St Peters Seminary, Cardross - Conservation Assessment

Built in the 1960s to great acclaim, St Peter’s Seminary at Cardross is one of Scotland’s most important 20th Century buildings. Unfortunately, the educational complex has lain empty since the 1980s following structural changes within the Church.

Despite many attempts, a new use has never been found for the building in its superb landscape setting.. In partnership with Historic Scotland and Argyll and Bute Council, the site’s owners, the Archdiocese of Glasgow, commissioned a report from Avanti Architects to assess the building’s condition and potential future use.

This thoroughly researched and well-presented report and consultation responses can now be accessed below:

Contents [pdf, 28.4 kb]
Title and Credits [pdf, 312 kb]
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Executive Summary [pdf, 720 kb]
Chapter 2 - Summary Description of the Original Asset [pdf, 2.79 mb]
Chapter 3 - Statement of Significance [pdf, 3.59 mb]
Chapter 4 - Conditions of Building and Landscape related to Significance [pdf, 7.34 mb]
Chapter 5 - Definition of Options [pdf, 50.4 kb]
Chapter 6 - Proposed Schedule of Works Options 1, 2 & 3 [pdf, 2.77 mb]
Chapter 7 - Proposed Schedule of Works for Conserving Immediate Setting [pdf, 1.09 mb]
Chapter 8 - Scheme for Public Access and Works to form New Country Park [pdf, 652 kb]
Chapter 9 - Maintenance Schedule & Site Safety [pdf, 36 kb]
Chapter 10 - Cost Summary of Defined Options [pdf, 73.7 kb]
Chapter 11 - Enabling Development [pdf, 225 kb]
Chapter 12 - Appendices [pdf, 3.71 mb]