A local Councillor is asking for the support of residents in Renfrewshire to vote for the Coats Observatory to take part as a centrepiece for Scottish Archaeology Month.
Dig It! 2017 is the year-long celebration of Scottish archaeology with a packed programme of events from organisations across the country.
As part of Scotland’s Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology, Dig It! 2017 worked with partners across the country to celebrate Scotland’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Now it’s time to unearth six of our equally extraordinary Hidden Gems. Unlike the World Heritage Sites, you won’t find these places featured in as many travel guides, postcards or Instagram feeds. They might be a little bit quieter, harder to find and rougher around the edges. You’ll have to step off the beaten track see some of them for your own eyes; it’s all part of the experience. Your reward is a piece of the past will surprise, delight and inspire you.
Hidden Gem sites from across Scotland are vying for the public’s votes, with six winners hosting fantastic events in September as the centrepieces to Scottish Archaeology Month. Each contender is supported by an organisation or group who works hard all year round to protect and promote these special places.
Voting is taking place on the Dig It! 2017 Facebook page until the end of July, with one “like” equalling one vote.
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Councillor Mags MacLaren said: “I would like to encourage as many people as possible to go online and vote for Coats Observatory in the Hidden Gems vote”, said Cllr Mags MacLaren (SNP – Paisley Northwest) commenting on the Dig It! 2017 campaign to celebrate Scottish archaeology.
“This is a great opportunity to promote Paisley’s history and heritage via this campaign. Let’s get voting for the Coats Observatory to let more people across Scotland know of this magnificent building in the heart of our town.
“It’s easy to vote, simply go to the Dig It 2017 facebook page and ‘like’ the photo of Coats Observatory.
“The more ‘likes’ the observatory gets, the better chance that it will win the competition.“