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Ballater, Scotland, April 2 2008: Trust launch two new Geddes books and unveil Birthplace plaque!

 

The Procession and Unveiling
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(More video and photographs to be added)

 

Video Photographs
Video clip of part of one of the unveiling speeches
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The Guests follow the Piper to the Birthplace unveiling

 

Colin and Claire Geddes
Video clip of part of the Piper-led Procession
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Kenny Munro films the event

Guests assemble at the Birthplace for the unveiling and speeches

 

 
  The Press and Guests take in the proceedings

Councillor Marcus Humphrey of Aberdeenshire Council unveils the plaque

 

 
  The Plaque

Sheila Potter Convener of Ballater Geddes Project welcomes the plaque

 

 
  Ben Tindall, Chairman of SPGMT, brings words of praise for PG.

L-R
Sheila Potter (BGP), Walter Stephen (SPGMT), Colin Geddes, Claire Geddes, Ben Tindall (SPGMT)

 

 
  Walter Stephen, who researched the birthplace, wrote the associated publications, and organised the event Audience at Walter's introduction
 
  Walter's introduction to the event and research Facing Front
(L) Cllr. Marcus Humphrey (Aberdeenshire Council) and (R) Ben Tindall (Chairman SPGMT)