Sir Hector Archibold Macdonald was the son of a crofter from the Black Isle who, despite his lowly origins, rose through the ranks to become commanding officer of a Highland Brigade in the late 1800s - an unheard-of feat when entry into the Commissioned Corps was by the right of birth, wealth and connections. A man of quiet dignity, Macdonald took his own life in the aftermath of allegations by high-ranking officers. In his memory, the National Memorial was erected on Mitchell Hill above Dingwall between 1904 and 1907.

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Location: Dingwall, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Hector Macdonald Monument

1. Cromarty Firth loop from Dingwall

2. View of Knockfarrel – Knockfarrel Vitrified Hillfort loop from Dingwall

3. Touchstone Maze – Cnoc Mor Trig Point loop from Dingwall

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