The campaign to save the branch gathered significant support, with over 1,000 signatures collected since April. RBS had previously justified the planned closure by citing the rise of digital banking. The bank stated that over 80 per cent of its active current account holders now use digital services, and more than 97 per cent of retail accounts are opened online. Despite this trend, RBS acknowledged the importance of its branch network. A spokesperson said: "We commit to no further review of our Royal Bank of Scotland branch network until at least 2026."