Plaque scheme launch

Nominations have opened for a commemorative plaque scheme.

Historic Environment Scotland ( HES) are asking the public which figures from history they would like to see celebrated with a plaque.

Now in its sixth year, the scheme has seen diverse figures from Scottish history remembered. Famous Scots are nominated using an online form, then celebrated by a bronze plaque on a building connected with achievements.

Martin Ross, Development Manager for Histori c Environment Scotland said: “The scheme celebrates significant people from history by highlighting the link between them and a building connected with their work or life. In previous years we have received applications for some diverse and significant members of Scottish society, as well as a few less-celebrated, but just as important, individuals and groups. Plaques have been made to recognise the contribution of famous writers, explorers, inventors, artists, politicians and drivers of social change.

“We look forward to this year’s recommendations.”

Closing date is January 31 at www.historicenvironment. scot/about-us/what-we-do/ commemorative- plaquescheme/.