Campbeltown's historic Burnet Building, a Grade A-listed landmark, has undergone advanced remedial works to address subsidence and secure its long-term future. The building, owned by Argyll and Bute Council, houses the council's customer service point and a museum operated by liveArgyll.

Traditional methods for addressing the building's weak foundations proved challenging due to the significant excavation required. To overcome this, the council engaged specialist company Geobear, which delivered a modern, non-invasive solution. This involved injecting geopolymer resin into the foundations to strengthen them.


The non-invasive nature of this method allowed the Burnet Building to remain open to the public throughout the works, minimising disruption. Furthermore, this approach offered a climate-friendly option, contributing to reduced environmental impact.

Councillor Ross Moreland, Argyll and Bute Council's Policy Lead for Finance and Commercial Services, commented: "The Burnet Building in Campbeltown is an iconic, historic landmark that means so much to the people of Kintyre so it was vital that we took action to address the subsidence and protect its rich heritage for many more generations to come. The innovative methods used not only reduced the impact of the work on staff and customers, but they also reduced the impact of the work on the environment, helping us in our bid to create a climate friendly Argyll and Bute and reduce carbon emissions."