The image you see above is of the Madelvic car factory in Edinburgh. It was originally built in 1898 for use by the Madelvic Motor Carriage Company founded by William Peck.
In 2008 the grade B-listed building was at risk of being demolished as developers wanted to re-use the site, but the local council rejected plans and wanted the factory preserved instead.
Madelvic factory in 2005
More than a year later and further requests to demolish and redevelop the site are being heard and may be successful. The problem is, although the factory could be preserved there is no guarantee it will be occupied and therefore may continue to deteriorate.
Organisations including Historic Scotland and the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland are against the demolition with Hiostoric Scotland saying:
The Madelvic's production blocks are an important reminder of Edinburgh's industrial heritage, with a wider historical interest as the earliest surviving motor works in the UK. We believe that they represent an opportunity to retain and reuse a historic building.
The fate of the building may already be set, though, and councillors are recommending detailed redevelopment plans be submitted before demolition is allowed to happen.
Madelvic factory in 2007
Source: Edinburgh Evening News
With thanks to Granton History Group for the images.
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