In the past 150 years or so, the clergy and academics had not succeeded in resolving the issue to the satisfaction of some of the Scots people. In November 1984 a group of individuals broke into the church and removed the lectern. The Scottish group "Siol nan Gaidheal" (Seed of the Gael) contacted the press and reported they had the lectern. They provided a 'hostage' photograph and wrote '... This piece of our heritage is here to stay... patriotic Scots have asked for the eagle to be returned... to its rightful home. English arrogance won the day... all requests were refused.'