Burntisland Station House

In 2010, we completed the £2.2 million refurbishment of the B-listed Station House buildings in Burntisland. Before the construction of the Forth Rail Bridge, Burntisland station was the terminus for trains carried across the Forth by boat and was an important 19^th century transport interchange.

FHBT’s initial work on these neglected but imposing buildings required the resolution of complicated ownership issues and legal agreements.  Station House required major repair and restoration, including extensive new stonework. Architect Stephen Newsom led the work.

An imaginative conversion scheme created seven units for small businesses, and a community meeting room, now owned and managed by Glenrothes Industrial Association.

The removal of the old ramp to the railway platform behind – carried out in conjunction with Network Rail, ScotRail and Transport Scotland – opened up the possibility of another phase of works at the old platform buildings behind.

This project marked the beginning of a continuing relationship with Scotrail and the Railway Heritage Trust – and a series of projects to find new uses for derelict and vacant railway buildings in Fife.

Station House was funded with generous grant support from Historic Scotland – access to the building is available to all by prior arrangement with the owners, GIA Properties at

The Platform, Burntisland

These redundant buildings were formerly the station’s waiting room and offices and latterly used as a railwaymen’s club. The potential of the building, despite its modern harled exterior and blocked up windows, was clear – with fine views across Burntisland harbour and the Forth to Edinburgh. FHBT worked again with architect Stephen Newsom, and with Hadden Construction, to restore this overlooked gem.

The space was converted to provide a further five business units, managed by FHBT under a long lease from Network Rail, accommodating tenants working in the creative arts. Together they have established The Platform Studios, and established themselves as an important creative presence in Fife via Artline and Open Studios events.

Contact us if you would like to join our waiting list for studio space.

The £1m restoration of these former platform waiting rooms was completed in 2012 – generously funded by European Regional Development Fund, Burntisland Development Trust, Historic Scotland, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, Railway Heritage Trust, Architectural Heritage Fund, Fife Council and Fife Historic Buildings Trust.

The building now makes a key contribution to the economic and creative revitalisation of the Burntisland dock area, supporting local artists and creative industries in Fife. To help us maintain The Platform, please Donate Here

Burntisland Burgh Chambers

In 2024 we were pleased to work with Fife Council  as they continue to seek a long- term use for Burntisland’s Burgh Chambers, which sits in a prominent position on the High Street and whose spire and town clock are currently in storage awaiting reinstatement.

In 2017 a Feasibility Study was commissioned by the Community Council; by working with Burntisland Heritage Trust (now Burntisland Heritage) and engaging local stakeholders a preferred option was identified, which included two commercial shop units, a coworking hub, meeting rooms upstairs and, in the rear extension, business incubator spaces.

Fife Council  engaged Fife Historic Buildings Trust to refresh the feasibility study, and our recommendations are being reviewed by Fife Council.