£200K improvements for historic Avenue Screen

A project to carry out £200,000 worth of improvements to a wall along an avenue in the Royal Burgh of Inveraray is underway.

The Avenue Screen is a category A-listed structure, situated in the home town of the Duke of Argyll.

Its existing render needs to be entirely removed and replaced. Weather-proofing work is also required on the screen and will be carried out during the contract, which is part of Argyll and Bute Council’s drive to protect Inveraray’s stunning architectural appearance.

It follows previous major repair and conservation work to a string of buildings in the town.

Residents and visitors will notice scaffolding being erected at the Avenue Screen from Monday, as contractors make preparations to begin the removal of the existing render.

The project represents further investment by the council in the town following the Inveraray Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme, completed last year.

Councillor Aileen Morton, policy lead for economic development, said: “Over time, render needs to be replaced for both aesthetic and safety reasons, and we are pleased to be carrying out these improvements now.

“We aim to ensure any inconvenience is minimal throughout the duration of the work, which we expect to be completed by the end of the summer.”