To mark the completion of the conversion,repair and restoration of the former Cross Keys Hotel an event was held in the building on the 12th April 2013.
Funding partners to the project as well as the owner, contractor,architect together with the Provost of Midlothian Council , Joe wallace,local Councillors and local community representatives attended the event .An exhibition was set up in one of the new flats and visitors were given the opportunity to look around the building.
Donald Marshall the Chair of the Dalkeith THI/CARS project Team says, "the completion of this project represents a key milestone in the Dalkeith THI/CARS scheme. I was very concerned about the condition of this important building and was very pleased when we were able to agree a grant scheme with the new owner .The work has been carried out with great care and attention to detail , ensuring that the historic and architectural quality of the building has been restored and enhanced.Cost Cutters are now occupying the ground floor and the flats above will provide high quality living accommodation in the centre of the town."
For a description of the scheme please refer to the leaflet .
Before and after images of the scheme :
