Moat Brae in Dumfries: Funder concern at Peter Pan house’s demise

Another supporter – South of Scotland Enterprise – said it was working to support the staff who had been made redundant.

It said it recognised the importance of Moat Brae to the town of Dumfries and would work with others to look at how it could be best used in future.

Accounts show Dumfries and Galloway Council gave £500,000 in 2016/17 and also made further contributions to the project.

It has already asked its officers for a report looking at its involvement in the scheme and any lessons to be learned.

The centre is currently being offered for sale by Shepherd Chartered Surveyors as the “birthplace of Peter Pan”.

They have described the property as a “discernible feature” in the historic town centre of Dumfries.

Associate Fraser Carson said it offered a “unique opportunity to create a new chapter as a national visitor attraction.”

However, he added that its layout and accessibility meant it had scope for “alternative uses” which would still allow it to “continue playing its part in supporting the local community”.

The PPMBT issued a statement when the closure of the building was announced but has not released any comment since then.