War memorial gets funding for restoration 5/4/14
Clachan war memorial on North Uist has been awarded a £2,520 grant to carry out restoration
and conservation work.
The money comes from the Scottish Government’s Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund
which helps local communities throughout Scotland restore their war memorials, to
mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War.
Scottish Culture minister Fiona Hyslop said: “The immense sacrifice of those Scottish
men and women who died during the First World War and other conflicts, should never
be forgotten.
“These memorials, which serve not to celebrate war but to honour those who died,
are a tangible reminder of our history and heritage, and every effort should be made
to maintain them for future generations.
“Projects like the Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund, along with events like the
repair and maintenance seminar, help the people of Scotland continue to pay their
respects to those who fell during both world wars and other conflicts, and hopefully
encourage more people to volunteer to maintain these monuments in future. Without
these people, who selflessly give up their time and energy, none of this would be
possible.”