Education, Culture and Sport Committee, 04 Jul 2000

Meeting date: Tuesday, July 4, 2000

Official Report 198KB pdf

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Roman Remains (Cramond)

We have had a response from the Executive to Brian Monteith's report on the Roman remains at Cramond. Unfortunately, Brian is unable to attend the meeting this afternoon because he has an engagement at the other Holyrood—the palace—but he is happy with the suggestion that we ask the local authority to comment on the report and the response from the Scottish Executive.

I was surprised by some of the Scottish Executive's comments on Historic Scotland and how it tried to distance Historic Scotland from the management. I had understood from Brian Monteith's report that Historic Scotland was more than happy to get involved in setting up a management team.

My understanding is that Historic Scotland has realised that it does not own much of the remains and that they are therefore not within its remit. However, if Historic Scotland were to be asked to get involved, it might take a different view on the matter. At this stage, we should invite comments from the local authority and take it from there. Is that agreed?

Members indicated agreement.