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Balshagray School has been photographed whilst undergoing conversion to residential use. The former school, latterly part of Anniesland College, has been acquired for residential development by Strathkelvin Properties through plans by EMA Architecture and Design. The school is proposed for conversion to flats, the associated swimming pool and janitor's house is to be demolished and replaced with new dwellings. [...] |
24 November 2016 |
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Red sandstone swimming pool and offices with adjoining janitor’s house, forming part of the 1904 Balshagray Public School site. Top-lit rectangular pool with curved ends and integrated handrail running from a 3ft 3 shallow end at West to a 4ft 9 deep end to East. Changing cubicles line the southern wall of the pool with shower facilities (footbaths and “sprays” or showers) to both West and East, E also housing the janitor’s office. Poolside, walls are protected with glazed tiles. Stairs at each end of the pool lead to the viewing gallery and timber seating. Access to the offices from the pool is provided between the changing cubicles. A number of pulleys, attached to the roof structure, remain intact and were possibly used to lower water polo goals into the pool. The first floor offices and janitors house were not accessed during the survey. [...] |
24 November 2016 |
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The terrace was photographed as the adjacent former Balshagray school is undergoing a residential redevelopment. [...] |
24 November 2016 |