District 1010 is the largest Rotary District in the United Kingdom. Stretching from the Northern shores of the Firth of Forth, to the Shetland Isles in the North, and the Hebrides in the West, with 88 Rotary Clubs and over 3000 Rotarian members.
A large percentage of the Rotary Clubs can be found along the shores of the Firth of Forth, from the Kingdom of Fife, as far West as Stirling and up through Clackmannanshire to Perthshire then East to Perth, Dundee, and along the East coast of Angus to Aberdeenshire. Another fairly large group of Clubs are situated around Aberdeen. The remaining Clubs can be found in the Highlands, from Moray through Inverness to the Isle of Skye and North through Sutherland and Caithness. The Island Clubs of Stornoway, Orkney and Shetland complete the geographical spread of District 1010.
From a business point of view District 1010 has a varied cross section of many of the traditional industries. Farming is still a major industry in this part of Scotland. With the decline of heavy industry generally the area has adapted to the newer industries of oil, gas and technology. The old traditional industry of Whisky distilling is still going strong and indeed showing signs of further growth to meet global demands.
Every single area of our District has something to offer. From the green valleys and fertile fields of the South, up through the old fishing towns along the East coast. In the centre of the District you will find the most beautiful scenery in the United Kingdom. The Highlands with their serene lochs and majestic peaks, their quiet glens and sparkling rivers where the Salmon abounds.
District 1010 is historically rich with ancient castles as well as royal palaces and Cathedral churches. The Clan system is still to be found here but of a much more peaceful nature now, although the tartans and music are still to be found here as a reminder of those past times. Many historic and prehistoric sites can be found in our District, especially in the Northern Isles of Orkney with Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar being two famous ones. Shetland with their Viking heritage also has many such sites.
If you would like to experience the best of Scotland, have a liking for Tartan or whisky and beautiful scenery, the true fellowship you will find from Rotarians in District 1010 will make a visit to us memorable.
CEUD MILE FÀILTE
Club President Bob Brown
