The Demolition of Dumbryden Primary School

Category

Library Item

Item no

21344

Title

The demolition of Dumbryden Primary School

Description

A close-up of the various materials used to board up Dumbryden Primary Schoo Wester Hailes prior to demolition. Sheet metal has been used to block the doorway while the window frames have been covered in mesh. The school's flat roof is visible as are some weeds growing through the concrete.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2009

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Dumbryden Primary School was opened in 1963. There were nine classrooms. In addition the school had an infant and upper school hall, music room, infant and upper school library, resource base, an information technology suite, dining room and a large playground. There was also a nursery.
In 2004 the council considered the falling rolls across the city and voted to close Dumbryden Primary and the nearby Hailesland Primary and united the pupils in a new school at Canal View. There was local unhappiness at the decision.
Inspite of boarding up windows there were still incidences of vandalism and fire raising. In 2010 the school was finally demolished.
Prospect Housing Association bought the land and plan to build housing on the site.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Roofs

Education > Educational facilities > Schools

Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing facilities > Demolition

Places > Edinburgh areas > Wester Hailes

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Sports and recreation facilities > Playgrounds

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