Highland Livestock Heritage Society members David Henderson, Mhairi Mackenzie, Lord Lieutenant Mrs Janet Bowen, George Tait, Kenny Mackenzie, Ewen Macdonald, Henry Meiklejohn.
Prototype bull (fierce horns!) and modern drover Henry Meiklejohn.
Preparing the site
The photographs which follow show the considerable amount of work done by Andrew Macphee.
Andrew Macphee
"Site foreman" George Tait.
Delivery day
Both photographs: Lucy Poett, ARBS, with her sculpture.
Four men who did much of the practical work: Henry Meiklejohn, Kenny Mackenzie, David Henderson and George Tait.
Installing the plaque
Unloading
Getting ready ....
.... up ....
.... safely landed.
Now for the Drover.
Well, we made it, Lucy!
At last,
in situ, and looking over at the Black Isle.
Final tasks.
Preparing for the unveiling
Christmas comes early for Henry Meiklejohn!
Bruce Mackintosh hopes there's no more bubblewrap to recycle!
Unwrapped
Davie Kelt adds the final touch by polishing the desk.
The unveiling
Guests gather.
David Henderson's introductory speech.
Speech, and subseaquent unveiling, by Lord Lieutenant Mrs Janet Bowen.
Bouquets for Mrs Bowen and Mrs Poett.
And a gift for each.
Then the admiring crowd.
Commemorative plaque. NB: The original date could not be adhered to due to severe winter weather.
Lucy Poett reflects on an outstanding piece of sculpture.
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