The plan is to create a motte and bailey, typical of a Scottish clan
chief’s residence, and eventually provide an arena where groups and
individuals can experience the atmosphere of an authentic medieval
working community.
Maureen Hughes, manager of the restorative justice service at North
Lanarkshire Council, said: “We have some offenders who have actually
finished their community service orders and asked to come back to
Duncarron as volunteers, so that shows how enthusiastic they are about
this project.
“It’s not a soft option. For many of them it is
their first experience of hard physical labour and working in a
disciplined environment.
“They get a sense of pride from being part of a big project where they can see the end result.”
She added: “The majority of those working here do not reoffend.”
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