This is a copy of the letter sent to Councillor Ellen McMaster.
Dear Mrs McMaster, First, a quick word about the writer. I am 75 years old and suffering from a rare and disabling condition called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).
I am Canadian – Scottish by nationality – and was head of art and design at Arran High School for many years. My employer therefore was North Ayrshire Council. In addition, I was the founder of the Arran Heritage Project at the high school.