Previous grant funded projects
Priority buildings
Major repairs including structural and external repairs of the fabric
35 Argyll Street was awarded a Priority Building Grant to comprehensively repair the fabric of the building. Works to repair the roof, rainwater goods and stone were carried out to make the building wind and watertight. This project was completed in March 2021.
81 - 87 Argyll Street was awarded a Priority Building Grant to comprehensively repair the fabric of the building. Works to repair the roof, rainwater goods and front elevation stonework were carried out to make the building wind and watertight. This project was completed in December 2021.
65 - 67 Argyll Street was awarded a Priority Building Grant to comprehensively repair the fabric of the building. Works to repair the roof, rainwater goods, windows and stone were carried out to make the building wind and watertight. This project was completed in March 2020. Right Medicine Pharmacy were looking to rebrand following their change in ownership, so a new colour scheme, timber and window repairs and hand painted signage was chosen to compliment the work that was carried out to the rest of the building.
Shopfront repairs
Such as the reinstatement of traditional features and shopfront detail
Kent’s of Dunoon received a new shopfront which complements their beautiful James Duncan tiled walls.
Gibson’s received a new shopfront which looks elegant and showcases their of wide variety of stock.
Bookpoint received a Shopfront Grant to restore the beautiful curved shopfront.
Small repair grants
Minor repairs such as windows, structural repairs and rainwater goods.
The Beauty Box - new tiling, windows and hand painted signage makes for a striking corner setting.
116 Argyll Street opted for timber repairs, a new colour scheme and hand painted signage to refresh and revive the shopfront.
For advice, please contact the Dunoon CARS Project Officer:
Claire Hallybone
Dunoon CARS Project Manager
Milton House
Milton Avenue
Dunoon
PA23 7DU
Phone: 01369 707121
Email: claire.hallybone@argyll-bute.gov.uk
