View Drummond site could be an ‘eyesore’ for years
I would like to question why Drummond Arms Regeneration Limited (DARL) thinks that the criteria for keeping the derelict building that was the former Drummond Arms
Hotel in Crieff as a listed building is met (Strathearn Herald, October 5).
They say that the building has architectural significance. I say that there are plenty of examples of this type of mid-19th century building throughout Perthshire.
They say that the building has historic significance. I say that the building itself has nothing to do with Bonnie Prince Charlie etc.
They say that the building has aesthetic appeal. I say that this building has been an eyesore in the town for 17 years.
I believe DARL has spent £1,2 million on this building since 2019.
Listed buildings can be demolished and, after 17 years as a vacant property, I think the case has been made for its destruction.
It appears, however, that if DARL gets its way and keeps managing to obtain grants that we, the residents of Crieff, will be looking at this decaying building surrounded by scaffolding for many years to come.
Bobby Salmond, Crieff
Fireworkszonecall Dear Editor
I’m writing to ask your readers to help to stop another year of trouble for emergency services and terror for animals through the use of
traditional fireworks.
I’m asking the vast majority of us who are fed up with this annual national nuisance to contact your councillor now about establishing firework exclusion zones for 2024.
All Scottish councils had the power to do so this year but delayed.
Surely, with a year’s notice, they will do something about it ahead of next year?
Kathryn Grant, by email
Donateandrecycle Dear Editor
This Recycle Week, which runs from October 16-22, the British Heart Foundation is asking the public to have a clear out and donate their preloved toys, games and puzzles to its shops.
As we approach Christmas, we need to make sure our shops are stocked with enough toys and gifts for families and children.
And we can only do this with generous donations from the public.
In a year, the British Heart Foundation saves 56,000 tonnes of goods from going to waste.
Simply drop items into any of the British Heart Foundation’s 680 shops and stores or post your items to us using our free downloadable label.
Not only will you be helping families and children have a more affordable Christmas, but you will also be helping make a difference to those living with heart and circulatory diseases, of which there are 700,000 in Scotland and 7.6 million people across the UK.
See www.bhf.org.uk for more information.