function loadGrids() { siteResponsive.loadArticlePanels(); } function loadFlourish(){ var flourish = $(“.flourish”); if(flourish.length){ console.log(“load flourish embed”); $.getScript(“https://public.flourish.studio/resources/embed.js”, function(){ }); } } function agatePremiumContentRendered() { siteResponsive.refreshFeatures(); $(“.freePreviewFade”).detach(); twttr.widgets.load(); loadGrids(); loadFlourish(); } $(document).ready(function() { loadGrids(); });

Dignitaries gather in King’s Lynn to remember the lives of eight Scottish fishermen who are buried in town

By Lucy Carter

–

lucy.carter@iliffepublishing.co.uk

Published: 16:23, 09 December 2025

The lives of eight Scottish fishermen who are buried in Lynn were remembered in the town where their bodies were found.

On November 19, 1875, a terrible storm resulted in 37 fishermen travelling from the Scottish village of St Monans tragically losing their lives.

Eight bodies were recovered near Lynn, and the people of West Norfolk pulled together to pay for two funerals for them, as well as a monument at Hardwick Road Cemetery.

Dignitaries gathered to remember lives lost back in 1875. Picture: Alan MillerDignitaries gathered to remember lives lost back in 1875. Picture: Alan Miller
Dignitaries gathered to remember lives lost back in 1875. Picture: Alan Miller

A few weeks ago, their legacy was marked with a new memorial garden being installed in their home village, with West Norfolk mayor Andy Bullen being joined by historian Dr Paul Richards and his wife Alison Gifford in travelling to Scotland for the event.

Closer to home, the eight men were remembered again when a service was held in their memory last week at Lynn’s St Nicholas Chapel.

Many dignitaries gathered for the service, held last Wednesday, which was followed by speeches and wreath-laying services at the Beautiful Star monument at Hardwick Road.

A speech was read to remember the lives of the Scottish fishermen buried in Lynn. Picture: Alan MillerA speech was read to remember the lives of the Scottish fishermen buried in Lynn. Picture: Alan Miller
A speech was read to remember the lives of the Scottish fishermen buried in Lynn. Picture: Alan Miller

The lives of William and Robert Paterson, David Allen, David Davidson, Alexander Duncan, Thomas Lowrie, Thomas Fyall and skipper James Paterson are still remembered in the town where they were laid to rest.

Many laid wreathes to remember the lives of the fishermen. Picture: Alan MillerMany laid wreathes to remember the lives of the fishermen. Picture: Alan Miller
Many laid wreathes to remember the lives of the fishermen. Picture: Alan Miller
Eight Scottish fishermen are buried at the Hardwick Road Cemetery. Picture: Alan MillerEight Scottish fishermen are buried at the Hardwick Road Cemetery. Picture: Alan Miller
Eight Scottish fishermen are buried at the Hardwick Road Cemetery. Picture: Alan Miller
Dignitaries laid wreaths the remember the big disaster 150 years ago. Picture: Alan MillerDignitaries laid wreaths the remember the big disaster 150 years ago. Picture: Alan Miller
Dignitaries laid wreaths the remember the big disaster 150 years ago. Picture: Alan Miller
Many gathered to remember lives lost. Picture: Alan MillerMany gathered to remember lives lost. Picture: Alan Miller
Many gathered to remember lives lost. Picture: Alan Miller

Human Interest Kings Lynn Lucy Carter

_pluginManager.setTargetValue(“articleID”, “9445141”);

var comments = new Comments.CommentBox({ siteName: “Iliffe Media”, groupName: “Iliffe Media”, pageId: 1020877, pageSize: 20, pagePath: “/news/lives-of-brave-scottish-fishermen-buried-in-town-remembered-9445141/”, collapsible: true, showHeaderCount: false, showToggleCount: true, theme: “cb-default-theme”, links: { rules: “https://www.iliffemedia.co.uk/house-rules/” } });

Source: www.lynnnews.co.uk