Plans to erect a statue of one of Scotland’s most famous engineers are facing funding issues.

Angus born Sir Robert Watson-Watt graduated in Engineering in 1912 from University College, Dundee and later went on to create an early warning radar for the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

His work in helping detect the approach of Luftwaffe earned him a knighthood in 1942.

Now, the Watson-Watt Society has plans to erect a monument in St Ninian’s Square in Brechin.

Watson-Watt Society member Steve Nicoll said they are now “in a position with recent fund raising activities to have enough funding to commission the sculptor to complete his work.


"And that fantastic achievement has been made possible by the generosity of so many local people and organisations who have been carrying out amazing fund-raising to keep the vital money coming in and boost the total."

But the Society is still short of the total money needed to finish the job.

"The Society is appealing to the community spirit that has been so crucial in recent months in raising funds for this exciting project. Every donation, no matter how small, will help towards realizing the total that will allow this project to be completed in 2014.

"The sculptor will take about three months to complete his casting work and another three for the moulding at Powderhall Bronze in Edinburgh."

"Other work needs to be completed ahead that requires funding, preparing the site, dressing the stone and erecting the plinth as well as landscaping in St Ninian’s Square."

Any one interested in making a donation can contact the Society Secretary, Brian Mitchell on 01356 624356, or Treasurer Mike Holland on 01356 624053.

(IT)