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-and inscriptions

Map ref: NM 623423

On the road from Lochbuie to Laggan near the gate carved into the rock face:

'D MacLaine of Lochbuy fecit MDCCLX'

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Above the door opposite the archway into the Lochbuie House farm square:

'After leaving Moy Castle the Lochbuie family resided in this house from 1752 to 1789 and it was in this house that Dr. Johnson and Mr. Boswell were entertained in 1773 by John MacLaine XVII chief of Lochbuie.'

 
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Jubilee Monument

Map ref: NM 607248

On the shore at the end of the Lochbuie road:

'Erected by Lochuie and his Highlanders to Commemorate the Coronation of their Majesties King Edward the VII and Queen Alexandra. God Save the King and Queen. 29th August 1902'

 

Victoria Monument

Map ref: NM 626255

On the road-side at the end of Loch Uisg:

'Erected by Lochbuie and his Highlanders to Commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. 22nd June 1897. God Save the Queen.'

 

Red Monument

Map ref: NM 641255

Half way along Loch Uisg road and 20m into the rhododendrons:

' In memory of Donald MacLaine of Lochbuy who died 18th Oct. 1863 aged 46 years.

This monument is erected by his tenants, servants and a few friends in memory of their respect for him. A considerate landlord and master and useful country gentleman.

A fair and upright magistrate as well as their sympathy with his bereaved family so early deprived of his wise counsel and Christian example. 1864'

 

    Contact Richard and Maggie Railton Edwards at:

    Barrachandroman, Lochbuie, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland. PA62 6AA:

    Tel: +(44) 1680 814220 fax 247 E-mail:edwards@barrachandroman.co.uk