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Memorial for Edinburgh baby who was found dead to be re-installed

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Published date23 April 2024
AuthorRyan McDougall, PA Scotland
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
Just over 23 years ago, the body of the un-named boy was recovered in the Craigmillar area of the Scottish capital, and despite an investigation, his true identity and that of his parents were never found. The youngster was laid to rest at Mortonhall Cemetery, with more than 400 people in attendance to remember the baby they collectively named "Craig Millar" - after the area where he was discovered on March 11, 2001

The memorial will be unveiled at a ceremony on Friday, next to the football pitches at Harewood Road in the Niddrie area of the city. It was previously on display for the public to pay respects near the Castlebrae Community Campus.

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However, since construction began on the campus, the memorial was removed, renovated and stored by William Purves Funeral Directors, free of charge. The memorial will be re-installed by the funeral director on Friday and will be officially unveiled at 2pm.

It comes after Edinburgh City Council conducted a study and found the majority of residents in the area wanted the memorial to be relocated outside school grounds. The new location is just a short distance from the original site, and the council says it also plans on creating a memorial garden at the original location at the Castlebrae Community Campus.

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