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It took a mere matter of
digital seconds for British Broadcasting Corporation to give a "thumbs
up" to the one-of global fundraising campaign by Scotland's oldest
learned heritage body followed by several other communications outlets
and supported by numerous other organisations.
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It is hard to believe the near 250-year-old Society of Antiquaries of
Scotland has never had a permanent home to call its own.
Despite successfully fulfilling and recording, as an "independent
voice", the country's unique historical and archaeological status.
The Edinburgh-based organisation is looking for around two million
dollars (£1.5m) by next January.
By then the body will have contributed an additional $795,000 (£600,000)
from its own investments - towards an overall fixed price of $2.78
million (£2.1m).
A "primary donor" giving $1.32 million (£1m) or more can name the
building and have a coat of arms - or corporate logo - displayed.
If they do not hold such they will gain the society's support to advance
what represents a rare opportunity through preparation of petition for a
"grant of arms" to The Court of the Lord Lyon.
"Gold Donors" donating $265,000 (£200,000) of more will have the honour
displayed in the hub's new boardroom.
Donations of $13,350 (£10,000) or more join the body's "Founding
Circle", and $2,650 (£2,000) will be welcomed into "The Antiquaries
Circle."
UNESCO World Heritage Site
The BBC highlights how the not-for-profit society has singled out a
historic property, by the Flodden Wall historical landmark that served
as a gateway into Scotland's Capital and defensive boundary throughout
the 16th Century.
The heritage hub would be sited on the corner of Edinburgh's Bristo
Place and Bristo Port within the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Transforming what is a B-listed building into Scotland's first national
heritage hub promoting the society's work in history and archaeology.
The plan is for the hub to support, enhance and promote the study,
understanding and enjoyment of Scotland's past by championing research,
stimulating discussion and sharing what is a quite unique historical
offering.
This is reflected in the society's logo fittingly highlighting a
heraldic coat of arms symbolizing the promotion and protection of
Scottish heritage.
With a white St. Andrew's cross on a blue shield topped by an imperial
crown representing the Royal Charter, and enclosed by a double tressure
flory counterflory heraldic border.
Reinforcing the society's key historical and academic role in preserving
Scotland's past.
An Extraordinary Heritage
No one holds a monopoly
on Scotland's history. Rather it should be shared by, and for, everyone
through a heritage hub established as gateway into the country's past. |
