Rothesay Pavilion restoration reaches £14m target

Plans to bring the Grade A-listed Rothesay Pavilion back to its former glory can move ahead after the ambitious £14 million fundraising target was achieved for the restoration.A £4.1m National Lottery grant, over £1m from the European Regional Development Fund and £750,000 from Historic Environment Scotland have put in place the funding needed to get work started.Designed by Elder and Cannon Architects, the project will see the Pavilion transformed to provide:A year-round programme of changing exhibitions in a purpose designed exhibition area. A shop selling local produce.A café/restaurant selling local food and drink.The revamped main hall which will accommodate a range of events including music, theatre, dance, sports, weddings and various community uses.A second venue for smaller performances of music, comedy, family celebrations and community use.A new top floor which will provide a meeting/function room with fantastic views over Rothesay Bay as well as three new offices. A workhub in the former caretaker’s house at the rear of the site which will provide three independent offices for local businesses along with a shared meeting room and office resources.