Scott Skinner Memorial Statue

Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC052673

Status

Active

Registered

July 11, 2023

Legal form

Unincorporated association

Address

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

As previously stated the aim is to have a life size statue erected in Banchory Aberdeenshire his birthplace in 1843. He is known world wide as the Strathspey King having composed approximately 700 tunes during his lifetime

Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: 2 Aims and Objects: To ensure that the heritage, history and musical legacy of James Scott Skinner (1843-1927) is preserved in his home town of Banchory and on Royal Deeside. to commemorate his musical influence, life and work at home and abroad. and to ensure that his legacy is remembered by future generations. James Scott Skinner (known as the Strathspey King) was a renowned violinist, fiddler and composer. He is one of the most influential fiddlers in Scottish traditional music.

Geography

Main operating location

Aberdeenshire

Geographical spread

Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Nearby

• The 1745 Association SCIO 0.0 mi
• Banchory Outdoor And Active 0.0 mi
• Royal British Legion Scotland Banchory & District Branch 0.1 mi
• Runforever SCIO 0.1 mi
• The Forget-Me-Not Club 0.1 mi

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