February 19 2024

A mediaeval harbour in St Andrew's is to be granted a fresh lease on life under proposals for a harbour hub.

St Andrew's Harbour Trust has asked Fife Council for permission to build a facilities building, a direct replacement of the current cafe housed in a temporary Portacabin-style unit.

A S Associates have been engaged to build a modern replacement using structural insulated panels with wood cladding and render under a zinc roof. Once complete this will extend the footprint by 130% to accommodate an accessible cafe with shower and toilet facilities. Office accommodation for the St Andrews Harbour master will be provided on an upper level in addition to a public meeting room and a balcony overlooking East Sands.

Ken Sweeney, chair of St Andrews Harbour Trust, said, “Having maintained and protected the harbour for over 125 years, every effort is therefore being made to create proposals which are sensitive to the historic asset of St Andrews Harbour and its location within the wider Conservation Area, benefitting both the function of our working harbour and the aesthetics of the area.

“While the proposals will generate significant benefits for harbour users, visitors and the town as a whole, we are acutely aware of the sensitivities of the area and will strive to be as open and transparent throughout the process as possible.”

Sam Stone, director of A S Associates, added: “The building design is simple, with traditional form but using contemporary materials, aiming to sit comfortably within but without dominating its harbour setting.”

Funding for the £500k venture is being sought from the Tay Cities Deal. Visualisations provided courtesy of Touch3D.

3 Comments

#1 Posted by CM on 19 Feb 2024 at 11:48 AM

Please stop using white render. It will look good for about a week.

#2 Posted by Fat Bloke on Tour on 19 Feb 2024 at 14:27 PM

Protected the harbour for 125 years -- shome mistake surely ...

What about those flat roofed 60's abominations in the main picture?

Was the Harbour Trust on holiday when they managed to get through planning?

Plus the harbour currently has a backwater vibe written right through it -- silting up on the QT.

#3 Posted by Mansartarchi on 21 Feb 2024 at 14:33 PM

Sweet, I would have gone with natural slate instead of zinc for a higher quality finish.

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