The Hon. Gerald Maitland-Carew CVO: Patron of The Trimontium Trust

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The Hon. Gerald Maitland-Carew CVO: Patron of The Trimontium Trust

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The Hon. Gerald Maitland-Carew CVO: Patron of The Trimontium Trust

The Trust are honoured and grateful to have The Hon. Gerald Maitland-Carew support their work in the role of Patron of the Trimontium Trust.

Background: The Hon. Gerald Maitland-Carew CVOI has lived in the Borders since 1972 at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, former home of the The Earl and Countess of Lauderdale, where eighteen generations of his family have lived. He oversaw the restoration of this ancient Castle, built in 1590 and also the opening of the Castle for visitors to enjoy its long history and wonderful possessions. It is now one of the main visitor attractions in the Borders. Having been honoured to serve as Lord Lieutenant of Roxburgh, Ettrick & Lauderdale for HM The Queen from 2006 to 2016 he was recently appointed a Vice President of the Border Union Agricultural Society. In his own words, “I have always been interested in history and am delighted to be involved with the Trimontium Trust.”

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