No further forward over display of iconic clock

SNP councillors have again inquired about the fate of the St Enoch Clock, which was gifted to the people of Cumbernauld but is not currently on public display.

Tom Johnston wrote to Allan Graham, who is chairman of the Campsies Centre Board, who are currently dealing with the former railway station clock.

The clock was gifted to Cumbernauld in the 1960s and unveiled by the Queen during a royal visit. Despite having been publicly displayed for many years, it is currently in a sealed off part of the town centre.

Councillor Johnston said: “We have now waited nine months and there is no sign of any action or progress. This is totally unacceptable to the people of Cumbernauld. A 450-signature petition from people in Abronhill calling for public display of the St Enoch Clock was submitted to the council on June 21.

“The St Enoch Clock is an important community legacy issue for Cumbernauld and the pioneers who came out from Glasgow to create the New Town.”

He added: “All other towns in North Lanarkshire have their icons.”