The aftermath of the floods

During the recent heavy, heavy rain the rivers Don and Urie flooded parts of Inverurie and Port Elphinstone. The ancient graveyard which lies in a bend of the Urie was badly affected. A long stretch of the graveyard perimeter, robust iron fencing set into massive granite blocks, was toppled onto the pavement by the weight and force of the flood water. A number of large headstones were felled and  a large tree lies marooned amongst the graves. Nature is indeed formidable.