A statue of David Ritchie 'the Black Dwarf' of Kirkton Manor in Tweeddale, near Peebles in the Scottish Borders, is to his memory (1740–1811) and stands today (April 2017) in private grounds at Hallyards, commissioned by Andrew Clason (who bought Hallyards from the Campbells in 1836) and is still situated just in front of the main house which is near his former home and Manor Kirk churchyard where he is buried. He was three foot six, immensely strong with large upper body strength and arms which compensated for his dishevelled legs and disfigured feet which were wrapped in cloth as shoes were not of any use. He walked with the aid of a large stick and reputedly transported a massive heavy stone from the river Tweed to show his great strength which today can be seen in the roadside dyke in the area. He lived in an adapted cottage with a tiny door and his sister who lived next door but was of normal stature. Sir Walker Scott also visited him in 1797 and wrote a novel around him called The Black Dwarf. When he died his legs were removed and kept for medical study. His headstone was commissioned by W and R Chambers (publisher) in 1845.