Aerial view
SC 875438
Description Aerial view
Date 1991
Collection RCAHMS Aerial Photography
Catalogue Number SC 875438
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of B 49768
Scope and Content Monument to the Duke of Sutherland, Beinn A Bhragaidh, Highland This stone column and statue commemorates the 1st Duke of Sutherland (1758-1833). It was built on the summit of Beinn A Bhragaidh in 1837 at the suggestion of James Lock, estate manager. The base was designed by architect William Burn (1789-1870) and the statue was carved by Joseph Theakston (1773-1842) to designs by Sir Frances Chantrey (1789-1841). This shows the statue on its plinth on the barren moorland on Beinn A Bhragaidh, 360m above sea-level to the north-west of Golspie. The statue, known locally as the 'wee mannie on Ben Bhraggie', has recently been threatened with removal due to its association with the Highland Clearances instigated by the first Duke. The statue was built by 'public subscription' (mostly from tenants) at a cost of £1, 4000 16s 8d. The monument stands 33m high, and comprises an octagonal pedestal on a square base of local red sandstone. The statue itself is carved from white Brora stone. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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