http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: "Commemorative Plaques to mark Year of Natural Scotland" en Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:45:31 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11683#post-133711 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:35:10 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 133711@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'd assume John Muir already has a plaque? If not there's probably a definite one of 12 (even if he did leave when young and is more known to our Canadian brethren).</p> <p><strike>Oh oh oh! There was the chap who had the theory of evolution and was a lot more outspoken about researching it than Darwin ever was and had loads of his ideas stolen(ish) by Darwin.</strike></p> <p>Turns out Alfred Russel Wallace was born in Wales. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11683#post-133704 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:22:10 +0000 chdot 133704@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>" </p> <p>Nominations sought for Commemorative Plaques to mark Year of Natural Scotland</p> <p>People are being asked to put forward their nominations for the historic figures they would like to see honoured in the second year of the Commemorative Plaques Scheme for Scotland. This year’s theme is to celebrate the Year of Natural Scotland.</p> <p>The call for nominations was launched by Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs.</p> <p>She said: “The launch of the Commemorative Plaque Scheme for Scotland has been very well received. The theme for the second year is inspired by the Year of Natural Scotland, celebrating Scotland’s outstanding natural beauty and culture.</p> <p>“Scotland is known around the world for its outstanding landscape. We have a wealth of historic figures whose incredible achievements have been inspired by Scotland’s stunning natural and historic settings from conservationists to artists, writers, architects, chefs and teachers.</p> <p>“This scheme will ensure that all of these exceptional individuals are given the recognition they deserve and their accomplishments appreciated by future generations.”</p> <p>There will be a maximum of 12 plaques awarded every year and these will be decided by an independent academic panel, still to be announced.</p> <p>People are invited to submit their nominations for the historic figures they would like to put forward by filling in an application form on Historic Scotland’s website - <a href="http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/commemorativeplaques" rel="nofollow">http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/commemorativeplaques</a> - with up to 1,000 words on two questions explaining why their chosen person is appropriate for a Commemorative Plaque.</p> <p>The closing date for applications is 31st December 2013.</p> <p>" </p>