Black Watch Monument, Aberfeldy

A bright, sunny day.

Relaxing morning reading the new book by James Oswald 'The Damage Done'. He is one of my favourite modern authors.

After making lunch I popped down to the banks of the River Tay to take this Blip of the Black Watch Monument, built in 1887 to honour the men who first assembled together in 1739 on the Banks of the Tay at Aberfeldy.

The Memorial was unveiled on 14th November, 1887 by Gavin, Marquis of Breadalbane, co-incidentally the same man mentioned in yesterday's Blip.
It should have been set up on the actual site of the original 'muster' in 1739 on the opposite side of the River Tay. However, the area was subject to flooding and the nearest practical site was chosen instead.
The Monument - depicting a soldier wearing the old regimental uniform - cost about £500, which was raised by public subscription.
In 1910 lightning split the structure from top to bottom. The repairs and installation of a lightning conductor cost £200.

The extra photo is of the bridge built by General Wade in 1733, as part of his plan to create easy access for trade and his Army between the Highlands and the Lowlands.

Later, we are going to see 'Dad's Army' at the local Cinema and then in the evening we will attend the Maundy Thursday Service in the local Church of Scotland.