Allan's Cairn

George Allan

Margaret Gracie

 

George Allan and Margaret Gracie were captured at teh Fans of Altry and shot by the dragoons under the command of Coupland and Grierson of Lag.

ALlan's Cairn

Polskeoch

Penpont

Dumfriesshire

NGR - NS 698008

 

Allan's Cairn is located at the junction of three parishes, high in the hills, and surrounded by forestry. A track from Polskeoch in Glen Scar leads to the memorial. The monument was erecte din 1857. The SCMA paid for new railings around the memorial.