Vision for Donaldson's Restoration Revealed
Stunning images of plans to transform Donaldson's College into luxury housing.
The plans by heritage resotration specialist, City & Country, propose creating 117 residential homes within the historic Category A-Listed PLayfair building and also converting twqo gatehouses.
The building was desgined by William Playfair in 1850, was originally used as a school for deaf children. The school was relocated to Linlithgow in 2008.
Local councillors will consider the plans later this year.
Helen Moore, Managing Director of City & Country, said: “This is a truly magnificent building in a World Heritage Site, so it is absolutely right that such time and effort has gone into the public consultation.
“Having listened carefully to extensive feedback we are confident that our plans provide the best possible solution to safeguard the iconic Playfair building, while sensitively adding a new layer of history to the site.
“The local community, businesses and the City of Edinburgh Council have all stated how important it is to see this building secured for future generations and it is vitally important that a viable new use is found.
“After much work, we hope our plans will be approved, allowing the next positive chapter in the life of the Playfair building and for the Donaldson’s site to be realised.”