The Objectives of the Association are:
To foster friendship and social contacts among those with the name Davidson and associated names wherever they live.
To research the origins, traditions, history and genealogy of the name Davidson.
To develop interest in the places, sites and buildings linked with the name Davidson.
To publish newsletters and an annual journal to facilitate the above objectives and to maintain and develop a museum and library containing books, pictures, and objects relating to the Clan and the Name of Davidson.
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New farm shop at Auchtydonald Farm
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Priscilla Davidson and her sons Bruce and Neil have opened their new Berryfields Farm Shop, selling strawberries fresh from their fields and other produce.
Auchtydonald Farm is well signposted, just off the main Mintlaw to Peterhead road in Aberdeenshire. Congratulations to these entrepreneurial Davidsons on this major new investment in their fruit farming business.
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Schotse Huizen Museum, Veere, Netherlands
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Clan Davidson participated in the opening ceremony for a special exhibition at the Schotse Huizen Museum in Veere, Netherlands
to celebrate the 300 year history of the special trade relationship between Scotland and Veere, known as the Scottish Privileges.The Museum is housed in the original 17th century buildings used by Scottish merchants from Aberdeen, Culross, Dundee, Leith, Perth and St Andrews.
The Museum display includes a copy of the famous portrait of Sir William Davidson of Curriehill [1615-1689], a cloth merchant from Dundee, who was appointed Conservator of the Scots Privileges at Veere in 1661 by Charles II of England.
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James Davidson and the Wildcat Trail he designed
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James Davidson, a founder member and former President of the Clan Davidson Association, has designed a 10KM (6.2 mile)walking trail in and around Newtonmore. This Wildcat Trail is way marked and takes the walker along beautiful riverside, moorland and forest paths with
superb views. Newtonmore is on the A9, so if you are in the Highlands, why not stop off and explore the area, which has close links with Davidson roots and also with other clans such as Clan Chattan.For more information, see "Useful Links"
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Our current projects include:
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Clan Davidson Room
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We are continuing to develop our collection of Davidson artifacts and historical items for the Clan Davidson Room at Tulloch Castle.
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Davidson Armorial Research
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Our collection of Davidson, Davison & Dawson armorial images has become of some importance. We are currently writing up detailed supporting documentation.
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Davidson Portraits
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We are continuing to collect historical portraits of Davidsons around the world for our archives.
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Davidsons from North East Scotland
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We are currently researching Davidson history and artefacts in North East Scotland for the next section of our Davidson Trail.
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