Castlemilk Stables

Royal Visit

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales toured this stunning building, saved from demolition as a ruin and transformed into a thriving community facility after a 10 year battle by campaigners and local residents .   During his tour of the building, Prince Charles met some of the architects and artisans who worked on the project . He also planted an apple tree in the children's orchard and viewed a photographic exhibition.

Background  Castlemilk Stables is an important Georgian remnant of the old Castlemilk agriculture estate established in the 15th Century by the Stuart family. This extensive stable complex, dating from around 1790, surrounds an open stable yard and features a walled garden and a wildflower orchard and is topped with a startling octagonal tower with clock and onion dome. The building, which was designed to be seen across the Clyde valley from miles away, was an assertion of the importance of the old estate and the Stuart family.

This project is a perfect example of the benefits of finding new uses and life for our marvellously rich built inheritance. The building contributes to the fantastic rejuvenation of modern Castlemilk, a major housing estate at times struggling, but now with ever increasing vitality and confidence.

Read the fascinating story of its restoration here.

AWARDS

We are delighted to announce that Castlemilk Stables has so far received  a number of prestigious awards - click here for details.

PROJECT PROFILE - click here for details of the project its' funders, design team, contractors and costs