Quote Originally Posted by AbernethyCameron View Post
Sorry, this took ALOT longer than expected - here are a few images I took on a recent walk in Camuston Wood near Monikie, some of these show views across to Monikie village and to the church which is about 1k from the village. Also one of the 10th century Camus Cross, which I never even knew was there and stumbled across it. It's in the woods with no signs or anything to say it's there. Reputedly the burial place of Norse leader Camus who was killed at the Battle of Barry nearby. Hope the photo upload works!
The photo upload worked just fine! I thank you so much for sharing those pics. Monikie looks even more lovely than I had imagined. On the Monikie.org.scot website is a description written in the 1950s of the Panmure estate that includes flocks of wild swans taking flight. What a sight that must have been! I'm surprised to hear that the cross is off the beaten path, given that it receives so much attention in readings about Monikie. Could you make sense any of the engravings?

My genealogical research continues, and I'm learning some fascinating things. It seems that my family is part of the "Little Scottish Cluster." The men in this group share a genetic relationship, with the most recent common ancestor having lived in Scotland about 1200 years ago. Apparently, that kind of relationship is rare. I'm still learning, and heaven knows there's so much to uncover. But it's a rewarding endeavor.

Thank you so much for taking time to post these pics for me. It means so much to see the land my ancestors walked. Yours is a true act of kindness.