Forestry Memories

Craigievar Estate after 1953 gale

Craigievar Estate after 1953 gale

Date Added: 21 October 2011 Contributor: Norman Davidson Year of Photo: 1953 Picture No: 1012

Image courtesy of Bob McLaren, Logie Coldstone.

After effects of the Jan 1953 gale on Craigievar Estate. Head Keeper Bob McLaren on the left is helping to cut up an ash tree with a cross cut saw into short lengths for splitting into pegs for rabbit snares. Helping him on the right is Jamie Anderson (Estate Overseer).

Groups: Forestry Areas, Forestry in Action, Gale 1953, Northeast Scotland

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