This one has caused a bit of anger in Stirling. Citing structural concerns, the local council has destroyed the 117 year old Christie Clock Tower, built to commemorate a former provost of the royal burgh, in an overnight operation beyond the gaze of the public. It's possible the council might have been asleep for 117 years, and hence why they haven't previously addressed the issue.
The council noted the following in comments made to the BBC:
"Contractors tried valiantly for five hours to remove the crown of this well-loved landmark but, unfortunately, due to the lack of stability within the clock structure, the pillar also had to be removed from site.
"Sections of the clock have been removed intact and all stonework associated with the clock tower has been removed from site and stored to allow further investigation and work."
"Repair work on the base will commence over the next two weeks and we will shortly begin a review of a restoration project on the pillar, crown and clock."
The full story is available at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-66695251
Chris
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An act of pure vandalism , surely it could have been dismantled by hand instead of a massive JCB !
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