SCOTLAND'S most celebrated historian Tom Devine has been announced as the patron of the Scottish Flag Trust.
SCOTLAND'S most celebrated historian Tom Devine has been announced as the patron of the Scottish Flag Trust.
The Scottish Flag Trust was set up in 1984 to promote the use of the Saltire, one of the oldest national flags in, and is responsible for the establishment and upkeep of the Flag Heritage Centre in Athelstaneford and the national Saltire Memorial.Devine said: “Everyone in Scotland no matter their political outlook can support Scotland’s Saltire and back the restoration of this important site.
St Andrew's Day this year will be the 60th anniversary of the unveiling of the Saltire Memorial in Athelstaneford Parish Church and the trust is mid-way though fundraising for a series of major projects to transform the visitor attraction. Trust chair David Williamson said: “The trust is delighted to have Sir Tom as our new patron as we continue our ambitious programme of restoration and renewal at the birthplace of Scotland’s national flag.
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