Ned Haig honoured by Historic Environment Scotland
Melrose, UK, Wednesday 06 April 2022
His Grace The Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry KT KBE CVO DL FSA FRSE FRSGS unveils a plaque.
Melrose Rugby Ltd is delighted to confirm that Ned Haig, the founder of Rugby Sevens, has been recognised by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) in their latest Commemorative Plaque scheme.
The national scheme, which has been running since 2012, celebrates noteworthy individuals from Scottish public life, as nominated by the public, by erecting plaques on buildings with strong links to their life or work.
The news comes in the same week that Melrose Rugby Ltd announced a new semi-professional tournament for this coming Melrose Sevens event, The Ned Haig Cup.
The abbreviated format of Rugby Sevens was the brainchild of Ned Haig
( Credit: Rob Gray )