Ringing the changes

From: Evening News - Scotland | Date: April 13, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

A LANDMARK Leith school building is next week to begin a transformation into a complex of affordable housing and a community centre.

Work is set to start at the former Dr Bell's school in Great Junction Street following the award of a GBP 1.5 million building contract.

The conversion of the 19th century school will include a group of 13 affordable flats on the upper floors, offering one and two- bedroom apartments within the original school building.

And a children and families' centre to provide support to families with young children is to be established at ground floor level.

The flats, run ...

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