The Monument bears the following inscription:—
this monument of
affection, admiration, and regret,
is erected to
DAVID GRAY,
the poet of merkland,
by friends from far and near,
desirous that his grave should be remembered
amid the scenes of his rare genius
and early death,
and by the luggie, now numbered with the streams
illustrious in scottish song.
Born 29th January, 1838;
Died 3rd December, 1861.
GLASGOW: PRINTED AT THE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
Second Edition, just ready, in Extra Fcap. 8vo, Price 6s. 6d.
OLRIG GRANGE,