Aileen Campbell, SNP MSP for South of Scotland, sponsored a parliamentary event for the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in Scotland project last week [Thursday 4^th March] in which cultural traditions from Clydesdale and across Scotland were recognised .  

The ICH in Scotland project has been set up by Napier University in association with UNESCO, in order to record and protect as many of the local traditions, celebrations, sayings and customs practised in Scotland.   

The project has created an online ‘wiki’ cultural map of Scotland, which allows people to add information about the events they organise, the expressions they use or even the distinctive objects they make and enables everyone from Scotland and beyond to learn more about them.

“I was very pleased to be able to sponsor the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Scotland event in the Scottish Parliament today and I'm delighted to see Lanimer Day has been added to the wiki page. 

“This project is a great opportunity for the many wonderful traditions and celebrations that take place in Clydesdale and right across Scotland to be recognised and made available for everyone to learn more about them.  

“I encourage those involved with traditions such as Lanimer Day, Het Pint, the galas and the various other cultural practices in the area to go online and record it, and help promote the vibrant cultural heritage in the area.   

“The project also has an online course designed to show local authorities and community groups how to go about actively recording our cultural heritage, so if anyone would like more information on the ICH in Scotland they should contact Napier University at 0131 455 6175 and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or my office on 0131 348 6707.”