Museum of Fire, McDonald Road, Edinburgh
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Summary
Recreating the Edinburgh Museum of fire
Robertson refurbished the McDonald Road Fire Station in Edinburgh, to relocate the Edinburgh Museum of Fire to its original home at where it operated for 25 years before its move to Lauriston Place.
Creating a new purpose-built facility
The existing fire station is being redeveloped and expanded to create space for the Fire Museum, along with regional headquarters and facilities for support staff.
We have created a space that acts as a community engagement centre and is used to educate local children on the past, present and future of the fire service along with teaching them crucial safety advice.
Construction alongside a live fire station
This project was significant as the site remained a fully functioning fire station throughout all phases of the construction process. Being a key service for the surrounding area as well as the Scottish Parliament, it was essential that this remained unaffected.
We were able to create temporary areas on site to accommodate all firefighters along with the existing area for up to six fire vehicles and training facilities for working at height. Most of the existing fire station was retained, such as firepoles, with all of the internal aspects being refurbished.
The combination of historical artefacts dating back over 400 years with modern, innovative and interactive displays, will make the museum suitable for all ages and interests.
Project team
Architect: Smith Scott Mullen & Associates
Project manager: Pick Everard
Principal contractor: Robertson Central East
Civil & structural engineer: Pick Everard
M&E engineer: Pick Everard
Procurement route
The project was procured through the Scape Major Works Scotland framework, part of the National Construction framework. Scape Group is a public sector owned built environment specialist offering a full suite of national frameworks and innovative design solutions.
