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Hope Vere Anderson

Baron of Bannockburn

PHOTOS: (Left) Hope Vere Anderson, Elected Chieftain of Clan Anderson Society (1989-Present); (Right) Hope Vere Anderson Private Residence, Scotland
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Hope Vere Anderson Private Estate, Scotland

Personal Message from Hope

Slainte Mhath (to your good health)! I am delighted to send you greetings from my farm in historic Dumfriesshire, Scotland. 

My 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. There is nothing more gratifying than fellowship with folk and kinfolk who share a common passion for family and heritage.

Baronage

I am the Baron and holder of the Dignity of the Barony of Bannockburn, Stirlingshire, Scotland (thus the two feathers in my bonnet), and I am the Lord of Sheriffhales, Shropshire, England by descent from the Veres of Castle Hedingham.

Clan Anderson

I was elected Chieftain by the Clan Anderson Society in 1989. By the grace of God I look forward to many fruitful years ahead serving as the Ceremonial Chieftain. 

Scottish Tartans Museum and Heritage Skills Academy, Paisley, Scotland

I invite you all to join me as I am embarking on an exciting, long-overdue project in Paisley, Scotland: a Scottish Tartans Museum and Heritage Skills Academy. It is my plan to transform my historic landmark building, designed by architect Thomas Graham Abercrombie, into a culture and heritage centre for use by the public. I believe all Scottish Clans will wish to sponsor an exhibit featuring their unique heraldry, tartans, artifacts, and family ancestors, enabling global visitors to learn and view first hand more about Scottish history and heritage.

Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

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 reach out me, as I will be delighted to talk with you, share ideas, and accept the honour of knowing you. hopevere@hopevereanderson.com.

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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

Hope Vere Anderson was born on October 5, 1958 at Redlands Hospital, a private maternity hospital in Glasgow, Scotland. An industrious youth, Hope 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, continuing 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