The Airlie Monument
WM name reference AM1
Current Location:
Airlie monument, Kirriemuir
Description:
The Airlie Monument was erected in memory of the 11th Earl of Airlie who was killed in the Boer War on 11th June 1900. The ceremony of laying the memorial stone took place on 2nd September 1901. The whole of the stonework of the monument was taken from Herdhill Quarry Kirriemuir except for the carved panels, which were taken from Corsehill Quarry Dumfrieshire. It is 65 feet high and is 1230 feet above sea level. The architect was Mr T M Cappon, FRIBA, 30 Reform Street, Dundee, the contractors for the whole work were Messrs Gray and Sons, Newtyle and the carving work was executed by Mr James Bremmer Broughty Ferry. The cost of erecting the monument was £1,300
Campaign:
Boer War
Anglo-Egyptian War 1882
| Surname | First Name | Date of Death | Name of Memorial(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogilvy | David | 11-6-1900 | The Airlie Monument | View |
Further information:
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If you have information on a specific memorial please send it on to the Historical Committee. The Memorial information required is:
- Who or what formation of the Regiment is named on the memorial. What event, dates or other inscriptions on the memorial.
- The country, nearest town/city or other details of location.
- A description of the memorial with a photograph if possible.
- For bigger sites a copy of any advertising information or leaflets would be useful.
Please sent any information that you find to: Michael Campbell-Lamerton
As the information on the database builds up Michael Campbell-Lamerton will be sending regular updates to Archives at RHQ who remains the point of contact about for inquiries on past members of the Regiment.
