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13/06/2012

Disused Granary To Be Converted

Work has started on the conversion of a disused granary in Banff.

The building has lain disused since 1994 and was deteriorating rapidly with decay to the exterior, but owners A D Walker Ltd are converting it into a housing development with the aid of the A Proctor Group.

Roofshield vapour and air permeable underlay have been installed in the former Gordon’s Granaries on High Shore, Banff.

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The new housing development will include nine flats of between one and three bedrooms.

The former granary buildings date back to the early eighteenth century and were originally U-shaped in plan with the courtyard having been infilled later.

They occupy a seafront position, adjacent to St Mary's Churchyard, within the conservation area and there are hopes this development will regenerate this former industrial zone in Banff.

(NE)

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