Baird of Bute Society
The Baird of Bute Society recognizes and promotes the historical achievements of Andrew Blain Baird, the Bute blacksmith who on 17 September 1910, at Ettrick Bay on Bute, flew a plane of his own design and manufacture to record the First All-Scottish Heavier-than-air Powered Flight.
The Baird of Bute Society is focused on the advancement of education and information related to Andrew Blain Baird and his aviation and entrepreneurial activity and uses his inspirational example to inspire the youth of Scotland to aspire to greatness in their own lives. The Society strongly participates in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science on the Isle of Bute and beyond.
Trustees
- Christopher Richard Markwell, Trustee and Chairman
- Janet O-Sullivan, Trustee and Secretary Treasurer
- Prof. Dugald Cameron OBE, Trustee
- Lt. Cmdr. Tim Forrester, Trustee
- Louise Nicol, Trustee
- Charles Soane CA, Independent Examiner of Accounts
Honorary Patron
- Lord Smith of Kelvin KT
Awards
Baird of Bute Scottish Aviation Award
| Year | Winner |
| 2012 | Scott Grier OBE |
| 2013 | Professor Dugald Cameron OBE |
Baird of Bute Scottish Innovation Award
Scholarships
Loganair-Baird Flight Scholarship
Baird of Bute Canadian Science Scholarship
Annual Baird of Bute Festival of Flight
The annual "Baird of Bute Festival of Flight" takes place during the third weekend of September.| Date | Notes | Links |
| 09/2014 | Come and join us! | Baird Festival 2014 |
| 09/2013 | Baird Festival 2013 | |
| 09/2012 | 150th anniversary of the birth of Andrew Blain Baird | |
| 09/2011 | Glorious sunshine, at Baird Airstrip, Ettrick Bay and Mount Stuart | |
| 09/2010 | Centenary |