PUPILS from Dailly Primary School opened Ayrshire Housing’s latest development in their village.

The official opening, which saw a derelict pub turned into affordable housing, took place on Monday, January 15. It has taken just nine months to complete the project.

The children were joined by South Ayrshire’s Provost Helen Moonie and Jeane Freeman, local MSP and Scotland’s Minister for Social Security.
The project was made possible through funding from the Scottish Government and South Ayrshire Council. 

The energy–efficient houses were designed by Ayr-based architects ARPL and built by local contractor, 3 B Construction.
#South Ayrshire Provost Helen Moonie launched Ayrshire Housing’s development in Dailly last April which included four, two-bedroom flats in two blocks will be created on the site of the former King’s Arms Hotel.

The development has been carefully designed to renew the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street. 

Cutting the first sod, Councillor Moonie previously said: “This development will transform the village’s historic centre as well as bringing much needed new housing to the village. 

“Ayrshire Housing has shown real tenacity in finding such an attractive new use for a site which has blighted the village for far too long.”

Ayrshire Housing’s Jim Whiston added “This has been a challenging project for us. We’ve been trying to develop the site ever since the former hotel burnt down 15 or so years ago. 

“Our interest picked up over five years ago following the council’s demolition of the ruined hotel. Complex legal work to secure the site in conjunction with the Bargany Estate followed. 

“We are very grateful for the generous financial support of both the Scottish Government and South Ayrshire Council. They have made this £800,000 project possible”.

It is hoped residents will be able to enjoy the location, overlooking the bridge over the Water of Girvan.