Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Three stained glass windows in the apse of the regimental chapel. The central window depicts the Crucifixion of Christ outside Jerusalem, flanked by images of St John (left) and St George. Above St John an angel plays a harp, whilst one above St George plays the bagpipes. In the top centre is the regimental crest. The dedication is in the central panel beneath Christ, under a representation of the Regimental cap badge. Celtic-style decorations fill the spaces between the figures in all the windows. The central figure of the left-hand window depicts St Andrew, with St Ninian to his left and St Cuthbert to his right. A dove symbolising the Holy Spirit appears in the top centre, while Christ is shown teaching two disciples at the bottom. The central figure of the right-hand window depicts St Mungo, with St Columba to his left and St Margaret to his right. The crown and cross symbol appears top centre, with an image of St Cuthbert being conveyed in a rowing boat at the bottom. Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name Fort George Regimental Chapel Street Old Military Road Town Ardersier District Inverness County Highlands and Islands Country Scotland Postcode IV2 7TE OS map ref NH 76041 56662 If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why (The Orr and Simpson memorial window was moved to make a space for this one) If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of Scotland Seaforth Highlanders, Ardersier - Windows Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? To the Glory of God and in Memory of the Seaforth Highlands who died in the 1914 - 18 and 1939 - 45 Wars. - War How many names are listed in total? 0 Which war or group does the memorial commemorate? Second World War (1939-1945) Is the total an exact count? Yes Of the names listed, how many served and returned? 0 Of the names listed, how many died? 0 How many names are listed in total? 0 Which war or group does the memorial commemorate? First World War (1914-1918) Is the total an exact count? Yes Of the names listed, how many served and returned? 0 Of the names listed, how many died? 0 Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No What is the memorial's maintenance history? 1950: Memorial window replaced the Orr / Anderson memorial (WM reference 13506). This memorial was relocated within the Chapel. Components Component Component Details Which memorial component are you recording? Window What condition is this component in? Good What materials has this component been constructed from? Stained Glass Listing Information Does it have listed status? No History Sponsorship Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals? other Memorial Cost Additional information related to cost or sponsorship £32,000 was subscribed to the Regimental memorial and by far the greater part was spent on direct assistance to the sick and needy and in housing for the disabled. Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial Walter R J Cook What role did they have in the making? Makers Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 10th August 1950 Who was present? General Sir Kenneth A. N. Anderson, K.C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Gibraltar. Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 10th August 1950 Who was present? Rev. F. P. W. Alexander, Deputy Chaplain-General to the Forces References References Stornoway Gazette and West Coast Advertiser - Friday 02 June 1950 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002010/19500602/103/0007 Seaforths Memorial Dundee Courier - Thursday 08 June 1950 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19500608/098/0006 SEAFORTHS' MEMORIAL WINDOW The Scotsman - Friday 11 August 1950 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19500811/092/0003 MEMORIAL TO 10,294 SEAFORTHS Fort George Ceremony Aberdeen Press and Journal - Friday 11 August 1950 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19500811/068/0006 SEAFORTHS WHO DIED IN TWO WARS REMEMBERED Memorial Window Unveiled by Sir Kenneth Anderson OLD TRADITIONS STILL IN SAFE KEEPING Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 78004 Image Priority 2 What is the image's caption? Central window Copyright Statement Copyright Martin Briscoe Who is it credited to? Martin Briscoe Date Taken 17/10/2019 Who took or provided this image? Martin Briscoe What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 85495 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 1-jmb_17_10_2019_10_50_22_0002823303.jpg Media Image Height 2400 Media Image Width 1949 Media ID 77433 Image Priority 3 What is the image's caption? Central window Copyright Statement Copyright Martin Briscoe Who is it credited to? Martin Briscoe Date Taken 10/08/2014 Who took or provided this image? Martin Briscoe What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 84860 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 1-j_m_briscoe10_08_201413_11_15eos_6d0000501503.jpg Media Image Height 2400 Media Image Width 1546 Media ID 77434 Image Priority 4 What is the image's caption? The dedication in the central window Copyright Statement Copyright Martin Briscoe Who is it credited to? Martin Briscoe Date Taken 10/08/2014 Who took or provided this image? Martin Briscoe What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 84861 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 2-j_m_briscoe10_08_201413_11_15eos_6d00005015_-_copy03.jpg Media Image Height 1307 Media Image Width 2400 Media ID 77435 Image Priority 7 What is the image's caption? The view from the rear of the chapel Copyright Statement Copyright Martin Briscoe Who is it credited to? Martin Briscoe Date Taken 10/08/2014 Who took or provided this image? Martin Briscoe What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 84862 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 3-j_m_briscoe10_08_201413_15_40eos_6d0000502703.jpg Media Image Height 1600 Media Image Width 2400 Media ID 77436 Image Priority 6 What is the image's caption? The right-hand window Copyright Statement Copyright Martin Briscoe Who is it credited to? Martin Briscoe Date Taken 10/08/2014 Who took or provided this image? Martin Briscoe What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 84863 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 4-j_m_briscoe10_08_201413_11_20eos_6d0000501603.jpg Media Image Height 2400 Media Image Width 1596 Media ID 77437 Image Priority 5 What is the image's caption? The left-hand window Copyright Statement Copyright Martin Briscoe Who is it credited to? Martin Briscoe Date Taken 10/08/2014 Who took or provided this image? Martin Briscoe What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 84864 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 5-j_m_briscoe10_08_201413_11_08eos_6d0000501403.jpg Media Image Height 2400 Media Image Width 1563 Media ID 180951 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? The windows Who is it credited to? David Long Date Taken 27/06/2024 Who took or provided this image? David Long What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Image Height 1107 Media Image Width 1280 Media ID 180952 Image Priority 8 What is the image's caption? The apse before the windows were erected Who is it credited to? IWM (H28960) Who took or provided this image? IWM (H28960) What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Image Height 587 Media Image Width 800
Media ID 78004 Image Priority 2 What is the image's caption? Central window Copyright Statement Copyright Martin Briscoe Who is it credited to? Martin Briscoe Date Taken 17/10/2019 Who took or provided this image? Martin Briscoe What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 85495 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 1-jmb_17_10_2019_10_50_22_0002823303.jpg Media Image Height 2400 Media Image Width 1949
Media ID 77433 Image Priority 3 What is the image's caption? Central window Copyright Statement Copyright Martin Briscoe Who is it credited to? Martin Briscoe Date Taken 10/08/2014 Who took or provided this image? Martin Briscoe What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 84860 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 1-j_m_briscoe10_08_201413_11_15eos_6d0000501503.jpg Media Image Height 2400 Media Image Width 1546
Media ID 77434 Image Priority 4 What is the image's caption? The dedication in the central window Copyright Statement Copyright Martin Briscoe Who is it credited to? Martin Briscoe Date Taken 10/08/2014 Who took or provided this image? Martin Briscoe What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 84861 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 2-j_m_briscoe10_08_201413_11_15eos_6d00005015_-_copy03.jpg Media Image Height 1307 Media Image Width 2400
Media ID 77435 Image Priority 7 What is the image's caption? The view from the rear of the chapel Copyright Statement Copyright Martin Briscoe Who is it credited to? Martin Briscoe Date Taken 10/08/2014 Who took or provided this image? Martin Briscoe What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 84862 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 3-j_m_briscoe10_08_201413_15_40eos_6d0000502703.jpg Media Image Height 1600 Media Image Width 2400
Media ID 77436 Image Priority 6 What is the image's caption? The right-hand window Copyright Statement Copyright Martin Briscoe Who is it credited to? Martin Briscoe Date Taken 10/08/2014 Who took or provided this image? Martin Briscoe What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 84863 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 4-j_m_briscoe10_08_201413_11_20eos_6d0000501603.jpg Media Image Height 2400 Media Image Width 1596
Media ID 77437 Image Priority 5 What is the image's caption? The left-hand window Copyright Statement Copyright Martin Briscoe Who is it credited to? Martin Briscoe Date Taken 10/08/2014 Who took or provided this image? Martin Briscoe What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 84864 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 5-j_m_briscoe10_08_201413_11_08eos_6d0000501403.jpg Media Image Height 2400 Media Image Width 1563
Media ID 180951 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? The windows Who is it credited to? David Long Date Taken 27/06/2024 Who took or provided this image? David Long What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Image Height 1107 Media Image Width 1280
Media ID 180952 Image Priority 8 What is the image's caption? The apse before the windows were erected Who is it credited to? IWM (H28960) Who took or provided this image? IWM (H28960) What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Image Height 587 Media Image Width 800