The confectioner Tunnock’s, which makes the popular tea cakes and caramel wafers, has donated what is believed to be a five-figure amount to a campaign aimed at saving the town’s Hill House. The precise amount that the firm has provided is being kept private, but it is clearly a major boost to the hopes of saving this building.
Confirmation of this donation came as the appeal applied for planning consent for a temporary structure to protect the exterior. If granted, it would secure this until something more permanent can be worked out to repair the crumbling walls.
The building was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the appeal for the £4.5 million needed to save and restore it was launched by the Scottish National Trust. Speaking to the Advertiser, Richard Williams from the Trust said:
“We are delighted that Tunnock’s have chosen to be involved in what is such an important project for Scotland and has recognised that the Hill House and the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh are part of Scotland’s heritage, and must be kept alive.”
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