The buildings, reconstructed to house the proposed Scottish Assembly, are now used by departments of the Crown Office.
Had the Scotland Act 1978 entered force, it would have created a Scottish Assembly with limited legislative powers.
The former school hall was adapted for use by the Scottish Assembly, including the installation of microphones and new olive green leather seating.
The devolved competence to the Scottish Assembly does not include the right to hold a referendum.
In 1979 a referendum was held on whether to set up a directly elected Scottish Assembly.
By this devious reasoning, only 33% of the electorate had voted 'yes', so the Scottish Assembly was rejected.
It was organised by the Campaign for a Scottish Assembly.
The Campaign for a Scottish Assembly was formed afterwards to continue the campaign.
The Scottish Assembly would have had the power to introduce primary legislation to be known as "Measures" (rather than Acts) within defined areas of competence.
Everything that went right for Scotland would be attributed to the Scottish Assembly.