Old stone beside the Highland Mary Monument
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Image: © Lairich Rig Taken: 18 Jun 2012
This stone is located next to the base of the Image; see that picture for context. "This Burying Place belongs to Peter McPherson, Ship-Carpenter in Greenock, and Mary Campbell his Spouse and their children 1787." The stone also bears the symbols of McPherson's trade, and the date 1760. For a time, Highland Mary (Margaret Campbell) stayed with her relatives, the Peter McPherson and his wife Mary who are named on this stone.
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