Foresters tour of Glen Affric and Plodda Falls
The photograph is courtesy of the family of George Dey. George took many photographs in his forestry career and some are now shown on this web site. Check under ‘Groups’ and George Dey Collection.
Foresters and District Officers in the golden glow of a late afternoon sun on a visit to Affric Forest. This is another but better version of Picture No 1496 and includes George Dey as well.
Frank Thom recalls that this group visited Glen Affric after the falls and was part of an instructional tour. Frank has also named the people in this image from the left :
1. Willie Grant (Forester - Achnashellach)
2. Frank Thom (Forester – Lael) at back
3. Alex Forsyth (Head Forester – South Strome) front
4. Donnie MacDougal (Forester – Skye)
5. Freddie McCreadie (Forester –
6. George Dey (District Officer -Wester Ross and Skye) back
7. Bobby Murdoch (Head Forester - Achnashellach) front
8. Hamish Reid (Forester – Skye)
9. John Pargeter (Forester -Eynort Skye) back
10. Hugh Morris (Head Forester – Affric) middle
11. Davie Robertson (Chief Forester – Skye)
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