CannyScot's Day

By CannyScot

'The Morgan' - risen from the ashes.

This is Morgan Academy, Dundee. It was designed in 1862 by the Edinburgh architects John Dick Peddie and Charles Kinnear, opening in 1866 as the Morgan Hospital, a charitable institution providing accommodation and education for "sons of tradesmen and persons of the working class generally whose parents stand in the need of assistance". Two years later, in 1868 the school became The Morgan Academy, often referred to by alumni as simply "The Morgan". It is a striking building and shows off 19th Century architecture at its best.
The school suffered a fire on 21 March 2001 which destroyed much of the building. It was rebuilt using the original facade and much of the internal appearance and re-opened in August 2004. Wonderful modern day skills were used in the rebuilding of this classic building.
I took this almost by the last light of day, as I came home after preaching in Brechin. Thanks to all who sent best wishes for my recovery from fatigue - I was strong enough to do what I had to do today.

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