Highland
AULDEARN 917 566
Auldearn Old Doocot
The 17th century Auldearn Old Doocot is on Dooket Hill.
The 17th century Auldearn Old Doocot is on Dooket Hill.
CULLODEN MOOR 741 449
The Memorial Cairn
The Memorial Cairn was erected in 1881 in memory of the Highlanders who were killed in 1746 at the Battle of Culloden, where Bonnie Prince Charles's Jacobite Rising was defeated.
The Memorial Cairn was erected in 1881 in memory of the Highlanders who were killed in 1746 at the Battle of Culloden, where Bonnie Prince Charles's Jacobite Rising was defeated.
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DINGWALL NH 549 589
Memorial
A 57 feet high obelisk was first erected in the early 18th century near the grave of Sir George Mackenzie, 1st Earl of Cromartie, who died 27th August 1714 aged 84.
It became known as the 'Leaning Tower' and was taken down in 1920 and a replica was built on the site in 1921.
A 57 feet high obelisk was first erected in the early 18th century near the grave of Sir George Mackenzie, 1st Earl of Cromartie, who died 27th August 1714 aged 84.
It became known as the 'Leaning Tower' and was taken down in 1920 and a replica was built on the site in 1921.
EVANTON NH 607 697
Gates of Negapatam
The Gates of Negapatam eyecatcher was inspired by an Indian stronghold that Sir Hector Munro captured from the Dutch in 1781. In 1790, Sir Hector Munro had the memorial built on Fryish Hill so that he could see it from Novar House.
The Gates of Negapatam eyecatcher was inspired by an Indian stronghold that Sir Hector Munro captured from the Dutch in 1781. In 1790, Sir Hector Munro had the memorial built on Fryish Hill so that he could see it from Novar House.
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY 032 301
INVERNESS
Holy Well of St Ignatius
There is a poem inscribed on a plaque and the date 1880.
There is a poem inscribed on a plaque and the date 1880.