New home for sapling
An oak sapling presented to ScotAsh by Scottish Cabinet Minister John Swinney has been given a new home in the leafy gardens of the Scottish Mining Convalescent Trust's premises at Blair Castle, Culross.
Growth area: Chris presents the sapling to Roberta and residents
An oak sapling presented to ScotAsh by Scottish Cabinet Minister John Swinney has been given a new home in the leafy gardens of the Scottish Mining Convalescent Trust's premises at Blair Castle, Culross.
ScotAsh lifted two out of the 18 Big Tick Awards handed out at Scottish Business in the Community's awards dinner in June. As well as the customary scrolls, ScotAsh was given an oak sapling by Mr Swinney.
Sales & Quality Manager Chris Bennett said: "Last year the oak tree we received from HRH The Prince of Wales, after winning our national Business in the Community Award for Marketplace Innovation, was donated to the Scottish Police College at Tulliallan.
"This year we wanted to once again find a suitable home for our oak tree within the local community. Blair Castle's gardens are beautifully kept and will provide the perfect environment for our sapling to thrive and grow."
The Trust's premises have provided sanctuary for convalescing miners, ex-miners and their families since 1927 and has been extended to accommodate 70 people.
Today, Blair Castle is no longer funded by the coal industry, but relies on its own investments and fund-raising.
General Manager Roberta Black said: "We're very pleased ScotAsh chose Blair Castle as the home for their sapling. The oak will be planted in front of the house to replace a very old tree that was blown over in storms earlier this year."
Meanwhile, the Trust has just commissioned its own wind turbine - and the base just happens to contain environmentally friendly cement from ScotAsh!
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