Campsie Memorial Hall Re-Opens Following Renovation
Campsie Memorial Hall in Lennoxtown has reopened following a multi-million-pound renovation by East Dunbartonshire Council.
East Dunbartonshire Provost Gillian Renwick officially opened the venue following a £2.279m revitalisation project which finished on schedule earlier this year. The hall has now been handed over to the Campsie Memorial Hall Trust who will manage the building.
East Dunbartonshire Council, development partner Hub West Scotland and main contractor Linear Design and Construct worked on the revamp of the much-loved venue in the heart of the town.
The Campsie Memorial Hall Revitalisation Project was awarded £950,000 funding from the Scottish Government Regeneration Capital Grant Fund. This was added to £1.329m from the Council’s Capital Programme. The Scottish Landfill Communities Fund also contributed additional funding to the capital cost for renewables and fit out, including £50,000 funded by Patersons Quarries Ltd.
The hall closed to the public in April 2025, and extensive internal and external works got underway the following month.
Located on Main Street, the Victorian building, which dates from 1866, has been transformed into a state-of-the-art facility that will accommodate several regular community groups and clubs, and serve as a venue for occasional events.
Provost Gillian Renwick, said, “It is an honour to officially open the Campsie Memorial Hall. The Hall is a well-established local asset with a rich history, and I am delighted to see this project come to fruition.
“This fantastic venue will benefit people in the village and beyond who now have a modern and accessible building which can support a wide range of clubs and activities. Many thanks to everyone involved – including the community, our teams, funders and partners.”
Council leader Gordan Low said, “The opening of the new Campsie Memorial Hall is exciting news for Lennoxtown, and the wider area. This building has always held a special place in people’s hearts, and the improvements delivered by this project have breathed new life into the venue and will ensure that it is used to its full potential for many years to come.”
“The Campsie Memorial Hall Revitalisation Project, alongside the Lennoxtown Main Street and Greenspace Projects, mark major investment in Lennoxtown by the Council.”
Scottish Government Business Minister Tom Arthur said, “We are pleased to have contributed £950,000 from the Scottish Government Regeneration Capital Grant Fund to help revitalise Campsie Memorial Hall.”
“This exciting project means the refurbished community-run hall will be the focal point for physical, economic and social regeneration of the town. The improved hall will provide a more accessible, flexible and multi-purpose venue for delivery of a range of services and opportunities that address the needs and priorities of the community to support people to live well locally.”
The transformation includes an innovative extension which provides an attractive and welcoming frontage to Main Street. Internally, the Hall has been reconfigured to provide flexible activity spaces all on one level to promote greater accessibility and inclusion.
Iain Marley, Chief Executive, at Hub West Scotland said, “Hub West Scotland are delighted to announce that the refurbishment works to Campsie Memorial Hall are now complete and that the building is now open to the public. This project is a vital community asset at the heart of the local community which has been modernised with improved energy efficiency and thermal comfort, flexibility and accessibility to provide an improved facility for the people of Lennoxtown”.
“We wish to offer our thanks and gratitude to our Development Partner, East Dunbartonshire Council, as well as the project design team of ECD architects, Narro Associates and Hawthorn Boyle. Moreover, we wish to thank Linear Design and Construct for the works on site and also their community benefits programme which has involved six apprentices, 10 education events, and numerous donations to the local community.”
Ryan Broadley, Managing Director, at Linear Design & Construct, added, “We are proud to have delivered the refurbishment and extension of Campsie Memorial Hall in partnership with East Dunbartonshire Council and Hub West Scotland. This project has transformed a valued community asset into a modern, accessible and sustainable facility while carefully preserving its importance to the local community. Throughout the works, we worked collaboratively with all project partners to deliver a high-quality building that will serve local residents for many years to come. It has been a privilege to play a part in securing the future of this important community hub.”
The Campsie Memorial Trust was set up by volunteers from Lennoxtown to manage the Hall on behalf of the whole community. The Hall was transferred to the CMHT on a 99-year lease by the Council in 2012.
Catherine Drummond, Chair of the Campsie Memorial Hall Trust (CMHT) said, “The Trustees are delighted with the hall — not only its appearance, but the overall ambience of the building. The transformation has exceeded all expectations. It is now welcoming, warm, sustainable, and the new levels ensure that every area is fully inclusive.”
“The new flooring has significantly enhanced the acoustics, and our gymnastics, martial arts, and dance groups have already noticed the difference it makes to their activities.”
“Our theatrical stage remains one of our greatest assets, and with the addition of new sound and lighting systems, it is now even more attractive to theatrical and drama groups, as well as ideal for performing bands.”
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