If ever you've wanted to be a land owner, but not been too keen on the fact that it costs an arm and a leg, then this delightfully silly, yet nevertheless legitimate title deed is the answer. And of course it makes a great and original present. The title of Laird means land owner, it's a title that can be used by men or women.
This title document will certify that you (or the lucky recipient if you're feeling generous) will become a genuine land owner of a part of the Glencairn estate in the Scottish Highlands, i.e. a 'Laird of Glencairn'. You'll receive a registration code, which you register online or by post, and then an official title certificate and a 'Proof of Title' card. Once you've registered, you are welcome to visit the area where your land is located, where you can pace your boundaries (which admittedly won't take long as each plot of land only measures 1ft Square). You even have free access to the Laird's Retreat on the banks of Loch Riddon. The Retreat boasts excellent camping and free fishing rights (Lairds must bring their own equipment). It's a great bit of fun, you really will own a chunk of Scotland, and not only that, it's actually helping to preserve areas of land in the Scottish Highlands.
The area of Glencairn is near to the oldest Stone Age site in Britain - the Grey Cairns of Camster, as well as the Long Cairn of Camster which was used for many centuries as a burial chamber for the first Highland Clan Chiefs. Thankfully the likelihood of border disputes and clan wars is minimal, and there's nothing like the knowledge that you are a legitimate landowner (though you may feel moved to join the Countryside Alliance and wear tweed in the privacy of your own home).
- The opportunity to become a Laird of Glencairn in the Highlands of Scotland.
- Ownership of a square foot of land in Glencairn, in the beautiful Scottish Highlands.
- A Map of Glencairn.
- A presentation certificate and pen.
- A registration code so you can officially register your be-titled status.
- Registration can be done online or by post.
- Post-registration you will receive a certificate of your official title and a 'Proof of Title' card.
- The 'Proof of Title' card allows access to the Laird's retreat on the banks of Loch Riddon in Argyll, offering excellent camping and fishing.
- An information booklet on the Laird's Retreat.
- Information about the environmental and conservational benefits of owning land in Glencairn.
- The gift is presented in an attractive presentation tin with a tartan sleeve.
- Size: 22 x 16 x 2.5cm.
You must register your title within 12 months of receiving the gift.
Reviews Posted Before Our Rating System Began (Prior to 12th Oct '09)
I actually bought one of these as a wedding present for my new husband. He loved it so much that he bought one as a gift for his best man to say thank you. His title hangs pride of place on our living room wall. So thanks IWOOT for making his day.
Lisa S, Reading
I bought this for my girlfriend for xmas and shes never been so happy, shes now called "Lady Laura",
why fork out money for jewllery when you can give them a title they can take with them forever!!!
Tom L, Liverpool
The perfect present for someone approaching the end of their studies in Scotland!
Ron F, Preston
I bought this for a friend and she was in awe! She is now enquiring if she can have "Lady Sara" on her chequebook! Amazing present!
Janet E, Bradford
My boyfriend gave me the Laird or Lady of Glencairn Gift Box for my birthday and I love it! I use the title all the time - it makes me feel so important!
Lady Rachael, High Wycombe
Bought this for my hubby and now he's "lording" it around!!!
Debbie, Beith
My boy friend bought me this gift for my 21st birhtday, and now im Laird Emma! that makes me super special.
Emma, Manchester
Dear Sirs, I recently purchased a Laird of Glencairn gift box for my husband and wish to complain. This gift came with no health warning, such as "This gift can seriously damage your mental health and if affected this does not mean you can drive a tractor. It may also impair your ability to maintain a healthy marriage" Since receiving his gift my husband has become seriously deranged, requiring myself and our sons to address him only as Laird and will respond only if spoken to in a scottish accent. He has also taken to wearing a kilt (in the traditional way) which is unfortunate as he is a window cleaner.
We have been granted some respite as he is presently sectioned for an unfortunate accident where his sporran became entangled in a venetian blind. He is keeping himself occupied by building a miniature caravan out of scone crumbs to site on his plot of land. We are unsure when he will be released as he is refusing treatment unless he can be seen by DR. Finlay. The upside is, I am planning a convalescence trip for him to his country retreat for a bit of camping and fishing in the glorious scottish air and am presently trying to convince him that we will not be able to tow his caravan. On a thrifty note for our scottish brethren, the tin makes a lovely container for scones and I have used the tartan wrapping to line a drawer.
Denise Forshaw, Liverpool
I got one off my friend at uni for my 19th birthday and take advantage of getting everyone to call me Lady Morrice.
Im doing a Teaching Degree at uni and tried to explain my new title to some of the children in my class.. they wernt having any of it! tut :)
Mellissa, Doncaster
i bought this for my dads 65th birthday but spent more time looking for scottish shortbread to put in his box with a whiskey for a giggle, he loved it, it totally made a change from socks and sweets!
julie, preston
I bought this for my partner [what else do you get the man with everything] he loved it best money i ever spent on him he now wants to get his grown up childeren 1 each so a bit more to scotland will be saved ,we hope to go to his retreat soon and relax on his land .
cheryl, leicester
I bought one of these for my boyfriend, who now insists that everybody calls him "Laird". He's even put "Laird" as his title on his credit card. Thank you for bestowing him with a new title and a new inflated ego.
Lexi, Caithness
