A LOCAL historian is trying to raise money to highlight and preserve the history of Hunterston.

Gordon Menzies, who was born and raised in the area, started up a website in 1999 about the past of the small country estate created by the Hunter family over 900 years ago9.

He is now seeking funds to access historical documents held by the National Archives of Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland.

He said: “Two specific archive documents that I am looking to obtain is the early 1900s building plans of Hunterston Castle and associated buildings.

“In this time period many of the buildings had extensive changes and these documents will show what was done but also the layout of the previous buildings that have now been demolished, one being the old Stable House which was demolished in 1926.

“The other document is the public inquiry into the building of Hunterston A Power Station.

“To get hold of it would be a great interest to locals and others as if it was not for that, the power stations would not have been built let alone any of the other industry.”

Mr Menzies wants to make the information public as he fears one day Hunterston may vanish from the map.

The estate has been used as a location for TV shows such as Outlander.

Mr Menzies said he has been told it will cost in region of £1,000 to provide him with the materials he believes are in the public interest.

He said: “Very few people realise that Hunterston has a history as many just think of it as the power station and nothing else.

“So my aim is to educate people locally, nationally and international about Hunterstons History”

To find out more or donate to the fund visit chuffed.org/project/hunterston.

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