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David Meikle

Orange Order puts Scottish HQ up for sale after halting £300,000 refit of Lanarkshire building

The Orange Order have put their Scottish headquarters on the property market for offers over £140,000.

They moved into the building in Motherwell after selling their former base in Glasgow during the pandemic for £200,000. A sales brochure for the site near Motherwell train station states it could be turned into a 'modern bar restaurant' and carries 'great potential'.

The guide also adds that the building, which is currently an empty shell, could be turned into flats if the correct planning permission was obtained. They are looking for offers over £140,000 for the property which they snapped up for £38,000.

Last year it emerged, the Order had halted a £300,000 refit of the building amid claims of a lack of cash. An emergency meeting of the Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland was held over the claims.

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They had previously planned a museum and shop as part of their new base but are now seeking to off-load the site.

The sales guide states: "Substantial property, approximately 4600 sq feet, situated adjacent to Motherwell's train station and in close proximity to the town centre and other local amenities.

"This property previously had a hot food and drinks licence and with the relevant planning consents could be transformed into a modern bar restaurant.

"Again with the relevant planning consents it may be possible to create a number of flats within the existing building.

"Currently the building has been stripped and cleaned out and viewing is the only way to appreciate the opportunities that this property has to offer.

"It further benefits from gas central heating. There is ample parking in the public car park to the side.

"The sought after area of Motherwell boasts a wide and varied range of shops, bars, restaurants, banks and building societies."

The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland was approached for comment.

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