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Dear Forum: I recently got a copy of the response to our initial foray corresponding with Miss MacPherson as the NTS.

Hi Kyle McLean, Alot of people will read that article I am sure. It is good for us here in North America to get the message out as so many of our clan made their home here, but I think it would be helpfull to move forward with a strong Scottish representative in Scotland to move this campaign to the next level. So far they are largely unresponsive to our individual pleas and we must as I have suggested to my cousin Jerry, bring in prominent Scottish people to help us with a stronger voice. In the mean time both letters to important people and organizations as Jerry is doing and newpapers which you have all been involved should continue. In the mean time I have a few more ideas of my own that I am presently working on. regards, Donald

It occurs to me that letters to MSPs would do some good. http://www.scottishexecutive.gov.uk/Abo ... sh-Cabinet lists Minister for Europe, External Affairs & Culture Linda Fabiani Responsibilities include: Europe, external affairs, culture and the arts, architecture, built heritage, Historic Scotland and lottery funding, major events strategy, Gaelic. and Minister for Enterprise, Energy & Tourism Jim Mather Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead Responsibilities include: Agriculture, fisheries and rural development including aquaculture and forestry, environment and natural heritage, land reform, water quality regulation and sustainable development. The National Trust lists these individuals Patron - HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay KG KT GCB OM President - The Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry KBE DL Finally http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/ says that Historic Scotland safeguards the nation's historic environment and promotes its understanding and enjoyment on behalf of Scottish Ministers. see also http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/aboutus.htm for further details.

I sent an email last week to the NTS under the title "IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT". Did not get a response so probably better to send letters addresssed to the Chairperson. Craig

Kyle, I like the post card idea.

Totally agree that we need people on the ground in Scotland to do some legwork.

I think I meant this one: http://www.clanmclea.co.uk/forum/show-m ... sp?ID=3318 And, the Macpherson name should be spelled without the capital P, I think. Kyle=

Jerry added this, good suggestions! --- From the United States a standard envelope with a 3 page letter cost 90 cents to mail to the following addresses.

Thanks for doing so, Craig!

I think before the NTS received Jerry's letter, they thought that this was just a few isolated clan members venting in frustration. I suspect having received a fourth letter it became a little more clear that we are not just going to sit back and accept their spin on things.