Glasgow's Maryhill Burgh Halls to be given new lease of life by the Heritage Lottery Fund

An historic building located in the heart of Glasgow is to be renovated and used by the local community thanks to funding secured from the National Lottery.

The Heritage Lottery Fund has granted Maryhill Burgh Halls and one of the adjoining buildings £990,000 in funds for restoration and remodelling.

New amenities on offer at the site will include office space, a recording studio and a public hall.

Maryhill Burgh Halls were built in 1878 but have remained empty since 2001. As a result the halls were added to Glasgow City's 'Buildings at Risk' register.

"This important civic building has given the community of Maryhill a heart for over 100 years, a symbol of history and identity that cannot be replaced. Today it stands empty and derelict.

We believe that breathing new life into the Burgh Halls will not only re-establish it as a centre of community life and make a marked contribution to the economics of the area but will also give a renewed sense of pride.

This major investment is exciting news and an important step forward in the revitalisation of modern-day Maryhill."

The total cost of the restoration and renovation of Maryhill Burgh Halls and the building adjacent, a former police station are expected to cost in the region of £9million.