There is an urgent need to preserve old castle lachlan as an ancient Scottish structure of national importance .A feasibility study and conservation report on old castle lachlan in conjunction with Historic Scotland has been completed ; a project of this size will require major funding in the $5.00 to $6 million range over the next 7 to 10 years.

 

A "save old castle lachlan" Fund (SOCL) has been formed by the Lachlan Trust of Canada to raise funds from individuals both to support the preservation project and to develop an interpretative experience of the Clan, the old castle and Kilmorie Chapel for visitors returning to their ancestral roots. Your contribution, however small, is very important. The demonstrated financial support of individuals is an essential factor in obtaining major funds from public sources.

 

Save old castle lachlan Club

The Lachlan Trust is a registered Scottish Charity SC032246. and has a UK. Small Society Lottery registered with Argyll & Bute Region.This lottery accepts entries from any country in the world.
The Lachlan Trust of Canada is a registered Canadian Charity 872310503 RR 0001. The Lachlan Trust of Canada has an agreement with the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency which permits it to participate in approved programs in Scotland.The Clan Lachlan Association of Canada Inc.(CLA) BN 829040922 has a registered not for profit charter; it can engage in any profitable activity provided any profit goes to the Lachlan Trust of Canada.

The Lachlan Trust of Canada & CLA have formed a SOCL Club.

Anyone who makes a pledge of at least C$20.00 to the "save old castle lachlan" Fund would automatically become a member of the SOCL Club of donors & an Affiliate Member of the Clan Lachlan Association of Canada (CLA). Membership brings a charitable receipt and possible reward in the form of a draw among members for prizes.
SOCL Club memberships which are paid in Canadian, US, Australian or New Zealand dollars will receive a charitable receipt from the Lachlan Trust of Canada. For Canadian taxpayers this is a charitable deduction accepted by the Canadian tax authorities; for US, Australian and New Zealand tax payers, consult your tax advisor as this may be eligible for tax purposes as a listed deduction.

 

SOCL Club memberships paid in GBP £. go to the Lachlan Trust who with a waiver from UK taxpayers could receive a charitable credit.

Each year the SOCL Club will have a membership drive. Only members are qualified for an annual draw for prizes. Prizes are contributed by sponsors. The distribution of prizes among international members is managed by the Small Society Lottery of the Lachlan Trust. For SOCL Club members, there will be a SOCL newsletter E mailed to keep members abreast of Scottish news of interest, prizes being offered and developments on the "old castle lachlan" & "clan centre" projects.

Payments by Credit Card can be paid in USD$, CAD$, AUD$, NZ$ and GBP £. The Membership Fee is $20.00 regardless of the currency.

 

Prizes They have the themes of "Argyll Homecoming and MacLachlan Hospitality" and "Our Heritage."

 

Argyll Homecoming. The Flagship Prize will be a week for two in Scotland with 4 days staying at the "new castle" built circa 1790. There is a booking at the Castle for 2011. If available an alternative date in 2012 could be arranged. Car rental for 7 days from either Glasgow or Edinburgh would be provided. Your tour manager will consult with you on your itinerary.

 

MacLachlan Hospitality".The Canadian Prize will be a visit for two to central Canada beginning in Toronto, our largest city. Depart on The Canadian, VIA Rail's flagship transcontinental train, then by floatplane for a stay with North to Adventure at a wilderness lodge. Upon returning to Toronto visit Niagara Falls!
This is a start up year. We will be adding prizes throughout the year. The long term objective is to have about a one in ten chance of receiving a prize.

 

Our programs to offer MacLachlan Hospitality and to feature Arts & Crafts did not get off the ground in 2010 due to unavailability of key personnel. We will offer 4 packages of CD & Membership for 5 years; each prize would cost $250.00. We will offer 10 copies of the CD & Membership for one year; each prize would cost $50.00 .

 

Your SOCL membership card will contain: membership number, draw number, name, address and E Mail. A winner will be notified by E Mail and by registered letter. It is the registered letter which would be confirmation of winning.
For smaller prizes which the winner can not use, they can transfer to a friend .

The two major prizes can not be transferred. If the prize can not be used, the SOCL Club will auction with 70% of the sale price going in cash to the winner. Only members are eligible for a prize but it is possible to purchase additional memberships at $20.00 and use these as gifts . Each gift membership would carry a Club membership; they would remain in the purchaser's name unless or until they were given as gifts If retained, they give you the right to additional draw privileges.

See Lachlan Trust of Canada