Basic Site Details Name: | RC College and Schools, Melville Grange Farm | Town, district or village: | Gilmerton | City or county: | Edinburgh | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | Unexecuted | Grid ref: | | Notes: | 'The Roman Catholic Church Authorities are to erect new buildings at Melville Grange Farm, Gilmerton, to house the college and schools which are to be transferred from Fort Augustus. The entire scheme is estimated to cost £600,000. The first section comprises the erection of the boarding houses for the college and some temporary buildings and is estimated to cost £60,000. The architect is Mr George Reid of Messrs Reid and Forbes of 7 Ainslie Place Edinburgh.' [Builder 15 November 1929 p812] | Alternative NamesThe following alternative names are associated with this building/design: | | Name | Current name? | Notes | | Melville Estate School | | | | Melville Grange School and hostel | | |
Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | College | | | | School | | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | March 1929 | | Competition designs submitted | |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | George Reid | | A | 1929 | | Named as architect responsible after winning competition | | James Sheills Forbes | | A | 1929 | | Won competition and selected as architects | | Reid & Forbes | | A | 1929 | | Won competition and selected as architects | | Charles Ernest Monro | | B | 1929 | | Competition entry | | J M Monro & Son | | B | 1929 | | Competition entry |
ReferencesPeriodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this building: | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Builder | 15 November 1929 | | | p812 |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this building: | | Source | Archive name | Source catalogue no. | Notes | | DMW Archive | Research notes for 'Scottish Thirties' by Charles McKean | | | | Glasgow City Archives | Monro & Partners Collection | | MON 1920/7 |
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