Clan Sinclair Library Books
The purpose of this petition is to ask the Right Honourable Earl of Caithness to not sell the valuable books that have been previously donated to the Clan Sinclair Library and Study Centre.It has beco... continue reading »
"as a researcher, I know how hard it is to track material down- please, do not sell these books."
"This library, kept intact, is a precious resource for serious research"
"Niven is a great man!"
"Thanks Mark for taking this initiative, the books must be kept together for future use"
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"We can choose our friends but not our relatives. This is an insult to Clan Sinclair friends and researchers despite the shortshrift thought of the Earl."
"I am unsure if this petition is based on fact or rumour, but will sign it anyway to support the general principle of protecting the book collection."
"No man has the right to sell that which does not belong solely to him. It is wise to rethink folly before it is to late to do so."
"I support this petition"
"Let's keep those books where they belong!"
"once lost, is not so easily regained"
"I know the details of this and it's unbelievably ugly. This library and it's contents were generously donated to be a gift to Sinclairs worldwide.It was given a home where our clan has it's home, Caithness. And now to have the very head of our family thre"
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"I am a proud member of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and as such have taken a keen interest in all things masonic, including the history surrounding the Clan Sinclair and its interesting connection to Rosslyn Chapel. One day I hope to travel to Scotland to"
"I support this petition"
"please keep the family history in tact.."
"As a genealogical researcher I have not had the opportunity to use the library at Noss Head yet but have been looking forward to being able to do so in the near future.There are other ways to raise money, including a fund drive by the various Clan Associa"
"I think yes that these books or any books of historical value should be protected, and would expect those that they were entrusted to, would be HONOURABLE enough to make the correct decision."
"The sale of these books would loose the support of families around the world who currently look to Caithness for inspiration and solidarity. Once lost this support may not be regained. It is best to face up to the mistakes that have been made and not comp"
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"You are only holding them in TRUST."
"These books were bought and collected principally by one man, to benefit all of the Sinclair Clans ,and should not under any circumstances be sold . Rosslyn was the great Sinclair library of old, perhaps if the northern Sinclairs cannot look after it ,the"
