Community halls and buildings are the heart of any community. They provide a space to bring people together, whether that’s for joy, connection or to talk about the things that matter. So when these assets are lost to private hands, it leaves a huge hole in any community. As part of a Scottish Beacon collaborative project investigating the loss of community spaces across Scotland, our partners have shared their stories of hope, resilience and loss, as communities work to take back ownership of these spaces.
Project Articles
The Scottish Beacon collaborative: What’s happening to Scotland’s community spaces?
“The guy who started it all off had seen the state of the Millburn Church …
No. 154 McDonald Road – 10 years on
Rise of a local institution Broughton Primary and Higher Grade School opened in November 1896 …
Where the Heavens Meet the Stars: A Visionary Project for Doon Valley’s Future
Over the past few years it feels like the Doon Valley has seen the sad …
From Schoolhouse to Community Hub: The Glenkens Community Centre’s Remarkable Journey
Built as a school in the late 19th Century, the building which is now the …
“Empty buildings owned by the Ministry of Defence should be reused in response to the housing emergency” says MSP.
The MoD (Ministry of Defence) says that two B listed buildings in Shandon are being …
The Friends of St Ninian’s: preserving Deerness’ local heritage
Reusing church buildings for the wider community supports their preservation and provides a space where …
Village church saved by its community
Nestled along the historic route connecting Balloch and Stirling, an 1800s church sits on the …
The white elephant on the hill?
Dell Hall, Ness Hall or the Murdo Macaulay Memorial Hall – all titles used to …
