Caithness volume 11

  1. Records
  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Caithness OS Name Books, 1871-1873
  4. Caithness volume 11
Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/7/11/1 THURSO [parish] Thurso Thurso Thurso Thurso Thurso Thurso Thurso Thurso Thurso New Statistical Account Census Returns for 1871 published in the Daily Scotsman Newspaper 19 April 1871 Black's Map of Scotland Johnstone's Map of Scotland Oliver and Boyd's Almanac Fullarton's Gazetteer Grainger and Millers Map of Caithness James Brims Esq Procurator Fiscal William Miller Town Clerk, Wick 004; 005 The parish of Thurso is in the presbytery of Caithness, Synod of Sutherland and Caithness Patron Sir J.T. Sinclair Bt. [Baronet] M.P [Member of Parliament] of Ulbster; it is bounded on the north by the North sea, on the east by the parishes of Olrig and Bower on the South by the parish of Halkirk and on the West by the parish of Reay. The parish contains about 21690 Statute Acres and there is also a detached portion of the parish situated in Halkirk parish which contains about [6962] Statute Acres; there is no detached portion of any other parish situated within it. Thurso contains the important Sea Port. Market Town, & Burgh of Barony of the same name which is situated at the mouth of the River Thurso and is the principal seat of the pavement trade in Caithness; its surface rises gently from the shore and is throughout a slightly inclined place, interspersed with small eminences. The Rivers Thurso And Forss run northward and, the former through the interior the latter along the western [Continued on page 2]
OS1/7/11/1 [page] 1 Co. [County] Caithness
OS1/7/11/1 Acreage of detached portion: 6962 entered in OS1/7/4/1 Parishes of Halkirk and Thurso.
OS1/7/11/2 THURSO [parish] [Continued from page 1] boundary. The coast in general is rocky, but round the head of Thurso Bay, in the vicinity of the town, has a fine hard sandy beach. The soil of the parish is principally clay and loam lying on rock The arable and untilled lands bear the proportion to each other of 6 to 5" *** (since the foregoing was written a large area of untilled land has been cultivated so that the proportion is changed) *** Wood covers a less area than 50 Acres. Old red sandstone (Caithness flags) which is the principal rock, is extensively quarried both for building and exportation as pavement-flag." Vide Fullarton's Gazetteer
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OS1/7/11/3 CHAPEL (Remains of) Chapel (Remains of) Mr. Macbeath Tenant Mr. James Stephen Mr Coghill Brims 004 This ruin, is said to have been a Roman Catholic Chapel, but beyond that I can learn nothing about it. The walls, which were fast falling to decay have lately been repaired by the Proprietor - J. Sinclair Esqr of Forss.
OS1/7/11/3 GRAVE YARD Grave-yard Mr. Macbeath Tenant Mr. James Stephen Mr Coghill Brims 004 This Grave yard, lying along the South base of the above Chapel, has lately been surrounded by a Stone wall. It contains a few very old tombstones many of which are rough and undressed having no inscriptions on them.
OS1/7/11/3 [page] 3 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/11/5 GOE HARRA Goe Harra Mr James Stephen Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne, Brims Mr James Robertson, Brims 004 A small goe on the foreshore a short distance North of Ushat Head. (-a few year ago -) A Man while fishing in it missed his footing and was drowned -
OS1/7/11/5 WHALE'S BACK Whale's Back Mr James Stephen Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne, Brims Mr James Robertson, Brims 004 A small rock on the foreshore which at low water strongly resembles a Whale - hence the name
OS1/7/11/5 BRIMS NESS Brims Ness Mr James Stephen Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne, Brims Mr James Robertson, Brims 004 A long flat reef - rugged and broken, which runs about 18 Chains into the sea and is wholly covered at high water.
OS1/7/11/5 NESS BERRY Ness Berry Mr James Stephen Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne, Brims Mr James Robertson, Brims 004 This name applies to a point of rock - part of Brims Ness -
OS1/7/11/5 [page] 5 Parish of Thurso -- County of Caithness
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OS1/7/11/7 CRAIG ANDREW Craig Andrew Mr James Stephen, Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne - Brims Mr James Robertson - Brims 004 A small prominent rock on the foreshore - off which a man Andrew by name is said to have been drowned - Hence the name
OS1/7/11/7 EAST SLATE East Slate Mr James Stephen, Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne - Brims Mr James Robertson - Brims 004 A large flat rock (which slopes towards the sea) - a few chains north of Craig Andrew -
OS1/7/11/7 CREAGAN CAOL Craegan Caol (small rock) Mr James Stephen, Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne - Brims Mr James Robertson - Brims 004 This name applies to a small Point on the Cliff - at the north end of East Sclate
OS1/7/11/7 USHAT HEAD Ushat Head Mr James Stephen, Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne - Brims Mr James Robertson - Brims 004 A small headland with high and perpendicular Cliffs - surface very bare and rugged
OS1/7/11/7 [page] 7 Parish of Thurso -- County of Caithness
OS1/7/11/8 CROSSKIRK Crosskirk Mr James Stephen - Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne - Brims Mr John Robertson - Brims 004 A small fishing Station at the mouth of The Forss Water - The property of Mr Sinclair of Forss - A catholic Chapel is near it but on the opposite side of the stream - which will have some connection with the name -
OS1/7/11/8 CROSSKIRK BAY Crosskirk Bay Mr James Stephen - Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne - Brims Mr John Robertson - Brims 004 A small Bay at the Mouth of the Forss Water - very narrow and rocky and not at all a good landing place for boats -
OS1/7/11/8 LIPPY GOE Lippy Goe Mr James Stephen - Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne - Brims Mr John Robertson - Brims 004 A small goe in the north East side of Crosskirk bay
OS1/7/11/8 USHAT GOE Ushat Goe Mr James Stephen - Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne - Brims Mr John Robertson - Brims 004 A long narrow goe which runs along the west side of Ushat Head - one side of it is formed by the cliff and the other by a long point of rock on the foreshore.
OS1/7/11/8 [page] 8 Parish of Thurso -- County of Caithness
OS1/7/11/9 MAINS OF BRIMS Mains of Brims Mr. Macbeath Tenant Mr. Innes Stephen Mr. Coghill Brims 004 A large Farm Steading, The property of J. Sinclair Esqr of Forss.
OS1/7/11/9 [page] 9 County of Caithness -- Parish of Reay [Entries for Chapel (Remains of) and Grave Yard crossed out] [signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/10 BURN OF BRIMS Burn of Brims Mr. McBeath Mr. Innes Stephen Mr. Coghil Brims 004 Rises on a hillside South of Brims, it pursues a northerly course, to the Farm Mains of Brims, near which it [falls] into the Sea.
OS1/7/11/10 BRIMS Brims Mr. McBeath Mr. Innes Stephen Mr. Coghill Brims 004 This name applies to a large cultivated district lying west of Holborn head. The property of J. Sinclair Esqr of Forss.
OS1/7/11/10 [page] 10 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entry for Torran Dubh crossed out] [signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/10 Word lost in fold of page.
OS1/7/11/11 BRIMS CASTLE Brims Castle Mr Brims Writer Thurso Mr. Macbeath Thurso Mr. James Stephen Brims 004 An old building, situated at Mains of Brims, once the residence of the Sinclairs of Ulbster. There is nothing historically known of this place. Tradition Says - ''Prince Charlie took refuge in it for some time; whether it is correct or not is a mystery. It was repaired Some years ago, one Storey taken off the top, and a new roof put on, but it is now almost in ruin. There is only one room into which they can enter with Safety.'' The property of J. Sinclair Esqr of Forss.
OS1/7/11/11 [page] 11 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/11 See 25" map 004.08.
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OS1/7/11/13 THE TANG The Tang Mr James Stephen, Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne, Brims Mr James Robertson, Brims 004 A small point of rock jutting into the sea on the East side of the Port of Brims -
OS1/7/11/13 KYLE GOE Kyle Goe Mr James Stephen, Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne, Brims Mr James Robertson, Brims 004 A small narrow Goe about 20 chains due west of Brims Castle - Kyle is from the Gaelic and means a narrow creek or Goe.
OS1/7/11/13 RED GOE Red Goe Mr James Stephen, Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne, Brims Mr James Robertson, Brims 004 A small goe with rugged and precipitous sides - of a reddish colour - and a shingly beach - about 25 Chains East of Brims Castle
OS1/7/11/13 [page] 13 Thurso Parish -- County of Caithness
OS1/7/11/14 SANDY GOE Sandy Goe Mr James Stephen, Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne, Brims Mr James Robertson, Brims 004 A fine sandy Goe about 5 Chains North of Mains of Brims - a good haven for boats - and sometimes used as such -
OS1/7/11/14 HAM BERRY Ham Berry Mr James Stephen, Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne, Brims Mr James Robertson, Brims 004 A long flat point of rock which forms the East side of Sandy Goe - the name though peculiar is well known -
OS1/7/11/14 PORT OF BRIMS Port of Brims Mr James Stephen, Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne, Brims Mr James Robertson, Brims 004 A narrow haven with a fine shingly beach bounded on each side by rugged rocks - used as a harbour for boats. it takes its name from Brims
OS1/7/11/14 [page] 14 Thurso Parish -- County of Caithness
OS1/7/11/15 BACK. BERRY Back Berry Mr James Stephen, Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne, Brims Mr James Robertson, Brims 004 A small point of rock - jutting into the sea which forms the East side of the Red Goe
OS1/7/11/15 SCARDEN GOE Scarden Goe Mr James Stephen, Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne, Brims Mr James Robertson, Brims 004 A small goe with precipitous sides and a shingle beach about 6 chains East of Red Goe.
OS1/7/11/15 LISS SKERRY Liss Skerry Mr James Stephen, Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne, Brims Mr James Robertson, Brims 004 A semi-detached rock on the foreshore - about 22 chains East of Scarden Goe - which is wholly covered at high Water -
OS1/7/11/15 [page] 15 Thurso Parish -- County of Caithness
OS1/7/11/16 CREAG BHUIDHE Creag Bhuidhe (Yellow Craig) Mr James Stephen, Crosskirk Mr Malcolm Milne, Brims Mr James Robertson, Brims 004 This name applies to a rugged Part of the cliff which is of a Yellowish colour - hence the name it is about 17 chains East of Liss Skerry -
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OS1/7/11/17 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Torran Dubh ] Torran Dubh Black Hillock Pictish House (Remains of) Mr. McBeath Mr. Innes Stephen Mr Coghill Brims 004 This name applies to a Small round knoll, The remains of a Pictish house, covered with Rough pasture. The fence Shown on this Knoll is of recent erection and is composed of flags set on end, for Sheltering Sheep. The property of J. Sinclair Esqur of Forss. This Knoll has never been opened.
OS1/7/11/17 TORRAN DUBH Mr. McBeath Mr. Innes Stephen Mr Coghill Brims 004 This name applies to a Small round knoll, The remains of a Pictish house, covered with Rough pasture. The fence Shown on this Knoll is of recent erection and is composed of flags set on end, for Sheltering Sheep. The property of J. Sinclair Esqur of Forss. This Knoll has never been opened.
OS1/7/11/17 [page] 17 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Faint note] -- twice described [signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/11/19 LOCHAN BUIDHE Lochan Buidhe Lochan Buidhe Lochan Buidhe Mr Charles Ross. (Brims) Mr David Ross (Brims) Mr Glass. Schoolmaster 004 A small Loch near Forss Mains Known by this name. The property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss.
OS1/7/11/19 FORSS MAINS Forss Mains Forss Mains Forss Mains Mr Charles Ross. (Brims) Mr David Ross (Brims) Mr Glass. Schoolmaster 004 A large farm Steading in good repair with outhouses and arable land attached. (the property of James Sinclair Esqr Forss)
OS1/7/11/19 SCHOOL [Forss] School (Boys and Girls) Mr Glass (Schoolmaster) 004 A small School with house and garden attached. Supported by the General Assembly £25 a Goverment Grant £21-10 School Fees £12.0 James Sinclair Esqr Forss £6.0 in Lue of land. Average attendance about 35 pupils.
OS1/7/11/19 [page] 19 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [initialled] R.K.
OS1/7/11/20 FORSS HOUSE Forss House Mr Charles Ross Mr David Ross Mr Glass Schoolmaster 004 A large Mansion house near the River of Forss. Surrounded by Forest wood, also a large garden and ornamental ground, (The Residence & property of James Sinclair Esqr)
OS1/7/11/20 FORSS COTTAGE Forrs Cottage Forss Cottage Forss Cottage Mr Charles Ross Mr David Ross Mr Glass Schoolmaster 004 A small dwelling house in good repair on the left side of the County Road, facing the approach to Forss House occupied by the Gardener. (The property of James Sinclair Esqr)
OS1/7/11/20 [page] 20 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Note Burn of Brims, crossed out] -- see p 10 [signed] R.K.
OS1/7/11/21 FORSS MILL (Corn) Forss Mill (meal) Forss Mill (meal) Forss Mill (meal) Mr Charles Ross Mr David Ross Mr Glass. Schoolmaster 004 A meal mill in good repair close to the River of Forss hence the name (The property of James Sinclair Esqr)
OS1/7/11/21 BRIDGE OF FORSS Bridge of Forss (COUNTY) Bridge of Forss (COUNTY) Bridge of Forss (COUNTY) Mr Charles Ross Mr David Ross Mr Glass. Schoolmaster 004 A large stone Bridge crossing the River of Forss Hence the name,
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OS1/7/11/23 OLD BRIDGE OF FORSS Old Bridge of Forss John Bruce. Lythmore. William Sutherland, Lythmore. Mr D McKay, Lythmore 004 This is a old stone bridge now disused. it was build about the year 1730 it is situated about one Mile South of the New Bridge of Forss, it spans the River Forss. & is well known by this name,
OS1/7/11/23 CAIRNMORE HILLOCK Cairnmore Hillock John Bruce. Lythmore. William Sutherland, Lythmore. Mr D McKay, Lythmore 004 Is a small round knoll , well known by this name, situated about 30 Chains North of Lythmore Moss. a part of which belongs to the Crown & part to James Sinclair Esq of Forss -
OS1/7/11/23 BURN OF BRIMSIDE Burn of Brimside John Bruce. Lythmore. William Sutherland, Lythmore. Mr D McKay, Lythmore 004 A small burn which takes its rise North East of Lythmore about 40 Chains. and flows westwards into the River Forss. running for the whole of its course through the Crown land. and well known by this name,
OS1/7/11/23 [page] 23 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/24 BRAES OF BRIMSIDE Braes of Brimside John Bruce, Lythmore, Mr D. McKay. Lythmore. William Sutherland. Lythmore. 004 These braes are situated upon the Farm of Lythmore and close upon the River Forss the name is well known & is the property of the Crown
OS1/7/11/24 LYTHMORE STRATH Lythmore Strath John Bruce, Lythmore, Mr D. McKay. Lythmore. William Sutherland. Lythmore. 004 This name applys to the low lying part of Lythmore Farm, the same being by the side of the River Forss - & is well known by this name the property of the Crown.
OS1/7/11/24 BRIMSIDE TULLOCH Brimside Tulloch Remains of Pictish House John Bruce, Lythmore, Mr D. McKay. Lythmore. William Sutherland. Lythmore. The Rev. [Reverend] A. MacKay, Westerdale, Halkirk 004 Is the remains of what has been a large Pictish House. it was partly destroyed some Years ago, by the Tenant of Lythmore Farm there was copper coins found in it by William Sutherland Lythmore, it is situated upon the farm of Lythmore the property of the Crown - "The coins found in this Tulloch were perfectly defaced & in consequence the date could not be ascertained; the tradition in connection with these coins is as follows viz That a certain number of coins were placed in the several Tullochs of this district by a Lady of very eccentric habits several ages ago, and she declared that she would procure a commission in the Army for the finder of any of these", additional information supplied by Examiner.
OS1/7/11/24 BROUGH [1895] [Brimside-Yulloch] 004
OS1/7/11/24 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Brimside Tulloch] 004 Is the remains of what has been a large Pictish House. it was partly destroyed some Years ago, by the Tenant of Lythmore Farm there was copper coins found in it by William Sutherland Lythmore, it is situated upon the farm of Lythmore the property of the Crown - "The coins found in this Tulloch were perfectly defaced & in consequence the date could not be ascertained; the tradition in connection with these coins is as follows viz That a certain number of coins were placed in the several Tullochs of this district by a Lady of very eccentric habits several ages ago, and she declared that she would procure a commission in the Army for the finder of any of these", additional information supplied by Examiner.
OS1/7/11/24 [page] 24 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/25 LYTHMORE Lythmore Mr D. McKay, Tenant. William Sutherland. Lythmore, John Bruce, Lythmore 004 A large Farm Steading in good repair Situated upon the East side of the River Forss - the property of the Crown -
OS1/7/11/25 [page] 25 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/11/27 SHOTTIE GOE Shottie Goe Shottie Goe Shottie Goe Mr John Cairncross, Thurso. Mr James Banks. Thurso. Mr David Gow. Thurso. 005 This name applies to a cave in which the sea rushes with tremendous force making a noise similar to the report of a cannon.
OS1/7/11/27 NESS OF LITTER Ness of Litter Ness of Litter Ness of Litter Mr John Cairncross, Thurso. Mr James Banks. Thurso. Mr David Gow. Thurso. 005 Applies to a very prominent headland which is situated about 2 miles west of ''Holburn Head''.
OS1/7/11/27 FALCON CRAIG Falcon Craig Falcon Craig Falcon Craig Mr John Cairncross, Thurso. Mr James Banks. Thurso. Mr David Gow. Thurso. 005 Applies to a point on the coast on the west side of ''Scottie Goe'', a famous resort of the Falcon, hence the name.
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OS1/7/11/28 SCOTTIE GOE Scottie Goe Scottie Goe Scottie Goe Mr Cairncross. Mr Gow. Mr Banks. 005 This name applies to a very wild looking creek, into which the sea rushes with tremendous force. It is situated close to the ''Falcon Craig''.
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OS1/7/11/29 THE BRIGS The Brigs The Brigs The Brigs Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks, Thurso Mr David Gow, Thurso 005 There are two bridges or shelves of rock across the mouth of this cave, one about half way up, and the other on the summit of the cliff, hence the name.
OS1/7/11/29 RUMBLING GOES Rumbling Goes Rumbling Goes Rumbling Goes Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks, Thurso Mr David Gow, Thurso 005 This name applies to a cave on the west side of ''Holburn Head'', which has two branch caves going off from it, one runs in from ''The Brigs'', and the other comes in from ''The Loops''. The water meeting here from the three entrances, makes a tremendous rumbling noise, hence the name.
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OS1/7/11/30 NORTH SEA North Sea Johnston's Map of Caithness Map in Fullarton's Gazetteer Map in New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] 005 The North Sea forms the northern boundary of Thurso Parish along its whole extent including the important Bay of Thurso. its limits may be roughly [defined] from Dunnet Head on the East to Cape Wrath on the West.
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OS1/7/11/30 See 25" map 005.02.
OS1/7/11/31 HOLBURN HILL Holburn Hill Mr David Hush Mr Daniel Manson Mr George Bain 005 An uncultivated hill, of medium elevation in the vicinity of Holburn Head; the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss.
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OS1/7/11/33 WHITE STONE White Stone White Stone White Stone Mr John Cairncross, Thurso. Mr James Banks Thurso. Mr David Gow Thurso. 005 This name applies to a large white patch in the cliff which is used by the fishermen as a guide to the fishing ground.
OS1/7/11/33 THE TURRETS The Turrets The Turrets The Turrets Mr John Cairncross, Thurso. Mr James Banks Thurso. Mr David Gow Thurso. 005 Applies to a portion of the cliff which has the appearance of a castle when looking at it from the Sea.
OS1/7/11/33 BLACK CRAIG Black Craig Black Craig Black Craig Mr John Cairncross, Thurso. Mr James Banks Thurso. Mr David Gow Thurso. 005 This name applies to a portion of the cliff, which has a very dark appearance when viewed from the sea, and is situated on the west side of ''Spear Head''.
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OS1/7/11/35 HERON CRAIG Heron Craig Heron Craig Heron Craig Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso Mr David Gow Thurso 005 This name applies to a portion of the cliff which is very high, and a famous resort of the Heron, hence the name.
OS1/7/11/35 BROAD SHOALS Broad Shoals Broad Shoals Broad Shoals Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso Mr David Gow Thurso 005 Applies to several pieces of rock which are only seen at low water, and are situated on the west side of ''Spear Head''.
OS1/7/11/35 SPEAR HEAD Spear Head Spear Head Spear Head Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso Mr David Gow Thurso 005 This head-land forms a very prominent feature along this coast, and is situated about 3/4 of a mile west of ''Holburn Head''. The cliff is very high at this head, and is distinctly seen from the ''Pentland Firth''.
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OS1/7/11/36 SLATER'S LOUP Slater's Loup Slater's Loup Slater's Loup Mr Cairncross. Mr Banks. Mr Gow. 005 Some years ago, while the Admiralty Survey of this coast was being made, the officer in charge commited suicide by jumping from the summit of this cliff into the sea. His name was Slater, and the place has always been called ''Slater's Loup'', since that time. There is a small monument erected close to the place were he is supposed to have gone over.
OS1/7/11/36 MONUMENT (To Captain Slater R.N.) [Slater's Loup] 005 Some years ago, while the Admiralty Survey of this coast was being made, the officer in charge commited suicide by jumping from the summit of this cliff into the sea. His name was Slater, and the place has always been called ''Slater's Loup'', since that time. There is a small monument erected close to the place were he is supposed to have gone over.
OS1/7/11/36 THE BINKS The Binks The Binks The Binks Mr Cairncross. Mr Banks. Mr Gow. 005 Applies to a narrow shelf of rock situated at the bottom of the cliff, and close to ''Slater's Loup''. This shelf is only visible at low water, and is a continuation of what is called the ''Little Binks''.
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OS1/7/11/37 LITTLE BINKS Little Binks Little Binks Little Binks Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks. Thurso Mr David Gow, Thurso 005 Applies to a narrow shelf of rock only seen at low water, and situated between the ''Narrow Shoals'', and ''The Binks''.
OS1/7/11/37 NARROW SHOALS Narrow Shoals Narrow Shoals Narrow Shoals Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks. Thurso Mr David Gow, Thurso 005 This name applies to a large piece of flat rock adjacent to the ''Little Binks'', and is only visible at low water.
OS1/7/11/37 ROBERTSON'S HOLE Robertson's Hole Robertson's Hole Robertson's Hole Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks. Thurso Mr David Gow, Thurso 005 Some man Robertson was drowned here while fishing many years ago, and the creek has been called ''Robertson's Hole'' ever since. The headland adjoining is also named after him.
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OS1/7/11/38 ROBERTSON'S POINT Robertson's Point Robertson's Point Robertson's Point Mr Cairncross Mr Banks Mr Gow 005 This point or head-land is named after some man named Robertson, who was drowned at the place called Robertson's Hole.
OS1/7/11/38 CLETT Clett Clett Clett Mr Cairncross Mr Banks Mr Gow 005 This is the name given to a tremendous rock which is detached from the cliff, and is situated close to Burn Mouth. The Sea birds make this rock a resort for incubation on account of it being inaccessible.
OS1/7/11/38 BURN MOUTH Burn Mouth Burn Mouth Burn Mouth Mr Cairncross Mr Banks Mr Gow 005 Applies to a nook in the cliff over which a small burn falls, and at the bottom of which is the entrance to two large caves.
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OS1/7/11/39 HOLBURN HEAD Holburn Head Holburn Head Holburn Head Holburn Head Mr John Cairncross Mr David Gow Mr James Banks Admiralty Chart 005 A very prominent headland at the west side of Thurso Bay, and about 3/4 of a mile north of Scrabster. This name is written ''Holbournhead'' in the Valuation Roll applying to the farmsteading.
OS1/7/11/39 DEVIL'S BRIDGE Devil's Bridge Devil's Bridge Devil's Bridge Mr John Cairncross Mr David Gow Mr James Banks 005 Applies to a narrow footway across a tremendous deep cleft in the rock at Holburn Head.
OS1/7/11/39 BOILING KETTLE Boiling Kettle Boiling Kettle Boiling Kettle Mr John Cairncross Mr David Gow Mr James Banks 005 The sea rushes into this hole with tremendous force in rough weather, and the spray rises a considerable distance above the surface in the form of steam, giving it the appearance of a kettle boiling, hence the name.
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OS1/7/11/40 CAMP (Remains of) [Rumbling Goes] (Remains of) Camp MacKay's History of the clan MacKay Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr David Gow Thurso 005 All that now remains of this ''Camp'' is an embankment which extends across the promontory from the ''Loops'' on the east, to the ''Rumbling Goes'' on the west side. Torfeus mentions, that in the beginning of the eleventh century, Count Moddan quartered his army at Thurso, ''the town of Caithness'', and that they were plentifully supplied by spoil from the neighbourhood, until subdued by Thorkel. He adds, that Moddan had his camp on the promontory of Thurso, ''promontorio Thorsnesia'', ( ie. Holburnhead,) where parts of a wall fortifying the camp alongst a hollow extending to the whole breadth of the head or promontory, are still to be seen. Barry writes, page 154, that ''Harold's mother, Hegla, was a daughter of Moddan, a man of great wealth and influence in Caithness, whose son was Count Ottar of Thurso''. And page 168, he says, that Erlend, to whom the grant of half of Caithness, with the title and dignity of an earl, had been captured by Malcolm King of Scotland, lived for the most part at Thurso.
OS1/7/11/40 WALL [Camp, Rumbling Goes] 005 All that now remains of this ''Camp'' is an embankment which extends across the promontory from the ''Loops'' on the east, to the ''Rumbling Goes'' on the west side. Torfeus mentions, that in the beginning of the eleventh century, Count Moddan quartered his army at Thurso, ''the town of Caithness'', and that they were plentifully supplied by spoil from the neighbourhood, until subdued by Thorkel. He adds, that Moddan had his camp on the promontory of Thurso, ''promontorio Thorsnesia'', ( ie. Holburnhead,) where parts of a wall fortifying the camp alongst a hollow extending to the whole breadth of the head or promontory, are still to be seen. Barry writes, page 154, that ''Harold's mother, Hegla, was a daughter of Moddan, a man of great wealth and influence in Caithness, whose son was Count Ottar of Thurso''. And page 168, he says, that Erlend, to whom the grant of half of Caithness, with the title and dignity of an earl, had been captured by Malcolm King of Scotland, lived for the most part at Thurso.
OS1/7/11/40 [page] 40 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/41 GREEN SKERRY Green Skerry Green Skerry Green Skerry Mr Cairncross Mr Banks Mr Gow 005 Applies to a portion of flat kind of rock, situated a little south of the ''Little Clate''.
OS1/7/11/41 BACK GREEN SKERRY Back Green Skerry Back Green Skerry Back Green Skerry Mr Cairncross Mr Banks Mr Gow 005 This name is given to the south end of the ''Green Skerry''.
OS1/7/11/41 [page] 41 Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/42 BLACK GOE Black Goe Black Goe Black Goe Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr David Gow. Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso 005 Applies to a deep creek at the end of which is a large cave, situated between the ''Scarf Rock'', and the ''Little Clate''
OS1/7/11/42 LITTLE CLETT Little Clate Little Clate Little Clate Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr David Gow. Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso 005 This name applies to a rock which stands as high as the cliff adjoining, and is surrounded by very deep water.
OS1/7/11/42 [page] 42 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entry for Green Skerry Caves crossed out]
OS1/7/11/43 BLACK NESS Black Ness Black Ness Black Ness Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso Mr David Gow Thurso 005 Applies to a small portion of the rock visible at low water at Holburn Head.
OS1/7/11/43 BACK BERRY Back Berry Back Berry Back Berry Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso Mr David Gow Thurso 005 This name applies to a portion of the cliff at Holburn Head, the only place down which one can get on to the low water rocks.
OS1/7/11/43 THE LOOPS The Loops The Loops The Loops Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso Mr David Gow Thurso 005 Applies to two creeks or goes situated on the South east side of Holburn Head.
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OS1/7/11/44 RAE BERRY Rae Berry Rae Berry Rae Berry Mr Cairncross Mr Gow Mr Banks 005 Applies to a piece of the cliff close to the ''Loops''; and a little north of the Scarf Goes.
OS1/7/11/44 SCARF GOES Scarf Goes Scarf Goes Scarf Goes Mr Cairncross Mr Gow Mr Banks 005 This name applies to two caves, and is situated at the end of a small creek, it takes its name from a bird called in this country the Scarf, (Cormorant)
OS1/7/11/44 SCARF ROCK Scarf Rock Scarf Rock Scarf Rock Mr Cairncross Mr Gow Mr Banks 005 The Scarf or cormorant is often seen resting on this rock, a portion of which is visible at high water, hence the name.
OS1/7/11/44 [page] 44 Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/45 SWINEY Swiney Swiney Swiney Mr John Cairncross Mr David Gow Mr James Banks 005 This name applies to a flattish piece of rock which is only visible at low water, and is situated at ''Holburn Head''.
OS1/7/11/45 THE BASIN The Basin The Basin The Basin Mr John Cairncross Mr David Gow Mr James Banks 005 This name applies to a small hollow in the rock at ''Holburn Head'', only visible at low water, and a famous place for fishing.
OS1/7/11/45 [page] 45 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entry for Swiney Cave crossed out]
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OS1/7/11/47 LONG ROCK Long Rock Long Rock Long Rock Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks, Thurso Mr David Gow Thurso 005 This name applies to a portion of cliff which is situated between the ''Sloping Head'', and ''Shottie Goe''.
OS1/7/11/47 SCARF CRAIG Scarf Craig Scarf Craig Scarf Craig Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks, Thurso Mr David Gow Thurso 005 Applies to a portion of the cliff close to the Craig of Litter.
OS1/7/11/47 CRAIG OF LITTER Craig of Litter Craig of Litter Craig of Litter Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks, Thurso Mr David Gow Thurso 005 This name applies to the highest part of the cliff in Thurso Parish, and is situated close to the ''Scarf Craig''.
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OS1/7/11/49 CLETT OF THUSTER Clett of Thuster Clett of Thuster Clett of Thuster Mr Cairncross. Mr Banks. Mr Gow. 005 Applies to a large detached portion of cliff, a famous resort of sea birds - they come here for incubation. A fine ship was lost here some years ago, and a portion of the crew managed to get onto this rock, where they remained for 3 days before being rescued, the sea being so rough at the time that no boat could venture to the rock.
OS1/7/11/49 GREEN HEAD Green Head Green Head Green Head Mr Cairncross. Mr Banks. Mr Gow. 005 Applies to a small headland, situated close to the ''clate of Thuster''.
OS1/7/11/49 THUSTER BURN Thuster Burn Thuster Burn Thuster Burn Mr Cairncross. Mr Banks. Mr Gow. 005 A small stream which rises from drains etc on the farm of Thuster and runs in a north westerly direction to the sea.
OS1/7/11/49 [page] 49 Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/50 LITTLE CLETT Little Clett Little Clett Little Clett Mr John Cairncross. Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso Mr David Gow, Thurso 005 This name applies to a large portion of rock standing on a piece of flattish rock which is detached from the main land. This clate stands nearly as high as the cliff adjacent.
OS1/7/11/50 CLIFF OF THUSTER Cliff of Thuster Cliff of Thuster Cliff of Thuster Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso Mr David Gow, Thurso 005 Applies to a portion of cliff at a small headland and is situated close to the ''Black Hole''.
OS1/7/11/50 BLACK HOLE Black Hole Black Hole Black Hole Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso Mr David Gow, Thurso 005 Applies to a small goe or creek, in which there is very deep water. It is situated close to the cliff of Thuster.
OS1/7/11/50 [page] 50 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/51 THE DULLS The Dulls The Dulls The Dulls Mr John Cairncross Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso Mr David Gow Thurso 005 This name applies to three rocks two of which are detached from the foreshore, and the other is at the low water mark. The origin of this name is not known.
OS1/7/11/51 THE SHOPS The Shops The Shops The Shops Mr John Cairncross Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso Mr David Gow Thurso 005 The cliff at this place is partly covered with green slime, and the ruggedness of the cliff has the appearance of a series of shop fronts, hence the name. It is sometimes called the Green Doors, and the shop Doors.
OS1/7/11/51 BROCH (Site of) [The Shops] Broch Broch Broch Mr John Cairncross Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso Mr David Gow Thurso 005 Applies to a portion of land on the coast which is nearly isolated from the main cliff. Mr Banks, an old and very intelligent man, and Mr Cairncross informs me that this place was once fortified, and that it is not many years ago since portions of the fortification were visible - in fact cropping stones may now be seen here and there, similar to those at the old Camp at "Holburn Head".
OS1/7/11/51 [page] 51 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/52 NECK OF BROCH Neck of Broch Neck of Broch Neck of Broch Mr Cairncross Mr Banks Mr Gow 005 Applies to a small creek at the west side of the ''Broch'', down which people go to get young pigeons from the hollows in the cliff. The rocks on the foreshore are very slippery and the walking on them very difficult:- The late Civil Asssist: [Assistant] McDonald Ordnance Survey was lost from this place last year
OS1/7/11/52 LONG GOE Long Goe Long Goe Long Goe Mr Cairncross Mr Banks Mr Gow 005 This name applies to a long narrow creek which nearly cuts off the ''Broch'' from the main land.
OS1/7/11/52 THE SPEARS The Spears The Spears The Spears Mr Cairncross Mr Banks Mr Gow 005 Applies to several outlying rocks, the tops of which at half tide and high water appear like a number of spear points sticking up - this is caused by the way in which the rocks slope.
OS1/7/11/52 [page] 52 Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/53 SKATE BACK Skate Back Skate Back Skate Back Mr Cairncross Mr Gow Mr Banks 005 Applies to a flat rock situated below the ''Craw's Nest''.
OS1/7/11/53 DOO COT [a cave] Doo Cot Doo Cot Doo Cot Mr Cairncross Mr Gow Mr Banks 005 This name applies to a cave which is a resort for Doo's, hence the name.
OS1/7/11/53 SLOPING HEAD Sloping Head Sloping Head Sloping Head Mr Cairncross Mr Gow Mr Banks 005 Applies to a head-land which has a sloping appearance, hence the name.
OS1/7/11/53 [page] 53 Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/54 JOHN LEEDS' ROCK John Leeds' Rock John Leeds' Rock John Leeds' Rock Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr David Gow. Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso 005 Applies to a long sloping rock, from which a man by the name of John Leeds was washed away while fishing many years ago.
OS1/7/11/54 THE KILN The Kiln The Kiln The Kiln Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr David Gow. Thurso Mr James Banks Thurso 005 This name applies to a small hollow in the cliff which resembles a Kiln, hence the name.
OS1/7/11/54 [page] 54 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entry for Craw's Nest crossed out]
OS1/7/11/55 MIDDLETON Middleton Middleton Middleton Mr Sinclair Sutherland (Tenant) Mr John Sutherland (Thuster) Mr B. Henderson. (Brims) 005 A neat farm house having outhouses garden & arable land attached. (the property of James Sinclair Esqr Forss)
OS1/7/11/55 THUSTER Thuster Thuster Thuster Mr John Sutherland (Tenant) Mr John Sutherland (Thuster) Mr B. Henderson. (Brims) 005 A large farm house in good repair with ouhouses garden &. arable land attached. (The property of James Sinclair Esqr Forss.)
OS1/7/11/55 BRIMS HILL Brims Hill Mr David Hush Taldale Mr Daniel Manson Taldale Mr George Bain Newlands of Geise 005 A medium hill - uncultivated - the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss.
OS1/7/11/55 [page] 55 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Robert Kane Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/56 BRAES OF HOLBURNHEAD Braes of Holburnhead James Sinclair Esqr Forss House Thurso James McKay Esqr Thurso Co [County] Assessor 005 A portion of the Sea braes extending from near to Scrabster House to the Lighthouse the joint property of the Crown and James Sinclair Esqr of Forss.
OS1/7/11/56 [page] 56 Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/56 Marked on maps as Braes of Scrabster.
OS1/7/11/57 CREAG BHUIDHE Creag Bhuidhe Creag Bhuidhe Creah Bhuidhe Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks. Thurso Mr David Gow. Thurso 005 Applies to a flat broken rock which is covered at high water, situated a little north of ''Little Head''.
OS1/7/11/57 LYTHE CRAIG Lythe Craig Lythe Craig Lythe Craig Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks. Thurso Mr David Gow. Thurso 005 Applies to a broken piece of rock at the ''Little Head'', from which the people fish, for a kind of fish called the Lythe.
OS1/7/11/57 LITTLE HEAD Little Head Little Head Little Head Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr James Banks. Thurso Mr David Gow. Thurso 005 This is the name given in the Admiralty chart to this headland, it is a prominent feature, and a Light-house having a revolving light stands at it. The Lighthouse is called ''Holburnhead Lighthouse'', though situated on the ''Little Head'' which is 1/2 a mile south of ''Holburn Head''.
OS1/7/11/57 [page] 57 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Note Creag Bhuidhe] -- Meaning Yellow Craig
OS1/7/11/58 SCRABSTER ROADSTEAD Scrabster Roadstead Scrabster Roadstead Scrabster Rodstead Admiralty Chart Mr Cairncross Harbour Master 005 This is considered the best roadstead in the north of Scotland, it has deep water, and good shelter
OS1/7/11/58 PIER [Scrabster] Pier Pier Pier Harbour Master Mr Cairncross Mr Gow 005 A pier or landing stage used for loading & unloading the Steam Ship which runs from Leith, & Aberdeen, to Thurso, and also the one which runs between Stromness, & Scrabster.
OS1/7/11/58 [page] 58 Parish of Thurso [Entry for The Rings crossed out]
OS1/7/11/59 COGHILL LOCH Coghill Loch James Ross. Coghill Robert Dunbar. Scrabster James Hay. Scrabster House 005 A small loch situated about 40 chains North of Coghill; well known by this name. It belongs to James Sinclair Esq. of Forss
OS1/7/11/59 BRAES OF SCRABSTER Braes of Scrabster James Ross. Coghill Robert Dunbar. Scrabster James Hay. Scrabster 005 Are high and steep, extending from the Bishop's Castle. to Scrabster House, and are well known by this name. there is not much of these braes broken the greater part of them being Rough Pasture, they partly belong to the Crown, & to James Sinclair, of Forss.
OS1/7/11/59 [page] 59 Co [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks. C.A. [Civilian Assistant] -- R. Kane Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/60 HOLBURNHEAD Holburnhead Holburnhead Holbournhead James Mill. Surgeon, Thurso. William Main. Holburnhead Lighthouse. James Ross. Coghill. Valuation Roll 005 A small Farmsteading. with a large tract of land chiefly sheep Pasture attached, situated about 20 chains West of Scarbster Harbour, the property of James Sinclair. Esq of Forss.
OS1/7/11/60 HOLBURNHEAD LIGHTHOUSE Holburnhead Lighthouse Holburnhead Lighthouse William Main, Tenant, James Hay, Scrabster House James Ross, Coghill. chart of Thurso Bay 005 Is situated about 15 chains North of Scrabster Harbour, it was built in 1861 it is close to the seaside and upon elevated ground with a very rocky beach extending Northwards from it, it has a revolving light.
OS1/7/11/60 [page] 60 Co [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entry for Scrabster Quarry crossed out] [signed] Robert Kane Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/61 SCRABSTER HOTEL Scrabster Hotel James Smith. Tenant. James Ross. Coghill. James Hay. Scrabster House 005 A small Inn in good repair. situated at Scrabster. the property of James Sinclair Esq of Forss.
OS1/7/11/61 CUSTOM HOUSE [Scrabster] Custom House Mr Waters. Tenant. James Ross. Coghill. James Hay, Scrabster House. 005 A large dwelling house with the Custom Office attached, it is in good repair, and is situated in Scrabster. the property of James Sinclair Esq of Forss -
OS1/7/11/61 COGHILL BURN Coghill Burn Mr Waters. Tenant. James Ross. Coghill. James Hay, Scrabster House. 005 A small burn which flows Eastwards from Coghill Loch and enters the sea near to Scrabster House & is well known by this name.
OS1/7/11/61 [page] 61 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] R. Kane Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/62 SCRABSTER HOUSE Scrabster House James Hay, Tenant James Ross, Coghill. William Main. Holbournhead Lighthouse 005 Is a large and beautiful Mansion house, it is in very good repair, there is a large fruit & vegetable garden [attached] Situated about 20 chains South of Scrabster. the property of the Crown -
OS1/7/11/62 THE GIL The Gil James Hay, Tenant James Ross, Coghill. William Main. Holbournhead Lighthouse 005 This is a deep gully situated close to Scrabster House. its banks are very steep but not broken. it is well known by this name & is the property of the Crown.
OS1/7/11/62 [page] 62 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entry for Scrabster House Farm steading crossed out] [signed] R. Kane Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] [signed] Matthew Banks C.A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/62 Word lost in fold of page.
OS1/7/11/63 COGHILL (In Ruins) Coghill (Remains of) James Ross. Tenant. Robert Dunbar. Scrabster. James Hay. Scrabster House. 005 The ruins of a Small Farmsteading; it is now attached to farm of Scrabster, and is situated North West of the same about 60 chains. the property of James Sinclair Esqr. Forss.
OS1/7/11/63 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Scrabster House] Remains of Pictish House James Ross. Tenant. Robert Dunbar. Scrabster. James Hay. Scrabster House. 005 This is very much broken down, but it still has a large appearance. there is two ditches, and though greatly destroyed, they still show an artificial feature that has at one time encircled the centre part of the building. it is situated upon the farm of Scrabster House, & West of the same one mile. the property of the Crown.
OS1/7/11/63 [page] 63 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Robert Kane Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/64 BELL MOUNT Bell Mount (Antiquity) Mr Alexander Munro Scrabster Mr William Sinclair Brims Mr William Miller Scrabster 005 A small artificial ''Mound''; the remains of a Picts house: the property of the Crown.
OS1/7/11/64 BROUGH [1895] [Bell Mount] Archaeologia Scotica vol [volume] 5 p [part] 1 p [page] 184 Sheet 5 005
OS1/7/11/64 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Bell Mount] 005 A small artificial ''Mound''; the remains of a Picts house: the property of the Crown.
OS1/7/11/64 SCRABSTER Scrabster (Village) Mr Alexander Munro Scrabster Mr William Sinclair Brims Mr William Miller Scrabster 005 A small Sea Port Village at which the Steam Boats coming to Thurso land. It consists of Custom House, a Hotel, an ordinary Inn, Steam-Boat Stores, a small grocery shop and some other houses of minor [importance] The property of the Crown.
OS1/7/11/64 [page] 64 Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Robert Kane Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/65 FISH SCALE Fish Scale Fish Scale Fish Scale Mr John Cairncross. Thurso Mr James Banks. Thurso Mr David Gow. Thurso 005 Applies to a small rock part of which is only visible at low water.
OS1/7/11/65 LONG RIGGING Long Rigging Long Rigging Long Rigging Mr John Cairncross. Thurso Mr James Banks. Thurso Mr David Gow. Thurso 005 This name applies to a small point of cliff situated close to ''Fish Scale''.
OS1/7/11/65 STEEPLE POINT Steeple Point Steeple Point Steeple Point Mr John Cairncross. Thurso Mr James Banks. Thurso Mr David Gow. Thurso 005 There are two peaks at this headland which resemble church steeples, hence the name.
OS1/7/11/65 [page] 65 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/66 LOUPAG Loupag Loupag Loupag Mr Cairncross Mr Gow Mr Banks 005 Applies to a small rock which is completely covered at high water. This rock got its name from the fact that anyone wanting to fish from it, requires to take a good jump to get onto it.
OS1/7/11/66 THE ARK The Ark The Ark The Ark Mr Cairncross Mr Gow Mr Banks 005 Applies to a small rock close to ''Loupag'' part of which is only seen at low water.
OS1/7/11/66 SINCLAIR'S GOE Sinclairs Goe Sinclairs Goe Sinclairs Goe Mr Cairncross Mr Gow Mr Banks 005 This name applies to a small creek with a cave at the end of it, it is situated between ''the Ark'' and ''Craig Buidhe''.
OS1/7/11/66 [page] 66 Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/67 STEINIE GOE Steinie Goe Steinie Goe Steinie Goe Mr Cairncross, Thurso. Mr Banks, Thurso. Mr Gow, Thurso. 005 Applies to a small creek which is only seen at low water, situated about half a mile north-east of "Thurso Castle".
OS1/7/11/67 FISHY GOE Fishy Goe Fishy Goe Fishy Goe Mr Cairncross, Thurso. Mr Banks, Thurso. Mr Gow, Thurso. 005 This creek is situated close to ''Que Goe'', and is a good fishing place.
OS1/7/11/67 QUAY GOE Quay Goe Quay Goe Quay Goe Mr Cairncross, Thurso. Mr Banks, Thurso. Mr Gow, Thurso. Mr Logan, Thurso - east. 005 ''Que Goe'' I understand is a corruption of ''Quay Goe'', and gets this name from the rock on the west side of it; which has the appearance of a Quay.
OS1/7/11/67 [page] 67 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Pencil note Quay Goe] -- Quoy - a piece of land enclosed from the common a common term in Caithness. Quey - a cow of two years old. -- Jamieson's Scott Dict [Scottish Dictionary]
OS1/7/11/68 POCKETS' GOE Pocket's Goe Pocket's Goe Pocket's Goe Mr Cairncross Mr Banks Mr Gow 005 There are several deep holes in this Goe and I suppose the name is derived from them. Mr Cairncross says that it is named after an old woman whom they called Pockets, & who used to gather dulse here.
OS1/7/11/68 LITTLE QUAY GOE Little Quay Goe Little Quay Goe Little Quay Goe Mr Cairncross Mr Banks Mr Gow Mr Logan 005 This name applies to a a long narrow creek having the appearance of an artificial landing place, and is situated close to ''Que Goe''.
OS1/7/11/68 [page] 68 Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/69 THURSO BAY Thurso Bay Thurso Bay Thurso Bay Harbour Master, Scrabster. Chart of Thurso Bay & Scrabster Roads. Blacks Map of Caithness 005 A line drawn from ''Holburn Head'' to ''Clardon Head'' would define the limits of this beautiful bay, which includes the ''Roadstead of Scrabster'', in which, a very large fleet of ordinary sized ships could obtain safe anchorage and shelter from almost any wind. The Town of Thurso is situated about midway between ''Holburn Head'' and ''Clardon Head''.
OS1/7/11/69 [page] 69 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Faint note] -- Sir Would you please write this name on trace. [initialled] W.H.W
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OS1/7/11/71 HARPER'S SAND Harper's Sand Harper's Sand Harper's Sand Mr John Cairncross, Thurso, Mr James Banks Thurso Mr David Gow Thurso 005 This name applies to a portion of the coast close to ''Burnside'', which at certain seasons of the year is covered with sand, though at present there is very liitle sand to be seen it having disappeared and left the rocks quite bare. I may mention that this portion of the coast alters its appearance with almost every Storm, i.e. what is sand before a storm will probably be rock after it, and of course this change makes a considerable difference in the Low Water Line.
OS1/7/11/71 [page] 71 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
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OS1/7/11/73 THE DOOCOT [natural] The Doocot Mr Cairncross, Thurso James Banks, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle 005 A small Goe a little to the East of East Rae Berry - Much frequented by Wild Pigeons hence the name -
OS1/7/11/73 PUDDING GOE Pudding Goe Mr Cairncross, Thurso James Banks, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle 005 A small goe with precipitous sides - in the crevices of it are to be found stallactites - which much resemble - what the Scotch call ''puddings'' - i.e. the entrails of a sheep or pig - filled with a composition of oatmeal, fat, etc etc - These are hung from the rafters of the houses - and are taken down when required The stallactites hanging from the ledges of the rock - strongly resemble the puddings in highland Houses. - hence the name
OS1/7/11/73 [page] 73 Ph [Parish] of Thurso -- County of Caithness
OS1/7/11/74 THE POOLS The Pools Mr Cairncross, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle James Banks, Thurso 005 This name applies to three small goes on the foreshore a little to the East of ''the Muireachies''
OS1/7/11/74 WEST RAEBERRY West Rae Berry Mr Cairncross, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle James Banks, Thurso 005 A large flat shelving rock on the foreshore a little to the East of the Muireachies -
OS1/7/11/74 EAST RAEBERRY East Rae Berry Mr Cairncross, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle James Banks, Thurso 005 A large flat rock sloping northward into the sea - the seams or cracks shewn in Trace are very regular.
OS1/7/11/74 [page] 74 Ph. [Parish] of Thurso -- County of Caithness
OS1/7/11/75 THE KIST The Kist i.e. (The chest) Mr Cairncross, Thurso James Banks, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle 005 This name applies to a square ledge of rock - which has when, the tide is receding the appearance of a Box or Chest - hence the name
OS1/7/11/75 BLACK GOE Black Goe Mr Cairncross, Thurso James Banks, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle 005 ; 006 A small narrow Goe a short distance to the East of The Kist the sides of which are black and rugged hence the name
OS1/7/11/75 [page] 75 Ph. [Parish] of Thurso -- County of Caithness [Entry for The Loup crossed out]
OS1/7/11/76 ROSSY HILLOCK Rossy Hillock (Pictish House) Mr Cairncross, Thurso James Banks, Thurso James Henderson, West Murkle 005 This Pictish Cairn has been in cultivation for a number of years - and although greatly levelled by the Plough it still forms a striking feature in the field - it is Wholly Entire and no Excavation has been made in it - I can get no information as to the Origin of the name
OS1/7/11/76 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Rossy Hillock] 005 This Pictish Cairn has been in cultivation for a number of years - and although greatly levelled by the Plough it still forms a striking feature in the field - it is Wholly Entire and no Excavation has been made in it - I can get no information as to the Origin of the name
OS1/7/11/76 [page] 76 Ph. [Parish] of Thurso -- County of Caithness
OS1/7/11/77 GOE DIKE Goe Dike Mr Cairncross, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle James Banks, Thurso 005 A small goe on the foreshore - two large flat ledges of rock which abruptly terminate within a chain of each other form the sides of it - The name though peculiar is very well known
OS1/7/11/77 CRAB GOE Crab Goe Mr Cairncross, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle James Banks, Thurso 005 A small goe on the foreshore about 8 chains East of Goe Dyke - A favourite place for Crab fishing - both these Goes are somewhat similar in their formation and are covered to a considerable depth at high Water -
OS1/7/11/77 LIMPET GOE Limpet Goe Mr Cairncross, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle James Banks, Thurso 005 A small Goe on the foreshore about 5 Chains east of Crab Goe it, unlike all the rest of the Goes has only one side -
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OS1/7/11/78 WEST LUG OF TANG West Lug of Tang Mr Cairncross, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle James Banks, Thurso 005 This name applies to a large flat rock which is connected with the cliff.
OS1/7/11/78 EAST LUG OF TANG East Lug of Tang Mr Cairncross, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle James Banks, Thurso 005 A large flat shelving rock about 22 chains East of the above.
OS1/7/11/78 LINDSAY GOE Lindsay Goe Mr Cairncross, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle James Banks, Thurso 005 This can scarcely be called a Goe as it has only one side however it is well known by the name given - A british trading vessel about 70 years [ago] was wrecked on the East Lug of Tang - The [Captain's] name was Lindsay his body was Washed ashore at this Goe - Hence the name -
OS1/7/11/78 [page] 78 Ph. [Parish] of Thurso -- County of Caithness
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OS1/7/11/79 POINTS OF TANG Points of Tang Points of Tang Points of Tang Harbour Master, Scrabster. Mr Cairncross, Thurso, Mr Banks Thurso 005 Applies to a piece of the fore-shore between the east and west Lugs of Tang.
OS1/7/11/79 RAEBERRY GOE Rae Berry Goe Rae Berry Goe Rae Berry Goe Harbour Master, Scrabster. Mr Cairncross, Thurso, Mr Banks Thurso 005 A small creek situated on the east side of ''Murphy's Goe'', and close to ''the Pools''.
OS1/7/11/79 [page] 79 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entry for Crab's Pool crossed out]
OS1/7/11/80 CLARDON HEAD Clardon Head Clardon Head Clardon Head Mr Logan, Thurso-east. Mr Cairncross, Thurso, The Harbour Master, Scrabster. 005 This name applies to a head-land situated about 2½ miles east of Thurso. The rocks along this portion of the coast are all formed sloping towards the sea, which seems to have been placed by [nature] in this way, to resist the tremendous sea which in a westerly gale dashes against this head-land.
OS1/7/11/80 CLAIRDON HEAD For 1" purposes only see remark to Index 1895 [1895] Mr D Nicolson, Montpellier Ho [House] Wick N.B. [North Britain] 005
OS1/7/11/80 [page] 80 Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/81 THE SLAP The Slap Mr Cairncross, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle James Banks, Thurso 005 A small Goe on the foreshore two chains East of Lindsay Goe
OS1/7/11/81 FIERCIE GOE Fiercie Goe Mr Cairncross, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle James Banks, Thurso 005 A small Goe four chains East of the Slap - it terminates in a cave which can only be explored at Extreme low water In stormy weather the waves forcing themselves into the cave make a strange rumbling noise which is heard at a great distance -
OS1/7/11/81 THE HOLMS The Holms Mr Cairncross, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle James Banks, Thurso 005 This name applies to two small inlets among the rocks - 4 Chains East of of Fierce Goe
OS1/7/11/81 [page] 81 Ph. [Parish] of Thurso -- County of Caithness
OS1/7/11/82 MURPHY'S CRAIG Murphy's Craig Mr Cairncross, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle James Banks, Thurso 005 This name applies to a shelving rock on the foreshore off which a man of that name while fishing, slipped into the sea and was drowned
OS1/7/11/82 THE MUIREACHIES The Muireachies Mr Cairncross, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle James Banks, Thurso 005 A flat rock a little to the East of Murphy's Craig - the seams shown on it are rugged but strangely regular - a well Known name - it was a favourite rock of a family of the name of Murdoch - who were great fishers -
OS1/7/11/82 THE POWS The Pows Mr Cairncross, Thurso Alexander Henderson, West Murkle James Banks, Thurso 005 The name applies to a number of small rocks at the West End of the Muireachies. The appear at a distance like huge heads - rising out of the sea - hence the name -
OS1/7/11/82 [page] 82 Ph. [Parish] of Thurso -- County of Caithness [Note The Pows] -- (Anglice [in English] - The heads)
OS1/7/11/83 HILL OF FORSS Hill of Forss Mr David Hush Mr B. Henderson Mr John Sutherland 005 A large uncultivated hill: the property of James Sinclair Esq of Forss [initialled] R.K.
OS1/7/11/83 TALDALE Taldale Taldale Taldale Mr David Hush (Shepheard) Mr B. Henderson Mr John Sutherland 005 A small dwelling house in good repair with outhouses and a small piece of arable land attached. (The property of James Sinclair Esqr Forss)
OS1/7/11/83 BLACKHEATH Blackheath Blackheath Blackheath Mr John Cormack Mr David Hush Mr B. Henderson 005 A small farm house in good repair having outhouses garden and arable land attached. (the property of Mr James McKay Thurso)
OS1/7/11/83 [page] 83 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Note Hill of Forss] -- original correct [initialled] H.P. Corp RE [Corporal Royal Engineers] [Faint note] -- [I] have every reason to [believe] the original name ["Hill of] Forss" to be correct. [initialled] WHW [signed] William John Thomas Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/84 RAVENS' HILL Raven's Hill Raven's Hill Raven's Hill Mr David Hush (Taldale) Mr. B. Henderson James Sinclair Esq. Proprietor 005 A small Eminence 10 chains North of Cnoc na Feadaige Known by this name.
OS1/7/11/84 CNOC NA FEADAIGE Cnoc na Feadaige Cnoc na Feadaige Cnoc na Feadaige Mr David Hush (Taldale) Mr. B. Henderson James Sinclair Esq. Proprietor 005 A small Eminence 10 chains South of Raven's Hill & on the Top of Forss Hill Known by this name,
OS1/7/11/84 [page] 84 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Note Brims, crossed out] -- see page 10 [Note Cnoc na Feadaige] -- The Plover Hill
OS1/7/11/85 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Blackheath] Pictish House (Remains of) Pictish House (Remains of) Pictish House (Remains of) Mr John McDonald Mr John Cormack Mr. B. Henderson 005 A small mound 50 chains East of Blackheath: the ruin of a Picts House the property of the Crown
OS1/7/11/85 SCRABSTER HILL Scrabster Hill Mr George Bain Newlands of Geise Mr Daniel Manson Taldale Mr James Henderson Waas 005 A rough - uncultivated - hill attached to Scrabster farm: the property of the Crown
OS1/7/11/85 THING'S WA Thing's Wa Mr George Bain Newlands of Geise Mr Daniel Manson Taldale Mr James Henderson Waas 013 A large ''Mound'' apparently the remains of an ancient building it is the opinion of Some that a Bishop lived in it; but from William Miller A.M.'s [Master of Arts] lectures on ''Our Scandinavian Forefathers'' that it was a place where parliament assembled in this locality viz. a Scandinavian Parliament - for ''Thing'' in Norse signifies Parliament - ''Every district had it's ''Thing'' and the poorest ''bondi'', - or land owner - had the right to appear at the ''Thing'' and while there was on an equal footing with the most powerful Earl, or Jarl and even with the King himself. There were some instances of Kings being defeated at ''Things'' by some simple ''bondi''.
OS1/7/11/85 BROUGH [1895] [Thing's Wa] Rev [Reverend] A MacKay, Westerdale, Halkirk 005
OS1/7/11/85 [page] 85 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Robert Kane Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/11/87 HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1844 Human bones found here A.D. 1844 Mr J. Cairncross Thurso. MacKay's History of the Clan MacKay 005 While making a new road between scrabster an Thurso along the coast in the Year 1844, the workmen came upon a trench about 100 yards in length which was full of human remains, and Several graves were found in the immediate neighbourhood. The human remains found here are supposed to be those of the slain in some of the skirmishes which took place between the Clans. in this neighbourhood.
OS1/7/11/87 BISHOP'S WALK Bishop's Walk Mr J. Cairncross Thurso. MacKay's History of the Clan MacKay 005 This name applies to a small walk or Terrace cut in the Sea bank, situated a little west of the Castle of Scrabster, formerly a favourite resort of the Bishop.
OS1/7/11/87 [page] 87 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] C/A [Civilian Assistant] Bracken
OS1/7/11/88 BURNSIDE Burnside Mr J. Cairncross, Thurso Benjiman Henderson Thurso John Doul, Thurso 005 This name applies to two Small dwelling houses Situated close to the Castle of Scrabster. Property of the Crown.
OS1/7/11/88 BISHOP'S BRIDGE (Remains of) (Remains of ) Bishop's Bridge Mr J. Cairncross, Thurso Benjiman Henderson Thurso John Doul, Thurso 005 Applies to the remains of a Small bridge that formerly crossed the Stream close to the Castle of Scrabster: The property of the Crown. this bridge is coeval with the Castle of Scrabster
OS1/7/11/88 WOLFBURN Wolfburn Mr J. Cairncross, Thurso Benjiman Henderson Thurso John Doul, Thurso 005 This name applies to a Small dwelling house Situated a few chains South of Gallow Hill. Property of Sir P.M. Theipland, of Fingask.
OS1/7/11/88 [page] 88 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/89 SCRABSTER CASTLE (Remains of) Remains of Scrabster Castle MacKay's History of the Clan MacKay. Torfeu's History of Caithness Mr J. Cairncross Thurso 005 The Castle of Scrabster was once the residence of the Bishops of Caithness, and would appear to have been in existence during the 11th Century - as mention is made in the ''History of the Clan MacKay'' of Bishop Bar of Caithness having resided in the Castle of Scrabster in 1079, probably the castle existed long before that date. There is but little now remaining of this once famious Structure - A piece of a tower at the east end - having a dungeon below it, which is supposed to have extended beneath the court-yard, - and a few pieces of the wall are quite visible, but the shape of the edifice cannot be acurately traced. There was a draw-bridge on the land Side of the Castle, but all traces of it has long Since vanished. The remains of this Castle Stands on the summit of an insular rock of grey lime-stone and is situated about midway between Thurso and Scrabster. This ruin is generally called Scrabster Castle (as written on trace) by the inhabitants of Thurso. The Bishops of Caithness then resided by turns at their Castles of Scrabster and Halkirk, and sometimes at Dornoch. Adam was succeeded by Gilbert, formerly Archdeacon of Murray, who died at Scrabster at an advanced age, in 1245. Part of the ruins of the Castle of Scrabster Turn over. [Continued on page 90]
OS1/7/11/89 [page] 89 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/90 SCRABSTER CASTLE [Continued from page 89] is still to be seen, which, from its Situation and the extent of ground it occupied, appears to have been a strong and capacious Structure, although Somewhat rude as to its architecture. It stands on a rock close to the Sea, half a mile west of Thurso, and had a draw-bridge on the land Side. A terrace was formed in the Sea bank, to nearly half a mile from the castle - westward, - part of which still remains, and is called the ''Bishop's Walk''. Bishop Andrew of Caithness, the first of whom there is any account - in Spottiswood's Catalogue of Bishops, was immediate predecessor to John; he was in great favour with King William, and one of the five Scottish bishops who accompanied him the King to the convention at Norham, in defence of the liberties of the Kingdom, - both civil and ecclesiastic, - resisted the arrogant and designing claim of the Archbishop of York, supported by the Pope's legate, to be acknowledged metropolitan of Scotland. The Scottish Bishops received considerable assistance from Gilbert - above mentioned, then Archdeacon. Sir Robert mentions a Bishop Bar of Caithness, who lived in 1079, and built a church at Dornoch, and that he was Succeeded by Bishop William, who flourished in 1097.'' - ''MacKay's History of the Clan MacKay.'' page 29 & 30.
OS1/7/11/90 [page] 90 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/91 WOLF BURN Wolf Burn Mr A. Swanson Thurso Mr George Swanson Thurso Mr George Bain Newlands of Geise 005 A small stream collected from the lands of ''Bogswa'' and enters the Sea at Scrabster Castle; but the name is discontinued on it's entrance into the crown land - where shown on Trace. The property of Sir P.M. Thriepland of Fingask.
OS1/7/11/91 WOLFBURN DISTILLERY (In Ruins) Wolfburn Distillery (Remains of) Mr A. Swanson Thurso Mr George Swanson Thurso Mr George Bain Newlands of Geise 005 This was once an extensive Distillery for the manufacture of Whiskey but the track of it only remains now it was in working order about the Year 1850. The property of Sir P.M. Thriepland of Fingask.
OS1/7/11/91 [page] 91 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Robert Kane Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/92 GALLOW HILL Gallow Hill Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr B. Henderson, Thurso Mr John Doul, Thurso 005 A Slight eminence Situated about half a mile west of Thurso. MacKay in his History of the House, and Clan MacKay, mentions the following Viz:- There was a large Stone on this hill at one time, and it was erected to commemorate the hanging of the last two of the band of Highlandmen who took part in a Skirmish in Thurso, between Donald Macalister - an Irish-man, who fought under Montrose, - and the Thurso men. This affair happened on a Sunday in the Year 1649.
OS1/7/11/92 [page] 92 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Note] -- This is an historical fact - MacKay in his History of the House and Clan MacKay mentions this.
OS1/7/11/93 NEB POINT Neb Point (The nose) Neb Point (The nose) Neb Point (The nose) Mr John Cairncross. Thurso. Mr James Banks Thurso. Mr Alexander Gow Thurso. 005 Applies to the point of a long ledge of broken rock on the foreshore. situated close to ''Scrabster Castle''
OS1/7/11/93 HOS SKERRIES Hos Slerries Hos Skerries Hos Skerries Mr John Cairncross. Thurso. Mr James Banks Thurso. Mr Alexander Gow Thurso. 005 This name is a corruption of Horse Skerries, and applies to two long ledges of broken rock situated near ''Scrabster Castle''.
OS1/7/11/93 [page] 93 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entry for Otters Kist crossed out]
OS1/7/11/94 NEEDLE EYE Needle Eye Needle Eye Needle Eye Mr Cairncross. Mr Banks. Mr Gow. 005 This name applies to a large piece of rock which stands as high as the adjacent cliff, and which, evidently formed part of it at one time. There was at one time a hole through the top of this rock, from which it took its name, but the summit of it appears to have falling in.
OS1/7/11/94 CHAPEL POINT Chapel Point Chapel Point Chapel Point Mr Cairncross. Mr Banks. Mr Gow. 005 Applies to a small point or headland situated close to the remains of an old chapel.
OS1/7/11/94 [page] 94 Parish of Thurso [Entry for Doocot crossed out]
OS1/7/11/95 MAUSOLEUM (Murray's of Pennyland family) [Chapel Point] Mausolem (Murray's of Pennyland Family) William McDonald, Pennyland. George Logan, Factor Thursoeast Rev. [Reverend] C.S. Finlay. Thurso Mr Tait Mr Brims 005 This is a very small burying place and is said to be on site of Chapel it is situated about 40 chains West of Thurso upon the top of the cliff oerlooking the Beach, The Murrays of Pennyland built a high wall round this burial place about the middle of the 16 century - It is said that there was an old Chapel here previous to the present walls being built.
OS1/7/11/95 Site of CHAPEL [Chapel Point] 005 This is a very small burying place and is said to be on site of Chapel it is situated about 40 chains West of Thurso upon the top of the cliff oerlooking the Beach, The Murrays of Pennyland built a high wall round this burial place about the middle of the 16 century - It is said that there was an old Chapel here previous to the present walls being built.
OS1/7/11/95 [page] 95 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/96 [page] 96 [Blank page]
OS1/7/11/97 BATTERY (2 Guns) [Battery Point] Battery (2 Guns) William McDonald Pennyland. Valuation Roll for 1872 William Bruce Hotel Keeper, Thurso 005 This is a two gun Battery erected for the use of the Caithness Artillery Volunteers. it is situated about half a mile on the West side of Thurso a considerable hight above sea level.
OS1/7/11/97 GLEBE WELL Glebe Well William McDonald Pennyland. Valuation Roll for 1872 William Bruce Hotel Keeper, Thurso 005 A spring well situated in about the middle of the Glebe, and well known by this name.
OS1/7/11/97 [page] 97 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entry for Glebe crossed out] [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/97 See page 99 Battery Point.
OS1/7/11/98 PENNYLAND Pennyland William McDonald, Merchant Thurso Valuation Roll, for 1872. Rev [Reverend] D. Burns. Pastor. 005 Is a large Farmsteading in good repair. Situated about half a mile on the West side of Thurso, the property of Sir P.M. Thriepland of Fingask.
OS1/7/11/98 PENNYLAND WELL Pennyland Well William McDonald, Merchant Thurso Valuation Roll, for 1872. Rev [Reverend] D. Burns. Pastor. 005 An old and good Spring well. Situated about 10 chains North from Pennyland Farm. and well known by this name: The property of Sir P.M. Thriepland of Fingask.
OS1/7/11/98 GILBANK WELL Gilbank Well William McDonald, Merchant Thurso Valuation Roll, for 1872. Rev [Reverend] D. Burns. Pastor. 005 This is not a very good Well but it is an old one and well known by this name situated in the Gil, at the West end of the Oldtown Thurso. it is close to the beach. the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/7/11/98 [page] 98 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/99 BATTERY POINT Battery Point Battery Point Battery Point Mr Cairncross, Thurso. Mr Banks Thurso. Mr Gow Thurso. 005 Applies to a point of rocks which is only visible at low water. This place takes its name from the 2 Gun Battery which is on the summit of the cliff adjacent.
OS1/7/11/99 SAMSON'S COACH HOUSE Samson's Coach House Samson's Coach House Samson's Coach House Mr Cairncross, Thurso. Mr Banks Thurso. Mr Gow Thurso. 005 Applies to a small cave in which Samson kept his coach, so says tradition. The origin of this name is not known, and the tradition is something ridiculous.
OS1/7/11/99 [page] 99 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entry for Flookie Pool crossed out]
OS1/7/11/100 LONG GOES Long Goes Long Goes Long Goes Mr Cairncross. Mr Gow. Mr Banks. 005 This name applies to two creeks, or goes as they are called here, and situated close to the ''Rock Well''. The rock on each side of these goes are of a slaty nature, and are precipitous, having a grassy slope on its summit.
OS1/7/11/100 ROCK WELL Rock Well Rock Well Rock Well Mr Cairncross. Mr Gow. Mr Banks. 005 A very fine spring of pure water which gushes from the rock on that piece of the fore-shore close to ''Samson's Foot Mark''. At high water this well is completely covered by the sea.
OS1/7/11/100 SAMSON'S FOOT MARK Samson's Foot Mark Samson's Foot Mark Samson's Foot Mark Mr Cairncross. Mr Gow. Mr Banks. 005 This name applies to a mark in the rock on the fore-shore resembling the print of a man's foot, and is in appearance something like this [sketch inserted here] The tradition is that Samson steped from this place to the rocks at Thurso-east, and so great was the pressure of his foot on the rock from which he step'd that he left his footmark thereon.
OS1/7/11/100 [page] 100 Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/101 LITTLE EBB Little Ebb Little Ebb Little Ebb Mr John Cairncross. Thurso. Mr James Banks Thurso. Mr Alexander Gow Thurso. 005 This name applies to a lot of large boulders on the fore-shore at the low water mark near the ''Kirk Ebb'', and forms one side of the bay called ''The Crook''.
OS1/7/11/101 OLD HO Old Ho Old Ho Old Ho Mr John Cairncross. Thurso. Mr James Banks Thurso. Mr Alexander Gow Thurso. 005 This is the name given to the mouth of the ''Thurso River'', the origin of which I am not able to ascertain.
OS1/7/11/101 THE HOSSACK The Hossack The Hossack The Hossack Mr John Cairncross. Thurso. Mr James Banks Thurso. Mr Alexander Gow Thurso. 005 Applies to a small ledge of rock on which one of the guide posts are fixed. The Ships when leaving the quay for their destination in the south require to be hauled out of the River by affixing ropes to the guide posts, and as the one on this rock is generally used for this purpose, it is called the ''Hossack'', which is a corruption of ''Hawser'', a rope.
OS1/7/11/101 [page] 101 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Note The Hossack] -- My authorities merely suppose that this is the origin of the name ''Hossack''.
OS1/7/11/102 THE SLATES The Slates The Slates The Slates Mr Cairncross. Mr Banks. Mr Gow. 005 This name applies to the fore-shore extending from the ''Hossack'' to the ''Que Goe'', and is derived from the slatey nature of the rocks.
OS1/7/11/102 [page] 102 Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/103 CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL [Thurso] Congregational Church John Couper. Draper. Thurso Mr Swanson Inn Keeper, William Campbell. postmaster 005 Is small place of Worship situated close to the sea shore & upon the North side of Thurso. it was built about the year 1800 with sittings for 350 persons there is no Pastor for this Church, The property of this Church
OS1/7/11/103 MANSE [Congregational Chapel, Thurso] Original Secession Church Manse Rev. [Reverend] C. S. Finlay. Pastor John Couper. Draper, Mr Swanso, InnKeeper 005 Is attached to the Church it is a nice house and is in good repair having a small garden attached the building of this manse is of a much later date than that of the Church in conection with it. The property of this Church
OS1/7/11/103 GAS WORKS [Thurso] Gasworks Rev. [Reverend] C. S. Finlay. Pastor John Couper. Draper, Mr Swanso, InnKeeper 005 All attached is in good repair, situated in Cowgate. the property of T.W. Stears & C [Company] Scale Lane. Hull.
OS1/7/11/103 [page] 103 County of Caithness Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/104 THURSO EAST Thursoeast Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair George Logan. Factor George Craig & Son Thurso 005 Is a small district situated on the East sid of Thurso River and extending from Thurso Bridge Northwards for about one and half miles. well known by this name -
OS1/7/11/104 THURSO EAST PAVEMENT WORKS Thursoeast Pavement Works Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair George Logan. Factor George Craig & Son Thurso 005 Situated in Thursoeast about 40 Chains from Thurso Bridge. they are worked by steam power and giving employment to a great many Men, well known by this name.
OS1/7/11/104 BRAEHEAD PAVEMENT WORKS Braehead Pavement Works. Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair George Logan. Factor George Craig & Son Thurso 005 are situated at the extreme North East corner of Thurso. they are also steam power works, and giving employment to a number of people. well known by this name.
OS1/7/11/104 [page] 104 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/105 THE CROOK The Crook The Crook The Crook Mr Cairncross. Mr Banks. Mr Gow. 005 A small bay in which the fishermen run their boats at low water to land their fish, there not being sufficient water in the river to allow them to come up to the usual place.
OS1/7/11/105 LONG SKERRIES Long Skerries Long Skerries Long Skerries Mr Cairncross. Mr Banks. Mr Gow. 005 This name applies to two long ledges of rock which runs out from the ''Kirk Ebb'', and are only seen at low water.
OS1/7/11/105 KIRK EBB Kirk Ebb Kirk Ebb Kirk Ebb Mr Cairncross. Mr Banks. Mr Gow. 005 This name is derived from the fact that a *Church originally stood here. There are many old people in Thurso who remember seeing cattle grazing on the pastures, which were once here, and it is not long ago since there were several dwelling houses standing on what is now fore-shore. *Some say that it was the remains of a ''Druidical Temple'' which stood on the ''Kirk Ebb'', and from which it took its name, but no authentic information can be obtained in connection with it.
OS1/7/11/105 [page] 105 Parish of Thurso [Note Kirk Ebb] -- N.B. It is believed that it this object was named from the Old Parish Church which stood near and which is yet in a ruinous state, and not from a Druidical Temple or other place of worship.
OS1/7/11/106 ROCKWELL POINT Rock Well Point Rock Well Point Rock Well Point Mr John Cairncross, Thurso. Mr James Banks. Thurso. Mr Alexander Gow. Thurso. 005 Applies to the point of rocks at the low water mark opposite ''Samson's Foot Mark'', and is named after the ''Rock Well''.
OS1/7/11/106 CLIO GOES Clio Goes Clio Goes Clio Goes Mr John Cairncross, Thurso. Mr James Banks. Thurso. Mr Alexander Gow. Thurso. 005 This name applies to two small caves and a creek, which are in the immediate vicinity of the ''Clioe''.
OS1/7/11/106 CLIO Clio Clio Clio Mr John Cairncross, Thurso. Mr James Banks. Thurso. Mr Alexander Gow. Thurso. 005 Applies to a rock which is partly embedded in the sand, and which at one time was very large, but it has been quarried away for building purposes. I am informed that this rock was originally named after a Ship of War called the ''Clioe'', which was stationed at Thurso to guard the ''Pentland Firth'' during the last war
OS1/7/11/106 [page] 106 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/107 THURSO CASTLE Thurso Castle Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair. George Logan. Factor. Valuation Roll, for 1872. 005 Is now a magnificent building, it was built in 1664. Repaired and enlarged in 1806 & 1835. and is at present undergoing extensive enlargement when the present repairs have been completed, there will be none of the old building to the fore, there is a very fine garden for fruits and vegetables attached. there is a few strips of young wood near to the castle but not thriving, situated in Thursoeast, one mile East of Thurso. the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair, of Ulbster.
OS1/7/11/107 MAINS Mains Donald McKay, Tenant. George Logan, Factor Estate Plan. 005 This is a large Farmsteading. Situated a few chains East of Thurso Castle. and near the seashore. it is in good repair. and is the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Baronet, of Ulbster.
OS1/7/11/107 [page] 107 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Note Thurso Castle] -- The property of Sir J.G. Tollemarche Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/108 THE COTTAGE The Cottage George Logan. Tenant and Factor. Estate Plan. Sinclair Cooper, Drill Instructor 005 This is a very neat cottage, the dwelling of G. Logan, Factor its situated close upon the Sea side and a few chains North from Thurso Castle, there is outhouses & Office attached. the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair, of Ulbster.
OS1/7/11/108 RIFLE RANGES [Thurso Castle] First Caithness Rifle Volunteers Rifle Range. George Logan. Tenant and Factor. Estate Plan. Sinclair Cooper, Drill Instructor 005 Is in length 500 Yards. and is situated by the sea side North from Thurso Castle. it is a flat piece of grounded well adapted for rifle practise The property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/7/11/108 RIFLE RANGES [Thurso Castle] Second Caithness Artillery Volunteers Rifle Range George Logan. Tenant and Factor. Estate Plan. Sinclair Cooper, Drill Instructor 005 This is a short range of 300 yards used by the second Caithness Artillery Volunteers, it is situated close to the First Caithness Rifle Volunteers, Rifle Range, and is equally as good for rifle practise. The property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/7/11/108 [page] 108 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/109 VOLUNTEER DRILL HALL [Thurso] Volunteer Drill Hall (1st Caithness Rifles) Volunteer Drill Hall (1st Caithness Rifles) Volunteer Drill Hall (1st Caithness Rifles) Capt. [Captain] Brims. 1st Caithness Volunteer Rifles. Lieut. [Lieutenant] L. Dunbar. 1st Caithness Volunteer Rifles. Serjt. Inst. [Sergeant Instructor] Cooper. 1st Caithness Volunteer Rifles. 005 This Hall is being erected by the members of the 1st Caithness Rifle Volunteers, and is intended for a Drill Hall, Armory, and Quarters for the Serjeant Instructor.
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OS1/7/11/111 MANSE [parish, NE of Thurso] Manse (Parish) Mr. Taylor Castlegreen Mr. Docherty Teacher Mr. Meikle Teacher 005 Situated a Short distance north east of Thurso. It was built in 1770, and was repaired in 1831. The residence of Mr. Miller of the Parish Church. It is a spacious, and well accommodated Mansion having ornamental and good vegetable gardens attached.
OS1/7/11/111 BROWNHILL QUARRY Brownhill Quarry Mr Donald Meicklejohn Thurso Mr James Bain Thurso Mr A. Garry Thurso 005 A large flag-stone Quarry at the base of ''Brown Hill'' the property of Sir Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament]
OS1/7/11/111 [page] 111 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [initialled] R.K. [signed] George Rose
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OS1/7/11/113 CASTLEGREEN MANSE (Site of) Ormly Castle Mr. Taylor Manse Mr. Tulloch Oldfield Mr. Cairncross Thurso 005 The present Castlegreen Manse, which is occupied by Mr. Taylor of the New Free Church, Stands on the Site of this Castle, which is said to have been destroyed by fire about the Year 1714. The Manse was erected in 1818 by one Captain Henderson, who acted as Factor for Sir John Sinclair. The remains of the Castle was then removed, and the remaining Stones, which were covered with earth, and grass, were taken to build this house. The following is an Extract, from Mackay's History of the House and Clan Mackay. pages 30 & 31 ''While the Earls of Orkney possessed the northern parts of Scotland, they occasionally resided at the Castle of Thurso, afterwards called the Castle of Ormly, built on a rising ground, termed the Brown Hill, about 300 yards from the old town; but their principal residence was at [Continued on page 114]
OS1/7/11/113 Site of ORMELIE CASTLE (Site of) Ormly Castle Mr. Taylor Manse Mr. Tulloch Oldfield Mr. Cairncross Thurso 005 The present Castlegreen Manse, which is occupied by Mr. Taylor of the New Free Church, Stands on the Site of this Castle, which is said to have been destroyed by fire about the year 1714. The Manse was erected in 1818 by one Captain Henderson, who acted as Factor for Sir John Sinclair. The remains of the Castle was then removed, and the remaining Stones, which were covered with earth, and grass, were taken to build this house. The following is an Extract, from Mackay's History of the House and Clan Mackay. pages 30 & 31 ''While the Earls of Orkney possessed the northern parts of Scotland, they occasionally resided at the Castle of Thurso, afterwards called the Castle of Ormly, built on a rising ground, termed the Brown Hill, about 300 yards from the old town; but their principal residence was at [Continued on page 114]
OS1/7/11/113 Site of ORMELIE CASTLE (Site of) Ormly Castle Mr. Taylor Manse Mr. Tulloch Oldfield Mr. Cairncross Thurso 005 The present Castlegreen Manse, which is occupied by Mr. Taylor of the New Free Church, Stands on the Site of this Castle, which is said to have been destroyed by fire about the year 1714. The Manse was erected in 1818 by one Captain Henderson, who acted as Factor for Sir John Sinclair. The remains of the Castle was then removed, and the remaining Stones, which were covered with earth, and grass, were taken to build this house. The following is an Extract, from Mackay's History of the House and Clan Mackay. pages 30 & 31 ''While the Earls of Orkney possessed the northern parts of Scotland, they occasionally resided at the Castle of Thurso, afterwards called the Castle of Ormly, built on a rising ground, termed the Brown Hill, about 300 yards from the old town; but their principal residence was at [Continued on page 114]
OS1/7/11/113 [page] 113 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [initialled] R.K.
OS1/7/11/114 Site of ORMELIE CASTLE Continued [from page 113] at Kirkwall. (It is supposed to have existed before the 13th Century." Page 31. "The foundation of the Castle of Thurso, was dug up a few years ago, and its well, about 20 feel deep, and strongly built, - circular from the bottom, - was cleared out. The remains of the ruins were deeply covered with sod, amongst which, a considerable number of hewn Stones were found, the rest having been carried away Several ages ago." The well has been filled in many Years ago, therefore - there is nothing of it to be seen but it is said to have been Some where about the middle of the Castle. The name "green" is Supposed to have been derived from the appearance of the ruin, which is said to have looked Something like the Tullochs, or remains of the Pictish houses which are so numerous throughout the County. Ormly is Said to have been the old and proper name of the Castle, and, that Lord Ormly, who is also the Earl of Bridalbane, took his title from this place.
OS1/7/11/114 [pae] 114 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Notes] -- for authorities see the other side [page 113] The Sinclairs of Murkle are said to have been the last occupants of "Ormly Castle", and that a family of the Dunbeath Sinclairs occupied it previous to them. It appears to have been destroyed about the beginning of the 16th century, by fire. -- [signed] R. Kane [signed] George Rose
OS1/7/11/115 FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Thurso] School (Free Church) Mr. Docherty Teacher Mr. Meikle E.C.S. [Established Church School] Teacher Mr. Cairncross Thurso 005 Situated in Duncan Street (Thurso), average number of Scholars 160, one third of which are girls. Supported by Voluntary contributions, Government Grant, and School fees. It affords the advantage of a pretty high education, under a master and three pupil Teachers.
OS1/7/11/115 SCHOOL [Thurso] School (Parish) Mr. Docherty Teacher Mr. Meikle E.C.S. [Established Church of Scotland] Teacher Mr. Cairncross Thurso 005 The Parish School; Situated immediately north west of the above, is Supported by the heritors and School fees. Average number of Scholars 60 boys and girls, under one Master.
OS1/7/11/115 [page] 115 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [initialled] R.K. [signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/116 MILLER'S INSTITUTION [Thurso] Miller's Institution Mr Docherty, Teacher F.C [Free Church] School Mr. Cairncross Thurso Mr. Meikle E.C. [Established Church] School 005 A large house, generally called ''The Academy. It was built by a Mr. Miller of Thurso in 1860, who left £1000 to support it, The average number of Scholars (boys) is about 60. Under a Rector and one Master. Supported by the above endowment and School Fees.
OS1/7/11/116 HOSPITAL [Thurso] Hospital Mr Docherty, Teacher F.C [Free Church] School Mr. Cairncross Thurso Mr. Meikle E.C. [Established Church] School 005 A small Hospital, or casual Poorhouse, Situated a Short distance north east of the Castlegreen Manse.
OS1/7/11/116 [page] 116 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/117 BROWN HILL Brown Hill Mr. Docherty Teacher Mr. Cairncross Mr. Tulloch Oldfield 005 Am eminence on the west base of the town of Thurso, all of which has been many years in cultivation. The property of Sir T. Sinclair Bart [Baronet].
OS1/7/11/117 [page] 117 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Note Castlegreen Manse, crossed out] -- See page 113 [signed] George Rose C.A [Civilian Assistant] [initialled] R.K.
OS1/7/11/118 WEST ORMELIE (In Ruins) West Ormly Ormelie Ormelie Mr. Logan Junr. [Junior] Mr. Tulloch Oldfield Mr. Cairncross Thurso George Logan Esq Factor Estate Plan 005 West Ormly applies to the remains of an old Farm Steading, lying Some little distance north west of the Steading of Ormly part of which it now forms.
OS1/7/11/118 SHRUBBERYBANK Shrubberybank Mr. Logan Jnr. [Junior] Mr. Tulloch Oldfield Mr. Cairncross Thurso George Logan Esq Factor Estate Plan 005 This name applies to a dwelling house, & small steading; Garden attached in good repair The property of Sir T Sinclair Bart [Baronet].
OS1/7/11/118 [page] 118 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant] [initalled] R.K.
OS1/7/11/119 ULBSTER TERRACE [Thurso] Ulbster Terrace Mr Logan Estate Plan A. Munro Thurso 005 Formerly called Castlegreen Road extends from the end of Sutherland Street Thurso where it is crossed by Davidson's lane to the road which crosses it south of Castlegreen Manse
OS1/7/11/119 DAVIDSON'S LANE [Thurso] Davidson's Lane Mr Logan Estate Plan A. Munro Thurso 005 A narrow lane crossing between Rose Street (Thurso) and Sinclair Street which also touches the south end of Barrock street and Sutherland street,
OS1/7/11/119 [Page] 119 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [initialled] R.K. -- [signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/120 SCRABSTER T.P Scrabster T. [Toll] Bar Mr MacKay Toll Collector Mr Cairncross Thurso A. Munro Hewer, Thurso 005 A Toll Bar on the road to Scrabster, at the north end of Thurso. The gate has been taken down some time ago, but the tolls are still collected here for the County.
OS1/7/11/120 CASTLEGREEN T.P. Castlegreen T. [Toll] Bar Mr MacKay Toll Collector Mr Cairncross Thurso A. Munro Hewer, Thurso 005 An ordinary "Toll Bar", for the collection of road Toll for Caithness situated at the south end of Sutherland st. (Thurso) The gate is still at this one.
OS1/7/11/120 [page] 120 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [initialled] R.K. [signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/121 JANET STREET [Thurso] Janet Street Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor Estate Plan 005 Is lying North & South and extends from Caithness St to the South end of the Maule the West Free Church Manse is situate in this Street.
OS1/7/11/121 DUNCAN STREET [Thurso] Duncan Street Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor Estate Plan 005 Is lying North & South and is the Westmost St in the New town & extends to the South end of the town.
OS1/7/11/121 ROSE STREET [Thurso] Rose Street Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor Estate Plan 005 Is lying North & South extending from Olrig Street to the South end of the town the Benevolent Institution is Situate in this Street.
OS1/7/11/121 EAST CHURCH LANE [Thurso] East Church Lane Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor Estate Plan 005 Is lying East & West and is about the Middle of the New town and extends from the South end of Traill Street to the West side of the town. the Monument of Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster. And the Parish Church. is situate upon the South side of the Lane,
OS1/7/11/121 [page] 121 Co [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [sigmed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/122 WEST CHURCH LANE [Thurso] West Church Lane Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor Estate Plan 005 This lane extends from the North end of Sinclair Street. to the West side of the town
OS1/7/11/122 PATERSON'S LANE [Thurso] Paterson's Lane Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor Estate Plan 005 This lane extends from about the middle of Bribster Street. to the West side of the town, it is lying nearly East & West -
OS1/7/11/122 COWIE LANE [Thurso] Cowie Lane Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor Estate Plan 005 Extends Westwards from Traill Street to the outside of the town terminating at the Ropewalk.
OS1/7/11/122 OLRIG STREET [Thurso] Olrig Street Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor Estate Plan 005 Is part of the Turnpike Road that is leading from Thurso to Reay, and to Scrabster. In this Street there is the Post Office. Commercial Inn. Commercial Bank New Free Church. and the Reformed Presbyterian Church. lying East & West,
OS1/7/11/122 [Page] 122 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/123 OLD FREE CHURCH [Thurso] Old Free Church Estate Plan G. Logan, Factor Rev. [Reverend] D. Burns 005 Now disused as a Church, it is a low building of considerable extent in length and breadth. it has no gallery and was builr in 1843 it is situated in Traill Street Close upon the Meadow Well: The property of D. McKay, Thurso
OS1/7/11/123 NEW FREE CHURCH [Thurso] New Free Church Rev. [Reverend] W Taylor. Pastor G. Logan. Factor Rev. [Reverend] D. Burns 005 This is one of the finest, Church buildings in the North of Scotland. it is new having been built in 1869-70 having gallery and sittings for 1400 persons, there is a fine spire built over the South end which adds greatly to its outward appearance, it is situated about midway in Olrig Street, and is seen for a great distance East or West, and its structure inside & out is an ornament in the town of Thurso. The property of this Church
OS1/7/11/123 [Page] 123 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Pencil note Old Free church] -- 1843 [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/124 CHAPEL (Original Seceders) [Thurso] Original Secession Church Rev. [Reverend] C.S. Finlay. Pastor John Couper. Draper Thurso G Logan. Factor 005 A small Church with Manse attached situated about the middle of Durness Street. Oldtown, it is in good repair. built about 1770 with gallery and sittings for 700 persons. the property of this church.
OS1/7/11/124 ROYAL HOTEL [Thurso] Royal Hotel D. Henderson. Hotelkeeper Valuation Roll. for 1872. G. Logan. Factor 005 This ia a large and good building. situated in Traill Street The mail and passenger coaches runs to & from this Hotel. Southwaeds and West Wards daily. the property of J. Smith Esq of Olrig,
OS1/7/11/124 [Page] 124 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entry for Commercial Inn crossed out] [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/124 See 25" map 005.11.
OS1/7/11/125 CALEDONIAN HOTEL [Thurso] Caledonian Hotel William Bruce. Hotelkeeper G. Logan Factor William Campbell Postmaster 005 This Hotel is undergoing repairs at present. and when completed. it will be the second best house of the kind in Thurso, situated at the West end of Swanson St. the property of William Hamilton. Hill of Forss.
OS1/7/11/125 COMMERCIAL BANK [Thurso] Commercial Bank (Branch Office) J. Henderson Agent G. Logan. Factor William Campbell Postmaster 005 This is a very pretty building it is in the best of repair and has a fine garden attached. it is situated in Olrig Street and near the North end of Forss St. property of this Banking Company.
OS1/7/11/125 ABERDEEN TOWN AND COUNTY BANK [Thurso] Aberdeen town & County Bank (Branch Office) John Bruce. Agent G. Logan. Factor William Campbell, Postmaster 005 This is also a good building being in the best of repair it is situated in Traill Street opposite to the Old Free Church the property of the Aberdeen Town & County Banking Co [Company]
OS1/7/11/125 [Page]125 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/125 See 25" map 005.11.
OS1/7/11/126 FRESWICK HOUSE Freswick House A.H. Ferryman, Proprietor Freswick House G. Logan. Factor William Campbell. Postmaster 005 Is situated in Durness Street, it is a nice house and is in good repair - and is well known by this name. The property of A. Ferryman,
OS1/7/11/126 POST OFFICE [Thurso] Post Office William Campbell, Postmaster G. Logan. Factor Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair 005 This a very small post office its in good repair and is situated at the East end of Olrig Street. there is one arrival of mails, from the South & West. & the same number of despaches daily.
OS1/7/11/126 CHAPEL (Reformed Presbyterian) [Thurso] Reformed Presbyterian Church William Campbell, Postmaster G. Logan. Factor Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair 005 A small Church situated in Olrig Street. and at the North end of Duncan Street. there is no placed Minister for this Church. it was built in the year 1858 there is no gallery in it its sittings are for about 300 persons: The property of the Reformed Church.
OS1/7/11/126 [page] 126 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Faint note Freswick House] -- the prop. [proprietor] Mr. Ferryman [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/126 See 25" map 005.11.
OS1/7/11/127 [page] 127 Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entry for The Gutters crossed out] -- [Authorities] Mr Cairncross Mr Swanson Mr Sutherland Thurso [Entries for Salmon Pool and Brewery Pool crossed out] [signed] Robert Kane Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/128 NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND [Thurso] National Bank of Scotland J.W. Galloway. Agent. G. Logan Factor. John Campbell Postmaster 005 Is situated in Rotterdam Street, it is a nice house and is in very good repair it has but a very small garden attached. The property of Mr Couper. - Thurso
OS1/7/11/128 BREWERY [Thurso] Brewery J.W. Galloway. Agent. G. Logan Factor. John Campbell Postmaster 005 This building or buildings was erected for a Brewery. and was used as such for a long time. Sometime afterwards it became a distillery. it is now disused for either of the above, Situated in Cowgate. The property of Miss Brodie, Thurso
OS1/7/11/128 CHURCH (In Ruins) [Thurso] Old Parish Church (Remains of) J.W. Galloway. Agent. G. Logan Factor. John Campbell Postmaster 005 This is the remains of a very old church situated in the Graveyard of Thurso, within its ruins are many graves, as well as many surrounding it. it appears to have been a very large Church, it has been strongly built, as well as ornamental. ''At this Church a fatal affray took place on a Sunday in the year 1649, An Irish Captain - Donald - Macallister Mallich with some of his followers visited Thurso demanding contribution; but finding the people of Thurso refractory he resolved on revenge, while the people were at Church Some one said to him, that he should respect the Sabbath, and God's ordinances whereupon Donald replied - ''In spite of God, and the Sunday Donald will spill blood''; this enraged the inhabitants Who flew to arms and put to death Donald-Macallister and his followers.'' -- History of the house and Clan of Mackay. [signed] R. Kane Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/128 GRAVE YARD [old parish church] 005 This is the remains of a very old church situated in the Graveyard of Thurso, within its ruins are many graves, as well as many surrounding it. it appears to have been a very large Church, it has been strongly built, as well as ornamental. ''At this Church a fatal affray took place on a Sunday in the year 1649, An Irish Captain - Donald - Macallister Mallich with some of his followers visited Thurso demanding contribution; but finding the people of Thurso refractory he resolved on revenge, while the people were at Church Some one said to him, that he should respect the Sabbath, and God's ordinances whereupon Donald replied - ''In spite of God, and the Sunday Donald will spill blood''; this enraged the inhabitants Who flew to arms and put to death Donald-Macallister and his followers.'' -- History of the house and Clan of Mackay. [signed] R. Kane Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/128 [page] 128 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/128 See 25" map 005.11.
OS1/7/11/129 MANSE [West Free Church, Thurso] West Free Church Manse Rev. [Reverend] D. Burns. Pastor G. Logan. Factor Estate Plan 005 This Manse is situated in Janet Street. it is a nice dwelling and is in good repair. it is not a large house, and there is but a very small garden attached.
OS1/7/11/129 THE MALL The Mall Rev. [Reverend] D. Burns. Pastor G. Logan Factor Estate Plan 005 Is the name given to a walk or footpath. which runs southwards from Thurso Bridge for about 20 chains. situated upon the West side of the River, well known by this name.
OS1/7/11/129 MALL WELL Mall Well Rev. [Reverend] D. Bruce. Pastor G. Logan Factor Estate Plan 005 A good and strong spring well, situated close to the Mall. and within one chain of the River Well known by this name.
OS1/7/11/129 [page] 129 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/130 CHURCH [Thurso] Church (Parish) Rev. [Reverend] S. Miller. Pastor. Estate Plan. G. Logan Factor 005 This the Parish Church, is situate about the centre of the new town, it is a large building and is in good repair. it is built upon a sloping piece of ground and from the Eastward is seen for many miles. it was built in the year 1833 having a Gallery and sittings for about 1800 persons.
OS1/7/11/130 WEST FREE CHURCH [Thurso] West Free Church Rev. [Reverend] D. Burns. Pastor. G. Logan. Factor Estate Plan 005 This is a nice Church though small in size. it is situated in Sinclair Street, and it is in very good repair. there is a spire of considerable height attached to this building. it is enclosed by a stone wall with iron railing. there is a gallery in it. and it contains sittings for about 900 persons. built about 1862
OS1/7/11/130 [page] 130 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks, C,A, [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/131 BRIDGEND T.P. Bridgend Toll Bar David Bruce, Tenant. Robert Tait. Bridgend George Logan. Factor 005 Is situated a few chains on the East side of Thurso Bridge upon the turnpike Road leading between Thurso & Wick. it is well known by this name.
OS1/7/11/131 [page] 131 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entries for Oldtown and Newtown crossed out] [signed] Matthew Banks. C,A, [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/132 [page] 132 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entries for Buxbury Park, Millbank Road and Ulbster Place crossed out] [signed] Matthew Banks, C,A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/133 COUPAR LANE [Thurso] Coupar Lane Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan Factor Estate Plan 005 Is lying North and South and extending from Coupar Street to the West end of Millers Lane.
OS1/7/11/133 GROVE LANE [Thurso] Grove Lane Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan Factor Estate Plan 005 Is lying East & West extending from the South end of High Street to the North end of the Cowgate. Grove House is Situated in this Lane.
OS1/7/11/133 DAVIDSON'S CLOSE Davidson's Close Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan Factor Estate Plan 005 Is lying North & South between Millers Lane and Cupar Street.
OS1/7/11/133 DAVIDSON'S ENTRY [Thurso] Davidson's Entry Mr Cairncross Thurso Mr Manson Thurso Mr Swanson Thurso 005 A small street betwee ''Bank Street'', and Olrig Street; it passes the west side of the Commercial Bant Thurso.
OS1/7/11/133 [page] 133 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [initialled] R.K. [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/133 See 25" map 005.11. Davidson's Close marked on map as Davidson's Lane.
OS1/7/11/134 WILSON STREET [Thurso] Wilson Street Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor Estate Plan 005 Iis lying East & West extending from the Middle of High Street. to the East side of the town. the Police Station is in this Street.
OS1/7/11/134 DUKE STREET [Thurso] Duke Street Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor Estate Plan 005 Is short and narrow lying East & west extending from Cupar Street to the East side of the town.
OS1/7/11/134 MILLER'S LANE [Thurso] Miller's Lane Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor Estate Plan 005 Is lying East & West extending from the North end of Cupar's lane to the River.
OS1/7/11/134 COWGATE [Thurso] Cowgate Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor Estate Plan 005 Runs North & South extending from the East end of Grove Lane to Thurso Bridge. the Gashouse and the old Brewery, and the greater part of Bridge House is situated in this Lane.
OS1/7/11/134 [page] 134 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/134 See 25" map 005.11.
OS1/7/11/135 POLICE STATION [Thurso] Police Station Mr Miller. Sergeant G. Logan. Factor. John Couper. Draper. Thurso. 005 This is a new building but is very small. there are three Cells attached to it. Situated in Wilson Street, Oldtown. there is one sergeant, and two of the Police force Stationed in town.
OS1/7/11/135 BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION [Thurso] Benevolent Institution Miss Harley. Teacher. G. Logan. Factor John Couper. Draper. Thurso. 005 Built in 1856 and is now in good repair. it is situated in Rose Street. and is a very nice School having 160 Girls attending the same. This building is supported by voluntary contributions.
OS1/7/11/135 [page] 135 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entries for Grove House and Bridge House crossed out] [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/135 See 25" map 005.11.
OS1/7/11/136 TOWN HALL [Thurso] Town Hall Valuation Roll, for 1872 Donald Sinclair. Thurso G. Logan. Factor. 005 This is a large and very pretty building. Situated about the middle of High Street, Oldtown, with museum, and courtrooms attached the property of the Commissioners of the Thurso
OS1/7/11/136 MEADOW WELL Meadow Well Valuation Roll, for 1872 Donald Sinclair. Thurso G. Logan. Factor. 005 This is a very old well and one of the strongest running springs in Caithness. there was a pump built and attached to it in 1822, and since then more than one half of the inhabitants of Thurso draw water therefrom, situated at the West end of Manson St. [Street].
OS1/7/11/136 [page] 136 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entry for Meadow Park crossed out] [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/137 THURSO BRIDGE Thurso Bridge Sir J G Tollemache Sinclair G Logan Factor Robert Tait Bridgend 005 Spans Thurso River close to the East side of the town it is not a very good bridge as it very narrow & therefore not suited for much traffic it is upon the turnpike road leading from Thurso to Wick built about the year 1797
OS1/7/11/137 STATUE [of Sir John Sinclair, Thurso Parish Church] Statue of Sir John Sinclair Baronet Sir J G Tollemache Sinclair G Logan Factor Estate Plan 005 Born 10th day of May 1754 Died 21st December 1835 Erected by Alexander Miller Esq of Thurso now dead it is situated upon the East side of the Parish Church facing Eastwards and in line with Caithness Street it stands about 15 feet in Height without much appearance for attraction erected in 1856
OS1/7/11/137 [page] 137 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/138 CASTLE PAVEMENT WORKS Castle Pavement Works Donald Shearer. Draper Thurso George Logan. Factor Estate Plan 005 Is worked by Steam cutting and dressing Flagstones - they are situated close upon Thursoeast pavement works and are on the East side of the Rive about 60 chains from Thurso.
OS1/7/11/138 BRIDGEND Bridgend Robert Tait. Tenant Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Estate Plan 005 Is a neat dwelling house situated at the East side of Thurso Bridge and well known by this name. the property of Robert Tait Esq of Bridgend.
OS1/7/11/138 SIR GEORGE'S PARK Sir George's Park Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan, Factor Estate Plan 005 This Park was presented by Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair, to the town's people it is therefore the towns park, & were it put into some kind of order it would be worthy the name, but as it is. it has no attraction. situated at the East side of Thurso Bridge.
OS1/7/11/138 [page] 138 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/139 MOUNTPLEASANT Mountpleasant Heirs of the late George & James Craig Valuation Roll - 1872 Thurso William Ferrier Springpark 005 A large Farmsteading in good repair situated about 50 chains on the East side of Thurso. it is the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair of Ulbster.
OS1/7/11/139 SPRINGPARK Springpark William Ferrier Tenant Valuation Roll. for 1872 David Bruce Bridgend 005 An ordinary sized Farmsteading in good repair situated about 15 chains South West of Mountpleasant. the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair, of Ulbster.
OS1/7/11/139 TULLOCH'S WELL Tulloch's Well William Ferrier Tenant Valuation Roll. for 1872 David Bruce Bridgend 005 A small spring well close to the river about 1/4 of a mile below the bridge.
OS1/7/11/139 [page] 139 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/11/141 CAITHNESS STREET [Thurso] Caithness Street Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G Logan Factor. Estate Plan. 005 Extends from the South end of Traill Street. to Thurso Bridge, it is lying East & West. and is the turnpike leading to Wick.
OS1/7/11/141 TRAILL STREET [Thurso] Traill Street Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G Logan Factor. Estate Plan. 005 Is lying North & South. extending from the West end of Caithness. to the East end of Olrig Street. Royal Hotel Aberdeen Town & County Bank & the old Free church. is Situate in this Street it is about the best St in Thurso.
OS1/7/11/141 FORSS STREET [Thurso] Forss Street Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G Logan Factor. Estate Plan. 005 Is lying nearly North & South. and extends from the East end of the Parish Church to Olrig Street, the Commercial Inn is situated in this Street
OS1/7/11/141 CAMPBELL STREET [Thurso] Campbell Street Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G Logan Factor. Estate Plan. 005 Is lying nearly North & South, and extending from the West end of the Parish Church, to Olrig Street.
OS1/7/11/141 [page] 141 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/142 BRABSTER STREET [Thurso] Brabster Street Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor. Estate Plan. 005 Is lying almost North & South and extends from Caithness Street to the South end of the town.
OS1/7/11/142 SINCLAIR STREET [Thurso] Sinclair Street Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor. Estate Plan. 005 Is lying almost North & South and extends from the West end of Caithness Street. to the South end of the town.
OS1/7/11/142 SUTHERLAND STREET [Thurso] Sutherland Street Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor. Estate Plan. 005 Is lying nearly North & South and extends from the East end of the Parish Church, to the South end of the town it is also part of the turnpike Road leading from Thurso to Reay & Halkirk.
OS1/7/11/142 BARROCK STREET [Thurso] Barrock Street Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor. Estate Plan. 005 Is lying nearly North & South and extending from the West end of the Parish Church to the South end of the town.
OS1/7/11/142 [page] 142 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/143 MARKET GROUND [Thurso] Market Ground Mr Miller. Barrock St Thurso George Logan. Factor Mr Swanson, InnKeeper. 005 This market is held twice a year for horses, only. about the middle of July & September. it is never much of a market but the name is well known -
OS1/7/11/143 SHORE STREET [Thurso] Shore Street Mr Miller. Barrock St Thurso George Logan. Factor Mr Swanson, InnKeeper. 005 Runs East and West through the oldtown extending from the North end of High Street to River side
OS1/7/11/143 WILSON'S LANE [Thurso] Wilsons Lane Mr Miller. Barrock St Thurso George Logan. Factor Mr Swanson, InnKeeper. 005 Runs East and West extending from High St to the River side. the graveyard & the old Parish Church is situated upon the North side of this lane.
OS1/7/11/143 [page] 143 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks.
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OS1/7/11/145 THURSO [town] Thurso Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair George Logan. Factor. Estate Plan. 005 Is a Seaport town, and Market Town & Burgh of Barony situated upon the North side of Caithness, having a population of over 4000. The town has a few very good buildings and a number of Streets well laid out suitable for traffic, Thurso River enters the sea at the North East corner of the town, there is a small harbour suited for Coal vessels and such like, The principal branch of work carried on about the town is the cuting and dressing of pavement. It is said that Thurso derived its name from Horsa, a Saxon general who had landed at the water-mouth of that town, in the fifth century. Its Gaelic name is Inver-Horsa, the mouth of a river or Stream being termed Inver in that language, so that there are [Continued on page 146]
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OS1/7/11/146 THURSO [Continued from page 145] but few towns in Scotland of greater antiquity.
OS1/7/11/146 FISHER BIGGINGS Fisher Biggings Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor. William Campbell. Postmaster 005 These biggings are about the oldest, & the worst houses in Thurso. they are Situated round about the old Parish Church. at the North East corner of Thurso, there is no improvements going on in this part of the town a place where there is so much need for the like. the Grave-yard is in this part of the town it is in very good order to appearance. for to be so old as it is.
OS1/7/11/146 [page] 146 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/147 SWANSON STREET [Thurso] Swanson Street Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G.Logan Factor Estate Plan 005 Runs East and West and extends from High st to the Caledonian Hotel.
OS1/7/11/147 DURNESS STREET [Thurso] Durness Street Sir J.G.Tollemache Sinclair G.Logan Factor Estate Plan 005 Is lying East and West and extends from the Caledonian Hotel to the North West corner of the town. Freswick House. and the Original Secession Church is situate in this Street -
OS1/7/11/147 BANK STREET [Thurso) Bank Street Sir J.G.Tollemache Sinclair G.Logan Factor Estate Plan 005 Runs East and West and extends from High. Street. to a small lane lying Northwards from the North end of Duncan Street.
OS1/7/11/147 COUPAR STREET [Thurso] Coupar Street Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G.Logan Factor Estate Plan 005 Runs East from High Street as far as the West end of Duke Street. it then turns Southwards into Wilson St.
OS1/7/11/147 [page] 147 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/148 ROBERTSON'S LANE [Thurso] Robertsons Lane Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor Estate Plan. 005 Runs East & west and extends from Bribster Street to the West side of the town.
OS1/7/11/148 MANSON STREET [Thurso] Manson Street Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor Estate Plan. 005 Is lying East and West between the Cowgate and Traill Street, the Meadow Well is situated in this street.
OS1/7/11/148 ROTTERDAM STREET [Thurso] Rotterdam Street Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor Estate Plan. 005 Runs North and South extending from the North end of Traill street to the south end of High St. situated in the oldtown.
OS1/7/11/148 HIGH STREET [Thurso] High Street. Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair G. Logan. Factor Estate Plan. 005 Is lying North and South extending from the North end of Rotterdam Street, to the West end of Shore street, the Town Hall is situated in this street.
OS1/7/11/148 [page] 148 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/149 CLARDON HILL Claredon Hill (Site of Battle) Clardon Hill Clardon Hill Clairdon Hill Mr John Cairncross, Thurso Mr William Campbell Claredon Mr J. Murray, Thurso MacKay's History Mr Tait, Factor. Estate Documents J Brims 005 A large cultivated hill feature Situated close to the Sea, upon which a battle was fought many years ago. Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster - Several years ago, built on this hill an octogon tower which in memory of that event, has been termed - ''Harold's Tower''. This is an extract from McKay's History of the House & Clan McKay. ''Lord Reay's family derived their original from Ireland, in the 12th Century, when King William the Lion reigned. The occasion of their Settling in the north, is mentioned by Torfeus, as Captain of a number of warriors, to drive the Norwegians out of Caithness''. He adds, ''The ancestors of Lord Reay's family drove the Danes from these parts.'' He does not, however, mention in which of Torfeus' works he had found the above. That writer (Torfeus) States, that the King of Scotland, (William the Lion) with a Strong army from the Hebrides and the west of Scotland, from Kintire northward, P.T.O. [Continued on page 150]
OS1/7/11/149 CLAIRDON HILL [1895] Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier Ho [House] Wick N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/7/11/149 Site of BATTLE A.D. 1196 [Clairdon Hill] 006 A large cultivated hill feature Situated close to the Sea, upon which a battle was fought many years ago. Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster - Several years ago, built on this hill an octogon tower which in memory of that event, has been termed - ''Harold's Tower''. This is an extract from McKay's History of the House & clan McKay. ''Lord Reay's family derived their original from Ireland, in the 12th Century, when King William the Lion reigned. The occasion of their settling in the north, is mentioned by Torfeus, as Captain of a number of warriors, to drive the Norwegians out of Caithness''. He adds, ''The ancestors of Lord Reay's family drove the Danes from these parts.'' He does not, however, mention in which of Torfeus' works he had found the above. That writer (Torfeus) States, that the King of Scotland, (William the Lion) with a Strong army from the Hebrides and the west of Scotland, from Kintire northward P.T.O. [Continued on page 150]
OS1/7/11/149 [page] 149 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/150 CLARDON HILL [Site of Battle A.D. 1196] [Continued from page 149] including a considerable body from Ireland, defeated Harold Earl of Orkney and Caithness, Subdued all Caithness, and Severely punished the inhabitants for the cruelty exercised upon Bishop John. This battle is said to have been fought at the hill of Claredon, near Thurso. Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster several years ago, built on this hill an octogon tower, which in memory of that event, has been termed "Harold's Tower". Some affirm that this Harold, upon his Submission, was pardoned by the King for all the outrages he had committed, and reinstated in his possession of Caithness, as formerly enjoyed, but under very severe conditions; in Security for his performance of which, he gave his Son Torphin to the King as an hostage; and as these were not performed, the eyes of the young man were put out. This, however, is not so probable but Seems rather to apply to Harold's Successor, Earl John, by whose order or connivance the people burnt Bishop Adam in his Castle at Brawl, Halkirk, Six miles from Thurso, and who had afterwards been pardoned by King Alexander II. -- Extracts from MacKays History of the Clan MacKay
OS1/7/11/150 [page] 150 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Note] -- Harold's Tower. This is called "Harold's Tomb" on the Estate Plan but Mr Logan says that "Harold's Tower" is correct.
OS1/7/11/151 CLARDON Claredon Clardon Cleardane Clearden Clardon Clairdon Mr William Campbell, Claredon Mr J. Cairncross, Thurso Mr J. Murray, Thurso Mr Tait, Factor. Johnstons Map of Caithness New Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] 52 (Parish of Olrig) Estate Documents J. Brims Esq. Fiscal Thurso 005 A large cultivated district, composed of a large farm Several Small farms and a number of crofts. Property of Sir R. C. Sinclair, Bart [Baronet], of Murkle.
OS1/7/11/151 CLAIRDON [1895] For 1" purposes only etc Mr D Nicolson, Montpellier Ho. [House] Wick N.B [North Britain] 005
OS1/7/11/151 THURSO EAST PLANTATION Thurso East Plantation Mr William Campbell, Claredon Mr J. Cairncross, Thurso Mr J. Murray, Thurso Mr Tait, Factor. Johnstons Map of Caithness New Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] 52 (Parish of Olrig) Estate Documents J. Brims Esq. Fiscal Thurso Mr Logan. Factor. Estate Plan 005 A Small plantation of mixed wood - the property of Sir T. Sinclair Bart [Baronet], of Ulbster. The trees are all undersize, and Scanty.
OS1/7/11/151 TOWERHILL Towerhill Mr William Campbell, Claredon Mr J. Cairncross, Thurso Mr J. Murray, Thurso Mr Tait, Factor. Johnstons Map of Caithness New Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] 52 (Parish of Olrig) Estate Documents J. Brims Esq. Fiscal Thurso Mr Logan. Factor. Estate Plan. 005 This name applies to a large farm-steading - dwelling house and Small garden attached. The property of Sir T. Sinclair Bart [Baronet], of Ulbster.
OS1/7/11/151 [page] 151
OS1/7/11/152 CLAYHUSBANDRY Clayhusbandry Mr J. Cairncross, Thurso Mr W. Campbell, Claredon Mr J. Murray, Thurso Mr Logan, Factor. 005 This name applies to a large farm-steading - dwelling house and Small garden attached. The property of Sir T. Sinclair Bart [Baronet] of Ulbster.
OS1/7/11/152 STITLEY Stitley Mr J. Cairncross, Thurso Mr W. Campbell, Claredon Mr J. Murray, Thurso Mr Tait, Factor. 005 This name applies to a Small farm-Steading dwelling house and Small garden attached The property of Sir R.C. Sinclair, Bart. [Baronet] of Murkle
OS1/7/11/152 [page] 152 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/153 BRIDGE OF MURKLE Bridge of Murkle (County) Bridge of Murkle (County) Bridge of Murkle (County) Mr John Milne. Murkle. Mr John Huston. Murkle. Mr William Swanson. Murkle. 005 Applies to a small stone Bridge of one arch which crosses the ''Burn of Murkle'', on the T.P. [Turn Pike] Road from Thurso to Castleton.
OS1/7/11/153 TROUT POOL Trout Pool Trout Pool Trout Pool Mr John Milne. Murkle. Mr John Huston. Murkle. Mr William Swanson. Murkle. 005 Applies to a small Pool in the ''Murkle Burn'' a little above the ''Bridge of Murkle''. There is only about 12 inches of water in this pool.
OS1/7/11/153 [page] 153 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Pencil note Trout Pool] -- This name is not known by the Factor.
OS1/7/11/154 MURKLE BURN Murkle Burn or Burn of Murkle Mr John Milne. Murkle. Mr John Houston. Murkle. Mr William Swanson. Murkle. 005 A small stream having its source in Olrig Parish it divides the parishes of Olrig & Thurso for a short distance and again enters Olrig.
OS1/7/11/154 [page] 154 Thurso Ph [Parish] -- Caithness
OS1/7/11/155 LYTHMORE MOSS Lythmore Moss Donald McKay, Lythmore. William Gerry, Langland. John Swanson, Hopefield. 005 This is a large Peat Moss Situated about 60 chains East of Lythmore. it is known by Overtown Moss, as well as by the name here given it is the property of the Crown.
OS1/7/11/155 HILL OF FORSS QUARRIES Hill of Forss Quarries Donald McKay, Lythmore. William Gerry, Langland. John Swanson, Hopefield. 005 These quarries are almost one mile in length, they are flagstone quarries, but the greater part of them have been worked out. they are lying East & West. & situated about one Mile South of the Hill of Forss. on the property of J. Sinclair Esq, of Forss.
OS1/7/11/155 LANGLAND QUARRY Langland Quarry Donald McKay, Lythmore. William Gerry, Langland. John Swanson, Hopefield. 005 A large Flagstone Quarry situated a short distance East from Langland Farm-steading. It is partly in the Newlands of Geise, & partly upon the Farm of Langland. The property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart [Baronet] [initialled] R.K.
OS1/7/11/155 [page] 155 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/156 HOPEFIELD Hopefield John Swanson. Tenant, William MacDonald. Viewfield, William Gerry. Langland. 005 A Small Farmsteading in good repair. Situated near to Hill of Forss Quarries. the property of Sir Tollemache Sinclair Bart [Baronet].
OS1/7/11/156 VIEWFIELD Viewfield William MacDonald, Tenant, William Gerry. Langland, John Swanson. Tenant. 005 A Small Farmsteading in good repair. Situated about 20 Chains South of Hopefield. the property of Sir Tollemache Sinclair Bart [Baronet].
OS1/7/11/156 LANGLAND Langland William Gerry. Tenant. John Swanson. Hopefield William MacDonald, Viewfield. 005 A small Farmsteading in good repair. Situated about ten Chains East of Viewfield. the property of Sir Tollemache Sinclair Bart [Baronet].
OS1/7/11/156 [page] 156 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [initialled] R.K. [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/157 WAAS Waas John Swanson. Hopefield. William McDonald, Viewfield William Garry. Langland. 005 A small district, having five Small Farms in it it is situated about three miles West of Thurso, and is the property of Sir P.M. Thriepland Bridge, of Fingask.
OS1/7/11/157 NEWLANDS OF GEISE Newlands of Geise John Swanson. Hopefield. William McDonald, Viewfield William Garry. Langland. 005 ; 011 A large district with a number of Small Farmsteadings in it and is situated upon the North and East side of Waas district it is the property of Sir Tollemache Sinclair.
OS1/7/11/157 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) Pictish House (Remains of) Mr William McCormack Hopefield. Mr Angus McDonald Newlands of Geise Mr James Henderson Waas 005 A Small Hillock: the remains of a picts House. the property of Sir Tollemache Sinclair Bart [Baronet]. M.P. [Member of Parliament] Part of this object was removed to make way for a road but nothing worthy of notice was seen in it except for some stones - not large ones.
OS1/7/11/157 [page] 157 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/158 TORDALE PARK Tordale Park John Swanson. Hopefield. William MacDonald. Viewfield William Gerry. Langland. 005 This is a large park. the whole of which is inder rough pasture. it is situated at the West side of Waas District, and is well known by this name. the property of the Crown -
OS1/7/11/158 TORDALE BURN Tordale Burn John Swanson. Hopefield. William MacDonald. Viewfield William Gerry. Langland. 005 A small burn which rises in Lythmore Moss, and flows Southwards through Tordale Park, after which it is called Waas Burn. it is well known by this name,
OS1/7/11/158 OVERTOWN Overtown John Gray. Tenant William Gerry. Langland. John Swanson. Hopefield. 005 A small Croft, the property of the Crown, situated at the North side of Tordale Park. & at the South side of Lythmore Moss - it is not in good repair But it is well known by this name.
OS1/7/11/158 [page] 158 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/159 HEATHFIELD Heathfield Heathfield Heathfield Mr McBeath (Tenant) Mr McBeath (Tenant) Mr McBeath (Tenant) 005 A large farm Steading, in good repair with dwelling house and Arable land attached (the property of Sir J.G.T. Sinclair Bart. [Baronet])
OS1/7/11/159 LINTIES' POOL Linties Pool Linties Pool Linties Pool Mr David Sutherland Mr James Inness Mr David Smith 005 A small Pool near the Trig [Trigonometrical] station Known by this name.
OS1/7/11/159 BOGSWA Bogswa Bogswa Bogswa Mr David Sutherland Mr Logan. Factor. Valuation Roll. 005 Applies to three small crofts, situated in the district of ''Newlands of Geise''; the property of Sir J.G.T. Sinclair. Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/7/11/159 [page] 159 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entry for Bogswa Moss crossed out]
OS1/7/11/160 JANETSTOWN QUARRIES Janetstown Quarries Janetstown Quarries Janetstown Quarries Mr James Sutherland (Wass) Mr James McKay Mr David Smith 005 A long range of Pavement Quarries 20 chains west of the County Road. and 51 chains in length' (The property of Sir J.G.T. Sinclair Bart [Baronet])
OS1/7/11/160 HEATHFIELD QUARRY Heathfield Quarry Heathfield Quarry Heathfield Quarry Mr James Sutherland (Wass) Mr James McKay Mr David Smith 005 A small pavement quarry 12 chains north of Janetstown Quarries Known by this name, (The property of Sir J.G.T. Sinclair Bart [Baronet])
OS1/7/11/160 LONG LOCH Long Loch Long Loch Long Loch Mr James Sutherland (Wass) Mr James McKay Mr David Smith 005 A small loch 30 chains North of Janetstown Quarries Known by this name,
OS1/7/11/160 MONTYAG QUARRY Montyag Quarry Montyag Quarry Montyag Quarry Sir J.G.T. Sinclair Bart [Baronet] Mr Logan. Factor Mr D. Shearer. Thurso 005 A fine slate quarry situated in the district of "Newlands of Geise", the property of Sir J.G.T. Sinclair Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/7/11/160 [page] 160 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Note Janetstown Quarries] -- see page 180
OS1/7/11/161 ORMELIE Ormly Ormelie Ormelie Mr J. Cairncross, Thurso Mr J. Murray, Thurso Mr R. Forsyth, Juniperbank Estate Plan G. Logan Esq Factor 005 This name applies to a comfortable and commodious dwelling house, with Steading outhouses and garden attached - Situated about half a mile South of Thurso. Property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair, Bart. [Baronet] of Ulbster.
OS1/7/11/161 JUNIPERBANK Juniperbank Mr J. Cairncross, Thurso Mr J. Murray, Thurso Mr R. Forsyth, Juniperbank Estate Plan G. Logan Esq Factor 005 A Small Farm-Steading dwelling house and garden attached - Situated a few chains East of the place called Ormly. It is the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair, Bart [Baronet] of Ulbster.
OS1/7/11/161 [page] 161 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Faint note Ormelie] -- Not to be [stamped] at present
OS1/7/11/162 CEMETERY [Thurso] Cemetery Mr J. Cairncross, Thurso Mr J. Murry, Thurso Mr R. Forsyth, Juniperbank 005 A place of interment for the people of Thurso - beautifully situated on the East bank of the River,a few chains west of Mount Vrnon.
OS1/7/11/162 MILLBANK Millbank Mr J. Cairncross, Thurso Mr J. Murry, Thurso Mr R. Forsyth, Juniperbank 005 This name applies to a Foundery, Corn Mill, and two Small dwelling houses, Situated on the East bank of the river, about half a mile from Thurso. Property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair, Bart. [Baronet] of Ulbster.
OS1/7/11/162 [page] 162 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entry for Cemetery Lodge crossed out]
OS1/7/11/163 HAWKHILLOCK Hawkhillock Mr J. Cairncross, Thurso Mr J. Murray, Thurso Mr R. Forsyth, Juniperbank 005 This name applies to a Small Farm steading - Situated a few chains South of Springpark. It is the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair, Bart [Baronet] of Ulbster.
OS1/7/11/163 BLEACHFIELD Bleachfield Mr J. Cairncross, Thurso Mr J. Murray, Thurso Mr R. Forsyth, Juniperbank 005 A large Farm Steading - dwelling house and garden attached - Situated a few chains South of the place called Juniperbank. It is the property of Sir Tollemache Sinclair, Bart. [Baronet] of Ulbster.
OS1/7/11/163 [page] 163 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Note Springpark, crossed out] -- see page 139
OS1/7/11/164 OLDFIELD HOUSE Oldfield House Mr J. Cairncross, Thurso Mr J Murray, Thurso Mr R. Forsyth Jumiperbank G. Logan Esq Factor 005 This name applies to a comfortable and commodious dwelling house, - Steading, out houses and garden attached - Situated abot a mile East of Thurso. Property of Sir J.G.Tollemache Sinclair, Bart, [Baronet] of Ulbster.
OS1/7/11/164 MOUNTVERNON Mountvernon Mr J. Cairncross, Thurso Mr J Murray, Thurso Mr R. Forsyth Juniperbank G. Logan Esq Factor 005 This name applies to a small dwelling house Situated a few chains East of the Cemetery. Property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair, Bart, [Baronet] of Ulbster.
OS1/7/11/164 [page] 164 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/165 STAINLAND Stainland Mr J. Cairncross, Thurso Mr J. Murry, Thurso Mr R. Forsyth, Juniperbank 005 This name applies to a large Farm-steading-dwelling house and garden attached. Situated about half a mile East of the place called Mountvernon. Property of Sir G.J. Tollemache Sinclair, Bart, [Baronet] of Ulbster.
OS1/7/11/165 CRUVE Cruve Mr J. Cairncross, Thurso Mr J. Murry, Thurso Mr R. Forsyth, Juniperbank 005 A small dwelling house Situated close to the remains of the cruve. Property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart, [Baronet] of Ulbster.
OS1/7/11/165 [page] 165 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entry for Cruve (Remains of) crossed out]
OS1/7/11/166 [page] 166 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Blank page]
OS1/7/11/167 DUNCAN'S HILL Duncanshill Mr Donald Bain, Hamer Mr John MacKenzie, Hamer Mr William Allan, Duncanshill 005 This name applies to a Small cultivated hill feature, and A Small farm-Steadings. The property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair, Bart [Baronet], of Ulbster,
OS1/7/11/167 DUNCANSHILL Duncanshill Mr Donald Bain, Hamer Mr John MacKenzie, Hamer Mr William Allan, Duncanshill 005 This name applies to a Small cultivated hill feature, and A Small farm-Steadings. The property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart [Baronet], of Ulbster,
OS1/7/11/167 DIXONFIELD Dixonfield Mr Donald Bain, Hamer Mr John MacKenzie, Hamer Mr William Allan, Duncanshill 005 A Small cultivated district, composed of a large farm-Steading, and Several Small crofts. The property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair, Bart [Baronet], of Ulbster.
OS1/7/11/167 [page] 167 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/168 TURDALE Turdale Turdale Turdale Sir J. Sinclair Bart [Baronet]. Mr Logan. Factor. Estate Plan. 005 A small croft situated in the district of ''Duncanshill''; the property of Sir J.G.T. Sinclair Bart [Baronet].
OS1/7/11/168 [page] 168 Ph [Parish] of Thurso
OS1/7/11/169 CASTLE OF HAIMER (Site of) Castle of Hamer Site of. Castle of Haimer Hemer W. Forsyth. Broynach. John Allan, Hamer. Thomas Sinclair, Hamer, Mr Tait, Factor. Johnstons Map Estate Plan. Mr Scott Gunn 005 There is some small portions of this Castle still visible, the Farmer in that part of the district is at present turning up part of its ruins. there is a stone built in the farm house, which was taken out of the ruin, dated 1726. this is said to be the year that the Castle was built in, - it formerly belonged to Lord Caithness situated in Hamer, on the property of Sir G Sinclair, of Murkle,
OS1/7/11/169 [page] 169 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Faint note Castle of Haimer] -- Surely it is more ancient the first of the stone being so found does not prove anything conclusive. it may have been place where the Castle was undergoing repairs. [Faint note Boggy Park, crossed out] -- The names of fields are not written Field names are not written [initialled] [HP] [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/170 BROYNACH Broynach W. & J. Forsyth, Tenant. Thomas Sinclair, Hamer. John Allan, Hamer. 005 This name applies to a district, part of which is in this parish and part in Olrig Ph [Parish].
OS1/7/11/170 DAM OF BROYNACH Dam of Broynach W. & J. Forsyth, Tenant. Thomas Sinclair, Hamer. John Allan, Hamer. 005 This was at one time a very large dam, but of late it has been drained to such an extent that it is now almost dry. situated in Hamer, property of Sir G. Sinclair, of Murkle,
OS1/7/11/170 HAIMER Haimer Hemer Mr Tait, Factor. Estate Plan. Rent Roll of Estate. Johnstones Map of Caithness 005 Is a large district, situated about two miles East of Thurso, & about the centre of which was situated the Castle of Hamer, the same being now almost invisible. there is a number of small farms or crofts in Hamer the property of Sir G. Sinclair, of Murkle.
OS1/7/11/170 [page] 170 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/171 BROCH (Remains of) [West Murkle] Broch (supposed Pictish Fort) Mr Cairncross, Thurso James Banks, Thurso James Henderson, West Murkle 006 An Embankment has been built which cuts of - as it were - a semi-circular portion of the cliff - Entirely inaccessable from the sea - A considerable quantity of Earth has been dug out on the East side of it - to the depth of 8 or 10 feet - by the tenant of the farm. (see A in trace) About two feet from the surface may be seen the remains of shells - Periwinkles, Limpets etc - in small heaps - which clearly points to the great antiquity of the Broch - two feet of black soil takes a great number of years to accumulate - even in a well sheltered place - consequently it wd [would] take much longer to accumulate on the sea coast - No information whatever can be obtained of it Except that it is an old fort.
OS1/7/11/171 [page] 171 Ph [Parish] of Thurso -- County of Caithness
OS1/7/11/172 CLINKIN' GOE Clinkin' Goe Mr Cairncross, Thurso James Banks, Thurso James Henderson, West Murkle 006 A small goe on the foreshore a little to the West of Clardon Haven. The waves make a peculiar sound in this goe which has caused it to get the name given
OS1/7/11/172 CLARDON HAVEN Clardon Haven Mr Cairncross, Thurso James Banks, Thurso James Henderson, West Murkle 006 This haven is sometimes called Sandy Bay - as the rocks on the foreshore are sometimes entirely covered with sand - after a severe storm - The boats often in stormy weather take shelter in it.
OS1/7/11/172 WEST MURKLE West Murkle Mr Cairncross, Thurso James Banks, Thurso James Henderson, West Murkle 006 A large farm steading dwelling house, farm servants cottages, outhouses and garden attached - The property of Sir Robert Gordon Sinclair of Murkle, Bart [Baronet].
OS1/7/11/172 [page] 172 Ph. [Parish] of Thurso -- County of Caithness
OS1/7/11/173 METHOW HILLOCK Methow Hillock (Pictish House) Mr Cairncross, Thurso James Banks, Thurso James Henderson, West Murkle 006 A Pictish house situated about 5 chains from the edge of the cliff and 20 Chains East of ''The Broch'' - No Excavation has been made in it -
OS1/7/11/173 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Methow Hillock] Methow Hillock (Pictish House) Mr Cairncross, Thurso James Banks, Thurso James Henderson, West Murkle 006 A Pictish house situated about 5 chains from the edge of the cliff and 20 Chains East of ''The Broch'' - No Excavation has been made in it -
OS1/7/11/173 METHOW CLETT Methow Clett Mr Cairncross, Thurso James Banks, Thurso James Henderson, West Murkle 006 A small Clett about 30 feet high - it forms a point on the boundary of the Parishes of Thurso and Bower.
OS1/7/11/173 [page] 173 Ph. [Parish] of Thurso -- County of Caithness
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OS1/7/11/175 OUST Oust Oust Oust Mr James Forsyth (Tenant) Mr Campbell.(Bardnaclaven) Mr James Swanson (Bardnaclaven) 011 A large farm house in good repair having outhouses a garden and Arable land attached. the property of (James Sinclair Esqr Forss)
OS1/7/11/175 BUILANARDAN Builanardan Ballenarden Mr James Forsyth (Tenant) Mr Campbell. (Bardnaclaven) Mr James Swanson (Bardnaclaven) Plan of Forss Common Dated 1831 011 This name applies to a small cottage, garden attached, Situated about half a mile north west of Oust. The property of James Sinclair Esqur of Forss.
OS1/7/11/175 [page] 175 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Note Builanardan] -- From Buaile an Ardan Fold of the Small height. [Signed] William John Thomas Sapper R.E [Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/11/177 BACKLINK Backlink Backlink Backlink Mr Logan. Factor. Estate Plan Mr David Sinclair. Tenant. 011 Applies to a small farmsteading having outhouses garden etc attached; the property of Sir J.G.T. Sinclair. Bart [Baronet]. of Ulbster.
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OS1/7/11/179 BURN OF GEISE Burn of Geise Mr Robert Manson Mr George Henderson Mr Kenneth McKay 011 A Small Stream from the lands of ''Waas'' to Thurso River at the farm of Mains of Geise
OS1/7/11/179 Site of PICT'S HOUSE Pictish House (Site of) Mr Robert Manson Mr George Henderson Mr Kenneth McKay 011 This is where a picts house formerly stood but has been Completely defaced: the property of Sir J.G.Tollemache Sinclair Bart [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament]
OS1/7/11/179 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) Pictish House (Remains of) Mr Robert Manson Mr George Henderson Mr Kenneth McKay 011 This is a small hillock; the ruin of a picts hous the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart [Baronet].
OS1/7/11/179 [page] 179 Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Robert Kane Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/180 JANETSTOWN Janetstown Mr James Sutherland. Waas Mr James McKay Mr David Smith 011 A number of Crofters houses and lands the property of Sir J.T. Sinclair Bart [Baronet]. M.P. [Member of Parliament] Thurso Castle.
OS1/7/11/180 [page] 180 Thurso Ph. [Parish] -- Caithness
OS1/7/11/181 A STONE CIST CONTAINING AN URN AND HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE Stone Cist found here Mr Robert Manson Mr George Henderson Mr Kenneth McKay 011 A ancient Stone Coffin in Which a Corpse had been inter'd [interred] about three years since it was open'd [opened] and an Urn, or Jar containing human Ashes, and bones was taken out of it. The property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart [Baronet].
OS1/7/11/181 WHITEFIELD Whitefield Mr Robert Manson Mr George Henderson Mr Kenneth McKay 011 A large farm-steading: the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament]
OS1/7/11/181 [page] 181 Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Note Newlands of Geise, crossed out] -- see page 157 [signed] Robert Kane Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/182 BARDNACLAVAN Bardnaclavan Mr Robert Manson Newlands of Geise Mr George Henderson Newlands of Geise Mr Kenneth McKay Janetstown 011 A large Cultivated district the property of James Sinclair Esqr of Forss, and Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart [Baronet].
OS1/7/11/182 SCHOOL [Bardnaclavan] School Mr Robert Manson Newlands of Geise Mr George Henderson Newlands of Geise Mr Kenneth McKay Janetstown 011 An auxiliary parish School established in 1870, receives a government Grant, Support from the Heritors and Childrens' fees: the attendance is mixed and averages about 60 pupils. Mr Thomas Smith Teacher.
OS1/7/11/182 GLENGOLLY Glengolly Mr Robert Manson Newlands of Geise Mr George Henderson Newlands of Geise Mr Kenneth McKay Janetstown 011 A large farm-steading: the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament]
OS1/7/11/182 [page] 182 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Robert Kane Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/183 GEISE Geise Mr J. Sutherland, Geiselittle. Mr A. Sutherland, Geise. Mr D. Miller, Geise 011 A large Farm-Steading, the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair, Thurso East.
OS1/7/11/183 SHALMSTRY Shalmstry Mr J. Sutherland, Geiselittle. Mr A. Sutherland, Geise. Mr D. Miller, Geise 011 A Small Farm-Steading - the Property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair, Bart. [Baronet] Thurso East.
OS1/7/11/183 OLD DISTILLERY [Geise] Distillery (old) Mr J. Sutherland, Geiselittle. Mr A. Sutherland, Geise. Mr D. Miller, Geise 011 An old Distillery at Geise near Thurso, It has not been in operation, for upwards of 20 years: some of the houses in connection with it now forms part of the Farm-steading, that in which the brewer lived, is occupied by one of the Farm labourers but the principal part of the Distillery is almost in Ruin.
OS1/7/11/183 [page] 183 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] G Rose
OS1/7/11/184 GEISE LITTLE Geiselittle Mr J. Sutherland, Geiselittle. Mr A. Sutherland, Geise. Mr D. Miller, Geise 011 A large Farm Steading - the property of Sir J.G. Sinclair, Bart. [Baronet] Thurso East.
OS1/7/11/184 BURN OF STAINLAND Burn of Stainland Mr J. Sutherland, Geiselittle. Mr A. Sutherland, Geise. Mr D. Miller, Geise 011 A Small Stream which rises near Stainland and running in a westerly direction, Joins the Thurso River about half a mile north of the Place called Geiselittle.
OS1/7/11/184 BAINSTOWN Bainstown Mr J. Sutherland, Geiselittle. Mr A. Sutherland, Geise. Mr D. Miller, Geise 011 This name applies to four Small Crofts - the property of Sir J.G. Sinclair, Bart. [Baronet] Thurso East.
OS1/7/11/184 [page] 184 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/185 HILLICLAY Hilliclay Mr Robert Brims Weydale Mr Cairncross Thurso Mr Donald Swanson Murkle 011 A small cultivated district Situated in the South East of the Parish of Thurso: the property of Sir Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] and J. Smith Esqr Olrig.
OS1/7/11/185 [page] 185 Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Robert Kane Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/11/187 YOUKIL HILLOCK Youkil Hillock Mr William Swanson Mr Robert Brims Mr Garrie 011 A Small natural hillock on ''Hilliclay'' there is no tradition, or any particular information to be obtained about it the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/7/11/187 YOUKIL QUARRY Youkil Quarry Mr William Swanson Mr Robert Brims Mr Garrie 011 A large ''Flag'' and ''slate'' Quarry the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament]
OS1/7/11/187 SCHOOL [Weydale] School Mr William Swanson Mr Robert Brims Mr Garrie 011 A new public School under no Society at present but Supported by a yearly Salary from the proprietor and the childrens' fees only - it being in receipt of no other emolument
OS1/7/11/187 [page] 187 Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Note Youkil Hillock] -- Is it artificial or natural? [signed] Robert Kane Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] [note relating to Youkil Hillock] - Is it artificial or natural?
OS1/7/11/188 WEYDALE Weydale Mr William Swanson Weydale Mr Robert Brims Teacher Weydale Mr Garrie Thurso. 011 A large Cultivated district extending from ''Hilliclay'' westward to ''Thurso River''; a distance of about two Miles, and from ''Wydale Moss'' about the same distance southward: the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/7/11/188 WEYDAL [1895] For 1'' purposes only. See remark in Index. 1895. Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier House Wick N.B. [North Britain] 011
OS1/7/11/188 WEYDALE MOSS Weydale Moss Mr William Swanson Weydale Mr Robert Brims Teacher Weydale Mr Garrie Thurso. 011 This was formerly a large ''peat Moss'' but now almost exhausted: the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/7/11/188 WEYDAL MOSS [1895] For 1'' purposes only. See remark in index 1895 Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier House, Wick N.B. [North Britain] 011
OS1/7/11/188 WEYDALE QUARRIES Weydale Quarries Mr William Swanson Weydale Mr Robert Brims Teacher Weydale Mr Garrie Thurso. 011 An extensive ''Chain'' of ''Flag'' and ''Slate'' Quarries in ''Wydale district'' the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament]
OS1/7/11/188 WEYDAL QUARRIES [1895] Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier House Wick N.B. [North Britain] 011 For 1" purposes only, see remark in Index 1895
OS1/7/11/188 [page] 188 Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Robert Kane Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/189 MAYFIELD Mayfield Mayfield Mayfield Mr Tait. Factor. Estate Plan Mr Scott Gunn. Thurso. 011 A small farm steading situated near stone Gun Quarries; the property of Sir Robert C. Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] of Murkle etc.
OS1/7/11/189 [page] 189 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
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OS1/7/11/191 CAIRNFIELD Cairnfield Mr William Swanson Mr Robert Brims Mr Garrie 011 A large farm steading the property of Sir. J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament]
OS1/7/11/191 CAIRNFIELD QUARRIES Cairnfield Quarries Mr William Swanson Mr Robert Brims Mr Garrie 011 Two large ''Flag-Stone'' Quarries the property of Sir, J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart [Baronet] M.P. [Member of Parliament]
OS1/7/11/191 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Cairnfield] Picts House (Remains of) Mr William Swanson Mr Robert Brims Mr Garrie 011 A Small pile of Stones erected on a little hillock - the Site of an old ''Pictish'' house - the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/7/11/191 [page] 191 Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Robert Kane Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/11/193 ACHNAVAST Achnavast Achnavast Achnavast Mr Campbell (Bardnaclavan) Mr James, Swanson (Bardnaclavan) Mr, James Elder (Bardnaclavan) 011 This name applies to Three Small dwelling houses in good repair with outhouses and gardens attached, the (Property of James Sinclair Esqr Forss)
OS1/7/11/193 page] 193 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] William John Thomas Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/11/195 CLATEQUOY Clatequoy Clatequoy Clatequoy Mr William Brims (Tenant) Mr W. Swanson (Howe) Mr A. Swanson (Thurso) Rent receipt 011 A large farm house in good repair having outhouses a small garden and arable land attached. (The property. of. Sir J.G.T. Sinclair Brt. [Baronet]) Thurso
OS1/7/11/195 CLETTIQUOY [1895] For 1'' purposes only. See remark in Index. 1895. Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier House Wick N.B. [North Britain] 011
OS1/7/11/195 HOWE Howe Howe Howe Mr W. Swanson (Tenant) Mr William Brims (Tenant) Mr A. Swanson (Thurso) 011 A farm house in good repair with outhouses a small garden and Arable land attached. (The property of Sir J.G.T. Sinclair Brt [Baronet])
OS1/7/11/195 MOSS OF GEISE Moss of Geise Moss of Geise Moss of Geise Mr W. Swanson (Tenant) Mr William Brims (Tenant) Mr A. Swanson (Thurso) Estate Plan 011 A large peat moss near the farm of Howe, but takes its name from the farm of (Geise)
OS1/7/11/195 [page] 195 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] William John Thomas Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/196 [page] 196 [blank page]
OS1/7/11/197 AIMSTER POOL Aimster Pool David Paul, Buckies. A. Manson, Todholes. W. Manson, Buckies. 011 A Small Pool on the Thurso River a little East of Aimster Farm - hence the name.
OS1/7/11/197 WELL POOL Well Pool David Paul, Buckies. A. Manson, Todholes. W. Manson, Buckies. 011 A large Pool in the River Thurso about half a mile South of the place called Todholes - taking its name from a Small well on the west bank of the River.
OS1/7/11/197 [page] 197 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/198 BUCKIES POOL Buckies Pool David Paul, Buckies. A. Manson, Todholes. W. Manson, Buckies. 011 A large Pool in the Thurso River about one mile east of the Farm of Buckies - hence the name.
OS1/7/11/198 MILL POOL Mill Pool David Paul, Buckies. A. Manson, Todholes. W. Manson, Buckies. 011 This Pool takes its name from a Mill wich once stood on the West side of it - now done away with.
OS1/7/11/198 BOAT POOL Boat Pool David Paul, Buckies. A. Manson, Todholes. W. Manson, Buckies. 011 A Small private boat used for crossing the river at this place - hence the name (Boat Pool)
OS1/7/11/198 [page] 198 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/199 BUCKIES Buckies Buckies Bukkies David Paul, Buckies. A. Manson, Todholes. W. Manson, Buckies. Black's Map of Caithness Johnstons Map of Caithness 011 This name applies to a comfortable and commodious dwelling house, with Steading outhouses and garden attached. Property of Sir T. Sinclair, of Thurso East.
OS1/7/11/199 AIMSTER Aimster Aimster Amster David Paul, Buckies. A. Manson, Todholes. W. Manson, Buckies. Blacks Map of Caithness Johnstons Map of Caithness 011 A large dwelling house, with Steading, outhouses and garden attached - Situated a few chains South of the place called Buckies. Property of Sir T. Sinclair, of Thurso East.
OS1/7/11/199 [page] 199 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/200 TODHOLES Todholes David Paul, Buckies. A. Manson, Todholes. W. Manson, Buckies. 011 A Small Farm Steading - dwelling House, outhouses and Small garden attached. Property of Sir T. Sinclair Thurso East.
OS1/7/11/200 [page] 200 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entry for Burn of Todholes crossed out]
OS1/7/11/201 THE SCARDACH The Scardach Donald Lietch, Bulliemore John Young, Carsgoe John Dunnet, Stempster 011 This name applies to the track of what was once a tolerably large stream the action of the water of which cut deep into the Clay soil leaving a zigzag gully - the water of the stream has in the course of improvements been conveyed to the river by surface and underground drains. leaving the grass to grow on the sides of the Scardach and making it a good place for food or shelter for Cattle -
OS1/7/11/201 SWARTY Swarty Donald Lietch, Bulliemore John Young, Carsgoe John Dunnet, Stempster 011 A small croft in the Weydale district - dwelling house and outhouses attached - the Property of Sir J.G.T. Sinclair, Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/7/11/201 [page] 201 Thurso Ph [Parish] -- County of Caithness [Entry for Scardach Bridge crossed out] [signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/7/11/203 BULLIEMORE Bulliemore Bulliemore Bulliemore Mr Donald Leitch (Tenant) Mr Peter Bain (Weydale) Mr Donald Miller (Waydale) 011 A large farm house newly built - having outhouses garden and arable land attached (The property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet])
OS1/7/11/203 TULLOCH OF SHALMSTRY Tulloch of Shalmstry Mr Donald Leitch (Tenant) Mr Peter Bain (Weydale) Mr Donald Miller (Waydale) 011 A Small mound by the side of the County Road near the farm of Bulliemore Supposed to have been a Pictish House, But it as never been opened, Part of this Tulloch has been removed but nothing of any consequence was found - it takes its name from the farm on which it is situated
OS1/7/11/203 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Tulloch of Shalmstry] Pictish House (Remains of) Mr Donald Leitch (Tenant) Mr Peter Bain (Weydale) Mr Donald Miller (Waydale) 011 A Small mound by the side of the County Road near the farm of Bulliemore Supposed to have been a Pictish House, But it as never been opened, Part of this Tulloch has been removed but nothing of any consequence was found - it takes its name from the farm on which it is situated
OS1/7/11/203 CARSGOE Carsgoe Carsgoe Carsgoe Mr John Young (Tenant) Mr Donald Leitch (Tenant) Mr Peter Bain (Weydale) Mr Donald Miller (Waydale) 011 A large farm house in good repair with garden outhouses and Arable land attached. The property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart, [Baronet]
OS1/7/11/203 CARSKIM [1895] For 1" purposes only, see remark in Index 1895 Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier Ho. [House] Wick N.B. [North Britain] 011
OS1/7/11/203 [page] 203 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
OS1/7/11/204 [page] 204 Parish of Thurso -- County of Caithness Cancelled [Entries for Weydale, Carsgoe Bridge and Carsgoe Burn crossed out]
OS1/7/11/205 WEST CALDER HILL West Calder Hill Alexander McDonald Tornaciste James Sinclair Esqr Forss. Alexander McDonald Framside 011 An uncultivated hill partly in this, and partly in Halkirk Parish the property of Colonel Guthrie and Sir Tollemache Sinclair M.P. [Member of Parliament]
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OS1/7/11/207 BUCKIES HILL Buckies Hill Mr D. Paul, Buckies. Mr G. Manson, Aimster. Mr Manson, Buckies 011 This name applies to a Slight eminence Situated a little South of the place Called Buckies.
OS1/7/11/207 [page] 207 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
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OS1/7/11/209 GALLOW HILL Gallow Hill Mr A. Sinclair Georgemas Inn Mr H. Stuart Auchingills Mr H. Mill Auchingills 011 The largest, - and centre - of three Mounds; each of which greatly resembles the remains of a Picts house. There is no further evidence than the name to show that there ever was a Gallows on this Mound but at its north side - between it and the mound adjacent to it on that side - human bones were exhumed a few year ago Said to have been the remains of a man who committed suicide in this locality and was buried there
OS1/7/11/209 [page] 209 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Robert Kane Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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OS1/7/11/211 HAROLD'S TOWER Harold's Tower Mausoleum (Sinclair's of Ulbster Family) Mausoleum (Sinclair's of Ulbster Family) Harolds Tomb Mr Brims, Writer, Thurso. Mr Logan, Factor, Thurso-east. Torfeaus' History of Caithness Estate Plan 011 This tower is built on the supposed site of the grave of "Harold" who was Earl of Orkney & Caithness, and who was supposed to have been killed in a battle which he fought on the "Hill of Clardon". It is now used as a Mausoleum for the Sinclair of Ulbster Family. This Tower was erected by the late Sir John Sinclair, of Ulbster. and was called "Harolds Tower".
OS1/7/11/211 MAUSOLEUM (Sinclairs of Ulbster family) [Harold's Tower] 011 This tower is built on the supposed site of the grave of "Harold" who was Earl of Orkney & Caithness, and who was supposed to have been killed in a battle which he fought on the "Hill of Clardon". It is now used as a Mausoleum for the Sinclair of Ulbster Family. This Tower was erected by the late Sir John Sinclair, of Ulbster. and was called "Harolds Tower".
OS1/7/11/211 [page] 211 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
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OS1/7/11/213 ACHINGILLS Achingills (District) Mr Clyne, Sordale. Mr Ross, Springfield. Mr Mill, Auchingills 011 ; 012 A Small cultivated district, the Property of Sir Tollemache Sinclair, Bart. [Baronet] Thurso East.
OS1/7/11/213 SPRINGFIELD Springfield Mr Clyne, Sordale. Mr Ross, Springfield. Mr Mill, Auchingills 011 Applies to a Small croft and dwelling house attached the property of Sir Tollemache Sinclair, Bart. [Baronet] Thurso East.
OS1/7/11/213 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Springfield] Pictish Houses (Remains of) 3. Mr Clyne, Sordale. Mr Ross, Springfield. Mr Mill, Auchingills 011 Three small mounds or remains of Pictish Houses Situated a few Chains north of the place called Springfield; they have never been opened and in consequence little can be Said about them. About the year 1820 human remains were extracted from the most northerly of these three Mounds said to have been the remains of an old Pensioner who committed suicide in this neighbourhood and was buried in this place
OS1/7/11/213 [page] 213 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Robert Kane Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/214 SORDALE Sordale Mr Clyne, Sordale, Mr Mill, Auchingills Mr Ross, Springfield 011 The name applies to a Small district - consisting of five Small Farms and two small crofts - the property of Sir Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/7/11/214 SORDAL [1895] For 1" purposes only, see remark in Index 1895 Mr D Nicolson Montpelier House Wick N.B. [North Britain] 011
OS1/7/11/214 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Sordale] Pictish House (Remains of) Mr Clyne, Sordale, Mr Mill, Auchingills Mr Ross, Springfield 011 This mound or Pictish House is Situated on the eminence Known as Sordale Hill, - it has never been excavated and in consequence little can be Said about it.
OS1/7/11/214 [page] 214 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Note Burn of Sordale, crossed out] -- Cancel [signed] R Kane Sapr [Sapper] R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/215 HOY Hoy Mr James Steven. Halkirk. Mr Clyne, Hoy George Gilchrist, Road Side. 011 A Medium Farm Steading-dwelling house, outhouses and small garden attached. Property of Sir Tollemache Sinclair of Thurso East.
OS1/7/11/215 BLACK HILLOCK Black Hillock Mr James Steven. Halkirk. Mr Clyne, Hoy George Gilchrist, Road Side. 011 This name applies to a Slight eminence Situated a few chains north of the place called Hoy. the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart [Baronet]
OS1/7/11/215 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Hoy] Pictish House (Remains of) Mr James Steven. Halkirk. Mr Clyne, Hoy George Gilchrist, Road Side. 011 This Picts House is situated close to the place called Hoy and is a very large one - it is in every respect similar to those already described in this parish By the removal of Some of this object about the year 1816 some human bones, and ornaments comprising Diamonds and Other precious Stones were extricated from it, Some horns and bones of beasts were also found in it.
OS1/7/11/215 [page] 215 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Robert Kane Sapr [Sapper] R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/216 ROADSIDE Roadside Mr J Steven Halkirk Mr Clyne, Hoy. Mr G. Gilchrist Road Side 011 This name applies to several small crofts and dwelling houses Situated a little west of Sordale Hill. Property of Sir Tollemache Sinclair Bart., [Baronet] of Thurso East
OS1/7/11/216 [page] 216 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [Entry for Pot House crossed out] [signed] Robert Kane Sapr [Sapper] R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/217 QUARRYCROOK Quarrycrook Mr J. Steven, Halkirk Mr Clyne, Hoy. Mr G. Gilchrist, Road Side. 011 This name applies to a Small dwelling house Situated a few chains South of the place called Hoy. Property of Sir J.G. Sinclair Bart [Baronet] Thurso East.
OS1/7/11/217 SIBSTER BURN Sibster Burn Mr J. Steven, Halkirk Mr Clyne, Hoy. Mr G. Gilchrist, Road Side. 011 A small stream which rises near the place called Sibster and running in a northerly direction joins Thurso River a short distance from Quarrycrook.
OS1/7/11/217 [page] 218 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Robert Kane Sapr [Sapper] R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/218 BURN OF HALKIRK Burn of Halkirk Mr J. Steven Halkirk Mr Clyne Hoy. Mr G. Gilchrist Road Side. 011 This Stream rises in the Spittal district and during its course froms the boundary between the Parishes of Halkirk and Thurso running in a northerly direction joins the Thurso River near Brawl Castle.
OS1/7/11/218 POST OFFICE [Roadside] Post Office Mr David Gray Post Master Mr Angus Fraser Road Side Mr William Mill Achingills 011 A district letter Office - in Golspie district. A foot "Post" travells from this to Westerdale via Halkirk daily, and another to "Bower" in like manner. The Mail Coach From Helmsdale arrives here about half past three A.M. daily weather permitting.
OS1/7/11/218 [page] 218 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Robert Kane Sapr [Sapper] R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/219 MARL MOSS Marl Moss Alexander McKay. Achingills William Mill. Hilliclay Angus Duran, Weydale 012 This is a large peat moss with a fine bed of marl underneath, the marl being from one to two feet of itself thick, it is situated in Achingills, and is well known by this name. the property of Sir J.G.Tollemache Sinclair. Baronet.
OS1/7/11/219 MEIKLE BURN Meikle Burn Alexander McKay. Achingills William Mill. Hilliclay Angus Duran, Weydale 012 This is a small burn yet it is the largest in the district of its situation it flows Westwards from the Farm at Hilliclay and joins the burn of Achingills in the Marl Moss. it is well known by this name.
OS1/7/11/219 [page] 219 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/220 WHITEMOSS QUARRIES White Moss Quarries Alexander McKay, Achingills William Mill, Hilliclay, Angus Duran, Weydale 012 Two large flagstone Quarries situated in Hilliclay and close upon the White Moss. there is about 40 Men employed at the working of them, the property of Sir J.G, Tollemache Sinclair.
OS1/7/11/220 WHITE MOSS White Moss Alexander McKay, Achingills William Mill, Hilliclay, Angus Duran, Weydale 012 This is a small peat Moss situated in Hilliclay & close upon the White Moss Quarries. it is well known by this name. the property of Sir J.G. Tollemache Sinclair, Baronet.
OS1/7/11/220 LITTLE BURN Little Burn Alexander McKay, Achingills William Mill, Hilliclay, Angus Duran, Weydale 012 A small burn which takes its rise in the White Moss and flows southwards untill it joins the burn of Achingills in the Marl Moss. it is very well known by this name.
OS1/7/11/220 [page] 220 County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso [signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/221 SORDALE HILL Sordale Hill Mr Hugh Stewart - Achingills Mr William Mill - Achingills Mr Alexander Barnston - Achingills 012 A long low hill of no great Eminence lying almost North and South - it is partly in cultivation - and partly covered with rough pasture - the property of Sir J.G.T Sinclair, Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/7/11/221 SORDAL HILL [1895] For 1'' purposes only. see remark in Index. 1895 Mr D. Nicolson, Montpellier House Wick. N.B. [North Britain] 012
OS1/7/11/221 CNOC NA CISTE Cnoc - na - Ciste Mr Hugh Stewart - Achingills Mr William Mill - Achingills Mr Alexander Barnston -Achingills 012 The remains of a small sized pictish house situated on the highest part of Sordale Hill - A foot or two of Earth has been taken off the top disclosing what, seems to be a stone cist* no further Excavation has been made in it. A few large stones - set on end - are round the base of this building - (as shown in trace) which is rather an unusual feature - and which the people of the district believe to represent gravestones (?) * This Stone Ciste Consists of three broad thin stones, two apparently formed the Sides, and the other an end [initialled] R.K.
OS1/7/11/221 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Cnoc na Ciste] Cnoc - na - Ciste Mr Hugh Stewart - Achingills Mr William Mill - Achingills Mr Alexander Barnston - Achingills 012 The remains of a small sized pictish house situated on the highest part of Sordale Hill - A foot or two of Earth has been taken off the top disclosing what, seems to be a stone cist* no further Excavation has been made in it. A few large stones - set on end - are round the base of this building - (as shown in trace) which is rather an unusual feature - and which the people of the district believe to represent gravestones (?) * This Stone Ciste Consists of three broad thin stones, two apparently formed the Sides, and the other an end [initialled] R.K.
OS1/7/11/221 [page] 221 Parish of Thurso -- County of Caithness [Note Cnoc na ciste] -- (Hill - or hillock - of the Cist) [signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/222 CNOC AN TAILLIR Cnoc na Taillir Mr Hugh Stewart, Achingills Mr William Mill, Achingills Mr Alexander Barnston, Achingills 012 A small Conical hillock; the remains of a "Pictish House": there is no tradition connected with it - not even the origin of the name is Known. The property of Sir J. G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/7/11/222 PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Cnoc an Taillir] 012 A small Conical hillock; the remains of a "Pictish House": there is no tradition connected with it - not even the origin of the name is Known. The property of Sir J. G. Tollemache Sinclair Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/7/11/222 [page] 222 Thurso Ph [Parish] -- County of Caithness [Note Georgemas Market Stance, crossed out] -- See name-sheet of Plan 12.13. [signed] Robert Kane Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/7/11/223 GEORGEMAS MARKET STANCE Georgemas Market Stance. Mr Hugh Stewart Achingills Mr William Mill, Achingills Mr Alexander Barnston, Achingills 012 An Enclosed market stance situated at the extreme south East corner of the Parish- at the junction of two turnpike roads - 7 markets (sheep, Cattle & feeing mart.) are held on it annually - one in April, one in May, one in June, two in July, one in August and one in September - This market is held under "Royal Charter" of very old date. It was removed from "Spittal Hill" to the above eight years ago.
OS1/7/11/223 [page] 223 Thurso Ph [Parish] -- County of Caithness [signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/7/11/224 FORSS WATER Forss Water For Authorities and descriptive RemarKs see the Name Book of HalKirK Parish.
OS1/7/11/224 ALLTAN DOMHAIN Alltan Domhain For Authorities and descriptive RemarKs see the Name Book of HalKirK Parish.
OS1/7/11/224 RIVER THURSO River Thurso For Authorities and descriptive RemarKs see the 6 Inch Name Book of HalKirK Parish.
OS1/7/11/224 HILL OF HOWE Hill of Howe For Authorities and description RemarKs see the N B [Name Book] of HalKirK Parish.
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OS1/7/11/231 [page] 231 [volume] 11 OS1/7/11 NAME BOOK of THURSO PARISH CAITHNESS-SHIRE [signed] F.W. Nixon Lieut R.E. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] 26/72 April [26 April 1872]
OS1/7/11/232 [page] 232 INDEX. THURSO PARISH Names of Objects -- Page Aberdeen Town and County Bank -- 125 Achingills -- 213 Achnavast -- 193 Aimster -- 199 Aimster Pool -- 197 Alltan Domhain -- 224 A Stone Cist containing an Urn & Human remains [found here] -- 181 Back Berry -- 15 Back Berry -- 43 Back Green Skerry -- 41 Backlink -- 177 Bainstown -- 184 Bank Street -- 147 Bardnaclavan -- 182 Barrock Street -- 142 Battery (2 Guns) -- 97 Battery Point -- 99 Bell Mount. (Pict's House Remains of) -- 64 Benevolent Institution -- 135 Bishop's Bridge (Remains of) -- 88 Bishop's Walk -- 87 Black Craig -- 33 Black Goe -- 42 Black Goe -- 75 Blackheath -- 83 Black Hillock -- 215 Black Hole -- 50 Black Ness -- 43 Bleachfield -- 163 Boat Pool -- 198 Bogswa -- 159 Boiling Kettle -- 39 Brabster Street -- 142 Braehead Pavement Works -- 104 Braes of Brimside -- 24 Braes of Holburnhead -- 56 Braes of Scrabster -- 59 Brewery -- 128 Bridge of Forss -- 21 Bridge of Murkle -- 153 Bridgend -- 138 Bridgend T. P. [Turn Pike] -- 131 Brims -- 10 Brims Castle -- 11 Brims Hill -- 55 Brims Ness -- 5 Brimside Tulloch. Pict's House (Remains of) -- 24 Broad Shoals -- 35 Broch (Site of) -- 51 Broch (Remains of) -- 171 Brown Hill -- 117 Brownhill Quarry -- 111 Broynach -- 170
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OS1/7/11/233 [page] 233 INDEX. Names of Objects -- Page Buckies -- 199 Buckies Hill -- 207 Buckies Pool -- 198 Builanardan -- 175 Bulliemore -- 203 Burn Mouth -- 38 Burn of Brims -- 10 Burn of Birmside -- 23 Burn of Geise -- 179 Burn of Halkirk -- 218 Burn of Stainland -- 184 Burnside -- 88 Cairnfield -- 191 Cairnfield Quarries -- 191 Cairnmore Hillock -- 23 Caithness Street -- 141 Caledonian Hotel -- 125 Camp (Remains of) -- 40 Campbell Street -- 141 Carsgoe -- 203 Castlegreen Manse -- 113 Castlegreen T. P. [Turn Pike] -- 120 Castle of Haimer (Site of) -- 169 Castle Pavement Works -- 138 Cemetery -- 162 Chapel (Remains of) -- 3 Chapel (Original Seceders) -- 124 Chapel (Reformed Presbyterians) -- 126 Chapel Point -- 94 Church (In Ruins) -- 128 Church -- 130 Clardon -- 151 Clardon Haven -- 172 Clardon Head -- 80 Clardon Hill -- 149 Clatequoy -- 195 Clayhusbandry -- 152 Clett -- 38 Clett of Thuster -- 49 Cliff of Thuster -- 50 Clinkin Goe -- 172 Clio -- 106 Clio Goes -- 106 Coghill (In Ruins) -- 63 Coghill Burn -- 61 Coghill Loch -- 59 Commercial Bank -- 125 Congregational Chapel -- 103 Coupar Lane -- 133 Coupar Street -- 147 Cowgate -- 134 Cowie Lane -- 122 Cnoc an Taillir *Pict's House (Remains of) -- 222 Cnoc na Ciste. Pict's House (Remains of) -- 221
OS1/7/11/234 [page] 234 INDEX. Names of Objects -- Page Cnoc na Feadaige -- 84 Crab Goe -- 77 Craig Andrew -- 7 Craig of Litter -- 47 Creagan Caol -- 7 Creag Bhuidhe -- 16 Creag Bhuidhe -- 57 Crosskirk -- 8 Crosskirk Bay -- 8 Cruve -- 165 Custom House -- 61 Dam of Broynach -- 170 Davidson's Close -- 133 Davidson's Entry -- 133 Davidson's Lane -- 119 Devil's Bridge -- 39 Dixonfield -- 167 Doo Cot -- 53 Duke Street -- 134 Duncan's Hill -- 167 Duncanshill -- 167 Duncan Street -- 121 Durness Street -- 147 East Church Lane -- 121 East Lug of Tang -- 78 East Raeberry -- 74 East Slate -- 7 Falcon Craig -- 27 Fiercie Goe -- 81 Fisher Biggings -- 146 Fish Scale -- 65 Fishy Goe -- 67 Forss Cottage -- 20 Forss House -- 20 Forss Mains -- 19 Forss Mill (Corn) -- 21 Forss Street -- 141 Forss Water -- 224 Free Church School (Boys & Girls) -- 115 Freswick House -- 126 Gallow Hill -- 92 Gallow Hill -- 209 Gas Works -- 103 Geise -- 183 Geise Little -- 184 Georgemas Market Stance -- 223 Gilbank Well -- 98 Glebe Well -- 97 Glengolly -- 182 Goe Dike -- 77 Goe Harra -- 5 Grave Yard -- 3 Grave Yard -- 128 Green Head -- 49
OS1/7/11/235 [page] 235 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Green Skerry -- 41 Grove Lane -- 133 Haimer -- 170 Ham Berry -- 14 Harold's Tower -- 211 Harper's Sand -- 71 Hawkhillock -- 163 Heathfield -- 159 Heathfield Quarry -- 160 Heron Craig -- 35 High Street -- 148 Hilliclay -- 185 Hill of Forss -- 83 Hill of Forss Quarries -- 155 Hill of Howe -- 224 Holburn Head -- 39 Holburnhead -- 60 Holburnhead Lighthouse -- 60 Holburn Hill -- 31 Hospital -- 116 Hos Skerries -- 93 Hopefield -- 156 Howe -- 195 Hoy -- 215 Human Remains found here AD 1844 -- 87 Janetstown -- 180 Janetstown Quarries -- 160 Janet Street -- 121 John Leeds' Rock -- 54 Juniperbank -- 161 Kirk Ebb -- 105 Kyle Goe -- 13 Langland -- 156 Langland Quarry -- 155 Limpet Goe -- 77 Lindsay Goe -- 78 Linties' Pool -- 159 Lippy Goe -- 8 Liss Skerry -- 15 Little Binks -- 37 Little Burn -- 22 Little Clett -- 42 Little Clett -- 50 Little Ebb -- 101 Little Head -- 57 Little Quay Goe -- 68 Lochan Buidhe -- 19 Long Goe -- 52 Long Goes -- 100 Long Loch -- 160 Long Rigging -- 65 Long Rock -- 47 Long Skerries -- 105
OS1/7/11/236 [page] 236 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Laupag -- 66 Lythe Craig -- 57 Lythmore -- 25 Lythmore Moss -- 155 Lythmore Strath -- 24 Mains -- 107 Mains of Brims -- 9 Mall Well -- 129 Manse -- 103 Manse -- 111 Manse -- 129 Manson Street -- 148 Marl Moss -- 219 Market Ground -- 143 Mausoleum (Murray's of Pennyland Family) -- 95 Mausoleum (Sinclair's of Ulbster Family) -- 211 Mayfield -- 189 Meadow Well -- 136 Meikle Burn -- 219 Methow Clett -- 173 Methow Hillock. Pict's House (Remains of) -- 173 Middleton -- 55 Millbank -- 162 Miller's Institution (Partly Endowed) -- 116 Miller's Lane -- 134 Mill Pool -- 198 Monument (To Capt. [Captain] Slater R.N. [Royal Navy] -- 36 Montyag Quarry -- 160 Moss of Geise -- 195 Mountvernon -- 164 Mountpleasant -- 139 Murkle Burn -- 154 Murphy's Craig -- 82 Narrow Shoals -- 37 National Bank of Scotland -- 128 Net Point -- 93 Neck of Broch -- 52 Needle Eye -- 94 Ness Berry -- 5 Ness of Litter -- 27 New Free Church -- 123 Newlands of Geise -- 157 North Sea -- 30 Old Bridge of Forss -- 23 Old Distillery -- 183 Oldfield House -- 164 Old Free Church -- 123 Old Ho -- 101 Olrig Street -- 122 Ormelie -- 161 Oust -- 175 Overtown -- 158 Paterson's Lane -- 122 Pennyland -- 98
OS1/7/11/237 [page] 237 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Pennyland Well -- 98 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 63 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 85 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 157 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 179 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 191 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 214 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 215 Pict's House (Remains of) -- 213 Pier -- 58 Pockets' Goe -- 68 Points of Tang -- 79 Police Station -- 135 Port of Brims -- 14 Post Office -- 126 Post Office -- 218 Pudding Goe -- 73 Quarrycrook -- 217 Quay Goe -- 67 Rae Berry -- 44 Raeberry Goe -- 79 Ravens' Hill -- 84 Red Goe -- 13 Rifle Ranges (Volunteer) -- 108 River Thurso -- 224 Roadside -- 216 Robertson's Hole -- 37 Robertson's Lane -- 148 Robertson's Point -- 38 Rock Well -- 100 Rockwell Point -- 106 Rose Street -- 121 Rossy Hillock. Pict's House (Remains of) -- 76 Rotterdam Street -- 148 Royal Hotel -- 124 Rumbling Goes -- 29 Samson's Coach House -- 99 Samson's Foot Mark -- 100 Sandy Goe -- 14 Scarden Goe -- 15 Scarf Craig -- 47 Scarf Rock -- 44 Scarf Goes -- 44 School (Boys & Girls ) -- 182 School -- 187 School (Boys & Girls ) -- 19 School -- 115 Scottie Goe -- 28 Scrabster -- 64 Scrabster Castle (Remains of) -- 89 Scrabster Hill -- 85 Scrabster Hotel -- 61 Scrabster House -- 62 Scrabster Roadstead -- 58 Scrabster T. P. [Turn Pike] -- 120 Shalmstry -- 183 Shore Street -- 143
OS1/7/11/238 [page] 238 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Shottie Goe -- 27 Shrubberybank -- 118 Sibster Burn -- 217 Sinclair's Goe -- 66 Sinclair Street -- 142 Sir George's Park -- 138 Site of Battle AD 1196 -- 149 Site of Chapel -- 95 Site of Ormelie Castle -- 113 Site of Pict's House -- 179 Skate Back -- 53 Slater's Loup -- 36 Sloping Head -- 53 Sordale -- 214 Sordale Hill -- 221 Spear Head -- 35 Springfield -- 213 Springpark -- 139 Statue -- 137 Stainland -- 165 Steeple Point -- 65 Steinie Goe -- 67 Stitley -- 152 Sutherland Street -- 142 Swanson Street -- 147 Swarty -- 210 Swiney -- 45 Taldale -- 83 The Ark -- 66 The Basin -- 45 The Binks -- 36 The Brigs -- 29 The Cottage -- 108 The Crook -- 105 The Doocot -- 73 The Dulls -- 51 The Gil -- 62 The Holms -- 81 The Hossack -- 101 The Kiln -- 54 The Kist -- 75 The Loops -- 43 The Mall -- 129 The Muireachies -- 82 The Pools -- 74 The Pows -- 82 The Scardach -- 201 The Slap -- 81 The Slates -- 102 The Shops -- 51 The Spears -- 52 The Tang -- 13 The Turrets -- 33 Thing's Wa -- 85 Thurso -- 1 Thurso -- 145 Thurso Bay -- 69 Thurso Bridge -- 137 Thurso Castle -- 107 Thurso East -- 104 Thurso East Pavement Works -- 104
OS1/7/11/239 [page] 239 INDEX. Names of Objects -- Page Thurso East Plantation -- 151 Thuster -- 55 Thuster Burn -- 49 Todholes -- 200 Tordale Burn -- 158 Tordale Park -- 158 Torran Dubh Pict's House (Remains of) -- 17 Towerhill -- 151 Town Hall -- 136 Traill Street -- 141 Trout Pool -- 153 Tulloch of Shalmstry. Pict's House (Remains of) -- 203 Tulloch's Well -- 139 Turdale -- 168 Ulbster Terrace -- 119 Ushat Goe -- 8 Ushat Head -- 7 Viewfield -- 156 Volunteer Drill Hall -- 109 Waas -- 157 Well Pool -- 197 West Calder Hill -- 205 West Church Lane -- 122 West Free Church -- 130 West Lug of Tang -- 78 West Murkle -- 172 West Ormelie (In Ruins) -- 118 West Raeberry -- 74 Weydale -- 188 Weydale Moss -- 188 Weydale Quarries -- 188 Whale's Back -- 5 Whitefield -- 181 White Moss -- 220 Whitemoss Quarries -- 220 White Stone -- 33 Wilson's Lane -- 143 Wilson Street -- 134 Wolf Burn -- 91 Wolfburn -- 88 Wolfburn Distillery (In Ruins) -- 91 Youkil Hillock -- 187 Youkil Quarry - 187 Clairdon -- 151 Altered by Authority of Mr D. Nicolson Montpellier House, Wick. N.B. [North Britain] To be used for 1" purposes only: further investigation to be made during the revision of the larger scales by order of the D.G. [Director General] 12.8.95 [12 August 1895] Clairdon Hill -- 149 (remark as above) Clairdon Head -- 80 (remark as above) Sordal -- 214 (remark as above) Sordal Hill -- 221 remark as above
OS1/7/11/239 Note at top of page -- 426
OS1/7/11/240 [page] 240 INDEX. Names of Objects -- Page Carskim -- 203 (remark as below) Clettiquoy -- 195 (remark as Clairdon) Weydal -- 188 Weydal Moss -- 188 Weydal Quarries -- 188 (remark as to Clairdon) Brough -- 64 Brough -- 24 Brough -- 85
OS1/7/11/240 See page 239 for remarks.