How 80s office block's looks could save it from the chop

Evening News

The former headquarters of United Distillers looks set to be saved from demolition – and the 1980s office block may also now achieve listed status. Developers Rumney Manor want to tear down the distinctive Balfour Stewart House in Murrayfield to make way for housing, including a seven-storey block of flats. But officials have now recommended the plans be refused at a meeting tomorrow, following objections from heritage groups and local residents. Historic Scotland is now set to list the building, which was designed by Scottish Parliament architects RMJM. Elizabeth McCrone, an inspector of historic buildings with the body, said they were currently considering the merits of the Ellersly Road office block.

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