Fears are growing for the safety of a ruined building in the centre of Lamlash this week after youngsters set it on fire last Thursday night.
The Lookout, which is situated across the road from the Old Pier Tearoom, has been in a state of disrepair for some years but there are concerns that the building now poses a serious risk to the public.
The house, which was once used as the Bank of Scotland, is owned by island based company John Thomson Construction Ltd.
Iain Thomson, director of the building firm, said: ‘Police called me out late on Thursday night when they discovered part of the building on fire. It had obviously been started by some kids that had managed to get inside.’
‘The building is well beyond repair now but I’m being stopped from pulling it down by North Ayrshire Council.
‘It’s become a serious health and safety risk and I want to know how long we’ll have to wait before the council see sense and let me pull it down?’
A Council spokesman said: ‘We have made a preliminary inspection of the building. Although there is some damage there is not an immediate threat to public safety. We have, however, spoken to the owner and asked him to ensure that it is secured against unauthorised entry.
‘A thorough inspection by council officers will be carried out next Tuesday. This should give us better picture of the building’s condition and what needs to be done to it. The Council’s first priority is public safety.’
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