East Kilbride Civic Centre, Municipal building in East Kilbride, Scotland.
The East Kilbride Civic Centre is a municipal building with a five-story main wing and two lower extensions that blend into the urban surroundings. It houses government services and a concert hall with seating for up to 300 people.
Princess Margaret opened the building in 1968 after architects Scott Fraser and Browning constructed it between 1966 and 1968. The opening marked an important moment for the town's administrative infrastructure.
The Civic Centre serves as a gathering place for local events and concerts where the community comes together. The Ballerup Hall hosts regular performances and public meetings throughout the year.
The building is open on weekdays and features accessible design with ramps and automatic doors for easy entry. Visitors should check ahead before coming for specific services or events.
The building displays period architecture with interlocking volumes made from pre-cast concrete panels, typical of 1960s construction methods. This constructive approach allowed for faster building times and was an innovative solution at the time.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
