Dingwall Folk

Attribution: unknown (Greenhill street  in Dingwall looking North)

Alexander (Sandy) Glass

Alexander (Sandy) Glass arrived in Dingwall in 1977 as the newly-appointed Rector of Dingwall Academy.

23 Rev Alexander Glass, OBE, MA, Dip.Ed.

Attribution: unknown

Neil McKechnie

Neil McKechnie came to Dingwall in 1969 as head teacher of Dingwall Primary School.

25 Neil McKecnhie, MBE, MA, Dip.Ed. 1919-2014

Attribution: unknown

D D (David) Macdonald

In 2017 the Dingwall History Society unveiled a plaque adjacent to the obelisk in Cromartie car park in memory of David Macdonald (“DD” to his friends). A former depute rector of Dingwall Academy, who was instrumental in identifying what is presently known as the Cromartie car park as the site of the Viking parliament in Dingwall. The plaque was unveiled by his widow Sandra and son Kenneth.

26 David Macdonald, MA

Attribution: unknown

Alex M Brett

Alex M Brett, a stonemason whose skills are found in many locations in Dingwall, and whose particular interest was in the restoration of what is regarded as the oldest building in the town,

Alexander M Brett

Attribution: unknown

Ian Macleod

On Friday 17 June 2017 Mrs Janet Bowen, Lord-Lieutenant for Ross and Cromarty presented Ian MacLeod with a BEM for his services to Dingwall Museum and to the Community at a packed reception at Dingwall Town Hall.

27 Mr Ian Macleod, Dingwall Museum Trust

Attribution: unknown

Peter Angus

In the Birthday Honours of 2018 Peter Angus was awarded the BEM for his services to the community, extending over 50 years. While those who receive an award might opt to have it presented at Buckingham Palace, Peter was persuaded that the best place was in the town of his birth, Dingwall, in the company of family, friends and the community.

29 PeterAngus, wife Jennifer and Lord Lieutenant Mrs Janet Bowen [Photo courtesy of Alasdair Cameron]

Attribution: unknown

Frederick Walter Urquhart

Many old photographs of people and places bear the inscription “Urquhart, Dingwall”.

F W Urquhart

Attribution: unknown

Major General Sir Hector Macdonald, KCB, DSO

Although born at Mulbuie, on the Black Isle, Hector Macdonald was greatly revered by the people of Dingwall and on 11 May 1899 he was awarded the Freedom of the town.

General Sir Hector Macdonald

Attribution: unknown

SERGEANT JOHN MEIKLE, V.C., M.M.

Sergeant John Meikle V.C., M.M. Clerk at Nitshill Station who enlisted in H.M. Forces (Seaforth Highlanders ) 8th February 1915 during the Great War and was killed in action on 20th July 1918. His Memorial presently stands in the Square at the Railway Station in Dingwall.

Meikle John, VC

Attribution: unknown

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Dingwall » Dingwall Work » Dingwall Drover Sculpture
01 Drover Sculpture
01 Drover Sculpture
The site of the sculpture - Dingwall and Highland Marts.
02 Drover Sculpture
02 Drover Sculpture
Lucy Poett and her creation.
03 Drover Sculpture
03 Drover Sculpture
Preliminary sketches courtesy of Lucy Poett.
04 Drover Sculpture
04 Drover Sculpture
Preliminary sketch courtesy of Lucy Poett.
05 Drover Sculpture
05 Drover Sculpture
Courtesy of Lucy Poett.
06 Drover Sculpture
06 Drover Sculpture
Courtesy of Lucy Poett.
07 Drover Sculpture
07 Drover Sculpture
The Drover's legs. [Photo courtesy of Lucy Poett.]
08 Drover Sculpture
08 Drover Sculpture
Two sides of Drover. [Photo courtesy of Lucy Poett.]
09 Drover Sculpture
09 Drover Sculpture
The Drover's dog. [Photo courtesy of Lucy Poett.]
10 Drover Sculpture
10 Drover Sculpture
The bull. [Photo courtesy of Lucy Poett.]
11 Drover Sculpture
11 Drover Sculpture
The bull, now cast. [Photo courtesy of Lucy Poett.]
12 Drover Sculpture
12 Drover Sculpture
Bull, finally cast, with Lucy Poett (left) in her studio. [Photo: Lucy Poett.]
13 Drover Sculpture
13 Drover Sculpture
Where to place it? And facing east or west?
14 Drover Sculpture
14 Drover Sculpture
Prototype bull (fierce horns!) and modern drover Henry Meiklejohn.
15 Drover Sculpture
15 Drover Sculpture
Preparing the site.
16 Drover Sculpture
16 Drover Sculpture
Andrew Macphee at work.
17 Drover Sculpture
17 Drover Sculpture
Preparing the site.
18 Drover Sculpture
18 Drover Sculpture
Foundations.
19 Drover Sculpture
19 Drover Sculpture
Electrical work.
20 Drover Sculpture
20 Drover Sculpture
Electrics connection.
21 Drover Sculpture
21 Drover Sculpture
Landscaping.
22 Drover Sculpture
22 Drover Sculpture
Landscaping continues.
23 Drover Sculpture
23 Drover Sculpture
Still more landscaping.
24 Drover Sculpture
24 Drover Sculpture
George Tait giving guidance.
25 Drover Sculpture
25 Drover Sculpture
Still working on site.
26 Drover Sculpture
26 Drover Sculpture
"Site foreman" George Tait leaning on obligatory shovel .
27 Drover Sculpture
27 Drover Sculpture
Delivery day.
28 Drover Sculpture
28 Drover Sculpture
Lucy Poett, ARBS, with her sculpture.
29 Drover Sculpture
29 Drover Sculpture
Lucy Poett as more of her work is uncovered.
30 Drover Sculpture
30 Drover Sculpture
Four men who did much of the practical work: Henry Meiklejohn, Kenny Mackenzie, David Henderson and George Tait.
31 Drover Sculpture
31 Drover Sculpture
Preparing base for plaque.
32 Drover Sculpture
32 Drover Sculpture
Putting plaque in place. George Tait, David Henderson, Lucy Poett observing.
33 Drover Sculpture
33 Drover Sculpture
Then it was time to unload. Getting ready .....
34 Drover Sculpture
34 Drover Sculpture
..... up ......
35 Drover Sculpture
35 Drover Sculpture
Still handing around.
36 Drover Sculpture
36 Drover Sculpture
Lowering.
37 Drover Sculpture
37 Drover Sculpture
Still lowering.
38 Drover Sculpture
38 Drover Sculpture
Safely landed.
39 Drover Sculpture
39 Drover Sculpture
Now for the Drover.
40 Drover Sculpture
40 Drover Sculpture
Just about in place.
41 Drover Sculpture
41 Drover Sculpture
Well, we made it, Lucy!
42 Drover Sculpture
42 Drover Sculpture
At last, in situ, and looking over at the Black Isle.
43 Drover Sculpture
43 Drover Sculpture
Well protected.
44 Drover Sculpture
44 Drover Sculpture
More electrical work.
45 Drover Sculpture
45 Drover Sculpture
Final tasks.
46 Drover Sculpture
46 Drover Sculpture
Unwrapping begins.
47 Drover Sculpture
47 Drover Sculpture
Christmas comes early for Henry Meiklejohn!
48 Drover Sculpture
48 Drover Sculpture
Bruce Mackintosh hopes there's no more bubblewrap to recycle!
49 Drover Sculpture
49 Drover Sculpture
Unwrapped.
50 Drover Sculpture
50 Drover Sculpture
Protective gear.

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