Baird of Bute Society

The Baird of Bute Society recognizes and promotes the historical achievements of Andrew Blain Baird, the Bute blacksmith who on 17 September 1910, at Ettrick Bay on Bute, flew a plane of his own design and manufacture to record the First All-Scottish Heavier-than-air Powered Flight.[2]

Baird of Bute Society
Baird of Bute Society logo
Founded2011
Location
Websitewww.bairdofbutesociety.com
The Baird of Bute Society is registered as a charity (#SC042490) by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).[1]

The Baird of Bute Society is focused on the advancement of education and information related to Andrew Blain Baird and his aviation and entrepreneurial activity and uses his inspirational example to inspire the youth of Scotland to aspire to greatness in their own lives. The Society strongly participates in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science on the Isle of Bute and beyond.

Trustees
  • Christopher Richard Markwell, Trustee and Chairman
  • Janet O-Sullivan, Trustee and Secretary Treasurer
  • Prof. Dugald Cameron OBE, Trustee
  • Lt. Cmdr. Tim Forrester, Trustee
  • Louise Nicol, Trustee (Rothesay Academy)
  • Charles Soane CA, Independent Examiner of Accounts

Honorary Patron
  • Lord Smith of Kelvin KT

Awards

Baird of Bute Scottish Aviation Award
Year Winner
2012 Scott Grier OBE[3]
2013 Professor Dugald Cameron OBE [4]

Baird of Bute Scottish Innovation Award
Year Winner
2013 Dr Patrick Gunning[5]

Scholarships

Loganair-Baird Flight Scholarship
Year Winner
2013 Owen Walker[6]

Baird of Bute Canadian Science Scholarship
Year Winner(s)
2014 Joshua McFadden & Bonnie Caldwell

Annual Baird of Bute Festival of Flight

The annual "Baird of Bute Festival of Flight" takes place during the third weekend of September.

Date Notes Links
09/2014 Come and join us! Baird Festival 2014
09/2013 Baird Festival 2013
09/2012 150th anniversary of the birth of Andrew Blain Baird Baird Festival 2012
09/2011 Glorious sunshine, at Baird Airstrip, Ettrick Bay and Mount Stuart Baird Festival 2011
09/2010 Centenary (17 September 1910)[7] Baird Festival 2010

Publications
  • Markwell, Christopher Richard (2012). Andrew Blain Baird - Aviation Pioneer.[8]

References
  1. "Baird of Bute Society, SC042490". OSCR. 31 December 2013.
  2. "'Baird of Bute' society is launched". The Buteman. 8 August 2011.
  3. "Baird of Bute launch new award". The Buteman. 3 September 2012.
  4. "Professor Dugald Cameron to receive Baird of Bute Society's aviation award". The Buteman. 8 September 2013.
  5. "'Bute boy makes good' as Patrick's cancer drug work is honoured". The Buteman. 7 September 2013.
  6. "Baird of Bute Society presents awards". The Buteman. 21 September 2013.
  7. "Bute to celebrate a pioneer of aviation". The Buteman. 25 August 2010.
  8. "New book launch marks Baird of Bute weekend". The Buteman. 19 September 2012.
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