General Wade 2 Traditional Cache
Jimmy The Hand: Will try to rescue this shortly
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If you have not already done so, I would recommend that you read the modified listing for "General Wade"
As alluded to before, I have now placed the remainder of this series along one of Wade’s roads, though technically it cannot be described as such today. For the most part, it is now an overgrown footpath that can be walked or cycled with relative ease.
I have also placed a bonus cache that can be found only by retrieving information from under the lid of all the caches in turn (including “General Wade” which you may also have visited in the past, but will need to re-visit in order to get the info. You walk past it anyway, so why not. And no you cannot claim it twice)
Fact File 1
General George wade (1673 – 1748) was born in “Killavalley” Ireland, but was involved in military service in Flanders, Portugal and Spain between 1672 and 1714, becoming a Brigadier General in 1708 and a Major General in 1714. He became a Member of Parliament for Bath in 1722. He was described as being very popular and generous within his constituency, until one fateful day in 1724 when he was summoned by King George the 1st.
In that year, one “Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat” sent a memorial to George 1 describing harsh clanship, ensuing conflicts and the trials of the general living conditions apparent to his eyes in the Scottish Highlands. Although regarded by most as written to predominantly serve Lovat’s own self-improvement, the contents referred to events and misdemeanours to which the King could not turn a blind eye. Fraser spoke of
“Quarrels and jealousies among the chiefs” leading to continual robberies and depredations in the highlands, made worse by mountainous situation of these parts, their remoteness from towns such that criminals cannot be found by any methods now practical, much less seized and brought to justice, resulting in them drawing many into their gangs who would otherwise be good subjects, thus collectively remaining ready and proper materials for disturbing the government upon the first occasion with the people now forced to pay tribute to chieftains for protection from the fast spreading custom of ‘Black Meal’. (from which comes the modern day equivalent of ‘blackmail’)
Note:
I would recommend that you start this series from the Daviot end, pick a nice dry day if possible, and enjoy the walk – a casual stroll (in stout footwear) will take about an hour and a half. During the summer months it is advisable not to wear shorts, and to pack some Jungle formula insect repellent spray. Don't forget to note down the bonus cache clue.
Take care and enjoy the walk. JTH
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Uvtu yriry fghzc
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