Restoring one of Glasgow’s oldest houses:
Provan Hall
Glasgow · 2024
We took on the Principal Contractor role in the restoration of Provan Hall, a grade A-listed fortified manor house dating back to the medieval period. Having served as a museum and community centre, the hall was restored to preserve its architectural heritage while adapting the space for modern use.
Before & after
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BeforeAfter
The challenge
Dating back to the 1470s, Provan Hall had been closed to the public since the 1980s. Failed repairs and water ingress had damaged the roof and masonry walls. We needed to maintain its significance while updating facilities, working alongside Friends of Provan Hall, Glasgow Building Preservation Trust, Glasgow City Council, Seven Lochs Partnership and the National Trust for Scotland.
Our solution
Externally: structural timber repairs to the roof, re-slating and masonry repointing. Internally: modern paints removed, masonry re-pointed and lime-washed. Windows were repaired or replaced, doors refurbished, and a host of new facilities provided so the building could fulfil its new purpose as a community hub.
“Provan Hall looks amazing after its sympathetic restoration, and it is a fantastic community asset. It really is an architectural gem with an astonishing wealth of history which has been preserved for future generations to enjoy.”
Ruairi KellyConvener for Neighbourhood Services and Assets, Glasgow City Council
Outcomes
Historical preservation
Cement harl replaced with lime-based harl; historic stone floors uplifted and re-laid over new limecrete; first-floor plaster finishes restored.
Community resource
A versatile venue for weddings, concerts and events, with a new Welcome Hub, exhibition space and period rooms in the north block.
Gateway to nature
A key access point to the Seven Lochs Wetland Park, Scotland’s largest urban heritage and nature park.
Economic regeneration
Jobs created during the works and a new visitor attraction for the area.
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