In 2006 , zoologist Peter Bevis and his daughter , Laura , came up with an forward-looking way to regenerate their Scotch soil after centuries of husbandry and forestry : They ’d sell it off , bit by turn , and habituate the profits to plant tree across the intact estate . Each new landowner would technically bring in the title of “ Lord ” or “ Lady ” ( or “ Laird , ” the traditional name for a Scottish landowner ) , and they ’d also get the satisfaction of knowing they helped protect part of the Scottish Highlands . Peter and Laura baptise their system “ Highland Titles ” and soon bought another tract of acres to add to their mathematical operation .
Over the past 15 years , Highland Titleshas established fivenature reservesacross Scotland and another one in Northern Ireland . And as the New Zealand website , Stuff , points out , a Highland Title makes a adorable gift for the draw a bead on lord or gentlewoman in your life ( or just anyone who treasure an improper , eco - favorable giving ) .
It ’s amazingly affordable . For $ 45 , you may purchase a single square human foot of nation in Scotland ’s Glencoe Wood , which also comes with a downloadable credential accept the name of the recipient as “ Lord , Laird , or Lady of Glencoe . ” If you ’re search for something somewhat more romantic , you could shell out an surplus $ 30 ( $ 75 in total ) for two straight - foot plot of ground located right beside each other . There arelarger plotsavailable , too : $ 113 will bribe you 10 straight feet of Glencoe , and 100 square feet costs $ 225 .
Plot owners can visit their state whenever they want ; and there ’s even a Highland Titles web app that you’re able to use to regard your parcel of land and research the substitute from afar [ PDF ] . To learn more , check out Highland Titles’FAQ section .
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