Scottish House
90-96 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 33 m tall · #484 in Melbourne
- 6 floors
- 8 businesses
- 9 car spaces
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118 years standing
- 1908Completed
- 1999Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
14 building permits · 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Scottish House
Scottish House is a six-storey office building on William Street in Melbourne. Designed by architect Charles D'Ebro, it was started in 1907 and completed in 1908. Its roof stands 32 metres high.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1908 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Construction started
- 1907 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 32 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#484 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 6
- Footprint
- 730 m²
- Architect
- Charles D'Ebro
- Businesses
- 8
- Car spaces
- 9
- Strata plan
- TP819248 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 14
Score cards
Southern Cross Railway Station 7 min walk · 10 tram stops within 400 m
134 cafés, 4 grocers, 13 medical within 250 m
88 street trees within 150 m · park 83 m away
5,147 people pass daily nearby · 64 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Scottish House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station7 min · 597 m
Train station8 min · 620 m
Tram stop1 min · 38 m
Tram stop1 min · 65 m
Tram stop2 min · 183 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Businesses in Scottish House
8 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Guardian Vaults Holdings Pty Ltd
Kerr & Kerr Partners
K L Dowling & Co
LEASELAB PTY LTD
Moonah Tree Capital
MUJI RETAIL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD
Public Relations Exchange Pty Ltd
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Scottish House: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO755Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap Planning, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.
Subdivision & permits
- Plan of subdivision
- TP819248
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 14
- Estimated cost of works
- About $5.4m
Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about Scottish House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Scottish House residential or commercial?
Scottish House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Scottish House built?
Scottish House was completed in 1908.
How many floors does Scottish House have?
Scottish House has 6 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Scottish House?
The latest council census counted 8 businesses in Scottish House, including Guardian Vaults Holdings Pty Ltd, Kerr & Kerr Partners and K L Dowling & Co.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Scottish House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Scottish House?
Charles D'Ebro designed Scottish House. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Scottish House?
About 32 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 484 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Scottish House?
Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 7 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Collins St/William St #4, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Scottish House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO755).
Does Scottish House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP819248 has 1 lot.
Has Scottish House won any awards?
Yes. In 2007 Scottish House won a heritage award at the AIA Victorian Architecture Awards for facade restoration.
Has any work been done on Scottish House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 14 building permits for Scottish House since 1997. The most recent was in January 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish House | Commercial | — | 6 | 1908 |
| Christie Corporate Serviced Offices | Commercial | 40 m | 11 | 1960 |
| 446 Collins | Commercial | 40 m | 13 | 1967 |
| Royal Insurance Centre | Commercial | 48 m | 17 | 1965 |
| Western House | Commercial | 65 m | 10 | 1939 |
That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0), CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.