Muirhouse Mansion. The future of a historic Georgian mansion is safeguarded by transforming the landmark building into a company headquarters.
THE future of a historic Georgian mansion is set to be safeguarded by transforming the landmark building into a company headquarters. The 19th-century Muirhouse Mansion on the city’s waterfront has lain empty for three years amid concern that the high cost of its upkeep would lead to it falling into disrepair. Now the city council, which owns the property, has begun talks with an unnamed company aimed at converting its interior into a modern office block. City heritage groups have welcomed the prospect of a long-term tenant for the Marine Drive property, and the end of an uncertain period in its history. The mansion, well-known for its massive ornate chimneys, its carved stonework and Jacobean ceiling, was once home to one of Edinburgh’s most prominent families, the Davidson family. The council has already spent more than 100,000 on urgent repairs to the Grade-A listed Gothic home, after an inspection in 1999 revealed serious structural problems. Today, the council refused to reveal the identity of the firm interested in the property, but a spokesman said: "Negotiations are continuing with a company who are considering refurbishing it for use as an office and headquarters. "It would need a complete internal refurbishment." Read more at:
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Location: 35 Marine Dr, Edinburgh EH4 5EN, UK
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