Several large Cairns have been erected by various clans that took part in the battle, including the Stewarts of Apin. Sir James Stirling of Keir fought for the Jacobite cause, and he ended up in Dunbarton Castle wondering if he'd lose his head. There are a number of wonderful letters written by James to his wife in the Book the Stirlings of Keir. He wrote each time they stopped, hoping the line of communication would get through. Today there is a foot of fresh snow on the hills, and there are a lot of people enjoying tubing and building snow forts and the like.
Many families have activities together in Scotland, and many shops are closed today.
Personally I think it's a wonderful sight to see Parents and children frolicking in the snow where there was once a terrible battle. Thanks to the Internet I've contacted a research expert on the area around Baldernock, Scotland. Cross your fingers, with luck we may have more information on John Reid and Janet Angus soon. The Scottish Genealogical and Historic Research Trust had another meeting last night, and began the process of expansion and preparation. We can't wait to bring more news once the legal paperwork is completed.