The land is officially ours. We start building our future at Dalerb immediately. Thank you for making this possible.
June 29, 2020
Final supporters
Together, we can keep the story going!
The Scottish Crannog Centre is an accredited museum in Kenmore, by Aberfeldy. The Museum has operated as a visitor centre for twenty years, but it is now a museum with all the responsibilities that follow. These are: a responsibility to engage communities near and far today; a responsibility to all communities of the future to look after the collections, buildings and landscapes under our guardianship; and, arguably the biggest responsibility of all, to tell the stories of those amazing crannog dwellers who built these fantastic structures 2,500 years ago and left us these very special objects.
We want to be a sector leading museum; a museum fit to tell our stories; and a museum that is democratic and engages diverse people - both those that work alongside each other and those that visit. We want to be a place of activism where leadership runs right through the organisation.
We have articulated our vision, agreed values that will shape how we are, and set a path to becoming a special place that is respected, loved and admired; a national treasure, that more than anything, matters to the public we are here to serve.
To achieve these goals, the Centre needs to be much larger in order to expand our potential and not be stifled by lack of physical space and the limits of our current lease. We are looking to buy the Dalerb picnic area through Community Asset Transfer, a piece of land which is around 12 times bigger than our current space. This land will be owned outright by the Scottish Crannog Centre and will allow us to use the space to develop into a national treasure loved by all.
By signing this petition, you will help to ensure we can purchase the land and continue to tell the story of the original crannog dwellers.
Thank you!
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
May 22, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
October 1, 2019
September 29, 2019
We are approaching one hundred signatures. Please send this link to a few people today so we can hit that mark.
356 Comments
The Scottish Crannog Centre is a unique and invaluable asset for the interpretation and preservation of our collective past. Please allow this purchase and subsequent development which will allow the Centre to meet it's obligations as a Museum and, hopefully, underpin its future.
The Center was a great educational and atmospheric experience. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable and we saw our guide interviewed on a TV Scotland tour program-Rick Steves. Sites and programs like this center out of Aberfeldy keep us coming to Scotland every year.
I heartily support The Scottish Crannog Centre’s plan to purchase the site at Dalerb, Kenmore, through Community Asset Transfer, for its new development. There will be benefits for many people and organisations if it moves to a bigger, quieter site away from the noise and bustle of the marina.
Dedicated experimental archaeology such as that undertaken by the folks at the Crannog holds a vital role in the continuation of our culture. The opportunity to expand the work + community associated with is very exciting.
I understand the need for more space but I hope you resist the temptation that some other sites are succumbing to of commercial and the desire for more and more visitor interest overshadowing the simple delight and information your current site offers.
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At its present site the Crannog is a brilliant resource for both children and adults. With more space it can only get better!
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The land is officially ours. We start building our future at Dalerb immediately. Thank you for making this possible.
June 29, 2020
Final supporters
Together, we can keep the story going!
The Scottish Crannog Centre is an accredited museum in Kenmore, by Aberfeldy. The Museum has operated as a visitor centre for twenty years, but it is now a museum with all the responsibilities that follow. These are: a responsibility to engage communities near and far today; a responsibility to all communities of the future to look after the collections, buildings and landscapes under our guardianship; and, arguably the biggest responsibility of all, to tell the stories of those amazing crannog dwellers who built these fantastic structures 2,500 years ago and left us these very special objects.
We want to be a sector leading museum; a museum fit to tell our stories; and a museum that is democratic and engages diverse people - both those that work alongside each other and those that visit. We want to be a place of activism where leadership runs right through the organisation.
We have articulated our vision, agreed values that will shape how we are, and set a path to becoming a special place that is respected, loved and admired; a national treasure, that more than anything, matters to the public we are here to serve.
To achieve these goals, the Centre needs to be much larger in order to expand our potential and not be stifled by lack of physical space and the limits of our current lease. We are looking to buy the Dalerb picnic area through Community Asset Transfer, a piece of land which is around 12 times bigger than our current space. This land will be owned outright by the Scottish Crannog Centre and will allow us to use the space to develop into a national treasure loved by all.
By signing this petition, you will help to ensure we can purchase the land and continue to tell the story of the original crannog dwellers.
Thank you!
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
May 22, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
October 1, 2019
September 29, 2019
We are approaching one hundred signatures. Please send this link to a few people today so we can hit that mark.
356 Comments
So much more enjoyable and informative than Stonehenge, which is practically on my doorstep. We were delighted to visit the Crannog to support our daughters' KS2 learning and wholeheartedly support your longed for expansion.
The Scottish Crannog Centre is a unique and invaluable asset for the interpretation and preservation of our collective past. Please allow this purchase and subsequent development which will allow the Centre to meet it's obligations as a Museum and, hopefully, underpin its future.
The Center was a great educational and atmospheric experience. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable and we saw our guide interviewed on a TV Scotland tour program-Rick Steves. Sites and programs like this center out of Aberfeldy keep us coming to Scotland every year.
I heartily support The Scottish Crannog Centre’s plan to purchase the site at Dalerb, Kenmore, through Community Asset Transfer, for its new development. There will be benefits for many people and organisations if it moves to a bigger, quieter site away from the noise and bustle of the marina.
Dedicated experimental archaeology such as that undertaken by the folks at the Crannog holds a vital role in the continuation of our culture. The opportunity to expand the work + community associated with is very exciting.
I understand the need for more space but I hope you resist the temptation that some other sites are succumbing to of commercial and the desire for more and more visitor interest overshadowing the simple delight and information your current site offers.
Job?
At its present site the Crannog is a brilliant resource for both children and adults. With more space it can only get better!
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So much more enjoyable and informative than Stonehenge, which is practically on my doorstep. We were delighted to visit the Crannog to support our daughters' KS2 learning and wholeheartedly support your longed for expansion.