Dunblane Cathedral Halls Restoration Project
Project Details - Protecting our heritage for the future
A building with a history
The original Cathedral Halls building was designed by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson and dates from 1903. The complex was substantially extended in 1997.
The building is B-listed and lies within the Scheduled Monument of the Bishop’s Palace and the Dunblane Conservation Area. Its distinctive features contribute to the historic setting of Dunblane Cathedral.
The Main Hall, The Well and the adjoining kitchen were refurbished and reconfigured in 2023. The project being driven forwards now focuses on the external building fabric.
Why are repairs needed?
Maintenance over recent decades has generally been limited to essential work. There has been no known major external repair and refurbishment project since the original halls were built.
A detailed survey by our architects in late 2025, including a photographic drone survey, assessed the original building’s roofs and walls. It identified repairs needed to address defects and prevent further deterioration.
What will the project involve?
Proposed conservation repairs include:
- Roof structures and coverings
- Roof drainage
- Chimneys and crow-stepped gables
- External render and stonework
- Carved stone features
- Windows and doors.
Why act now?
A coordinated repair programme will protect the building and the community facilities it provides.
Acting now will help safeguard this historic building and support its continued use by local groups and future generations.
