The Robert Watson-Watt Society was set up in April 2006 by the City of Brechin Area Partnership and the Guildry of Brechin to recognise publicly the work of Sir Robert Watson-Watt, a native of Brechin. A committee has been formed to further this aim. Watson-Watt is another important Scottish Pioneer amongst a list of many. Born in Brechin, Scotland and yet few people are aware of his enormous achievements. The Chain Home radar system and fighter control were crucial to the defence of the UK against the Luftwaffe from 1939 throughout World War II. Further development of the radar system is nowadays used by all air traffic control. The Aims of the Society are Designed and Managed by : Mearnswood Media Limited Your donation will make a difference :: When considering how to support your community please remember the Watson-Watt Society. Visit our latest Memorial Project and to see how you can help us achieve worldwide recognition for another Great Scot.  Sir Robert Watson-Watt Society of Brechin OUR APPEAL TO SUPPORTERS, SPONSORS & OUR COMMUNITY ~ Sir Robert Watson-Watt Society : Meet the people behind the scene ! Some of the committee at the launch on the 21st of April. A close up of a sample model with some of the committee in the Brechin Library. Committee members Chairman : Dr Robert Martin, GP Vice-Chairman : Stewart Hill, Cons. Mgr Secretary : Brian Mitchell, History Teacher Treasurer : Peter Grace, Retired Engineer (Elec) Donald McGilp : Headmaster Dr Charles Allison : Anaesthetist NHS Tayside Colin Whyte : Former Clerk to The Guildry of Brechin Pam Stevens : Brechin Company Director Stephen Dempsey : Rector, Brechin High School Craig Russell : Company Director Angus Council Advisers to the Committee : Norman Atkinson and Helen Wallace © 2009 Watson-Watt Society of Brechin. Registered Charity No. SC037545 Robert Brian Peter The Sir Robert Watson-Watt Society Committee Stewart A word from our Chairman - Dr Robert Martin  Our mission at the society is to maximise our collective efforts in promoting the pioneering work of Robert Watson-Watt on a national and international level. We are in the process of planning the Memorial to his legacy in the creation of a monument which will be located in the City of his birth, Brechin. As we move forward with this exciting project we will require additional support in the form of new skills, fund-raising and energy in order to generate the awareness & sponsorship necessary - your help in anyway is greatly appreciated.   Please check out our exciting Monument Project >>     Online Enquiry form Click thumbnail to enlarge In order to reduce the amount of spam emails into our office we have decided to adopt an enquiry form. On submission of your enquiry you will receive a copy of the details submitted for your records. Please feel free to contact us using this form regarding your enquiry or contact us directly by phone at our office - thank you. Peter Grace - Treasurer Telephone : +44 (0) 1356 626 087 Please note that information submitted on the enquiry form is private and not disclosed to any 3rd Party - You will receive an email confirmation including the information you have just submitted Anti-Spam message Please use the enquiry form below to contact the Society To increase the awareness and understanding of the work of Sir Robert Watson-Watt, and to raise a permanent memorial in Brechin to commemorate his life and work. To encourage and assist the public, locally, nationally and internationally, to value, appreciate and celebrate Watson-Watt’s development of the system of radar during World War II that played such an important part in the defences of the United Kingdom and modern air traffic control. To discuss, plan, consult and develop proposals to create an appropriate permanent memorial to Sir Robert Watson-Watt within the Ancient City and Royal Burgh of Brechin, to commemorate his life and work To work with the Schools and Youth to increase the awareness and understanding of Watson-Watt and create a Physics prize in his memory. To develop an interactive model of Watson-Watt’s radar system to be exhibited in the Brechin Town House Museum, with help from the museum staff High School and Abertay University.