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Ancestry
7 of comments mentioned
6%
6% 3%
These responses were predominantly from outwith
the UK, and there were strong links with the themes
of war graves and remembrance (mentioned in 6% of comments, as outlined below). It’s clear that the site is emotionally charged. Again, there’s the sense that the site itself should be preserved and the setting is important.
ancestry.
% MENTIONED WITHIN:
INVERNESS-SHIRE REST OF SCOTLAND REST OF UK OUTSIDE OF UK
Key comments included:
11%
I haven’t been to Scotland but my ancestors are from there. I want to be able to visit and pay my respects. This is a huge historical site of where my DNA came from.’
‘No soulless and characterless housing developments built where our ancestors were genocidally butchered.’
‘It would be a disgrace to have ANYTHING built on sacred land of our ancestors – END OF.’
‘It is unthinkable to build on top of war graves. Tourists come from all over the world to see where their ancestors died for Scotland’s freedom.’
‘There are still family members of ancestors who sacrificed their blood, the ultimate sacrifice of life, who visit the battlefield, like a cemetery. Don’t take that from them.’
‘Resting place for my ancestors.’
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