Whether it has considered appeals made to it by the Friends of the Museum of Fire in Edinburgh to retain the museum in the former Central F…

Answered Asked by Gordon Lindhurst Con Lodged 13 Sep 2016

The question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has considered appeals made to it by the Friends of the Museum of Fire in Edinburgh to retain the museum in the former Central Fire Station at Lauriston Place in Edinburgh.

The answer

Answered by Annabelle Ewing on 26 Sep 2016 · 13 days after it was lodged, on time

Yes. The Scottish Government has been mindful of the appeals made by the Friends of the Museum of Fire in Edinburgh, and recognises the importance of Scotland’s firefighting history, and the role of the Museum in telling this story. The location of the Museum is a matter for the Board of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
SFRS has committed to retain the Museum of Fire within the City of Edinburgh and will be announcing its new location soon.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S5W-02680 by reference.