Meigle Pavilion and Bowling Green

Dating from 1897, Meigle Bowling Club was one of the oldest in Scotland and was once at the centre of the community life in the village. The Pavilion itself is a rare example of a decorative timber bowling pavilion that has seen few alterations. 

Restoration of the Pavilion and development of the former bowling green as a vibrant creative and cultural hub facilitating community connections was identified as a priority in the Meigle and Ardler Community Action Plan.

As part of efforts to realise that aspiration, MACDT took ownership of the B-Listed building – which is currently on the Heritage At Risk Register - and the green on behalf of the community in 2023.

Since then, the team at MACDT has been working hard behind the scenes to ensure that the funding is place to conserve and repair the 19th century building and create a community gathering space that will also link with some of the Trust’s other projects such as its heritage and poetry trails and a community food garden.

Thanks to generous support from Fife Environment Trust, The Architectural Heritage Fund, The Pilgrim Trust and The Levenseat Trust, MACDT has raised more than £75,000 towards the first phase of a project to create a space that can be enjoyed by the local community and future generations. 

It will enable us to showcase our area's historical significance, offer educational and skills sharing opportunities and provide opportunities for volunteering, improving quality of life for residents, and promoting mental health and well-being and community cohesion. 

The revitalised and repurposed Pavilion and greenspace will also enhance the local tourism offering, attracting visitors and boosting local businesses such as cafes, accommodation providers and shops.

The first phase of the project will see repairs to the roof, external cladding, windows and doors and internal fittings carried out, as well as improved drainage around the building and the reinstatement of historical timber benches at the front of the Pavilion.