TAYLOR and Fraser has been appointed by Moray Council to lead the redevelopment of Elgin Town Hall.
The contractor is inviting local companies interested in sub-contracting work on the project to meet with them on October 14 from 5pm until 7pm at the Mansfield Hotel in Elgin.
Potential subcontractor packages include brickwork, builders work, insulation, plumbing, electrical, joinery/shopfitting, cladding, and curtain walling, scaffolding, doors, blinds, roofing, BMS, fire, security, data, audio-visual, altro whiterock, and others.
Elgin Town Hall is a key site within the cultural quarter project, part of Moray’s £100 million growth deal. The total estimated capital costs for the Cultural Quarter are £28.2 million, which includes funding for both Elgin Town Hall and Grant Lodge.
The appointment of Taylor and Fraser marks a major milestone in the transformation of the iconic town centre building, which will be modernised to create a vibrant multi-use facility supporting arts, culture, and community activity for generations to come.
The redeveloped venue will include upgraded performance spaces, improved accessibility, and facilities designed to support both local community use and large-scale cultural events.
Alongside Taylor and Fraser as the main contractor, the project team also includes Thomson Gray, which is acting as quantity surveyor and project manager, and LDN Architects, the appointed architect team.
Together, Moray Council said that the team brings the expertise needed to balance the protection of Elgin Town Hall’s heritage with the creation of a sustainable, high-quality venue that meets the needs of the community for generations to come.
Preparatory work on the redevelopment started earlier this year with construction expected to begin in October 2025 and scheduled for completion in 2027.
Ahead of the main works, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) carried out excavation works over the summer to prepare key below-ground infrastructure for the development. This essential enabling work ensures the project is ready to move forward without delay.
Moray Council leader, councillor Kathleen Robertson, said, “This is a significant step forward for the Elgin Town Hall project. With Taylor and Fraser now on board, we can look ahead to seeing work begin on site and the vision for a modern, flexible and welcoming facility take shape. The redevelopment will not only protect the heritage of this important building but also provide a cultural and economic boost to the whole region.”
Angus MacInnes, construction director at Taylor and Fraser, added, “We are delighted to have been appointed by Moray Council to undertake the redevelopment of Elgin Town Hall. It is a significant element of the Cultural Quarter project, with the building set to play a pivotal role within the community in the future.
“Our tagline, ‘Respecting the past.’ Building for the future.’ is particularly relevant to this project; we look forward to working with Moray Council and the wider project team in creating a modern and highly functional space for the people of Elgin, while maintaining the heritage and integrity of the building.”
