Call for action after historic building demolished

A local MSP says those responsible for knocking down the historic Carsebridge House in Alloa should be "held to account".

The building was demolished by owners Advance Construction last Wednesday - without permission.

Clackmannanshire Council say they're considering the "next steps".

Clackmannanshire and Dunblane MSP Keith Brown has lodged a motion at the Scottish Parliament:

“Widespread dismay at the recent fire at Carsebridge House, an historic B-listed property of significant importance to our local built heritage, has been replaced by a lot of really understandable anger following its unauthorised demolition.

“I have lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament to highlight my concern at the issue and to give my fellow MSPs the opportunity to register their distaste at the manner in which the owner of the property not only appears to have carried out the demolition without authorisation but has done so despite apparently being instructed to stop by the local authority.

“It is encouraging to note that, in the 24 hours since my motion was circulated, it has already secured cross-party support.

“This historic building should never have been pulled down before it could be properly assessed, and I want to see those responsible being held to account.”