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A view of the ocean from above.
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A view of the town and harbor from above.

Tour Master

Hope Vere Anderson of Bannockburn
All Hope Vere Heritage Tours are personally supervised by proprietor Hope Vere Anderson

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To Scotland_ Hope

Personal Message from Hope

Slainte Mhath (to your good health)! I am delighted to send you greetings from my farm in historic Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Although I operate several business lines, I have always enjoyed my tourism business more than any other; especially touring other Clans, organizations, families, and friends through my beloved Scotland.

The name Hope Vere Anderson has been passed along to the first born male child in my family generation after generation. I wear the name proudly, just as I am proud of my Scottish heritage and of Scotland herself. Ever since I was a wee lad in college in Tennessee where I maintain a residence in Murfreesboro, I have particularly relished guiding Scottish Americans and others through the Motherland. There is nothing more gratifying than fellowship with folk and kinfolk who share a common passion for family and heritage.

Over the years, I have conducted many tours of Scottish Clans and organizations including the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). In my capacity as your dedicated tour director, I consider it essential to attend to your needs personally in order to ensure the happiness and enjoyment of all participants.

On a personal note, I am Baron and holder of the Dignity of the Barony of Bannockburn, Stirlingshire, Scotland, and I am the Lord of Sheriffhales, Shropshire, England by descent from the Veres of Castle Hedingham. I was declared Chief by the Clan Anderson Society in 2010, twenty-one years after being elected Chieftain by the Clan Anderson Society in 1989. By the grace of God I look forward to many fruitful years ahead as Chief. I am a Fellow and Honorary Secretary North American Affairs to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, with my grandfather (of seven generations earlier) being a Founding Father of the Society along with co-founder Sir Walter Scott in 1780. Queen Elizabeth II was the official Patron of the royal Society until her untimely death, at which time King Charles III has continued in her footsteps as Patron of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

My friends, I invite you to telephone me to discuss your dream trip or event. I will be delighted to talk with you, share ideas, and accept the honour of guiding you personally with sincere gratitude.

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Kind regards,

Hope

Hope Vere Anderson of Bannockburn

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Hope Anderson at DAR Tour
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Hope Anderson at the Farm

About Hope

The industrious youth Hope Vere Anderson went to work at age 15 earning a walloping 7 British pounds for a full week’s work at Edmundson’s, from which he paid his boat and bus fare to and from his parents’ home. His business enterprises include natural farming, sustainable forestry, renewable energy generation, commercial real estate, tourism and heritage events, as well as art, antiques and property appraisals, with assets and holdings in Scotland, England and the United States.

He is the Baron of Bannockburn and holder of the Dignity of the Barony of Bannockburn, Stirlingshire, Scotland and the Lordship of Sheriffhales, Shropshire, England by descent from the Veres of Castle Hedingham. Hope Vere Anderson was elected Clan Chieftain by the Clan Anderson Society in 1989 and served until 2010 when he was declared Clan Chief by Clan Anderson Society; continuing from 2010 to the present time.

He is descended from Charles Hope (second son of the First Earl of Hopetoun) and Catherine Vere (heiress to Sir William Vere [also Weir], Second Baronet of Blackwood), and descendant of the Hope Vere Andersons of Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire; hence the family name Hope Vere.

Armorial Bearings: Hope Vere Anderson Personal Arms

Educated in Scotland with a Bachelor of Science degree from Middle Tennessee State University in the U.S., Hope Vere Anderson is Chair of the Hope Vere Anderson Culture and Heritage Center in Paisley, Scotland and is the Honorary Secretary North American Affairs, Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Hope is anxious to talk with you. Give us a call!

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I make my farming/renewable energy/sustainable forestry living the old fashioned way by earning it - in keeping with our age old Scottish work ethic. To work! Cheers, Hope