The Clanranald Trust for Scotland
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Kincardine
Kincardine or Kincardine-on-Forth is a small town located on the north shore of the Firth of Forth, in Fife, Scotland. The town was given the status of a Burgh of barony in 1663. It was at one time a reasonably prosperous minor port...
, Scotland. Its chairman is Charlie Allan
Charlie Allan (musician)
Charlie Allan is a Scottish actor and musician. He is the Chief Executive of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland, a recognized non-profit organization in Scotland, which would spread and receive primarily Scottish culture and Scottish heritage through entertainment and education...
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Objectives
The objective of the Clanranald Trust for Scotland in the first place is the preservation and dissemination of Scottish culture and Scottish heritage through entertainment and education.Activities
- DuncarronDuncarronDuncarron is the complete reproduction of a fortified village from the early Middle Ages of Scotland. It is the reconstruction of a typical residence of a scottish Clan Chief from the early part of the last millennium. The supporter is the recognized nonprofit organization The Clanranald Trust for...
Medieval Fort – major construction project: replica of a medieval castle courtyard as a visual interactive visitor attraction - Educational activities for schools, gala days and public events
- International Combat Team – the official Clanranald fight team for stunt work in film and TV productions
- Additional services to the Film industry (actors, fight training, battle choreography, music scoring, video production, etc)
- Medieval Martial Arts Classes – training on methods of medieval fighting; many members of the class participate in the International Combat Team
- Retailing, costume making and supply, themed room dressing
- Genealogy and Scottish History research services
- Saor PatrolSaor PatrolSaor Patrol is a Scottish folk-band from Kincardine in Scotland.The band plays mainly own songs. All songs are intrumental and played with Great Highland Bagpipe drums and electric guitar...
– an original vibrant and energetic 5-piece pipe and drum band
Youth work and social commitment
Every week, the Trust is working together with groups from the following institutions: Falkirk Council Justice Reform Services, Stirling New Deal Program for long-term unemployedund North Lanarkshire Community Service Programm. The Trust is interested in much of the active support of young people who were previously disadvantaged in educational, social and economic terms. They get the opportunity to participate in projects, the projects will seek their abilities and their potential be encouraged. Long-term unemployed and ex-soldiers should be allowed back into the path of normal everyday life.History
In 1995 the decision was taken recreate an original medieval village to illustrate the life and the culture of Scotland at that time. The Trust was established and the proceeds and donations taken by the various activities (see above) flow into this project; more than £400,000 has so far been made available for the the construction of Duncarron. A big supporter was found by the film actor Russell CroweRussell Crowe
Russell Ira Crowe is a New Zealander Australian actor , film producer and musician. He came to international attention for his role as Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius in the 2000 historical epic film Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor, a...
with whom the chairman Charlie Allan
Charlie Allan (musician)
Charlie Allan is a Scottish actor and musician. He is the Chief Executive of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland, a recognized non-profit organization in Scotland, which would spread and receive primarily Scottish culture and Scottish heritage through entertainment and education...
is a close friend.