Extension Project

Since 2019, the directors of PIRSAC have been working on developing the shed beside the View into an extension facility to both enhance and extend The View and provide additional facilities for both tourists and local's alike. Below, as we go along, we will update information as we have it.

Welcome to the Extension Project Page. Here we will keep everyone updated on

our progress through the myriad of hurdles between now and completion.

We may ask for your help here - we might make a funding appeal.

So keep calling back to see how we are getting on.

As it stands today we have already got initial planning permission. You will see the drawing below.

We had submitted an application to the Communities Ownership Fund for funding , but as it is a UK Government fund, as soon as the general election was called, the fund closed down, and a date for it re-opening has yet to be announced by the new government - if it will indeed re-open.

The inordinate delay since we first broached this project in about 2019, was primarily caused by COVID. Every funder in the country redirected all their charitable funds to pandemic projects. That continued until about early to mid 2023. Add to that the planning department of the council was closed down, and planning personnel worked form home, there was delays there in achieving planning permission.

Watch this space for more updates as they happen.

Kenny Barr , Chairman

In March 2025, PIRSAC received a grant of £29,200 from the South of Scotland Enterprise to kick start the design phase of the project. Consultants were identified and engaged to carry out the preliminary work which was concluded by 31 March 2025. Funding has been been sought to complete the design phase and prepare a detailed budget in order that capital funding can be sourced to complete the project.

An update on the Communities Ownership Fund - the new Labour Government has decided to close that fund for good but have as yet to state what, if anything, will replace it. We have expressed interest with the Scottish Land Fund and have requested from The BIG Lottery any suggestions going forward for any of their funds which would suit our purpose. The design team have been temporarily stood down until the funding to complete that stage can be found.

North East and South East Aspects

As can be clearly seen, there is already bracing on the structure to support its walls from collapse.

The Shed

This is the shed we are proposing to redevelop and save. Already ion a poor state of repair, we propose to completely refurbish it to a high standard ..

South West and South East aspects

This is an old photo, the walls have been restored to their original whitewash - although fading now.

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Upper Floor Drawings

Note the passageway through from the existing View - New fully fitted kitchens and a new bar area. Stage for entertainments and a separate public entrance.

Proposed Elevations

As the shed is a listed building we cannot change the roof shape or pitch or the window sizes.

Lower Floor Drawing

Downstairs we are proposing a YESS training and equipment area, a maritime and heritage exhibition space - which can be used simultaneously as a venue for small events, Additional toulets are on this floor as well.

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