The Gentleman Beggar

Introduction

The photograph on this page of The Gentleman Beggar by Mary and Angus Hogg as part of the Geograph project.

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The Gentleman Beggar

Image: © Mary and Angus Hogg Taken: 8 Apr 2017

This famous gravestone in Roxburgh Kirkyard is in memory of Andrew Gemmels, who inspired the character of Edie Ochiltree in Sir Walter Scott’s novel, The Antiquary. For more information see Image

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Image Location

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Latitude
55.568769
Longitude
-2.47728