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Ædie grave, St.Nicholas' church, Aberdeen

Ædie grave, NE corner of St.Nicholas' church (Kirk of St Nicholas), Aberdeen.
Erected by George Ædie (died 1657).
In memory of his parents David Ædie and wife (David was killed 1644).
And his grandparents Andrew Ædie and Christian Guthrie (Andrew died 1604).

The arms in the upper section have worn away.
The LHS just about shows it was the Ædie arms (sword with 3 crosses).
The inscription round the edge commemorates George Ædie (died 1657) and his wife "Jeals Burnet".
Inscriptions at the two top corners commemorate his parents and grandparents.

Ædie memorial, St.Nicholas' church, Aberdeen.
Photo 2013.
Formerly here.

Ædie memorial, St.Nicholas' church, Aberdeen.
Photo 2013. Courtesy of Jane Butler.
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See wider shot. From here.

3D view of Kirk of St Nicholas.
From Google Maps.

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Munro's Epitaphs and Inscriptions

Much of our history of this family comes from:

• "Epitaphs and Inscriptions in St.Nicholas Church" (continued), by Alexander M. Munro, pp.87-89 of Scottish Notes and Queries, 1st series, Vol I, No.6, Nov 1887.

   
The complete section on Ædie.

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References

• Burial register of St. Nicholas' church, Aberdeen. [Aberdeen FHS].

• The Kirk of St.Nicholas, Aberdeen - Guide Book.
• Guide to the more notable graves in St. Nicholas' church, Aberdeen.