See inside converted Lanarkshire church after its transformation into flats

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A historic Lanarkshire church has been converted into flats – with its first tenants now getting set to move into modern new homes inside the 134-year-old building.The former Broomknoll Church in Airdrie town centre has been transformed into 14 new one- and two-bedroomed properties, with unique features including incorporating the C-listed building’s feature windows into the centre of the new living spaces.Special guests including congregation members had the opportunity to see the finished project at a special open day, where they shared nostalgic memories as they looked to the future.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Broomknoll had been vacant since the church merged with nearby Flowerhill nearly a decade ago to become the new Cairnlea church, which has just completed a £1.4 million transformation of its building at Johnston Street.Planning permission for the conversion was granted in 2018 and work by new owners Clyde Valley Housing Association (CVHA) – who have converted the site for social rental – began in January 2020.As well as 14 flats in the church itself, there are a further three in a new extension connected to the main building via a glass corridor showcasing two preserved stained glass windows; while another 13 main-door properties have been built in place of the demolished former