Decision details

(i)       that the Committee notes the progress achieved in the delivery of Provost Skene’s House refurbishment and that the internal fit-out works are now nearing completion;

(ii)      that the Committee notes:

(a)  all work carried out externally/internally had been done in accordance with the Listed Building Consent;

(b)  the lime mortar mix was carefully specified to match the original mortars used in the building, even down to hot mixing on site in the traditional manner. Moreover, the work was carried out by experienced masons

(c)   a local North East specialist contractor was appointed with experience in working on historical buildings using traditional skills by highly competent stonemasons and operatives to carry out this work; and

(iii)      that the Committee instructs the Director of Resources to put the Provost Skene’s House Redevelopment forward for appropriate national awards.