Super User Omeka MetsExport Plugin The software used to generate this document is called Omeka MetsExport, which operates as a plugin for Omeka. Documentation can be found at http://github/MetsExport/ Rutherglen Town Hall <p>This Category A listed, Scots Baronial town hall and tower was designed by Charles Wilson in 1861-2. The east wing was added in 1876 by Robert Dalgleish and John Thomson. The building was converted to offices in 1967 before being closed to the public in the 1980's.</p> <p>In 1996, South Lanarkshire Council embarked on an ambitious project to bring about the restoration and development of this important landmark building. In March 2005, the building was finally re-opened at a cost of £12.5m, which is South Lanarkshire Council's largest single capital project to date. The beautifully restored building is now the centrepiece of the Rutherglen Town Centre regeneration project and is well worth a visit.</p> <p>The building accommodates: The Grand Hall, with its magnificent restored barrel vaulted ceiling, will be a superb flexible venue for functions, dances, dinners, performances etc. Modern stage lighting and audio/visual facilities have been incorporated as have full catering facilities.</p> <p>A drop-in cafe for the public has been created in the modern atrium extension to the rear of the Town Hall.</p> <p>An Exhibition Hall is also available which offers another area for small functions, events and performances and also hosts exhibitions.</p> <p>Fully integrated wedding facilities are available, which can accommodate small to large weddings, and provide full function facilities too. A Registration, District Court and Licensing Office have also been built into the ground floor.</p> <p>Arts and Crafts rooms have been created on the upper floors of the east wing. These include a dark room, pottery room, exhibition room and facilities for painting.</p> 1861-62 Museum 3470 139 Main Street Rutherglen 10693 No Charles Wilson 12/9/2009 10:00-16:00 Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No G73 2JJ