Early 19th Century
The elegant Georgian fronted building, now the Town Hall, was built
in 1827 by the Moffat Bath Company as Moffat Bath Halls. When
originally completed the Baths Halls comprised reading rooms,
an assembly hall and bathing suites.
“The hot mineral bath is most used. It may be taken at any hour of the
day: the usual time of immersion is twenty minutes and the degree of heat 96
degrees Fahrenheit. Cold baths, common water or mineral may also be had as well
as shower baths and vapour baths."
(Extracted from Jane Boyd's "Moffat 17th to 20th Century”)
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19th
Century till now
• Moffat Town Hall is a Grade B listed building built in 1827 as the Baths
Hall for Moffat Spa.
• It was later extended with bays at each end and rear extensions.
• It was purchased by Commissioners of Burgh 1897.
• The Hall was sold to Moffat Burgh Council under the estate of the Hope-Johnstone
family (local landowners) in 1966 for the sum of £4
• The Hall is now owned and managed by Dumfries and Galloway Council
• There have been some changes to the building, but little in the way of
major refurbishment.
• The Hall has continued to decline in its physical state and is now ‘tired’ as
well as needing significant renovation (see MR Rodgers Report referred to below)
• It is the largest public building in Moffat, with a large hall with stage
and seating for up to 100+, and a smaller room for small meetings and civil wedding
services
• It is in a prominent position in the centre of the High Street, and is
a natural ‘centre point’ for the Town.
Services Provided
• Dumfries and Galloway Council provide council services to Moffat and
District within the Hall
• There is a local authority library and public toilets both with limited
facilities and opening hours
• It is registered for Civil Weddings, provided by the Council
• It is a major venue for Moffat Community providing :
- Twice weekly markets
- Meeting space for community groups
- Frequent coffee mornings on behalf of a wide range of organizations, up to
30+ per year; this produces income for local organizations and other charities
in excess of £20,000 per year
- Special events, eg focus for Moffat Walking Festival, Moffat Gala, Christmas
Festival
- Concerts and ceilidhs on behalf of different organization. |
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