Just a couple of months ago we learned the history of the “Davidson Legacy Cottage”which was the home in Scotland of Harley’s founding fathers, and the serious danger it was in of being demolished. Located in Netherton, Angus, the home was until now owned by a fan of the brand. However, in 2021 he put it up for sale for the modest figure of 320,000 pounds, about 370,000 euros at the exchange rate.
However, far from anyone being interested in the history of the house, the offers that the owner of the property received were focused on demolishing it to later build a new property. An idea that fans of the brand who live in the area did not like at all, and especially Nyree Aitkenin charge of carrying out a crowdfunding initiative with which to raise the total amount required for its purchase.
“Davidson Legacy Cottage”: Living history of the brand
As we already told you, Aitken, spokesperson for Davidson Legacy Preservation Group, they had the support of the UK government’s community property fund, which made up to £250,000 available to Nyree’s foundation as a grant. Therefore, there was still 70,000 pounds left to complete the total amount, a figure that they have finally managed to raise through the GoFundMe initiative “Save Davidson Legacy Cottage from being demolished!”
Now Nyree Aitken, in an interview with MCN colleagues, has commented on the achievement carried out by herself and her association: “It’s amazing, the volunteers know that this is when the hard work begins.” The “Davidson Legacy Cottage” was the home that Alexander Davidson and his family lived in until they decided to emigrate to the United States in 1857.
From this moment on, the history of the brand began to be forged with the birth of William C. Davidson, father of William A. Davidson, co-founder of the brand in 1903. Aitken continues explaining the history of the “Davidson Legacy Cottage”: “There were 10 people living in that house and we want to try to reflect that. “We have the story of the Davidsons to tell and how the Scots influenced Americans and the world at large.”
Concludes: “We have to get the funds to try to repair the access road and make it more accessible for people with disabilities. A community survey was done and they said they want a coffee shop on site. “We have a five-year plan and in five years we should have that place up and running.”
