WORLD renowned experts have begun a major survey aimed at unlocking the secrets of the Capital’s First World War trenches.
The network of trenches at Dreghorn Woods, Colinton, which will cost an estimated £10,000 to save, were almost forgotten and had been left to become overgrown by trees. In December, Edinburgh City Council awarded £3500 to enable survey work to take place following months of campaigning by writer and historian Lynne Gladstone-Millar and the Evening News, calling for the trenches to be preserved.
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With the coming anniversary of the outbreak of World War I as well. this is a timely reminder. lest we forget... Lynne Gladstone-Millar's father and his friend, were the only survivors of his year at Edinburgh University. who went to war, training at these very trenches. This can be a lasting memorial.