Kirkton of Glenisla is a village in Glen Isla, Angus

Angus

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, Scotland

Scotland

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. It is lies situated on the River Isla, eleven miles north-west of Kirriemuir

Kirriemuir

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 and ten miles north of Blairgowrie

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, on the B951 road.

The Small Monument

The Patrick Small Monument is located across the ford on the west bank of the River Isla opposite the Kirkton of Glenisla village. This imposing obelisk stands on elevated ground and can be seen from around the village. Erected by the community, it stands in honor of Patrick William Small, a local land owner who died in 1870.