This home is a former primary school built in the 1830s, which had lain empty since 1983, but has recently undergone a full conversion and restoration, including the addition of a contemporary extension.placeholder image
This home is a former primary school built in the 1830s, which had lain empty since 1983, but has recently undergone a full conversion and restoration, including the addition of a contemporary extension. | Gilson Gray

Look inside the five best former schools converted into homes in Scotland

By Kirsty McLuckie
Published 19th Jul 2024, 16:25 BST
Updated 19th Jul 2024, 16:29 BST

School’s out for summer, so we go on a holiday hunt for best-in-class former schoolhouse residential conversions.

With large windows, spacious classrooms and prime central locations, former schools can make beautiful residential properties, with a little imagination. Here are five examples, some complete, some in the process of conversion and one which is a bargain for anyone looking for a project.

It retains many period features – including the school clocks – inside and out.

9. Old Lennie School House, Cammo, Edinburgh. Offers over £595,000

It retains many period features – including the school clocks – inside and out. | Ellisons

Photo Sales
Old Lennie has a large living room with wood-burning stove, with a sizeable mezzanine above housing a library and study. Its dining-kitchen has a separate utility and snug. The main bedroom has an ensuite and dressing room, and there are three other bedrooms, a bathroom, and shower.

10. Old Lennie School House, Cammo, Edinburgh. Offers over £595,000

Old Lennie has a large living room with wood-burning stove, with a sizeable mezzanine above housing a library and study. Its dining-kitchen has a separate utility and snug. The main bedroom has an ensuite and dressing room, and there are three other bedrooms, a bathroom, and shower. | Ellisons

Photo Sales
The property boasts electronic gates and a private driveway, as well as substantial garaging, a large garden with greenhouse and a patio. Contact Ellisons

11. Old Lennie School House, Cammo, Edinburgh. Offers over £595,000

The property boasts electronic gates and a private driveway, as well as substantial garaging, a large garden with greenhouse and a patio. Contact Ellisons | Ellisons

Photo Sales
A conversion project of the former Napiershall Street school, this imposing building which was constructed in 1900 and closed in the 1980s. The project will see 24 apartments created in the old school and a further 25 in an adjacent new block. Napiershall Street is in the West End of Glasgow. Contact Savills.

12. The Old Schoolhouse, Glasgow. Prices are from £235,000​

A conversion project of the former Napiershall Street school, this imposing building which was constructed in 1900 and closed in the 1980s. The project will see 24 apartments created in the old school and a further 25 in an adjacent new block. Napiershall Street is in the West End of Glasgow. Contact Savills. | Savills

Photo Sales
Previous
3 / 4
Next Page
Related topics:SchoolsProperty FocusPropertyIsland life
Dare to be Honest
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice