Ross and Cromarty Mainland, volume 16

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info
OS1/28/16/1 KILMUIR EASTER Kilmuir Easter Rev. [Reverend] Donald Stuart Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland Valuation Roll Book 040; 041; 053; 054; 066 This Parish is in the Presbytery of Tain and synod of Ross. Patron the Duchess of Sutherland. It is bounded on the North by the parish of Edderton; on the North East by Logie Easter; on the South East by the Parish of Nigg; on the South by the Cromarty Firth and on the West by the Parish of Rosskeen. The Parish Church is situated in the East part of the Parish in the village of Kilmuir. There are no detached portions of any other Parish within the limits of this Parish; but there are two portions of Cromarty-shire within it. neither is there any detached portion of the Parish in any other. The Parish contains about 10450 statute acres and is all in a good state of cultivation
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OS1/28/16/3 CNOC AN T-SABHAIL Cnoc an t-Sabhail Cnoc an t-Sabhail Mr. Roderick McKenzie, Scotsburn Mr. John Forsyth, Factor, Balnagown Estate Plan, dated 1802 041 A prominent hill feature situated in the north of Kilmuir Easter Parish, and partly in Logie Easter and partly in Edderton parishes, property of Sir Charles Ross Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown. English meaning, Barn Hill.
OS1/28/16/3 [Page] 3 Parish of Kilmuir Easter -- Ross-shire [page signed] John McKeith Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
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OS1/28/16/5 ALLT TRAPPIE Allt Trappie Allt Trappie Allt Trappie Kindeace Estate Plan, dated 1842 Mr. William Munro, Wester Lonevine Mr. William Tait, Heathfield 041; 053; 054 A small stream flowing southward into Balnagown River. It forms the parish boundary between the parishes of Kilmuir Easter and Logie.
OS1/28/16/5 STRATH RORY Strath Rory Strath Rory Strath Rory Kindeace Estate Plan, dated 1842 Mr. William Munro, Wester Lonevine Mr. William Tait, Heathfield 054 A glen on the outlying shootings of the Kindeace Estate about four miles in length; property of Charles Robertson Esqr. Kindeace.
OS1/28/16/5 BALNAGOWN RIVER Balnagown River Balnagown River Balnagown River Statistical Account Mr. William Munro Mr. William Tait 054 A large stream flowing through Strath Rory and emptying itself into the Frith of Cromarty. For a certain distance it forms the boundary between the parishes of Kilmuir Easter and Logie. "The small River of Balnagown bounds the parish on the northeast, and runs north and south until it empties itself into the Frith of Cromarty- Extract from New Statistical Account.
OS1/28/16/5 [Page] 5 Parish of Kilmuir Easter -- Ross-shire Balnagown River [note] Written on Plan 54.6 [Page signed] John McKeith S.R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/28/16/6 AN CAOLAS An Caolas Roderick MacKenzie, Scotsburn John MacKay Scotsburn A. Paterson Esq. 054 "The Narrow" A precipitous portion of wood on the banks of Balnagown River and partly in the Parishes of Kilmuir Easter and Logie Easter.
OS1/28/16/6 [Page] 5 Sheet 54 Plan 2. Parish of Kilmuir Easter -- County of Ross. & Cromarty. Det. [Detached]
OS1/28/16/7 KINRIVE HILL Kinrive Hill Kinrive Hill Kinrive Hill Mr Alexander Graham, Kinrive Mr Andrew Ross Kinrive Mr John Grant. Torran 053; 054 A large hill feature, partly wooded on the south side, situated at the north end of the parish. It forms for a short distance the south Side of Strath Rory and is bounded on the west by the parish boundary. Property of Charles Robertson Esqr. Kindeace.
OS1/28/16/7 KINRIVE WOOD Kinrive Wood Kinrive Wood Kinrive Wood Mr Alexander Graham, Kinrive Mr Andrew Ross Kinrive Mr John Grant. Torran 054 A large fir plantation on the south face of Kinrive Hill; property of Charles Robertson Esqr. Kindeace.
OS1/28/16/7 KINRIVE Kinrive Kinrive Kinrive Charles Robertson Esqr. Kindeace Estate Plan, dated 1842 Mr Andrew Ross. Tenant. 054 A district consisting of five crofts with dwelling houses attached, situated in the north part of the parish; property of Charles Robertson Esqr. Kindeace.
OS1/28/16/7 [page] 7 Parish of Kilmuir Easter -- Ross-shire [signed] John McKeith Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/28/16/8 CAIRNS [Kinrive Hill] Cairns Cairns Cairns Charles Robertson Esqr. Kindeace Mr Andrew Ross, Kinrive Mr Alexander Graham Kinrive 054 Two large tumuli or Cairns situated on the south side of Kinrive Hill. "On the same property (Kindeace) there is a large Cairn of Stones, the tradition in regard to which is that in a great battle fought there, a King was Killed, and his head struck off, And buried under this Cairn. The hill is now Called Kinrive, a corruption from the Gaelic of Ceann Righ, or King's head, and the foundation of a large Castle or building can yet be traced close to the Cairn" Extract from New Statistical Account
OS1/28/16/8 KINRIVE BURN Kinrive Burn Kinrive Burn Kinrive Burn Charles Robertson Esqr. Kindeace Mr Andrew Ross, Kinrive Mr Alexander Graham Kinrive 054 A considerable stream rising westward in Loch na Clach and flowing eastward through the parish. Close to the main road near Torran farm, the course of the stream has been diverted, the greater portion of the water running past Dorrachan and Kindeace and is Known as the Burn of Kindeace. The original channel runs eastward past Culnacoyle and empties its water into Balnagown River opposite Dalnaclerach.
OS1/28/16/8 [page] 8 Parish of Kilmuir Easter -- Ross-shire Kinrive Burn [note] Written on Plan 54.6
OS1/28/16/9 KINRIVE CROFTS Kinrive Crofts Kinrive Crofts Kinrive Crofts Charles Robertson Esqr. Kindeace Estate Plan, dated 1842 Mr Alexander Graham, Kinrive 054 Three small crofts with dwelling houses attached, situated between the public road and Kinrive Burn. Property of Charles Robertson Esqr. Kindeace.
OS1/28/16/9 KNOCK CORR GUINIE Knock Corr Guinie Knock Corr Guinie Knock Corr Guinie Ardross Estate Plan dated 1799. Mr Donald Ross Easter Stoney field Mr John McRae Alness 054 A long ridge of hill, partly wooded lying north of Inchindoun and Kinrive Burns and Stretching east and west from Balnagown River to Stittenham. It is mainly in the Parish of Ross-Keen and on the estates of Ardross Newmore and Kindace. The portion of it in the parish is Called Kinrive Hill, a spur of the ridge but the name "KnocK Corr Guinie" embraces the whole of it in both parishes, "Kinrive Hill" with the rest.
OS1/28/16/9 [page] 9 Parish of Kilmuir Easter -- Ross-shire. [signed] John McKeith Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/28/16/10 [Page] 10 Parish of Kilmuir Easter -- Ross-shire Balnagown River [crossed out]
OS1/28/16/11 TORRAN Torran Torran Torran Charles Robertson Esqr. Kindeace Mr John Grant, Tenant Valuation Roll 054 A good farmhouse with offices and garden attached; property of Charles Robertson, Kindeace.
OS1/28/16/11 SCOTSBURN BRIDGE Scotsburn Bridge Scotsburn Bridge Scotsburn Bridge Mr John Grant Mr Alexander Graham Kinrive Mr Andrew Ross Kinrive 054 A substantial stone bridge of one arch, spanning Balnagown River on the road between Alness and Tain and about five miles from the former place.
OS1/28/16/11 LOWER TORRAN Lower Torran Lower Torran Lower Torran Mr John Grant Mr Alexander Graham Kinrive Mr Andrew Ross Kinrive 054 A dwellinghouse and croft near Scotsburn Bridge; property of Charles Robertson Esqr. Kindeace
OS1/28/16/11 [page]11 Parish of Kilmuir Easter -- Ross-shire. [signed] John McKeith Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/28/16/12 DALNACLERACH Dalnaclerach Dalnaclerach Dalnaclerach Mr John Forsyth, Factor Mr John Ross, Tenant Valuation Roll 054 A small farmhouse with offices attached; property of Sir Charles Ross, Bart [Baronet] Balnagown Castle,
OS1/28/16/12 DRIMINAULT Driminault Driminault Driminault Mr John Forsyth Mr William Matheson, Tenant. Rent Book 054 Three small crofts with dwellinghouses attached; property of Sir Charles Ross, Bart [Baronet] Balnagown Castle.
OS1/28/16/12 [page] 12 Parish of Kilmuir Easter -- Ross-shire Doccachan [crossed out]
OS1/28/16/13 CULNACOYLE Culnacoyle Culnacoyle Culnacoyle Mr John Forsyth, Factor Mr John Scott, Tenant Valuation Roll 054 Two Crofts with offices attached, property of Sir Charles Ross, Bart [Baronet] Balnagown Castle.
OS1/28/16/13 BOG OF SCOTSBURN Bog of Scotsburn Bog of Scotsburn Bog of Scotsburn Mr John Munro, Tenant Valuation Roll 054 Three small crofts with dwelling houses attached; property of Sir Charles Ross, Bart [Baronet] Balnagown Castle.
OS1/28/16/13 BOG OF BALNAGOWN Bog of Balnagown Bog of Balnagown Mr Alexander McDonald, Tenant 054 A dwelling house with garden attached; property of Sir Charles Ross, Bart [Baronet] Balnagown Castle
OS1/28/16/13 [page] 13 Parish of Kilmuir Easter -- Ross-shire [signed] John McKeith Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/28/16/14 AUCHOYLE Auchoyle Auchoyle Auchoyle Mr John Forsyth, Factor Estate Plan Mr Alexander McDonald Bog of Balnagown 054 A strip of wooded land; very much thinned about three quarters of a mile in length situated between Tullich Wood and Bog of Balnagown. Property of Sir Charles Ross, Bart, [Baronet] Balnagown Castle.
OS1/28/16/14 BOG OF TULLICH Bog of Tullich Bog of Tullich Bog of Tullich Mr John McAndie, Tenant Mr John Munro, Bog of Scotsburn Mr Alexander McDonanld. 054 A small croft with dwelling house attached; property of Her Grace The Duchess of Sutherland.
OS1/28/16/14 BALNAGOWN BOG Balnagown Bog Balnagown Bog Balnagown Bog John Forsyth Esq Factor Mr Brough Forester Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart 054 This name applies to a very extensive plantation, westward of Balnagown Castle. Property of Sir Charles Ross.
OS1/28/16/14 [page] 14 Parish of Kilmuir Easter -- Ross-shire Auchoyle [note] Written on 54.11 Balnagown Bog [note] Written on Plan 54.7 on 54/7
OS1/28/16/15 THE WILDERNESS The Wilderness The Wilderness The Wilderness Mr John Forsyth, Factor Mr Brough. Forester, Garty Mr Alexander McDonald, Bog of Balnagown 054 A large extent of ground, originally planted, more than two miles in length and half a mile in breadth, situated north-east of Balnagown Castle. The wood is now very much thinned and in some places quite bare. Property of Sir Charles Ross, Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown Castle.
OS1/28/16/15 LADY ANN'S SEAT Lady Ann's Seat Lady Ann's Seat Lady Ann's Seat Mr John Forsyth, Factor Mr Brough. Forester, Garty 054 A small circular wooded Knoll in the wood east of Millhill Cottage, so called from the late Lady Ross. Property of Sir Charles Ross Bart, [Baronet] Balnagown Castle.
OS1/28/16/15 MILLHILL COTTAGE Millhill Cottage Millhill Cottage Mr John Forsyth, Factor Mr Brough. Forester, Garty 054 A neat slated cottage, the residence of the Gamekeeper on the Balnagown Estate. Property of Sir Charles Ross, Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown Castle.
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OS1/28/16/16 MILL HILL Mill Hill Mill Hill Mill Hill Mr John Forsyth, Factor Mr Brough, Forester, Garty Estate Plan dated 1861 054 A low wooded ridge situated northwest of Balnagown Castle. Property of Sir Charles Ross, Bart. [Baronet] Balnagown Castle.
OS1/28/16/16 SCHOOL [Mill Hill] School School Mr John Forsyth, Factor Mr Brough, Forester, Garty 054 A very neat building comprising the teacher's residence situated at the east end of Mill Hill. The school is supported by Lady Ross and is under the superintendance of a female teacher who educates 18 children free - the remainder paying school fees. The maximum number of free children is in attendance.
OS1/28/16/16 LADY MARY'S SEAT Lady Mary's Seat Lady Mary's Seat Lady Mary's Seat Mr John Forsyth Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Mr Brough, Forester, Garty. 054 A wooded Knoll which was a favourite resort of one of the ladies of Balnagown from which circumstance it is so named. Property of Sir Charles Ross, Balnagown.
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OS1/28/16/17 APPITAULD Appitauld Appitauld Mr John Forsyth, Bellevue. Mr Donald Munro, Balnagown bridge 054 A dwellinghouse and blacksmith's Shop situated between Kildary railway Station and the village of Milton; property of Her Grace the Duchess of Sutherland.
OS1/28/16/17 KILDARY STATION Kildary Station Kildary Station Kildary Station Mr John Forsyth, Bellevue. Mr Donald Munro, Balnagown bridge Time Tables 054 A substantial building on the Highland Railway close to the Bridge of Balnagown and five miles and a half from Invergordon. Property of the Highland Railway Company.
OS1/28/16/17 BALNAGOWN CASTLE Balnagown Castle Balnagown Castle Balnagown Castle Mr John Forsyth, Bellevue. Mr Brough, Forester, Garty New Statistical Account 054 "Balnagown Castle is a beautiful building and splendidly situated; it is partly ancient and partly modern. It boasts of a very high antiquity, and was one of the Seats of the Earls of Ross during the prevalence of the feudal system. Within the last two years an elegant and handsome addition has been made to it. There is a spacious lawn in front of the Castle. Altogether it is one of the most delightful residences in the North of Scotland, enjoying a commanding prospect of the finest scenery in the surrounding country". Extract from New Statistical Account.
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OS1/28/16/18 MAINS OF BALNAGOWN Mains of Balnagown Mr John Forsyth, Factor Mr Brough, Forester 054 A very large and commodious farmsteading situated a quarter of a mile west of Balnagown Castle. Property of Sir Charles Ross Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/28/16/18 BALNAGOWN BRIDGE Balnagown Bridge Balnagown Bridge Balnagown Bridge Mr John Forsyth, Factor Mr Brough, Forester Mr Donald Munro, Merchant 054 A substantial stone bridge of one arch spanning Balnagown River on the County road between Alness and Tain; seven and a half miles from the former and six from the latter place.
OS1/28/16/18 [page] 18 Parish of Kilmuir Easter -- Ross-shire [duplicate entry for Balnagown Bridge crossed out] [signed] John McKeith Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/28/16/19 BADACHONACHER MOSS Badachonacher Moss Mr H. Logan Wester Calrichie Mr J. Ross, Dorrachan Mr J. Muirhead, Clashdu 054 This name applies to a large track of moss partly in this parish and partly in the parish of RossKeen. Property of the Executors of F.M. Gillanders, Newmore.
OS1/28/16/19 CLASHDU Clashdu Clashdu Clashdu Charles Robertson Esq Estate Plan (1842) Mr J. Muirhead, Occupant. 054 A cottage occupied by Charles Robertson's Forrester. Property of Charles Robertson Esqr, Kindeace.
OS1/28/16/19 [page] 19 Co: [County] Ross -- Ph [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter
OS1/28/16/20 DORRACHAN Dorrachan Dorrachan Dorachan Dorachan Charles Roberston Esq W J. Ross, Dorrachan Estate Plan (1842) Valuation Roll (1869-70) 054 This name is applied to a number of croft houses. Property of Charles Robertson Esq. Kindeace.
OS1/28/16/20 WESTER CALRICHIE Wester Calrichie Wester Calrichie Charles Roberston Esq Mr H. Logan, tenant 054 A farmhouse and steading. Property of Charles Robertson Esq. of Kindeace.
OS1/28/16/20 [page] 20 Co: [County] of Ross -- Ph [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter Dorrachan [note] Written on Plan 54/6
OS1/28/16/21 KNOC DU Knoc Du Knoc Du Charles Robertson Esq Estate Plan (1849) 054 A cultivated Knowe about a hundred yards eastward of Druids Hill, Property of Charles Robertson Esq. Kindeace.
OS1/28/16/21 [page] 21 Co: [County] Ross -- Ph [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter, Knoc Du [note] Altered to Cnoc by order of Director General Dec. /80. [December 1880]
OS1/28/16/22 DRUIDS HILL Druids Hill Druids Hill Druids Hill Charles Robertson Esq Mr H. Logan, Wester Calrichie Estate Plan (1842) 054 A small wooded hillock situated near the farmhouse of Wester Calrichie, so called from the Circumstance of a Druidical Circle having stood on it. There are no traces of the Circle extant, nor can the site be ascertained, the stones having been removed prior to the memory of any persons living in the locality. Property C. Robertson Esq. Kindeace
OS1/28/16/22 [page] 22 Co: [County] of Ross -- Ph [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter
OS1/28/16/23 TULLICH MUIR Tullich Muir Tullich Muir Tullich Muir Mr William Gunn, Factor, Dingwall Rent, Receipt Mr Alexander Reid, Tenant (in part) 054 Consists of eight crofts and dwelling houses situated nearly a mile east of Kindeace House; property of Her Grace the Duchess of Sutherland.
OS1/28/16/23 THE BOGG The Bogg The Bogg The Bogg Estate Plan Charles Robertson Esqr Kindeace Mr Alexander McDonald, Tenant 054 A small croft and dwelling house, property of Charles Robertson Esqr Kindeace House.
OS1/28/16/23 MOSS OF BURRACKS Moss of Burracks Moss of Burracks Charles Robertson Esqr Description of Estate Boundaries 054 A large extent of flat mossy ground north of Easter Lonvine; property of Charles Robertson Esqr Kindeace House.
OS1/28/16/23 [page] 23 Parish of Kilmuir Easter -- Ross-shire [signed] John McKeith Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/28/16/24 EASTER ROSS Easter Ross 054 Described in Tarbat Ph. N. [Parish Name] BooK
OS1/28/16/24 [page] 24 Parish of Kilmuir Easter -- Ross-shire - Heathfield Crofts Lonvine [note] Cancelled J. Clegg Corpl R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers] Easter Ross [note] Written on Plan 54.10 & 54.11
OS1/28/16/25 KINDEACE HOUSE Kindeace House Kindeace House Kindeace House Charles Robertson Esqr Proprietor Mr Walter Allan. Inchfuir Mr Ewen McKenzie. Easter Lonvine 054 A substantial mansion house with stables attached; property of Charles Robertson Esqr. "Kindace House is a commodious mansion and very pleasantly situated in the upper portion of the parish" Extract from New Statistical Account.
OS1/28/16/25 HEATHFIELD Heathfield Heathfield Heathfield Mr Ewen McKenzie. Easter Lonvine Estate Plan Mr John Tait 054 A large farmsteading with offices and garden attached; property of Charles Robertson Esqr Kindeace House
OS1/28/16/25 TULLICH WOOD Tullich Wood Tullich Wood Tullich Wood Mr James Slater Garty Cot. [Cottage] Mr John Ross, Rhives Mr Alexander Reid, Tullich Muir 054 A large extent of fir wood north of the crofts of Tullich Muir; property of Her Grace The Duchess of Sutherland
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OS1/28/16/26 INCHFUIR Inchfuir Inchfuir Charles Robertson Esqr Kindeace Mr Walter Allan, Tenant 054 A large farmsteading with small garden attached, a quarter of a mile south of Kindace House; property of Charles Robertson Esqr. Kindeace House.
OS1/28/16/26 KINDEACE BURN Burn of Kindeace Burn of Kindeace Charles Robertson Esqr Kindeace Mr Walter Allan 054 A considerable stream running through a portion of Kindeace property, and a continuation of the Burn of Kinrive
OS1/28/16/26 EASTER LONVINE Easter Lonvine Easter Lonvine Easter Lonvine Charles Robertson Esqr Kindeace Mr Walter Allan Ewen McKenzie, Tenant 054 A number of Crofts with offices attached; property of Charles Robertson Esqr. Kindeace House
OS1/28/16/26 [page] 26 Parish of Kilmuir Easter -- Ross-shire [signed] John McKeith Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/28/16/27 KNOCKGARTY Knockgarty Knockgarty Knockgarty John Forsyth Esq. Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Kilmuir Manse Mr James Sleate, Garty 054 A farmhouse and steading slated & in good condition. Property of Sir Charles Ross, Balnagown.
OS1/28/16/27 BELLEVUE Bellevue Bellevue Bellevue John Forsyth Esq. Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Mr James Sleate 054 A handsome villa occupied by the ground Factor of the Balnagown estate. Property of Sir Charles Ross.
OS1/28/16/27 [page] 27 Co: [County] of Ross -- Ph [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter
OS1/28/16/28 KILDARY WOOD Kildary Wood Kildary Wood Kildary Wood J. Forsyth Esq. Mr J. Sleate Garty Mr D. Brown, Kildary Ho: [House] 054 A fir-plantation extending half a mile along the northside of the County road passing Kildary Ho: [House] Property of the Duchess of Sutherland.
OS1/28/16/28 KILDARY HOUSE Kildary Ho. [House] Kildary Ho. [House] Kildary Ho. [House] Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart John Forsyth Esq Mr D. Denoon, Kildary Ho: [House] 054 A small mansion situated about a mile southward of Balnagown Castle. Property of the Duchess of Sutherland.
OS1/28/16/28 [page] 28 Co: [County] of Cromarty Dd [Detached] -- Parish of Kilmuir Easter.
OS1/28/16/29 UPPER TULLICH Upper Tullich Upper Tullich Upper Tullich Val: [Valuation] Roll. 1870-1 James Sleate, Garty Mr W. Graham, Lower Tullich. 054 This name applies to five Crofts on each of which there is a dwelling house, situated on the ridge between Lower Tullich and Tullich Muir. Property of the Duchess of Sutherland.
OS1/28/16/29 FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Upper Tullich] Free Church Free Church Free Church Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Mr John McKay, Teacher John Ross Esq. 054 A substantial stone building standing near the Free Church by which it is Chiefly supported. The average attendance is nearly 100.
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OS1/28/16/30 LOWER TULLICH Lower Tullich Lower Tullich Lower Tullich Val: [Valuation] Roll, 1870-1 Mr James Brown, Lower Tullich Mr William Graham Tullich 054 This name applies to a few Crofts south of Upper Tullich. Property of the Duchess of Sutherland.
OS1/28/16/30 BURN OF TULLICH Burn of Tullich Burn of Tullich Burn of Tullich Mr James Sleate John Ross Esq Mr W. Graham 054 A small stream flowing from Tullich and serving for some distance as County boundary; it ultimately falls into Delny Burn at the Mill Pond in the farm of Pollo.
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OS1/28/16/31 BURNSIDE Burnside Burnside Burnside John Forsyth Esq Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart George Ross Esq, Rhives 054 A croft house near the farm of Rhives. It is situated in the Co: [County] of Cromarty Det: [Detached] Property of the Duchess of Sutherland.
OS1/28/16/31 RHIVES Rhives Rhives Rhives John Forsyth Esq George Ross Esq Val: [Valuation] Roll 1869-70 054 A large farmhouse with an extensive steading attached. Property of Sir Charles Ross.
OS1/28/16/31 OAK WOOD Oak Wood Oak Wood Oak Wood John Forsyth Esq George Ross Esq Mr J. Sleathe Garty 054 A wooded enclosure on the above farm. Property of Sir Charles Ross.
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OS1/28/16/32 FREE CHURCH [Rhives] Free Church Free Church Free Church Revd [Reverend] D. McDonald (Minister) Mr Donald McKay George Ross Esq. Rhives. 054 A commodious building built in 1843 for the accommodation of about 700 persons.
OS1/28/16/32 PARKHILL Parkhill Parkhill Parkhill George Ross Esq John Forsyth Esq Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart 054 A small cottage, originally a post-office situated on the farm of Rhives. Property of Sir Charles Ross.
OS1/28/16/32 GARTY Garty Garty Garty John Forsyth Esq Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Val: [Valuation] Roll. 1869-70 054 A dwellinghouse and farmsteading property of Sir Charles Ross, Balnagown.
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OS1/28/16/33 POLNICOL Polnicol Polnicol Polnicol Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Mr John Anderson, Tenant Val: [Valuation] Roll, 1869-70 054 A large farmhouse and steading situated at Kilmuir. Property of the Duchess of Sutherland.
OS1/28/16/33 SCHOOL [Kilmuir] School (Ph) [Parish] School (Ph) [Parish] School (Ph) [Parish] Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart John Forsyth Esq Mr John Anderson 054 An incommodious one storey building standing near the Established Church at Kilmuir. It derives its support from the usual sources. The average attendance is 80 - boys & girls.
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OS1/28/16/34 Site of ST MARY'S CHAPEL Church (Ph) [Parish] Church (Ph) [Parish] Church (Ph) [Parish] Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart, Minister John Forsyth Esq. New St: [Statistical] Account 054 This is a substantial building erected in 1798, and has sittings for 900 persons.
OS1/28/16/34 BELFRY [Kilmuir] Belfry Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart 054 "A round tower connected with the present church and used as a belfry which bears date in large figures 1616, and is still in a high state of preservation." New Statistical Account. This tower, according to the Revd [Reverend] Donald Stuart, is the remains of a chapel, dedicated to St. Mary.
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OS1/28/16/35 KILMUIR Kilmuir Kilmuir Revd [Reverend] Donald Stuart John Forsyth Esq 054 This name applies to the Established Church and School and a row of Cottages. The two former belong to the Heritors and the Cottages are the property of the Duchess of Sutherland.
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OS1/28/16/37 MANSE [Kilmuir] Manse Manse Manse Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart, occupant St. [Statistical] Account Mr Thomas G. Meldrum 054 The parochial manse, built about 150 years ago, is a large substantial building in excellent condition.
OS1/28/16/37 KILDARY COTTAGES Kildary Cottages Kildary Cottages Kildary Cottages Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Mr Purves Mr Thomas G. Meldrum 054 Applied to three semi-detached cottages occupied by worKmen on the Tarbat Estate. Property of the Duchess of Sutherland.
OS1/28/16/37 TARBAT MAINS Tarbat Mains Tarbat Mains Tarbat Mains Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Mr Thomas G. Meldrum Mr Purves 054 Consists of a farm steading and the offices in connection with Tarbat House. Property of the Duchess of Sutherland.
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OS1/28/16/38 MILTON Milton Milton Milntown Milntown Milntown Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart, Kilmuir Manse Oliver & Boyd's Almanack, 1872 Statistical Account Valuation Roll Mr Purves 054 A small compact village in which a Cattle &c Market is held four times in the year, situated at the eastern extremity of the parish and a quarter of a mile from Kildary Station. Property of the Duchess of Sutherland.
OS1/28/16/38 INN [Milton] Inn Inn Sign board Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart 054 Situated at the north end of the village, It affords accommodation for travellers. Property of the Duchess of Sutherland.
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OS1/28/16/39 TARBAT HOUSE Tarbat House Tarbat House Tarbat House Tarbat House Tarbat House Tarbat House Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Mr Purves Mr Thomas G. Meldrum BlacK's Map. Imperial Gazetteer Statistical Account 054 A large mansion occupying a commanding prospect on the north side of Nigg Bay. "Tarbat House, a highly finished modern building and the Chief seat of Mr. H. MacKenzie of Cromarty. The grounds surrounding it are laid out with great taste and have of late years been highly improved". New St. [Statistical] Account.
OS1/28/16/39 LADY'S WELL Lady's Well Lady's Well Lady's Well Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Mr Purves Mr Thomas G. Meldrum 054 A small Spring issuing from a red sandstone rock in the bank fronting Tarbat House.
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OS1/28/16/40 MARKET CROSS [Milton] MarKet Cross MarKet Cross MarKet Cross Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Mr Purves Mr Thomas G. Meldrum 054 A round stone pillar 10 or 12 feet in height and about 14 inches in diameter standing at the south end of the village of [blank] where the market is held. The stone bears date 1799.
OS1/28/16/40 [page] 40 Ph [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter. -- Ross-shire Castle Park [crossed out]
OS1/28/16/41 CASTLE (Remains of) [New Tarbat] Castle (Remains of) Castle (Remains of) Castle (Remains of) Castle (Remains of) Castle of New Tarbat Mr Forsyth, Factor for Sir Charles Ross. Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart. Mr Thomas G. Meldrum. Mr Purves. New Statistical Account. 054 "There are still some remains of the ruins of the Castle of New Tarbat once the seat of the Earls of Cromarty which is said to have been the most elegant and highly finished house in the three Counties. It stood near the site of the present mansion and was allowed to fall into a state of delapidation during the period of forfeiture. It is said to have been a most superb and spacious building and beautifully adorned with turrets". New Statistical Account. [Continued on page 42]
OS1/28/16/41 [page] 41 Ph [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter. -- Ross shire
OS1/28/16/42 CASTLE (Remains of) [New Tarbat] Castle (Remains of) (continued) [continued from page 41] The remains mentioned on the other side are still extant and consist in a Keep or dungeon, which is quite complete and to which there is ingress by a small aperture 2 1/2 feet square. The name given to it in the Statistical Account is never applied to it now, the common one "Castle" being its only designation.
OS1/28/16/42 COPPER COIN OF THE REIGN OF JAMES III FOUND HERE A.D. 1868 [Tarbat House] A Copper Coin of the reign of James the third was found here 1868. 054 A Copper Coin, Reign of James Third was dug up near the site of the "Castle" in 1868. A tree within an enclosure marks the spot where it was found.
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OS1/28/16/42 [page] 42 Copper Coin of the Reign of James III found here A.D. 1868 [Tarbat House] [note] ought not to be written on Plan.
OS1/28/16/43 PIPER'S KNOWE Piper's Knowe Piper's Knowe Piper's Knowe Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Mr Purves, Ground officer for the Duchess of Sutherland. Mr Meldrum 054 So called from its having been the place whereon the Piper performed. It is artificial, terraced, and conical in form, and is situated about 20 yards from the remains of the "Castle" with which it is coeval.
OS1/28/16/43 TORNABROCK Tornabrock Tornabrock Tornabrock Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Mr Purves Mr Thomas G. Meldrum 054 Applied to a dwelling house and a dog's Kennel, situated near the west entrance to Tarbat House. Property of the Duchess of Sutherland.
OS1/28/16/43 [page] 43 Ph [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter. -- Ross shire
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OS1/28/16/45 MIDDLE LONVINE Middle Lonvine Middle Lonvine Charles Robertson Esq Mr William Munro, Wester Lonvine 054 A small farmhouse having suitable offices attached. Property of Charles Robertson Esq. Kindeace.
OS1/28/16/45 WESTER LONVINE Wester Lonvine Wester Lonvine Wester Lonvine C. Robertson Esq Mr W. Munro Mr D. McIntosh 054 This name applies to four Croft houses. Property of Charles Robertson Esq. Kindeace.
OS1/28/16/45 REISKMORE Reiskmore Reiskmore Reiskmore C. Robertson Esq Rent Receipt (1871) Mr James Ross 054 Comprises five or six small farms, two of which are in this parish, the remainder in RosKeen; all theproperty of Alexander Matheson Esq. Ardross.
OS1/28/16/45 [page] 45 Ph [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter. -- Co: [County] of Ross
OS1/28/16/46 PRIESTHILL Priesthill Priesthill Priesthill Revd [Reverend] D Stuart John Forsyth Esq Val: [Valuation] Roll, 1869-70 054 A large farmhouse and steading the property of the Duchess of Sutherland.
OS1/28/16/46 DELNY BURN Delny Burn Delny Burn Mr John H. McIntosh, Priesthill Charles Robertson Esq 054 This name is given to the continuation of Kindeace Burn, the latter name extending to the confines of the estate of that name, the stream retains the name for the remainder of its course.
OS1/28/16/46 [page] 46 Ph [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter -- Co: [County] of Ross Delny Burn [note] written on 54.15
OS1/28/16/47 CARNTOTACK Carntotack Charles Robertson Esq Revd [Reverend] D Stuart Valuation Roll. 1869.70 054 The ruins of a farmhouse and steading a mile distant from Kindeace Ho. [House] Property of Charles Robertson Esq.
OS1/28/16/47 SCHOOL [Delny Muir] School School School Revd [Reverend] D Stuart Mr Alexander Ross, Teacher Charles Robertson Esq 054 A venture school, the scholars' fees being the sole support, situated at Delny Muir. The average number attending is 80.
OS1/28/16/47 [Page] 47 Ph. [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter -- Co: [County] of Ross
OS1/28/16/48 DELNY MUIR Delny Muir Delny Muir Delny Muir Mr A. McKenzie, tenant Mr Logan, tenant. Mr Alexander McKenzie, tenant, 054 Applied to a few dwellinghouses having crofts attached; partly the property of Alexander Matheson Esq. Ardross and partly that of Roderick MacKenzie Esq. Kincraig.
OS1/28/16/48 BROOMHILL Broomhill Broomhill Broomhill Charles Robertson Esq. Val. [Valuation] Roll Mr Logan, Delny Muir, 054 A farmhouse and steading both in good condition, the property of R. McKenzie Esq. Kincraig.
OS1/28/16/48 [Page] 48 Ph. [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter -- Co: [County] of Ross
OS1/28/16/49 FREE CHURCH MANSE [Barbaraville] Free Church Manse Free Church Manse Free Church Manse Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Mr Thomas G. Meldrum, Teacher Kilmuir, Mr Forsyth, Bellevue 054 A substantial two storey building situated a short distance south of the Free Church and about half a mile north westward of the village of Barbaraville. It was erected in 1843, and is in good repair.
OS1/28/16/49 DELNY STATION Delny Station Delny Station Delny Station Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Time-Table TicKet 054 A small station on the Highland Railway 35 miles north of Inverness. Property of the Highland Ry Comy. [Railway Company]
OS1/28/16/49 [Page] 49 Ph. [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter -- Co: [County] of Ross
OS1/28/16/50 BARBARAVILLE Barbaraville Barbaraville Barbaraville Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Mr Forsyth, Bellevue Mr Purves, Tarbert House 054 A village consisting of two rows of small cottages, one quarter of a mile the other fully half a mile, in length, situated on the county road leading from Invergordon to Milton and 3 1/2 miles from the former place. It is the joint property of the Duchess of Sutherland, Sir Charles Ross, Balnagown, and Mr Matheson Ardross.
OS1/28/16/50 [Page] 50 Ph. [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter -- Co: [County] of Ross.
OS1/28/16/51 DELNY Delny Delny Delny Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Mr Forsyth, Bellevue Mr Thomas G. Meldrum 054 A large farmhouse and steading well built and in first rate condition. Property of Mr Matheson, Ardross.
OS1/28/16/51 BALAVACK Balavack Balavack Balavack Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Mr Forsyth, Factor, Bellevue Mr Thomas G. Meldrum 054 A small farmhouse having suitable offices attached, property of Sir Charles Ross, Balnagown.
OS1/28/16/51 POLLO Pollo Pollo Pollo Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart Val [Valuation] Roll 1870 Mr Thomas G. Meldrum 054 A farmhouse, steading, and corn-mill, all in good repair. Property of Mr Matheson, Ardross.
OS1/28/16/51 [Page] 51 Ph. [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter. -- Co: [County] of Ross.
OS1/28/16/52 HIGHLAND RAILWAY Highland Railway Highland Railway Time Table Ticket 054 ; 066 This line extending from Perth to Bonar Bridge intersects this parish three quarters of a mile from the coastline, and from Blackpark near Invergordon to within about a hundred yards of Kildary Station it is perfectly straight. Property of the Highland Railway Company.
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OS1/28/16/53 BIG AUDLE Big Audle Big Audle Big Audle Mr. Daniel Manson, Saltburn Mr Robert Hogg, Saltburn Mr Thomas G. Meldrum, Kilmuir 054 ; 066 A considerable channel in Nigg Sands being fully a mile and a half in length, and at ordinary low water about a quarter of a mile in breadth.
OS1/28/16/53 LITTLE AUDLE Little Audle Mr. Daniel Manson, Saltburn Mr Robert Hogg, Saltburn Mr Thomas G. Meldrum, Kilmuir 054 ; 066 ; 067 This name is given to a small narrow channel, which is not even navigable for small boats, running into the Big Audle. It is rather more than half a mile in length, its average breadth at ordinary low water is about 40 yards.
OS1/28/16/53 [Page] 53 Ph. [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter -- Ross-shire Big Audle [note] written on 66.4
OS1/28/16/54 NIGG BAY Nigg Bay Nigg Bay Nigg Bay Black's Map Mr. James, Ground Officer, Tarbet House Revd [Reverend] D. Stuart, Kilmuir Manse 055 ; 066 ; 067 Is of considerable extent and is situated in the Cromarty Firth and directly north of Cromarty Bay. At the recess of the tides the banks called Nigg Sands are visible. These banks composed of mud and sand and separated from one another by channels lying northward, and extending to within a short distance of the shore, occupy very nearly the whole extent of the bay.
OS1/28/16/54 [Page] 54 Ph. [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter -- Ross-shire Nigg Bay [note] Written on 66.4
OS1/28/16/55 BALINTRAID Balintraid Balintraid Balintraid Revd. [Reverend] D. Stuart, Kilmuir Manse Mr Thomas G. Meldrum Valuation Roll 1869-70 066 A very extensive farmsteading and dwelling house having farm labourers' houses attached. All in good condition. Property of Mr. Matheson, Ardross.
OS1/28/16/55 BALINTRAID PIER Balintraid Pier Revd. [Reverend] D. Stuart, Kilmuir Manse Mr Thomas G. Meldrum Valuation Roll 1869-70 066/3.1 A substantial stone pier forming a harbour for coasting vessels. It was built in 1870 as also a large stone house adjoining it. Property of Mr. Matheson, Ardross
OS1/28/16/55 [Page] 55 Ph. [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter -- Ross-shire
OS1/28/16/56 CROMARTY FIRTH Cromarty Firth Cromarty Firth Cromarty Firth Black's Map. Mr Thomas G. Meldrum. Mr Purves. 054; 066 An arm of the Moray Firth about 22 miles in length, serving as a boundary between the Counties of Cromarty and Ross. Its average breadth is about 2 miles.
OS1/28/16/56 [page] 56 Ph [Parish] of Kilmuir Easter -- Co: [County] Ross Cromarty Firth [note] Written on 66.4
OS1/28/16/57 SANDS OF NIGG Sands of Nigg Mr Daniel Manson, Saltburn Mr Robert Hogg, Saltburn 055; 066; 067 A large extent of mud and Sand situated in a bay of the Cromarty Firth. They are about five miles in their greatest length by two and a half broad.There are three banks divided by the channels Delny Dock and Big Audle. They are altogether mud near the low water and sandy near the High; the centre bank is also nearly cut in two by a creek. Except the western bank they are the property of the Duchess of Sutherland.
OS1/28/16/57 DELNY DOCK Delny Dock Delny Dock Mr Daniel Manson, Saltburn Mr Robert Hogg, Saltburn 066 A large channel in the Nigg Sands visible only at low water and dividing two of the banks from the south. It is about a mile in length but the channel navigable for small boats is very narrow at low water.
OS1/28/16/57 [page] 57 Parish of Kilmuir Easter -- Ross-Shire Sands of Nigg [note] Written on 54.16
OS1/28/16/58 THE POT The Pot 055 A channel running South through the Sands of Nigg, forming the Boundary between the Parishes of Nigg and Logie Easter
OS1/28/16/58 [Page] 58 Ross-shire -- Kilmuir Easter Ph. [Parish] Captain Royal Engineers
OS1/28/16/59 [Page] 59 Her Grace the Duchess of Sutherland, per William Gunn Esq factor, Strathpeffer, Dingwall Sir Charles W. A. Ross, Bart. [Baronet] of Balnagown Invergordon Captn. [Captain] Roderick Mackenzie, per Messrs. Edmonds & Macqueen, 22 Adelphi Aberdeen Charles Robertson Esq. of Kindeace Invergordon Alexander Matheson Esq. of Ardross, M.P. Dingwall [page signed] G. Herbert Bolland Capt. REngs. [Captain Royal Engineers] 7 June 1873
OS1/28/16/60 [Page] 60 [Volume] 16 OSI/28/16 1/2500 NAME BOOK OF PARISH KILMUIR EASTER ROSS-SHIRE & CROMARTYSHIRE Detached
OS1/28/16/61 [Page] 61 (NAME BOOK) INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Allt Trappie -- 5 An Caolas -- 6 Appitauld -- 17 Auchoyle -- 14 Badachonacher Moss -- 19 Balavack -- 51 Balintraid -- 55 Balintraid Pier -- 55 Balnagown -- 5 Balnagown Bog -- 14 Balnagown Bridge -- 18 Balnagown Castle -- 17 Balnagown River -- 5 Barbaraville -- 56 Balfry -- 34 Bellevue -- 27 Big Audle -- 53 Bog of Balnagown -- 13 Bog of Scotsburn -- 13 Bog of Tullich -- 14 Broomhill -- 48 Burn of Tullich -- 30 Burnside -- 31 Cairns -- 8 Carntotack -- 47 Castle (Remains of) -- 41 Church (on site of St Mary's Chapel) -- 34 Clashdu -- 19 Cnoc an t-Sabhail -- 3 Copper Coin of the Reign of James III found here A.D. 1868 -- 42 Cromarty Firth -- 56 Culnacoyle -- 13 Dalnaclerach -- 12 Delny -- 51
OS1/28/16/62 [Page] 62 (NAME BOOK) INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Delny Burn -- 46 Delny Dock -- 57 Delny Muir -- 48 Delny Station -- 49 Dorracahan -- 20 Driminault -- 12 Druids Hill -- 22 Easter Lonvine -- 26 Easter Ross -- 24 Free Church -- 32 Free Church Manse -- 49 Free Church School -- 29 Garty -- 32 Heathfield -- 25 Highland Railway -- 52 Inchfuir -- 26 Inn -- 38 Kildary -- 17 Kildary Cottages -- 37 Kildary House -- 28 Kildary Station -- 17 Kildary Wood -- 28 Kilmuir -- 35 Kilmuir Easter (Parish) -- 1 Kindeace Burn -- 26 Kindeace House -- 25 Kinrive -- 7 Kinrive Burn -- 8 Kinrive Croft -- 9 Kinrive Hill -- 7 Kinrive Wood -- 7 Knoc Dee -- 21
OS1/28/16/64 [Page] 64 (NAME BOOK) INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Strath Rory -- 5 Tarbat House -- 39 Tarbat Mains -- 37 The Bogg -- 23 The Wilderness -- 15 Tornabrock -- 43 Torran -- 11 Tullich Muir -- 23 Tullich Wood -- 25 The Pot -- 58 Upper Tullich -- 29 Wester Calrichie -- 20 Wester Lonvine -- 45