What happened: A couple from Applegarth near Lockerbie raised funds from Clan Jardine members worldwide to purchase and preserve a historic church.
Why it matters:
- The church's preservation maintains an important cultural and historical site for the local community.
- Clan members in the US and Canada actively contributed, showing strong ties to their heritage.
MNN Take: This rapid fundraising effort highlights how diaspora communities can mobilise quickly to protect shared heritage landmarks.
Sources: BBC UK