Shocking neglect of Montrose cemetery

Sir, – Can I begin by congratulating Mr Robert Alexander on his letter “Angus Council’s neglect of iconic buildings” (The Courier, February 3) drawing attention to the neglect of these buildings within Angus.

Firstly, I’d like to ask how can the council sell a property like the historic Traill Pavilion, which Mr Alexander referred to, and which was a gift to Montrose?

The neglect of cemeteries is also a matter which Angus Council appears to be implicated in.

The Sleepyhillock Cemetery at Montrose is a glaring example.

When Mr R Craig was the superintendent of cemeteries it was maintained to an excellent standard.

So much so that Mr Craig was often congratulated for the quality of his work.

However, since he retired the cemetery has been allowed to deteriorate to such an extent that it can only be described as shocking.

The main driveway is full of potholes, which have been repaired by merely throwing pebbles into the cavities.

The gullies are often chocked, leading to flooding.

Public toilets have also been removed.

Has it not occurred to the council that when people purchased lairs at the cemetery, they were also paying to have them maintained in perpetuity? Mr Allan Murray. 44 Napier Road, Glenrothes.

A correspondent says Sleepyhillock Cemetery at Montrose is being sadly neglected. It is pictured here at the unveiling of a sculpture to commemorate artist Adam Christie in 2016.