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The site of the former Robertson’s store in Dundee is the subject of new student accommodation proposals. The iconic furniture shop in Willison House on Barrack Street was demolished following a devastating fire in November.

The Robertson's furniture sign saved following a fire in November has gone on display at The McManus museum and gallery in Dundee. 

Several streets in Dundee city centre will reopen on November 24 following the demolition of the fire-hit former Robertson's store.

The historic sign and gate from the destroyed Robertson's building in Dundee is to be stored at the McManus Galleries.

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Dundee City Council has confirmed it will move to demolish the fire-ravaged Robertson's building as soon as possible. 

The former Robertson's furniture shop in the city centre was gutted in a deliberate blaze.

All we know so far about plans to redevelop the former Robertson's furniture store in Dundee after a devastating fire.

© DCT Media/Mhairi Edwards What was once a welcoming entrance to a family-run furniture emporium is now boarded up and vandalised. The story of Dundee’s rich and varied history can be told through its buildings, but sadly many of the city’s structures are at risk and crumbling. From the silent skeletons of old mills to the clean lines of Art Deco architecture, 44 of the city’s properties are considered to be in danger. Scotland’s Buildings at Risk register seeks to identify buildings a...