When the Bumblebee Haven reserve was obtained and plots were offered to existing stakeholders, I immediately purchased a 1000 sq. I hope to visit my plot one day before I pass on. I had my toes amputated in October 2011 and have been wheelchair bound since ,and looking at the track at keil it would be impossible After I married in 1965, my wife and I had three daughters and one son, Steven. And the amount of trees planted, a joke! Glencoe is a Scottish National treasure, a place of outstanding natural beauty with a long history and heritage to match. It is one thing to con people, that is bad enough, but to deny ever doing so when caught out is behaviour more consistent with an under rock dweller, not company directors, one of whom is apparently a Professor, and another apparently an ex Barrister. The critical posters Minnimerc, Seamus A’gleann and TruBlu have all mysteriously turned up to show their support of Highland Titles, TruBlu with a surprising bout of dyslexia. Shouldn’t the sale of souvenir plots be stopped? Ah but then the good Dr Peter Bevis blamed his employees – “Clearly somebody in the Highland Titles office has posted on your site last year. This is because we deliberately bought land that was largely commercial forestry so we could return it to a more natural state. Ga naar http://www.highlandtitles.com/registration en voer de code in, precies zoals hij op uw voucher/registratiekaart staat. A more recent, and more disturbing, example is that they have stolen the identity of the real Laird of Sketraw, John Alexander Duncan of Sketraw, using it to ridicule and shame him on various forums, blogs and websites all across the Internet. All of a sudden the ‘Laird of Sketraw’ started showing up on Highland Titles’ own forum with a genuine photo found on the Internet, where he appeared not only to endorse but actually to applaude Highland Titles’ lairdship schemes. With Highland Titles’ proven track record of barefaced lying, deception, and half truths, it would be difficult to assume the conservation work they do as representing very much of their revenue. It does, however, unwittingly reveal a legal issue that HT are keen to deny – despite Alex Flewitt’s open proclamation of it on Australian TV – namely that they encourage people to obtain goods and services under false pretences by passing themselves off as Lords & Ladies. We can confirm that the land will be conserved. The people of Glencoe do not approve of this travesty. I hope they stop them trading and remove the HT website to stop any more people getting scammed I am happy to go to court to help stop this scam. In amongst the cynicism, however, there were some genuine questions. This is what The Court Of The Lord Lyon has to say on the matter. We are not trying to justify the advert. Unless the question is about armorial bearings, the Lord Lyon is wholly irrelevant. Now that’s a conversation started at the check in counter at airport terminals, and other such place. Like Taylor Swift sings, “haters gonna hate!” I appreciate you taking the time and effort for such a detailed rebuttal, but don’t waste any more time on the haters. Because of the extra bonus of the “Lordship” styling, I can now remember his laugh clear as day. We kunnen geen plaquette op de boom plaatsen, maar wij geven u toestemming dat wel te doen als u uw perceel bezoekt. Als u wilt kunt u dit in uw testament beschrijven. Actually Highland Titles is a novel way of raising funds to create a community nature reserve. Although born and bred in Kent, I visit Scotland regularly (in favour of foreign travel), for the peace & beauty it has to offer. They have sold you, contingent upon your investment into their scheme, a very expensive standard “form document” that neither makes any promises or implies a PEERAGE ENTITLEMENT. Btw, that fake comment is just soo childish. They were thrilled with their gifts, not the least because they felt (as I do also) that it made a real contribution to conservation and forest restoration efforts in Scotland. Hij kan ook worden gebruikt om uw naam te wijzigen. Good for you Bertie, the more people who make official complaints when they realise they have been conned the better. That is where we live and work. I would love to visit some day soon. Well done Highland Titles! To the critics I say, don’t buy a plot. De Master Title Deed is een eenzijdige akte. He was aware that it was just a souvenir plot, but it brought him much joy in his last few years of life, for which it was well worth the money to see is beaming face as he showed them off, and to know that it was going to help conserve the land. U kunt bellen met: +31 (0)367370123 +31(0)651241316. We love the Highlands and we donate to Scotland regularly. This resulted in several blog posts by real Scottish lawyers and law scholars, where they give their opinion on the Highland Titles business practices, they are not impressed. If you keep it and sell it to someone else, I can sue you but the sale is still effective.”, “A real right of ownership in land (in the sense of a right that is enforceable against third parties) can only be obtained by registration in the Land Register or by recording a deed in the Register of Sasines as appropriate.”. My experience has been outstanding! I do feel sorry for the thousands of well-meaning, trusting, generous people from all over the world who have been taken in by these very plausible tricksters and had their trust betrayed. bought one for a friend a few years ago – and he was so chuffed to “own” a plot. Posted by Wayne on July 18, 2016 at 6:44 pm. De persoon aan wie u uw gepersonaliseerd certificaat nalaat kan een her uitgifte van de documenten aanvragen. foot plot as a Valentine’s Day present for my better half who is also thrilled with the gift. As far as our customers are concerned, having some form of ownership of land in Scotland is better than having none at all, and because we manage the land on their behalf, we can legitimately claim to have brought together thousands of like-minded people with an interest in Scotland. At the current rate of sales, we would all be over 1000 years old before that happened. Lairsdship usage is by this…ineligible to be used unless “personal right” qualifies enough to be your land (registered). Posted by Michael Barnbrook on November 20, 2013 at 5:56 pm, As it appears I might have been the victim of a scam I have decided to change my title from “Lord Barnbrook of Glencoe” to “Lord help us.”. However, for business or legal documents such as Government issued identification, Forms, Licenses etc… many countries who will ask for qualification and bonafide documentation of such a Peerage Title. Well, luckily the Highland Titles website has a series of frequently asked questions. May God Bless You and your family’s. I read enough, researched a ton. My wife and I love Scotland and when I gifted her a plot she was so excited. U kunt uw gepersonaliseerd certificaat nalaten aan wie u maar wilt. I love the thought of ‘owning land’ in Scotland and bought my wife a plot of land 4 years ago as a Xmas gift, this year we visited Scotland so we could visit Highland Titles and see what great conservation work they have been doing. Just shows you, Highland Titles are not a reputable company, use truly appalling business practices, and cannot be trusted in any way. . It is my link to my forefathers. In terms of Land Reform, the aims of our company are broadly in line with the aims of the Scottish Government, who want to ensure Scotland’s land “benefits the many, not the few”. http://lochaberhighlandestate.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/highland-titles-in-fake-newspaper.html. I know it’s all in good fun but also for a good cause – to keep Scotland beautiful and prosperous. Though it is written in the style of a private blog I rather think a well known bunch of scammers is likely in control of it! I’m sure you can all guess how much the critics contributed towards the cost. My husband gave me a plot as a gift a few years before we married. Please click the various links to read. I “donated” as I feel it is a better word until laws change and less “interpretting” of wordage occurs. Posted by Brian Richardson on October 1, 2013 at 11:26 am. That would indeed be disgraceful behavior. Keep up the work and positive impact on Scotland. Without the likes of Highland Titles, owning a piece of Scotland is an impossible dream, given that plots of woodland are rarely available for anything less than a five-figure sum. We were both born in Scotland and now live in the USA. Some people have way too much time on their hands and have to complain about things that are not even an issue. (Scotland) Act 2012. I enjoyed my time very much in Glencoe and plan on going back. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. I get this question all the time: “What’s my favorite place in the whole world?” I have to admit, I’ve gotten around, but my answer always remains the same — Glencoe, Scotland! If more people did that it might some way in the future have an effect. It is a concept I am proud to be a part of. Hoe kan ik betalen? Deze wordt internationaal aanvaard in veel rechtsgebieden die eenzijdige akten accepteren. It’s a good idea on the part of Highland titles to raise money for the environment. ( Log Out / Als u een groter stuk land hebt (100 sqft of groter), mag u hier uw tent opslaan en een paar dagen verblijven. Can i check that if i buy plots for my three nephews, no one can ever sell or develop the land without my nephews permission? We therefore help to create employment in Scotland and raise tax in Scotland. Note where it says “The Executive would advise that any individuals participating in transactions of this nature should be aware that there is no true purchase involved as no title can be obtained to the plot of land.”, Posted by jimmy the bush aka seamusagleann on December 12, 2013 at 7:33 pm, Seems I stand corrected , highland titles have given donations to the gmrt and the shinty team ,the phrase “bought and sold for Alderny gold ” springs to mind ….apologies to Robert Burns, Posted by Lord Glencoe on December 21, 2013 at 11:15 am. It has a rich heritage and history, but when it comes to mountains, they are the best. Sadly this comment is typical of the level of response from Highland Titles to genuine criticism. A landowner in Scotland is a Laird. Excellent explanation. It makes me wonder whether it is the Bevis family who are also responsible for the fake Robin Cunninghame Graham Google+ profile (now taken down) which was used to create a fake poetry page and a fake petition, and the fake William Cunninghame Graham Google+ profile which is the subject of a legal complaint. As I now read this blog, which I don’t at all doubt to be true, I really feel misled. We have no problem with people asking whether the sale of Scottish land should be taxed in Scotland in the future. Posted by Piet B S Jerver on March 9, 2013 at 11:24 am. Where has this been reported? Over 35000 “Lairds” have visited their plot in the last five years. Can’t wait to visit Scotland now and see our small plot. The criticism led to accusations of Highland Titles being a scam – which is as ridiculous as it is offensive. My husband and I bought our plots a few years ago, we think it is a fantastic idea, we love Scotland and some of our ancestors were Scottish. See the link below for more details. I am myself a resident of Sweden, so it’s not just english speaking countries suffering from this fraud. I hope to visit this year or to make the gathering next time. I see the titles are more for fun than anything else, but being of Scottish blood, and a proud and registered Clan Member, it gives me an extra story to tell when I’m dressed to the nines in one of my kilt ensembles, and out for a night on the town. It is very clear when purchasing these titles that they are a novelty and not a serious investment. Finally, if you have been conned by these people or know somebody that has, why not contact them to complain and demand your money is returned: Highland Titles