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Deedee Cuddihy & Carla Jenkins

Historic west end building laying derelict 'in danger of collapse' say locals

A sandstone villa which is said to be one of the oldest buildings in the West End of Glasgow is in danger of collapse, according to local residents.

It is feared that the property, at number 10 Great George Street in Hillhead, has become so derelict that it may only be a matter of months before it has to be demolished.

The “B” listed villa which dates from 1852, was bought for use as a Hindu temple in 1971 but has been unoccupied for more than 20 years.

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A neighbour (who asked not to be named) in an adjacent block of flats, at number 6 Great George Street, said that when she and her partner bought their property in 2016, they had their concerns about the poor condition of the villa but had been told by the estate agent that it was being converted into flats.

The roof has collapsed in on the property. (Deedee Cuddihy)
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