Five new custom-built family homes for Scottish war veterans are to be constructed in Carnoustie.

The veterans’ charity, Houses for Heroes Scotland, is working in conjunction with Angus Council to help the new development go forward.

Angus Provost Helen Oswald announced the project at an event in Holyrood.

She said: "Angus Council and Houses for Heroes Scotland have created a unique partnership through which we plan to develop five new family homes in Carnoustie; designed to meet the specific needs of our veterans. The council plans to support the charity with land and a financial contribution."

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The event at the Scottsh Parliament was attended by Minister for Transport and Veterans Keith Brown MSP, who himself is a veteran of the Falklands Conflict.

Provost Oswald said she was delighted that the Minister had been able to attend, adding: "The Minister’s support for this project and our work with veterans in Angus is much appreciated. We took the opportunity to discuss ways in which the Scottish Government can help our work in Angus and we look forward to working with him in the future."

Lt-Col Richard Callander, chairman of Houses for Heroes said: "Angus Council and Houses for Heroes Scotland are developing a marvellous partnership that will see both organisations invest in building new homes."

Angus Council’s veteran’s champion, Major Ronnie Proctor said: "By working together for the benefit of the veterans of Angus, the council and Houses for Heroes Scotland are setting a positive example to the rest of Scotland."

(IT/GK)