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Gil Paterson joins protest to protect site of the Antonine Wall

28/5/2019

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Local MSP Gil Paterson joined fellow MSP Ross Greer and MP Jo Swinson at a protest in Bearsden last Saturday.
The gathering at Bearsden Community Hub was in protest to proposed plans to build 63 houses on an area of greenbelt at Thorn Road and Bearsden Golf Club near the site of the Antonine Wall. Mr Paterson was invited to the protest by members of the Bearsdone and Milngone campaign group. The group have consulted him on several occasions and say that they appreciate his helpful and consistent support.
Speaking about the issue Mr Paterson said:
“The hugely important Antonine Wall is a Unesco World Heritage Site. It is our duty to protect it, not just for our generation, but for future generations as well. Who knows what opportunities may arise from our rich heritage in the future?
“I recognise the need to address the housing shortage we presently face but our green spaces are precious and greenbelt land must be protected wherever possible. Enough planning applications have been passed for East Dunbartonshire to meet their house building target so there is no need to build on this sensitive and historically important site.
“I commend the members of the community who have worked hard to raise awareness of this issue.”
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