THE leading Scottish playwright and artist John Byrne has described the decision to axe Moray Council's arts budget as disgraceful and outrageous.
Byrne, the painter and creator of Tutti Frutti and the Slab Boys, lived in Nairn, near Elgin, for many years and his children are still based in the area.
The council, which is independent-Conservative run, voted to completely cut the arts grant, saving £62,000 for the rest of this year, and £94,000 in 2013/14.
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