Tour Scotland photograph of the Falcon Stone in
Perthshire,
Scotland. The Falcon Stone is an ancient landmark in St Madoes. Legend states that a countryman and his two sons were busy ploughing a field near Luncarty when a ferocious battle began raging between Kenneth 111 and a group of Danish marauders. The Danes appeared to be getting the upper hand and many of Kenneth's supporters began retreating. The countryman ordered his sons to gather up their implements and help him stop the rout. With only an Ox-Yoke for a weapon the countryman and his sons managed to turn the tide and lead the men back into battle. The Scots were inspired by the countryman's strength and courage managed to turn the tables on the Danes. As a reward for his contribution to the victory Kenneth commanded that a falcon would be let loose from Kinnoull Hill and that as far as it flew, the land would belong to his family. The bird flew to an ancient standing stone in St. Madoes, which is still known as the Falcon Stone. The coat of arms of the Hay family carries three bloodstained shields representing the father and his two sons, the falcon, the ox-yoke and two peasants, representing the two sons.
Tour Scotland photograph of the Falcon Stone in
Perthshire,
Scotland.
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