Seafield House was originally constructed as a home for Sir William Arrol, the noted Victorian-era engineer responsible for landmarks like the Tower Bridge in London and Edinburgh’s Forth Bridge.
He lived there until he died in 1913, after which it was a hospital until 1991. However, it has lain derelict since being ravaged by a fire six years ago, despite the efforts of a campaign group.
Friends of Seafield have fought to save it, securing support from politicians and conservation groups, and now their battle appears to have borne fruit.
The building has been purchased by Econstruct Design and Build, owned by Robin Ghosh, whose father Brian worked at the hospital as a surgeon, and he plans to turn it into a block of flats. He explained:
“I’ve lived in Ayr all my life and my father was a surgeon there. I spent a lot of time in that hospital waiting for my dad, including many a Christmas Day.”
Once the flats are complete, they are also likely to create opportunities for businesses in the town, such as brochure printers in Ayr who will be needed to showcase them to the public.Get a Free Quote for Plans