The John Rae Memorial
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The John Rae Memorial
Image: © Derek Mayes Taken: 8 Aug 2005
Contrary to popular belief, this is his effigy and memorial. Rae is buried in a quiet corner outside. "Unlike many memorials, the effigy was not lying on its back. Rather, he is on his side, dressed in his Arctic clothing with rifle at the ready. This seems wonderfully fitting for such a man." Eilidh Clark July 07, 2010 There is new hope that Rae might yet get a more fitting memorial http://kenmcgoogan.blogspot.com/2011/08/john-rae-gains-recognition-in-london.html and http://www.scotlibdems.org.uk/news/2009/03/carmichael-campaigns-orcadian-john-rae-receive-credit-he-deserves
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Image Location
Latitude
58.981672
Longitude
-2.961319