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Former Buckie police station site to get family homes

The police station shut down in 2013 - but plans for a new use are afoot.

Picture when demolition work was taking place at the old Buckie police station. Image: Ruth Keddie
Picture when demolition work was taking place at the old Buckie police station. Image: Ruth Keddie

A new purpose for the former Buckie police station site has moved a step closer.

In 2013, the station on South West Street was closed as officers moved into new premises at East Cathcart Street.

At the time, the force wanted to strengthen its presence in the community.

Politicians said the move would stand officers in good stead for the launch of Scotland’s single force.

Press and Journal newspaper clipping from 2013 covering news of police's move to new premises in Buckie.
In 2013, police moved into new premises. Image:DC Thomson/ Design team

When in operation, the building’s ground floor had a reception office, ten offices, six cells, toilets and locker room with toilets.

The first floor had a locker room and staffroom with kitchenette.

Exterior of the Buckie police station prior to demolition.
The former Buckie police station pictured before it was demolished.

Plans for former police station site

Diggers demolishing the old Buckie police station.
Last year, when work started to demolish the old Buckie police station. Image: Ruth Keddie

Last year, the former Buckie police station was demolished.

Elgin-based contractor Billy Miller cleared the site.

In the October, Milne Property Developments Limited lodged plans to build five three-bedroom homes at the site.

The proposals include 10 car parking spaces and sun lounges.

Director Charles Milne previously said neighbours would be “pleased” to see the site cleared and given new life.

Milne Property Developments Limited director Charles Milne.
Charles Milne. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

What is the latest on the proposals?

Architectural drawings show north, east and south elevations of new housing planned for the former Buckie police station.
What the new homes might look like!

This week, planning officials have given planning permission for the new homes at the former police station site.

The houses will be laid around a central courtyard which will be served by a single vehicular point onto Police Lane to the North.

Now a building warrant for the £562,657.80 worth of work to build new homes is awaiting approval.

‘Much-needed housing’

Councillor Sonya Warren.
Councillor Sonya Warren pictured. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

Councillor Sonya Warren said: “It is good to see these plans brought forward: it is much-needed housing.

“This site has been empty for a while and subjected to vandalism for years.

“So it is good to see this town centre site given new life.”

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