Roderic the Red is not Angus, but he's quickly become a symbol of community for owner of the Celtic Shop of Dunedin Lynn Thorn.
Lynn Thorn was saddened the day her Scotsman left. So one of Dunedin's active Scottish and Celtic heritage groups decided to restore hope to the heartbroken downtown merchant. Angus, so loyal and stoic, kept her company and welcomed shoppers into her downtown Celtic Shop of Dunedin. That is, until one day in early December when the brown-bearded, kilted cutout disappeared. Thorn put out a call for help in a "Lost & Found" announcement on Dunedin Patch Dec. 2, but to no avail. Then one day, the New World Celts surprised Thorn at a meeting and introduced her to a new kilted Scotsman, a red-head. The cutout was designed, painted and donated by local artist Jay Archer, Thorn said. "It's a good example of how community got behind me and …
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The iconic wooden cutout of a bearded Scotsman, who greets customers in front of Lynn Thorn's downtown retail store The Celtic Shop of Dunedin, went missing Saturday.
Lynn Thorn says she is heartbroken to lose Angus. The iconic wooden cutout of a bearded Scotsman went missing Saturday from The Celtic Shop of Dunedin. Thorn reported Angus, who greets customers in front of her downtown retail store, missing in a "Lost & Found" announcement on Dunedin Patch Dec. 2. The announcement reads: My Scotsman Angus was stolen Saturday night from in front of the Celtic Shop of Dunedin. I am heartbroken to lose him. If anyone has any information could they please contact Lynn Thorn at the shop, 727-733-2200. Thorn holds out hope for Angus' safe return. The Celtic Shop is just north of Main Street next to the Pinellas Trail and behind Café Alfresco. The shop has been open since 2005. The shop specializes in Celtic …
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Rebecca Wellborn
1:32 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2013
Just one of the many ways in which the New World Celts provide service in our community. It always makes me feel good at special events knowing they are there helping with security, which they do on a volunteer basis. Thanks NWC! more ›