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The Stonehaven architect John Ellis designed the World War One and Two War Memorial that proudly stands on Black Hill, Stonehaven. It is unique in that it can be seen from most parts of Stonehaven and its surrounding areas, providing a permanent and daily reminder to local people of the supreme sacrifice of servicemen from Stonehaven.
As the photograph above shows it looks like an incomplete round temple - and was intentioned design as such to be a reminder of the loss of life and incompleteness of a full life of those who died in the Wars. An inscription carved into the stone at the top of the temple is written: "One by one death challenged them, they smiled in his grim visage and refused to be dismayed". Lower down on the lintels are carved the names of World War One Battles - Gallipoli, Jutland, Marne, Mons, Somne, Vimy, Ypres and Zeebrugge. Some of the Second World War Battles were later added.
The names of the dead from the First World War were inscribed in the central column and those who gave their lives in the Second World War were engraved around the sides.
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The monument was one of the last to be erected in Scotland after the First World War. Another location discussed was the Market Square within the town centre.
The Black Hill land where the monument now stands was donated by then land owner Lady Cowdray. Fundraising for building the monument was organised by locals through private donations, fetes, dances and whist drives.
The monument was unveiled at 3pm on Sunday the 20th May 1923 during a dedication ceremony.
Directions on how to get to the monument can be found on the Dunnottar Castle page. There is free parking near to the monument. Getting there does involve a walk up a steep stony hill. There are plenty of seats around the monument and it's a great place for a peaceful picnic. The views across the harbour, surrounding hills, the Castle and the town are worth the walk.
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For more monuments in Aberdeenshire click here.
Have you seen my beautiful golden retriever Lynne out and about in Aberdeen? Ask her for a high-five! She's a Bravehound PTSD assistance dog, so we'll often be in shops, restaurants, and the cinema together.
We've written a book where I talk about growing up in Aberdeen and then joining the army to be a medic and nurse, and developing military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I also talk about losing my son to suicide and the therapy I have had at Royal Cornhill Hospital and grief support groups in Aberdeen.
The author, Damien Lewis, said of Lynne:
"A powerful account of what one dog means to one man on his road to recovery. Both heart-warming and life-affirming. Bravo Chris and Lynne. Bravo Bravehound."
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Graduate of Gray's School of Art, Katie Hammond, has a solo exhibition titled 'Daydreaming' at the Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee Village, Bieldside, Aberdeen, AB15 9DX.
The opening evening will be on Friday 10th October from 7pm - 9pm. Free entry and refreshments to enjoy. 20% of all sales will go directly to support Newton Dee.
The exhibition will then be open Monday to Friday from 9:30am until 5pm until 13th November.
John Ellis
John Ellis was registered under the Aberdeen Chapter of the RIAS which at that time covered a sizable area of the North East of Scotland. He lived and practiced in Stonehaven with stints in South Africa in the 1900s until his early death in 1929. His own rather fine house still stands in the town along with other interesting buildings he completed. It is interesting that he is held in high regard in South Africa today with some fine buildings, one only recently restored to its former glory 106 years on.
Stonehaven War Memorial
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The Stonehaven architect John Ellis designed the World War One and Two War Memorial that proudly stands on Black Hill, Stonehaven. It is unique in that it can be seen from most parts of Stonehaven and its surrounding areas, providing a permanent and daily reminder to local people of the supreme sacrifice of servicemen from Stonehaven.
As the photograph above shows it looks like an incomplete round temple - and was intentioned design as such to be a reminder of the loss of life and incompleteness of a full life of those who died in the Wars. An inscription carved into the stone at the top of the temple is written: "One by one death challenged them, they smiled in his grim visage and refused to be dismayed". Lower down on the lintels are carved the names of World War One Battles - Gallipoli, Jutland, Marne, Mons, Somne, Vimy, Ypres and Zeebrugge. Some of the Second World War Battles were later added.
The names of the dead from the First World War were inscribed in the central column and those who gave their lives in the Second World War were engraved around the sides.
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The Aberdeen skies are under attack from an enemy jet. It is spilling a strange yellow smoke. Minutes later, people start killing each other.
Former Royal Air Force Regiment Gunner Jason Harper witnesses this and then his wife, Pippa, telephones him, shouting that she needs him. They then get cut off. He sets straight out, unprepared for the nightmare that unfolds during his journey. Everyone seems to want to kill him.
Along the way, he pairs up with fellow survivor Imogen. But she enjoys killing the living dead far too much. Will she kill Jason in her blood thirst? Or will she hinder his journey through this zombie filled dystopian landscape to find his pregnant wife?
The Fence is the first in this series of post-apocalyptic military survival thrillers from the torturous mind of local horror and science fiction novel writer C.G. Buswell.
Download Now.
Buy the Paperback.
The monument was one of the last to be erected in Scotland after the First World War. Another location discussed was the Market Square within the town centre.
Black Hill
The Black Hill land where the monument now stands was donated by then land owner Lady Cowdray. Fundraising for building the monument was organised by locals through private donations, fetes, dances and whist drives.
The monument was unveiled at 3pm on Sunday the 20th May 1923 during a dedication ceremony.
Directions on how to get to the monument can be found on the Dunnottar Castle page. There is free parking near to the monument. Getting there does involve a walk up a steep stony hill. There are plenty of seats around the monument and it's a great place for a peaceful picnic. The views across the harbour, surrounding hills, the Castle and the town are worth the walk.
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For more monuments in Aberdeenshire click here.
Have you seen my beautiful golden retriever Lynne out and about in Aberdeen? Ask her for a high-five! She's a Bravehound PTSD assistance dog, so we'll often be in shops, restaurants, and the cinema together.
We've written a book where I talk about growing up in Aberdeen and then joining the army to be a medic and nurse, and developing military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I also talk about losing my son to suicide and the therapy I have had at Royal Cornhill Hospital and grief support groups in Aberdeen.
The author, Damien Lewis, said of Lynne:
"A powerful account of what one dog means to one man on his road to recovery. Both heart-warming and life-affirming. Bravo Chris and Lynne. Bravo Bravehound."
Download.
Buy the paperback.
Graduate of Gray's School of Art, Katie Hammond, has a solo exhibition titled 'Daydreaming' at the Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee Village, Bieldside, Aberdeen, AB15 9DX.
The opening evening will be on Friday 10th October from 7pm - 9pm. Free entry and refreshments to enjoy. 20% of all sales will go directly to support Newton Dee.
The exhibition will then be open Monday to Friday from 9:30am until 5pm until 13th November.
John Ellis
John Ellis was registered under the Aberdeen Chapter of the RIAS which at that time covered a sizable area of the North East of Scotland. He lived and practiced in Stonehaven with stints in South Africa in the 1900s until his early death in 1929. His own rather fine house still stands in the town along with other interesting buildings he completed. It is interesting that he is held in high regard in South Africa today with some fine buildings, one only recently restored to its former glory 106 years on.
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