Keith Brown MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Clackmannanshire & Dunblane constituency, has lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament expressing his concern at the unauthorised demolition of Carsebridge House in Alloa.

Speaking this morning, Keith said:

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fire at Carsebridge House, an historic B-listed property of significant importance to our local built heritage, has been replaced by a lot of really understandable anger following its unauthorised demolition.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