Carnaquheen

This looks like a mere clump of larch trees on the river's edge. However, hiding underneath the trees is an old pile of stones and a plaque which reads 'Cairn Na Chuimne. Cairn of Remembrance. Ancient rallying point of Clan Farquharson.'. The plaque was erected in 1972, but legend has it that whenever the Clan Farquharson went into battle, each warrior would lay a stone at this place. When he returned, he would take the stone away. In this way they knew how many had been killed in battle. This spot is now the remembrance area for the Farquharson Clan. There is also a new bench there, dedicated to Captain Alwyne Farquharson, The Clan Chieftan, who is now 101 years old. The bench was erected there in honour of his 100th birthday. I've posted an image of the cairn and plaque on my 'odds and sods' album for anyone particularly interested in Clan Farquharson.

[Wylie]

morbid but practical, lovely scene.

[Jennie B.]

That was a good idea those warriors had. Interesting history in this place.

[Lesley]

Lovely shot, with a really interesting story.

[Molly]

You prompted me to look at your other photo of the area. So interesting and picturesque too.

[Richard Sayer]

Fascinating story... and so nice that it's ongoing.

[Casablanca]

I love the idea of a rallying point for a clan. So special, such significance to a tree or a rock or a patch of ground.

[Margaret Brown]

Very interesting and very practical if not a bit morbid! Lovely capture of the spot.

[Sally Ings]

Thank you for sharing the story. Beautiful looking trees.

[Judith Johnson]

What a very interesting story Issi

[Kathy]

I like the spreading, nurturing look of this large tree. You have added an interesting tidbit of history, as well.

[Tom]

Wonderful capture and the story is fantastic

[Islandgirl]

Very interesting story!

[Milanie]

What an interesting story

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I like the thought of life and death being tied together here- those who did not return from battle and the long life of their current chieftan and the bench in his honor. The tree adds to that story too. It seems to me that it was quite moving to be there.