The 1680 Battle of Aird's Moss and the Covenanter's Memorial, East Ayrshire

The Battle of Airds Moss took place on 22 July 1680 after a local laird had betrayed the whereabouts of the Rev Richard Cameron and 60 of his Covenanter followers to Sir Andrew Bruce of Earlshill and the 120 Dragoons under his command.
During the 15 minute battle 26 Dragoons were killed and nine Covenanters, including Camerons brother. Many others were able to escape across the bog however five wounded were captured and two died shortly after, the final three being executed in Edinburgh.
Camerons head and hands were removed and paraded through the Edinburgh streets whilst his remains and the bodies of the other eight were buried on the battlefield where a monument was erected, replaced in 1832 by the present memorial with Cameron's grave and gravestone lying next to it.
The Cameronians continued to fight the king until the end of the 'Killing Times' when their fighting spirit was recognised by many accepting the invitation to enrol in the British Army as the 'Cameronans' with their religious traditions accepted and respected.

[@jamesallardice4645]

Thanks Again Roger, a very interesting time in Scottish history often forgotten, or neglected .

[@rogergriffith286]

Thanks

[@chrisP989]

Thanks for the footage. Never seen it. One man is an ancestor of mine. Cool to see.

[@rogergriffith286]

Glad you enjoyed it. Not an easy place to get to!

[@chrisP989]

​@@rogergriffith286I can only imagine! I'd LOVE to visit Scotland some day! Absolutely stunning landscape.

[@rogergriffith286]

@@chrisP989 Well worth the effort

[@OutandAbout1]

Thanks Roger great information 👍

[@rogergriffith286]

Very welcome

[@rexgeorg7324]

fascinating story

[@rogergriffith286]

They were terrible times

[@svanbergascot122]

Visited this one thanks for the history 🙂

[@rogergriffith286]

Through the fields or via the moss? At least it was unusually dry on my visit.

[@svanbergascot122]

@@rogergriffith286 through the sheep field and some moss

[@evacameron8670]

Marion, Donald and Crisse were his children, our family is from Donald his son…Crisse was also Reverend Richard ‘s wife’s name

[@evacameron8670]

Richard Cameron is our family tree

[@rogergriffith286]

That's quite an ancestor to have - a man of strong beliefs

[@maureenandjohnwhite6228]

Hi Roger I am sure your aware of Pedens grave found in Old Cumnock graveyard?

[@rogergriffith286]

Yes thanks - made a video a while back if meory serves :-)

[@ddouglas3860]

Interesting crazy times

[@rogergriffith286]

Indeed

[@tombrydson781]

Well done roger

[@rogergriffith286]

Thanks Tom

[@evacameron8670]

This explains why we are all Christian schooled and carry a Bible for traditional life.

[@rogergriffith286]

They were true believers that's for sure