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It has been agreed that a fund be set up in memory of James Hunter Blair as a tribute to a person whose unique personality touched and enriched the lives of so many. The purpose of the fund will be to provide financial assistance for talented students from Ayrshire studying music at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD). In this way, the fund will benefit young people from the part of Scotland of which Jamie was so fond and so proud and, at the same time, will make a contribution to the world of music and the arts, about which he was so passionate and knowledgeable. Jamie was a particular supporter of the RSAMD and on a number of occasions put on concerts at Blairquhan, performed by students from the Academy. Depending on the ultimate size of the fund, the annual revenue or a combination of revenue and capital will be applied to help one or more eligible students with their fees and living expenses while attending the RSAMD. If at any time there is no eligible student, the income of the fund will be rolled up with a view to providing an improved bursary for the next eligible student. Examples of the benefits that might be provided by the fund (depending on its size): £10,000 could provide bursaries
totalling £2,000 p.a. for 6 years; The fund will be called The James Hunter Blair Bursary Fund. It will be established as a designated fund within the RSAMD Trust and its administration will be handled by the RSAMD in accordance with objectives set by the Executors of Jamie’s Will. It is hoped that as many as possible of those who, in whatever capacity or context, counted Jamie as a friend, colleague or genial host (or all three of those) will feel that they would like to support this project. If you would like to contribute, please send a cheque (made payable to “RSAMD Trust (James Hunter Blair Bursary Fund)” together with the Donation/Gift Aid Form to the Blairquhan Estate Office at the address below.
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