stone plaque · Scotland

Stone plaque № 55788

THE LOSS OF GAICK In Memory of CAPT'N JOHN McPHERSON OF BALACHROAN A valiant and patriotic gentleman Born at Glentruim 1724 Who perished on this spot By an avalanche in Jan. 1800 Along with four companions in the chase JAMES GRANT, DONALD MCGILLIVRAY DUNCAN McPHARLANE, JOHN McPHERSON O dùisgibh-se mu'um fas sibh liath 'S dluithibh bhur cas an t-sliabh Feuch gu'um bi bhur fasgadh deant' Mu'n téid a' ghrian a laidhe oirbhe This memorial stone Erected August 1902 Is due to the exertions of the late ALEXANDER M'PHERSON Provost of Kingussie Who never wearied working for his chief His clan & Badenoch, and who died 11th Jan. 1902 sincerely regretted By all who knew him

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