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Black Watch memorial restoration

 
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 4:19 pm    Post subject: Black Watch memorial restoration Reply with quote

This was announced on my works intranet today:

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Bank of Scotland has donated £5,000 towards restoring an historic monument at The Mound, in memory of the famous Black Watch regiment. (12/12/07)


The Black Watch Association, in partnership with Edinburgh World Heritage, has launched a campaign to raise £15,000 to restore and repair the monument. It depicts a Highland soldier with rifle and bayonet and displays the names of soldiers who fell during the Boer War.

Says Major David McMicking: "The South African War Memorial has been a wonderful landmark over the last century. It’s a fine tribute to our forebears who died serving their country. I thank Bank of Scotland very much for their generosity."

Comments Corporate managing director Eddie Morrison: "Bank of Scotland donated the land on which the monument stands, so it is only fitting that we play our part in helping to kick start this fundraising campaign."


Presenting the cheque: Eddie Morrison, left, with Major David McMicking

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