Why Named Estates Outshines Name a Star
When it comes to unique and memorable gifts, there are lots of options to choose from. One of the most common is to Name A Star, but we think our Named Estate option compares favourably.
Comparing Name A Star vs Named Estates
| Name a Star | Named Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tangibility | Purely abstract. A name is added to a database associated with a distant star. You receive a certificate and a star map. | Real and physical. You receive a legally recognised personal right over a souvenir plot of land in Scotland. |
| Visitability | Impossible. Stars are trillions of miles away. No physical location to visit. | Absolutely! You can visit your estate anytime. It's a real place located just off the popular North Coast 500 driving trail and it's actually on the John O'Groats walking trail. |
| Personalisation | Limited. You choose the star's name and sometimes receive a generic map. It is entirely possible that lots of other people have named the same star on a different database. | High. You can name your estate and leave a personal dedication message, and we record it in our online map for all to see. |
| Environmental Impact | Negligible. Naming a star does not directly contribute to any environmental project. | We will perform regular clean-ups, removing litter from the foreshore. |
| Novelty Factor | Fading. This gift has been around a long time. | Enduring. The excitement is in owning something real and being part of a conservation effort. |
| Cost | Ranges from affordable to expensive, depending on "star brightness" and package extras. | Tiered pricing based on plot size and package features, offering various options to suit different budgets. |
Head-to-Head Showdown
| Physical Connection | With Name a Star, you get a piece of paper and no guarantee of uniqueness. With Named Estates, you get a personal right of ownership to real land you can visit. 1 point goes to Named Estates! |
| Family Experience | Name a Star: staring into the night sky. Name an Estate: Planning a trip to Scotland, walking on your land. Estate wins again! |
| Uniqueness | Name a Star: A name in one of many databases. Name an Estate: We're one of a kind! Another point goes to Named Estates. |
| Photo Opportunities | Name a Star: Pointing to the sky. Name an Estate: Photos on your actual plot in a stunning Scottish location. Named Estates wins again. |
| Social Currency | Naming a star that nobody owns versus naming an estate you can actually visit in a stunning location? Another point for Named Estates! |
While "Name a Star" gifts offer a novelty value, it's been around for a long time and lacks any uniqueness or real ownership rights. Named Estates provide something more interesting, more tangible and altogether more meaningful.
