision-making when working in the historic environment.  The course has also increased my knowledge of conservation and repair techniques which will enable any interventions to be in accordance with recognised good practice”.

STRAHOUN, BUTE TERRACE, MILLPORT

The second phase of works to Strahoun on the Isle of Cumbrae are now substantially complete. The initial phase saw essential repairs carried out to the fabric of the existing house, which dates from the early nineteenth-century, and is Category C-listed.

An extension has now been added which replicates the pedimented late-Victorian wing, giving the house a well-balanced and proportioned appearance, particularly when viewed from Millport Bay. The extension provides a new family kitchen and utility room on the ground floor with a master bedroom suite above. Traditional materials and techniques have been used where possible to provide a seamless transition from old to new.

Hallway with stained glass window

The Drawing Room

The  Kitchen

North Wing Extension

GARNOCK ACADEMY – WORK EXPERIENCE

Rachel a pupil from Garnock Academy recently completed a week of work experience with us. Here is Rachel on a site visit to the Portavadie Leisure Building. We hope Rachel enjoyed her time with us and we wish her every success with her future studies.

REPAIRS TO ST. JOHN’S CHURCH, GOUROCK

We are pleased to report that Phase 3 of the programme of repairs is now complete. The works included the careful restoration of the domed cupola surmounting the tower, and repairs to the stonework and leaded glass of the tower window. Works were carried out by Fleming Masonry Contractors and AWM Glass Design. The congregation are working hard to raise funds for further phases of the restoration and we wish them every success with their endeavours.

Replacement stonework to tower cupola

Replacement mullions.

DAVID PURDIE – BADMINTON

Congratulations to David on being selected for the Paralympic Development Squad for Tokyo 2020. Keep up the good work David!

PORTAVADIE LEISURE BUILDING

The latest development at Portavadie, the Leisure Building is nearing completion with handover due to take place in August.

CAIRELLOT NURSERY EXTENSION

The extension to Cairellot Nursery in Bishopton is now underway. The extension will increase the capacity for intake of children from newly developed housing in Bishopton. The After School Club have been getting involved in the project by building their own scale model.

Scale model made by the After School Club.

FAIRLIE COTTAGE

The refurbishment and extension to existing family home, Fairlie Cottage has now started with demolition work underway. Completion is expected in January 2016.

GLASGOW CENTRAL STATION TOUR

As part of their programme of CPD Events the staff at Stewart Associates went on an organised tour of Glasgow Central Station. The disused railway lines underground were fascinating to see. Tour Guide Paul Lyon provided an intriguing insight into the social history of the station.

Stewart Associates take part in Christmas Jumper Day 2014 to raise money for Save the Children.