A NEW home has been found for an old sign from a well-known building.

Gretna Police Station on Glasgow Road was de-commissioned several years ago and put up for sale.

Police Scotland first announced plans to relocate away from Croft House in 2016.

The station was put on the market for a guide price of £175,000.

The Glasgow Road property was being marketed for sale by property agents Shepherd Commercial, after officers officially moved into their new base at the Richard Greenhow Centre in Central Avenue in 2019.

“One of our volunteers, Ian, lives in Gretna,” said Judith Hewitt, manager of The Devil’s Porridge Museum.

“He thought that the old cast iron sign on the side of the building should be preserved and was determined to do all he could to get it to the museum and we’re really pleased that his persistence has paid off.”

Chairman of the museum, Richard Brodie, spoke with representatives of Dumfries and Galloway Police service who arranged for the sign to be donated to the museum.

We’re going to be working with Gretna School on a local history project in the next few months so this is perfect timing,” added Judith.

“We took a photo of Ian and Richard in the World War One Women’s Police Service display in the museum although the sign is probably a lot older than that and we’re looking forward to researching it with the school children when we’re able.

“Thanks to D&G Police for helping us to retain this piece of local history.”