A special presentation to the Scottish Fire and Rescue service in recognition of their incredible work at the Glasgow School of Art fire earllier this year was made at the annual RIAS Awards Dinner.
The presentation was made by Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop MSP.
RIAS President, Iain Connelly said, “The value of Glasgow School of Art goes well beyond the city or even Scotland. It is a work of architectural heritage of world renown and its influence on 20th century architecture is immeasurable. It reflects the genius of one of
our greatest ever architects.
“The whole of the architectural profession in Scotland will, I am sure, join with me in congratulating the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for the extraordinary work they did on that terrible day. We are forever in their debt.”
Dave Boyle, Director of Service Delivery (West) of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, said, “We greatly appreciate the strength and warmth of feeling for the role our firefighters played in protecting our heritage and built environment.
“We have been inundated with expressions of gratitude since the fire and we are humbled and overwhelmed by this kindness.”
