THE site of a derelict school which was completely destroyed by a fire in north Glasgow will be put on sale for potential development.

City Property Glasgow, who own the old Milton School on Liddesdale Terrace, confirmed they will clear the site before they put it on the market.

A spokesman for the firm also said they are hopeful they can attract some interested parties to take over the site and develop it. 

The building of the school, which was for pupils with additional support needs, was completely destroyed this week – having lain empty for the best part of two years.

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Firefighters spent all night tackling the fire after emergency services were called to the blaze which broke out before 5pm on Wednesday, August 24.
A member of the public called 999 after the building’s alarm went off and thick smoke could be seen for miles across the city.

Firefighters tackled the blaze and secured the building up until Thursday morning.

They even used an aerial rescue appliance to spray water from above on the fire, which was well developed.

No was hurt during the incident but Police Scotland confirmed the fire is being treated as deliberate.

Police Scotland spokesman previously told The Evening Times, “Following a joint investigation between police and fire services, the fire is being treated as wilful.”

City Property Glasgow were handed control of the property by Glasgow City Council who declared it as surplus. The school, which originally opened in 1978, closed to merge with Ashcraig Secondary in Smithycroft following a consultation with parents and local people. 

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The building remained derelict when pupils moved to their new school in January last year until the fire destroyed it this week.

Local councillor Billy McAllister admitted he is concerned that nothing will be done with the site.

He said: “I don’t know of anyone who is interested in doing anything with the site. I am fearful it will just remain derelict and unused.”