Mandatory plan for sprinklers in 'refurbished' hotels

Sprinklers are to be made mandatory in old buildings which are converted into hotels — with the Scottish Government saying the new law will be named after two men killed in the Cameron House fire almost eight years ago.

- KATRINE BUSSEY, PA SCOTLAND

Secondary legislation has been laid in the Scottish Parliament to bring about the change which was recommended in a fatal accident inquiry held into the deaths of Simon Midgley and Richard Dyson.

The couple, from London, were killed when a blaze engulfed the five-star hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond in December 2017.

Housing secretary Mairi McAllan has confirmed that, if the change is approved by Holyrood, it will be known as ‘Simon and Richard’s Law’ to honour the the two men.