Fundraising campaign launched for redesign of memorial garden to victims of Piper Alpha disaster

167 men died in the 1988 tragedy.

A half a million pounds fundraising campaign has been launched for a major redesign of a memorial garden dedicated to the victims of the Piper Alpha disaster. 167 men died in the 1988 tragedy. The charity ‘Pound for Piper’ aims to revamp The North Sea Memorial Garden in Aberdeen’s Hazelhead Park.

Oil and gas firms are being asked to contribute to the funding which will create a new look circular garden with improved access and additional seating. Anne Smith reports.

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