Actor Kevin McKidd has added his voice to the appeal to keep the Moray RAF base open.
Trainspotting star Kevin McKidd has appealed to David Cameron not to close the threatened base at RAF Lossiemouth.
The Elgin-born actor said closing the base would be "a disaster" and outlined his fears about "the massive economic and social damage a double RAF base closure will mean to Moray and the north of Scotland".
In his appeal to save RAF Lossiemouth, Mr McKidd said: "Growing up near Lossiemouth I understand how important the base and the personnel are to the area.
"If RAF Lossiemouth is shut or the air force moved away it will be a disaster to my home area.
"I am really worried and I hope the Prime Minister understands the massive economic and social damage a double RAF base closure will mean to Moray and the north of Scotland.
"Closing nearby RAF Kinloss has been bad enough, but the impact of a double RAF base cut is unimaginable.
"I know everyone in my home area is waiting on tenterhooks for what is a massive decision with a very real impact on the future welfare of the area as a whole."
Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox is expected to announce his decision some time next week
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Trainspotting star Kevin McKidd has appealed to David Cameron not to close the threatened base at RAF Lossiemouth.
The Elgin-born actor said closing the base would be "a disaster" and outlined his fears about "the massive economic and social damage a double RAF base closure will mean to Moray and the north of Scotland".
In his appeal to save RAF Lossiemouth, Mr McKidd said: "Growing up near Lossiemouth I understand how important the base and the personnel are to the area.
"If RAF Lossiemouth is shut or the air force moved away it will be a disaster to my home area.
"I am really worried and I hope the Prime Minister understands the massive economic and social damage a double RAF base closure will mean to Moray and the north of Scotland.
"Closing nearby RAF Kinloss has been bad enough, but the impact of a double RAF base cut is unimaginable.
"I know everyone in my home area is waiting on tenterhooks for what is a massive decision with a very real impact on the future welfare of the area as a whole."
Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox is expected to announce his decision some time next week
Read the full article here [link] STV
