Ban on memorial benches

See attached under 'links' an article from The Herald regarding the ban of personal memorials in public places after a complaint "that they turn a relaxing day out into a depressing experience". While many consider sitting on a memorial bench to be a pleasure and delight, other find this uncomfortable and even disrespectful. I agree that people can overdo it by making a bench into a shrine, and support South Lanarkshire council's decision to remove all other memorabilia, however I personally think that banning new benches (and trees or plaques) from being erected is going too far. Food for thougth anyway...

Memorial bench to Karen Aim

Attached for those interested is the link to the Press & Journal article (2nd March 2009) about the unveiling of the memorial bench set up for Karen Aim, the Orcadian girl who was murdered while travelling in New Zealand.

Where is that link?

It is about time to add the link to the table that goes alongside the photos. I thought I managed it but as it is not here... must be somewhere in cyberspace! The hunt has started...

Bench 29

Brodie Castle, Moray.
The bench stands in the Castle gardens and has an interesting story attached to it (see table).

Benches 27 and 28 - Aberlour Square

"Bank of Scotland Beautiful Scotland in Bloom
Best Village 1986
Aberlour

Bench 26

Bench 25 - Pluscarden Abbey 3