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 _______________ Sir Allan Mackenzie had the honour of presenting Lt Colonel Downman, The Commanding Officer. _______________ 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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