2012
NO3694 : Memorial Cairn at Bridge of Muick
taken 12 years ago, near to Bridge of Muick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Memorial Cairn at Bridge of Muick
With a bench seat. The inscription on the plaque reads:
This cairn marks the spot where,
on 16th September, 1899,
HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA,
while driving, met the 1st Battalion
Gordon Highlanders,
who, in camp at Glenmuick,
were to be presented
on the 18th September with new colours
by His Royal Highness
THE PRINCE OF WALES
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Sir Allan Mackenzie
had the honour of presenting
Lt Colonel Downman,
The Commanding Officer.
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The Battalion, at Her Majesty's special
desire, then marched past her:
and embarked for South Africa
shortly afterwards,
where Lt Colonel Downman and a large
number of his officers and men laid down
their lives for their Queen and country.
_____________________________
Erected by Sir Allan Mackenzie, Bart.
1902
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