Retro news 2000: Housing firm say sorry after gaffe
Stewart Milne Homes started preparatory work on the site of the former Lochgreen Hospital last month.
But workmen mistakenly moved heavy machinery into the delicate eco-system, a designated local wildlife area, damaging a large part of the site.
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Kieran Sheehan (left) said: ‘‘Lowland heathland is a real rarity in Scotland.’’
The site is home to around 20 grass species as well as orchids and heathers.
Stewart Milne apologised for the mistake and blamed a sub-contractor’s error.