Black cat was lucky spot for Craig

Published: 23 April, 2009

CRAIG Cordell couldn't believe his luck when a black cat crossed his path.

However, this was no ordinary moggy, and Craig has photographic evidence to prove that this was one of the mysterious black cats of Moray.

Craig (30), from Lossiemouth, was at Duffus Castle on Easter Sunday with his wife, Angela, and children Jack, Scott and Chloe when he sighted the creature.

"I have three house cats, so I know how big they are, and it was about twice the size of a normal cat," he said.

"It had broader shoulders and was far more muscular. Its ears were much bigger as well."

This was the second time Craig has caught sight of a black cat, at the same location, but the first time he has captured it on film.

"I have a Canon SLR camera which has a telephoto zoom lens, so I was able to get a good shot of it."

Craig estimated he was about 400 feet away from the cat when he spotted it emerging from woodland near the castle.

"It definitely wasn't something you would have walking about the house. I was watching it for more than five minutes."

So, what do you think? Is it a black cat or a supersized domestic moggy? Is this clear proof of the existence of black cats? Have you seen one and do you have the pictures to prove it? E-mail us at editor@northern-scot.co.uk

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