Clune Park Primary School

Former Clune Park Primary School in 2017

The Clune Park Primary School was a historic building in the Clune Park Estate area of Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, Scotland. It was a Category B listed building. ^[1]

History

The school closed in 2008. ^[2] The building fell into a state of disrepair. ^[3]

Queen Victoria jubilee date stone at the school

In August 2023, the school was destroyed by fire. ^[4] The council initially intended to retain the school. ^[5] The entire estate was later condemned. ^[6]

In 2025, the school will be demolished alongside the Clune Park Church and the rest of the Clune Park Estate. ^[7]

See also

• List of listed buildings in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde

References

1. "Historic Inverclyde school to be bulldozed after councillors agree to progress plans". Greenock Telegraph. 2024-03-30. ISSN   0307-1235 . Retrieved 2025-04-18.
2. "Clune Park Primary fire: Readers share memories of the destroyed Post Glasgow school". Greenock Telegraph. 2023-08-28. ISSN   0307-1235 . Retrieved 2025-04-18.
3. "Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict Port Glasgow school". BBC News. 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
4. "Provost's sadness after fire destroys listed former school building in Port Glasgow". Greenock Telegraph. 2023-08-28. ISSN   0307-1235 . Retrieved 2025-04-18.
5. "Clune Park current status". Inverclyde Council. 2025-04-10. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
6. Thomson, Jack (2024-09-03). "Contractor to be appointed for demolition of former primary school and 140 flats". STV News. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
7. "Bulldozers to move in on 'Scotland's Chenobyl' in Port Glasgow". BBC News. 2025-04-10. Retrieved 2025-04-18.

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