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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH [Kirktown of Glenbucket] | Church Church Church |
Valuation Roll Revd [Reverend] John Bremnar Incumbent Mr James Reid Kirkton |
060 | The Parish Church of Glenbucket, Situated in the Glen a little more than ½ a Mile N.W. [North West] of Ben Newe, and upon a rising ground, The date on which the Church was built seems rather doubtful, There is however a Stone on the manse dated 1775 and it is Supposed that both the Church and the Manse were erected on the same date, The Church is Supposed to be on the foundation of the old one, and the upper stone of the west gable is dated 1629. It is however supposed to be a date stone of the old Church, as other relics of the old Church are to be Seen elsewhere viz. on the north wing of the Manse are two tolerably preserved sculptures. one of which is representing a Bishop with mitre and Crosier etc. and under which is dated [1486]. The other also representing an Ecclesiastical personage probably the patron Saint of the Church. The name of the Saint the old Church was dedicated to I could not find out - as the Minister appears very ignorant on these subjects Tradition says that at one period the nearest place for public worship was Tarland. and on one occasion going thither many of the Glenbucket people were drowned in the Don, after which a petition was forwarded to the Arch Bishop to Supply them with a Church in the Glen which he granted and was the one above named |
| MANSE [Kirktown of Glenbucket] | Manse Manse Manse |
Valuation Roll Revd [Reverend] John Bremnar Occupier Mr James Reid Kirkton |
060 | Is a commodious dwelling, situated upon a rising ground immediately south of the Grave yard and parish Church of Glenbucket attached are outhouses and gardens etc. a considerable portion of the Kirkton farm is attached to the manse The manse was erected in 1775. and it is still in good preservation. |
| KIRKTON OF GLENBUCKET | Kirkton Kirkton Kirkton |
Valuation Roll Rev. [Reverend] John Bremnar occupier Mr James Reid Occupier |
060 | East portion of Farm Occupied by Mr Reid Consisting of a good dwelling house, and garden with outhouses attached West portion Consists of the Parish Manse. Church etc. it has always been known as the Kirkton of the parish. |
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[Page] 56Parishes of Glenbucket & Strathdon
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