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John Brown statue
Location: Balmoral Estate, south of the A93 between Ballater and Braemar
OS Map Reference: NO 256 945
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Description: Bronze statue of John Brown, Queen Victoria's gillie, in Highland dress, inscribed with his name on a granite plinth. The inscription on the plinth reads: Friend more than Servant Loyal. Truthful Brave. Self less than Duty, even to the Grave.
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Era: 1800s
Settlement: Ballater
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Categories: Statues
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John Brown Statue