The Alex Douglas Home monument at the Hirsel
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Image: © Walter Baxter Taken: 8 Sep 2011
This full sized sculpture of Sir Alex Douglas Home near the South Lodge at the entrance to the Hirsel Country Park was unveiled by HRH the Prince of Wales on the 23rd August 1998. It stands in a paved area surrounded by red sandstone sculptures with inscriptions and engravings that portray his life interests. 1903-1995 is engraved on the stone plinth and the engraving on the stone sculpture behind the statue reads:- SIR ALEX DOUGLAS HOME KT. PC. MP STATESMAN AND COUNTRYMAN 14TH EARL OF HOME LORD HOME OF THE HIRSEL PRIME MINISTER . FOREIGN SECRETARY UNVEILED BY HRH PRINCE OF WALES 23RD AUGUST 1998 THE GENEROSITY OF FELLOW BORDERERS MADE THIS MONUMENT POSSIBLE
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