Queen unveils Jubilee Cairn Plaque

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The Queen has unveiled a plaque marking a special Diamond Jubilee cairn close to her Balmoral Estate.

The residents of Ballater, Aberdeenshire, collected 60 stones from hills in the surrounding area to create the display.

On a visit to the town, the Queen met Gordon Bruce and Alistair Cassie who came up with the idea for the commemorative work.
Hundreds of locals turned out to see the Queen who was presented with a bouquet by waiting children.

Mr Bruce, a retired builder, said: "We felt the royalty had done a lot for Ballater and we should do something for the Jubilee. We got kind permission to go on all the estates to collect the stones. The blacksmith and so on has done everything for nothing - the community spirit has been great."

The Queen, who wore a mint green coat and hat by Angela Kelly and carried a black patent bag, walked down the town's main street which had been decked with Union Jack bunting.

The Press Association: Queen unveils Jubilee cairn plaque 

Cindy