Herbert Coutts, our chairman

The trustees of the Scottish Battlefields Trust are extremely sorry to report the recent passing of our chairman, Herbert Coutts, MBE.

Herbert chaired the symposium in Prestonpans which led to the founding of the Trust, and has served as its chair ever since. Originally an archaeologist and later museum curator, Herbert went on to become Director of Culture in Edinburgh. Following his retirement, he committed himself with zeal to a number of charities and heritage trusts, as well as the community council in Dunbar.

Herbert’s wit and wisdom will be much missed by all who have known him, and the trustees extend their thoughts and prayers to his family at this difficult time.

The SBT has lost a stalwart champion of Scotland’s heritage.