Progress in turning the old library in Crieff into a community facility has been praised by MSP Roseanna Cunningham.
She said she is delighted the Strathearn Artspace project has secured a rental agreement for the premises.
“The plans to turn the old library into a multi-purpose, self-sustaining arts centre that will accommodate cinema, theatre, music and comedy performances, visual art workshops, art exhibitions, conference and meeting facilities and much more are really exciting,” she said.
“David Campbell, the project leader, tells me that they plan to spend a year fundraising for internal design work but the building won’t be lying idle in that time. Even before any revamp, the people of Crieff can look forward to events taking place in the space as it is at the moment, kicking off with a photography exhibition almost as soon as they get the keys in September.
“The Strathearn Artspace will provide opportunities to young and old alike across the artistic spectrum and it is great that a modern use has been found which will bring the old library back into community-centred use.”
