February 21st Lord Craven Colonial Dames Meeting - Photos of the Scottish Immigration Memorial

Catherine Fort is the president of the Scottish Society of Wilmington. Bob McLeod, the president of the CF Scottish Immigration Memorial Fund, was presented with a $2,000 check for the purchase of a paver with the inscription "In Memory of Our Colonial Ancestors The Lord Craven Chapter Wilmington, North Carolina The National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century." This paver has been placed around the the cairn that the two gentlemen below are leaning againt. 

A cairn is a human-made pile or stack of stones, often used as a memorial. Cairns have been used throughout history in many cultures and can be found in various locations around the world. They serve a practical purpose, like guiding travelers or marking a significant spot, but can also have a symbolic or ceremonial meaning. They are common in areas where there aren't obvious paths to help people find their way.

Information provided by the Brunswick Town website.

 

The memorial is placed at the Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, overlooking the lower Cape Fear River and the docks the Scottish landed on.

This photo shows some Colonial Dames and 1812 members who attended the November 14, 2025, Cape Fear Scottish Immigration Memorial Dedication at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson in Winnabow, NC.