We had a twin celebration of the unveiling of the memorial stone to Dr. John Rae in Westminster Abbey.
One in Kirkwall and the other in Westminster.
Here are some pictures of the service in Kirkwall at John Rae’s grave in St. Magnus Cathedral.
Davie Reid and Colin Bullen Cleaning John Rae’s headstone
Jean Craigie laying the wreath
Tom Muir offering his words
The grave itself
John Rae’s Monument with Flowers.
Janette Park speaking at Kirkwall Council Reception with a Westminster Background.
