Public consultation to change controversial street name

Cumberland Close is named after the Duke of Cumberland who killed hundreds of Jacobites

He was known as the Butcher of Cumberland for killing hundreds of Jacobites during the rebellion in the 18th century, but the Duke of Cumberland’s links with a street in Kirriemuir has caused outcry.

Now, Angus Council has launched a public consultation on whether or not to change the name of Cumberland Close.

But some business owners have raised concerns about the impact it’ll have on them.

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