Work is under way on £200,000-worthof improvements to the Category A-listed Avenue arches, or screen, in Inveraray.
The Avenue screen’s existing render needs to be replaced. Weather-proofing works are also required and will be carried out as part of the contract, which is part of Argyll and Bute Council’s drive to protect Inveraray’s architectural appearance after recent repair and conservation works to buildings through the Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme.
Councillor Aileen Morton, policy lead for economic development, said: ‘Over time, render needs to be replaced for aesthetic and safety reasons and we are pleased to be carrying out these improvements. ‘We aim to ensure any inconvenience is minimal throughout the duration of the work, which we expect to be completed by the end of the summer.’ The council emphasised there will be periods of inactivity during the works, for example when stonework is being allowed to dry.