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Burns Heritage Park meeting
24/01/2005
A joint meeting involving Culture Minister Patricia
Ferguson, leader of South Ayrshire Council, Councillor Andy
Hill, and Ayr MP Sandra Osborne to consider the way forward
to ensure the protection and development of Robert Burns
legacy, was held in Glasgow today.
The Executive, local council, Burns monument trustees,
National Trust for Scotland and other interested parties
will hold further meetings in the near future to agree on
the action required.
Ms Ferguson said:
"I was greatly encouraged by the constructive meeting
that I held today with representatives from South Ayrshire
Council.
"There is clearly a willingness on the part of the
council to work with all others involved to reach
agreement, as soon as possible, to ensure the properties
associated with the Bard are not only retained, but where
possible, enhanced to provide world class visitor
attractions.
Councillor Hill, said:
"I am delighted that everyone is clearly working
together for the benefit of protecting the heritage of
Burns. Today's meeting has clarified the joint working we
are about to undertake.
"I am pleased that the Minister has said that she is
prepared to come to South Ayrshire soon to visit the Burns
attractions and to take part in further discussions."