Clune Park Primary School

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]

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

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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