KATY JEAN: The Cairns of Nova Scotia

A journey to document the memorials of early settlers

By Katy Jean, PNI Atlantic

Published Jul 21, 2023

Last updated Jul 31, 2023

5 minute read

A MacLennan cairn located in Margaret Taylor Pioneer Cemetery, River Denys, Cape Breton. — A MacLennan cairn located in Margaret Taylor Pioneer Cemetery, River Denys, Cape Breton. Photo by Katy Jean /Katy Jean

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