Village clean-up appeal

AN Angus conservation group has vowed there will be no let-up in its fight to clean up its village.

St Vigeans Conservation Network is embarking on its third year of voluntary work in and around the historic village on the outskirts of Arbroath.

The group is now urging villagers to “come and get their hands dirty” in the war on litter.

Ralph Coutts set up the litter taskforce in response to what he described at the time as “years of neglect” of St Vigeans.

The final straw was a burn clear-up operation that he conducted singlehandedly, which left him shocked at the amount of debris at the beauty spot.

Mr Coutts said:“Over the last two years, we have faced many challenges, including an increase in dog fouling, litter, graffiti and damage to poo bins.

“I would like to encourage local wildlife enthusiasts and any other members of the community to come and get their hands dirty, as the work of the group would be nothing without its volunteers.”