Barclay of Towie monument, St Congan's kirk, Turriff
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Barclay of Towie monument, St Congan's kirk, Turriff
Image: © Bill Harrison Taken: 17 Sep 2016
Dated 1636, located on the north wall of the ruined kirk and exposed to the elements. According to Jervise (Epitaphs and Inscriptions of the Northeast of Scotland, vol. 2, p. 221, publ. 1879), the arms are those of Barclay impaling Drummond but they are now almost worn away. The splendid inscription reads: Here lies Barclay, the glory of the Towie family, to which five centuries have given old renown. Calculus cut him off in his prime, after thrice three lustra (i.e.: 45 years), nor were the resources of the healing art of any avail. The earth covers his bones; his spirit, which was of celestial origin, is the tenant of a mansion beyond the skies.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.537654
Longitude
-2.46599