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Demolition threatened Partick church to live on as an arts venue

July 30 2025

Demolition threatened Partick church to live on as an arts venue

A threatened Partick church has been lent new hope under plans to transform the crumbling hall into an £1.65m arts venue.

The owners of The Engine Works venue in Maryhill have identified Partick Methodist Church, currently subject to a demolition warrant, as a possible events and community hub, ensuring its continued presence on Dumbarton Road.

The West Works will bring transform the church into an invite-only hall with a capacity of 300, suitable for weddings, events, arts, filming, and community gatherings. A smaller ancillary space in the vestry will also be available for workshops, exhibitions and meetings. A hidden garden is also located to the rear off Ardery Street.

In a planning statement, applicants Michael and Adele McDonagh wrote: "Our vision has always been simple: to create an immersive venue shaped by open-plan principles, natural flow, and a carefully considered layout - designed with respect for the architecture that surrounds it.

"These same values extend to the rear garden, where additional land investment enables discreet access and accessible parking. Thoughtful planting creates a hidden garden feel - offering guests calm and neighbours a welcome touch of greenery."

Works by conservation architect LBG Waterston will arrest the advanced degradation of the building, which includes a failing roof, an unstable chimney and eroded stonework. 

4 Comments

Jimbob Tanktop
#1 Posted by Jimbob Tanktop on 30 Jul 2025 at 14:08 PM
Ah, 'arts'. The good old 'arts'.

"Visual arts? Performance arts? Theatrical arts? Literary arts?"

"Just...arts"
Gay Gordon
#2 Posted by Gay Gordon on 30 Jul 2025 at 17:08 PM
This is really good news and this location in Partick is the perfect spot for a new and well managed venue...well done team!!
Nowhere in Partick-ular
#3 Posted by Nowhere in Partick-ular on 1 Aug 2025 at 09:35 AM
A derelict building in Glasgow not going on fire! Who'da thunk it?

Brilliant. We've been watching this renovation over the past few months and it's been fantastic to see the building being brought back to life, particularly the stonework.

Well done to all involved - can't wait to see it open.
KB
#4 Posted by KB on 1 Aug 2025 at 12:35 PM
#1 What a cynic!

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