Dunoon Burgh Hall - Support Dunoon Burgh Hall to thrive as a high quality arts venue and multipurpose creative facility in the heart of the town

Dunoon Burgh Hall is a cultural venue and arts facility managed by a local trust and charity. The historic Grade B listed building located on Argyll Street reopened in 2017 following extensive refurbishment. The building includes a cafe, gallery, workshop area and main hall. These spaces combined provide a unique venue for creative, cultural and community events. The Burgh Hall has created opportunities for local creative practitioners, whilst raising the profile of the town through a programme of internationally acclaimed exhibitions and events. 

Despite local support, Dunoon Burgh Hall has in recent years struggled to raise the level of funding needed to sustain the building and small staff team. Like many cultural venues, the organisation relies on a combination of self-generated income, grants and donations. 

A reduction in income has led to many operational challenges and the threat of closure.  

Local Place Plan 

• No actions identified relating to the use of land and building assets. 

Community Action Plan 

• Dunoon Community Development Trust, Dunoon BID, Live Argyll, CHARTs and Dunoon Burgh Hall Trust to develop a joined-up approach to scheduling events, booking venues and marketing events throughout the year. 

• Key stakeholders in culture, youth work and education to work with Dunoon Burgh Hall Trust to develop further activities that support young people into the Creative Industries, including Art Mix, Dunoon Film Festival, Youth Stuff.  

• Explore the use of the space to bring creative freelancers and workers together to support co-working and peer support that addresses a gap in the provision of affordable creative workspaces.