Published Date:
12 May 2008
NEARLY £10,000 was spent on the chimneys at Bute House, the First Minister's official residence in Charlotte Square, last year.
A Scottish Government response to a freedom of information request says the inspection, cleaning and maintenance of the chimneys was the only substantial item of expenditure on the building in 2007-08.
The bill was £8309 excluding VAT. If tax was payable, the full cost would be around £9760.
There has been speculation plans are being drawn up for renovations to bring the 200-year-old house up to 21st century standards.
The property underwent a £35,000 security upgrade in 2004-05. There was further security work costing £1706 in 2005-06, along with a £16,000 refurbishment of the catering kitchen.
The then-Scottish Executive also paid £110,000 towards maintenance for stonework and windows in 2006-07.
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Last Updated:
12 May 2008 1:40 PM
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Source:
Edinburgh Evening News
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Location:
Edinburgh
