A tree has been planted in honour of the late Sir Malcolm Ross, former Lord Lieutenant of the Stewartry.
And fittingly, the golden weeping cedar is close to a birch that was planted at Threave Garden by King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla in 2006.
That was the couple’s first ever visit and also the first official duty for Sir Malcolm as Lord Lieutenant, a role he held for 12 years until he retired in 2018.
The event was organised by the Galloway members group of the National Trust for Scotland and the tree was planted by Sir Malcolm’s widow, Lady Susie.
She said: “It was a lovely occasion and it was so nice of them to think of doing it.”
Sir Malcolm passed away in October 2019 and the final talk he gave was to the members group in the week of his death.
The Ross home looks across the River Dee to Threave Estate.
As well as being Lord Lieutenant, Sir Malcolm was a member of the Royal household. That saw him carry out a number of roles, including Comptroller of the Lord Chamberlain’s Office and Master of the Household to the princes of Wales, as well as being an Extra Equerry to the Queen for more than 30 years. Lady Ross told the gathered crowd: “Malcolm had a wonderful life.
“It took him to extraordinary places and enabled him to meet extraordinary people.
“But he was never happier than when he was here in Galloway and his proudest moment was when
he was asked by the Queen to become Lord Lieutenant of the Stewartry.
“He would be honoured and amazed to be remembered by the planting of this tree and our family is deeply grateful.”
