Hidden treasures
Along the way, keep an eye out for "waymerks" hidden
by the path. Thirteen hidden kists, based on traditional designs
could be yours for the finding.
The eighth kist, for example, is hidden between Beattock
and St.Mary's Loch, carved by sculptor Sam Wade to a 400 year
old design. The original panel represents a cattle reiver
(or 'raider'), mounted on a horse and wearing his steel bonnet.
It was probably once a panel from a wooden bed but was re-used
as part of a later wooden kist…
One walk to search for all
Or many walks to find them
Secrets to be shared by all
Revealing what's behind them.
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