Ministers ponder St Peter’s future

THE Scottish Government is considering a series of options for the future of St Peter’s Seminary, the modernist ruin in Cardross, presented to them by Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

The body has provided advice on its future, which was previously being redeveloped by the arts group NVA.

However, NVA, who staged Hinterland at the site, closed last year and now the future of the modernist building, in the Kilmahew woods, is again in question.

A Scottish Government spokesman said: “In the first instance, the future of the building is a matter for the Archdiocese of Glasgow, who own the building.

“Scottish ministers asked Historic Environment Scotland for advice on potential options for the future of the former seminary, and the wider site. “This is under consideration.”

NVA staged the Hinterland project in the ruins in 2016, and made a film with acclaimed artist Rachel Maclean there.

NVA spent £2.3 million on the building, and organised a series of works, including removing hazardous waste and asbestos, the restoration of 80 vaults, improving paths, clearing away rhododendrons as well as other woodland management in the 104-acre site.

The building, an impressive and foreboding modernist ruin in Dunbartonshire, is A-listed, and the World Monument Fund has it scheduled as one of the world’s most endangered cultural landmarks. www.historicenvironment.scot