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PETERHEAD [town] |
Town of Peterhead
Town of Peterhead
Town of Peterhead
Town of Peterhead
Town of Peterhead |
Rev. [Reverend] Charles Stewart
Rev. [Reverend] Alexander Keith
Buchan Directory
Statistical Account
Collections of the Shires |
023 |
The Town of Peterhead stands upon a peninsula or headland projecting into the German Ocean, and forming the most easterly point of land in Scotland. It was erected into a burgh of Barony by George Earl Marischall in 1593. It continued a part of the estates of the Earls Marischall until the attainder of the last Earl in consequence of his accession to the Rebellion in 1715. It was then purchased by the York Buildings Company, who sold it to the present proprietors, the Governors of the Maiden Hospital Edinburgh. The municipal government is vested in twelve councillors, who from their own number, Choose a provost, three bailies, & a treasurer. Peterhead possesses many advantages in a maritime point of view, of which it has largely availed itself. It has for many years sent more vessels to the Greenland and Davis' Straits seal and whale fishing than any other town in Great Britain. The herring fishing is also prosecuted here with great spirit. The town is built of red granite, said to be similar, in Colour and texture to the Egyptian syenite, being composed of quartz, short, and felt spar. It is a Parliamentary Borough and has a population of about 9,000 souls. |
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Town of Peterhead
Note: Parliamentary & Royal Burghs are Co. extensions for note attached. JMD [James McDonald Royal Engineers] 1 May 1869
[page signed] C. McLachlan |
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Pressing
OSO. [Ordnance Survey Office] Aberdeen
18th. May 1868.
Sapper White.
Please find out if Peterhead
be a Municipal Burgh as
well as a Parliamentary?
If it be, try to get either a
Plan, or a written description
of it, so that we may show
the Municipal Boundary
on our plans. If the
2 Burghs be co-extensive
it will be a very good job.
The Town Clerk will know.
E.H. Courtney. Capt [Captain] RE [Royal Engineers]
O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Peterhead
19th May 1868
Sir
I most respectfully beg
to state that I went to the
Town Clerk this day, and
asked him if the Burgh of
Peterhead was a Municipal
Burgh, and he says it is,
and the 2 Burghs* are co-
extensive. I asked him
for the plan but he is not
willing to give it, though he
has given me permission
to make a traceing of it,
which I intend doing tomorrow.
The only written document he has,
he gave me to copy - copy sent herewith.
W.H. White Sapr. [Sapper] RE [Royal Engineers]
To Captain Courtney
Royal Engineers
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ST PETER'S CHURCH (Remains of) |
St. Peter's Church (Remains of) |
Rev. Mr. Stewart, Manse.
Rev. Mr. Roryson Peterhead.
Mr. Taylor, Stationer, Peterhead |
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This place was used as a Roman Catholic place of worship previous to the Reformation, and as a protestant place of worship after the Reformation. It is now in Ruins, and ceased to be a place of worship about the middle of the last century. |
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SPRINGBANK |
Springbank
Springbank
Springbank |
Mr. Murray, Tenant.
Mr. Hutchison, Springfield. Mr. Smith, Manufacturer, 21 Queen St. |
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A substantial Commodious, new Stone lined building, at the West end of Kirk Street, with small garden attached, the property of Mr. Murray and occupied by him. |
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TEA WELL |
Tea Well
Tea Well
Tea Well |
Mr. Smith, Kirkburn Mills.
Mr. Murray, Springbank.
Mr. Taylor, Bookseller. |
023 |
This well is in a niche of the wall, on the road leading to the Manse, to which there is access by a stone stair. The name originated from the water having been at one time much used by the inhabitants, for domestic purposes, and chiefly for Tea, on account of its softness. Since the erection of the Reservoir in town it remains neglected. |
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GRAVE [Peterhead] |
Grave
Grave
Grave
Grave |
Mr Youle, Cairntrodlie.
Mr Mason, Cairnfield Cottage.
Mr Hutchison, Springfield.
Mr Murray, Springbank. |
023 |
Very little can be gathered to identify this with the name. In Buchan's Annals which is somewhat traditionary it is called the "Unknown Grave" and although the field is occasionally ploughed, it remains untouched.
Some say that many years ago, two persons named Cairn & Trodle fought a duel in which one or both were killed and buried in this spot (hence the name of the suburb Cairntrodlie) over which was heaped a Cairn of stones. A few years ago a Mr Ross of Cairntrodlie shaped it like a grave and planted it around with willows in which form it remains at present. The average of my informants consider it a myth. |
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CAIRNTRODLIE |
Cairntrodlie
Cairntrodlie
Cairntrodlie |
Mr. Youle, Cairntrodlie
Mr. Boyd. Factor 53 Broad St
Mr. Hutchison, Springfield |
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A suburban district, situate at the west end of Kirk Street, Confined between the T.P. [Turnpike] to Banff on the North and the Public Road on the South. The houses are feus, of modern Construction, with gardens attached, are chiefly the property of the Tenants. It is lighted with gas, has a liberal Supply of Spring Water, which is conveyed in pipes from Some distance in the Country. |
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LILLIE TERRACE [Peterhead] |
Lillie Terrace
Lillie Terrace
Lillie Terrace |
Name on house end
Mr. Youle, Cairntrodlie
Mr. Ingram, Writer Cairntrodlie |
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A single row of Cottage built houses, with garden ground adjoining, extending from near the Public Road in a Northerly direction. Tenanted by several families. |
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CAIRNFIELD COTTAGE |
Cairnfield Cottage
Cairnfield Cottage
Cairnfield Cottage |
Mr. Gray, Propr. [Proprietor]
Mr Mavor. Tenant
Mr Youle. |
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A neat built, single storied house, with attics, facing the Public Road, Small garden in front. Tenanted by several families. The property of Mr. Gray, Braehead, Invernettie. |
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WEST LINKS |
West Links
West Links
West Links |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Stewart, Manse.
Mr. Youle, Cairntrodlie.
Mr. Ingram. Cairntrodlie |
023 |
An undulating piece of Commontry on the lands of the town, Consisting of about 15 Acres, bounded on the N.W [North West] by Cairntrodlie and the Manse ground, on the East by the Sea, Keeping the T.P. [Turnpike] Road to Aberdeen for nearly ¼ mile. Upon it the Volunteers hold their drill meetings during the summer evenings, it is generally reorted [resorted] to by the inhabitants for sports etc. |
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SPRINGFIELD |
Springfield
Springfield
Springfield |
Mr. Hutchison, Propr. [Proprietor]
Mr. Murray, Springbank
Peterhead Almanac |
023 |
A row of plain substantially built houses, end towards Kirk Street, & nearly opposite Springbank. Outhouses, & a finely laid out Garden adjoining. So named by the proprietor Mr. Hutchison, from the numerous Springs found at one time in the Grounds. |
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MANSE [Peterhead] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Rev. [Reverend] J Stewart.
Mr. Hutchison, Springfield.
Mr Boyd. Factor. |
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A plain two Storied building, erected in 1846. Contaning Spacious rooms. Standing on an eminence Sloping towards Kirk Burn. Adjoining is Stabling etc. Also a large vegetable Garden enclosed by a high Stone Wall. It is mentioned in the Peterhead Directory as being in the district of Cairntrodlie. Minister, Revd. [Reverend] J. Stewart. Established Church |
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BUCHANHAVEN |
Buchanhaven
Buchanhaven
Buchanhaven |
Mr. Taylor, Bookseller, 8 Broad St.
Mr. McDonald, School master, Buchanhaven
Revd. [Reverend] J. Stewart, Manse Cairntrodlie |
023 |
A Small fishing village, the property of Admiral Ferguson of Pitfour, Situated about half a mile N. [North] of Peterhead, extending from the public road to the sea. The houses are single storied and not a few in a dilapidated condition. It is neither paved nor drained, and consequently not over clean. A subscription School has been recently erected. It is also provided with a substantial pier, projecting into the Sea about 70 Yards, at which the boats discharge their loads of fish. |
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SCHOOL [Buchanhaven] |
School |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Stewart
Mr. McDonald, Schoolmaster
Mr. Boyd, Factor, 53 Broad Street. Peterhead |
023 |
A substantial plain building, erected by Subscription in 1867, and handed over to the Society for the propigation of Christian Knowledge, and under the supervision of the presbetry of Peterhead. One teacher whose salary is madeup by government and the society, besides school fees. The number of scholars is about 80, who are instructed in the elementary branches of education usually taught in Parish Schools. Examined and inspected Annually. Teacher's name Mr McDonald. |
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P.H. [Buchanhaven] |
Public House
Public House
Public House |
Sign Board.
Mrs. Findlay, Tenant.
Mr. Boyd, Factor. |
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A two storied building, standing on the road side at the entrance to the village of Buchanhaven. Licensed for Ale & Spirits. Occupied by Mrs Findlay. The property of Admiral Ferguson of Pitfour. |
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THE GADLE |
The Gadle
The Gadle
The Gadle |
Mr. William Buchan, Buchanhaven
Mr. David Stephen, Buchanhaven
Mr. Arthur Buchan, Buchanhaven |
023 |
This name applies to a lot of broken rock, situated between Buchan Haven and the Roan Heads. |
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THE IVE |
The Ive |
Mr. William Buchan, Buchanhaven
Mr. David Stephen, Buchanhaven
Mr. Arthur Buchan, Buchanhaven |
023 |
This name applies to a large rock standing close to the high Water mark at the Gadle Brae |
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THE ISLAND |
The Island
The Island
The Island |
Mr. William Buchan, Buchanhaven
Mr. David Stephen, Buchanhaven
Mr. Arthur Buchan, Buchanhaven |
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A small rock detached from the foreshore and situated near the Mineral Well. |
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THE ROAN |
The Roan
The Roan
The Roan |
Mr. William Buchan, Buchan Haven
Mr. David Stephen, Buchan Haven
Mr. Arthur Buchan. Buchan Haven |
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This name is applied to two small flattish rocks, situated near to Ahanethy [Ahnanethy] Creek |
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PETERHEAD STATION |
Station
Station
Station
Station |
Name on Station
Bradshaws Guide
Mr. Yule, Cairntrodlie
Mr. Hutchison, Springfield |
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A long neat stone building, standing on the property of the Feuars of Peterhead, at the west end of Queen's Street. Adjoining is the goods shed and Engine house built of stone, also a long wooden carriage shed. For its size it is well laid off, having all the facilities of a large terminal station, though on a smaller scale. The designof the present buildings originally was for temporary accommodation in view of a larger and more permanent Station near the Harbours, but the present buildings are likely to be found amply sufficient for the traffic at this end of the line for years to come |
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Washinghouse |
Washing House
Washing House
Washing House
Stony Hillock
Stony Hillock |
Mr. Boyd, Factor Peterhead.
Mr. Will, Tenant.
Guide to the Formartine & Buchan Ry. [Railway]
Mr. Murray Springbank
Plan of Peterhead 1805 |
023 |
A small croft, so called from a washing House, which formerly stood on the Bleaching Green in front of the house. The Green was gifted by Earl Marischal to the original Feuars in 1593, for washing and bleaching purposes. Attached to the Croft are Out houses & Gardens, Occupied by Mr. Charles Will, the property of the Merchant Maiden Hospital Co. [Company]. |
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QUEEN STREET [Peterhead] |
Queen Street
Queen Street
Queen Street |
Mr. Boyd, Factor, 53 Broad Street Peterhead Almanac
Mr. Taylor, Bookseller |
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Applies to a wide and well paved Street extending from the junction of Chaple & Back St & Backgate, toward the Ry. [Railway] Station. The buildings terminate at King Street, after which it is bounded on both sides by grass fields, but drained and lighted with gas to its termination. |
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GREAT NORTH OF SCOTLAND RAILWAY (Formartine and Buchan Section) |
Great North of Scotland Railway (Formartine & Buchan Section) |
Bradshaws Guide
Guide to the Formantine & Buchan Ry. [Railway.] Station Master Peterhead |
023 |
A single line of rails, with Electric Telegraphs extending from Dyce Junction, & traversing the Buchan District, via New Maud, from which there is a branch to Frazerburgh, and terminating at Peterhead. |
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UNION INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL [Peterhead] |
Union Industrial School
Union Industrial School
Union Industrial School |
Mr. Murray, Schoolmaster
Mr. A. Murray, Springbank
Mr. A. Boyd. Peterhead |
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Applies to a neat and Substantial Schoolhouse erected in the year 1857 for schooling poor boys and girls, having a Master and Mistress in charge and under the superintendence of a government Inspector, and supported by public contributions |
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ROANHEADS |
Roanheads
Roanheads
Roanheads |
Mr. Alexander Souttar, Peterhead
Mr. A. Boyd, Peterhead
Mr. A. Murray, Peterhead |
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Applies to a district of Peterhead situated on the N.W. [North West] side of the North harbour of Peterhead and through which the harbour branch of railway passes, it extends from North Street to the Sea coast and is chiefly inhabited by fishermen |
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POORHOUSE [Peterhead] |
Poorhouse
Poorhouse
Poorhouse |
Mr. Boyd, Banker, Peterhead
Mr. A. Murray, Peterhead
Mr. A. Milne, Peterhead |
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Applies to a Poorhouse or lodging house with a large garden attached for the poor belonging to the parish of Peterhead, and capable of accommodating about 20 persons under the charge of a Master & Matron it has been in use as a poorhouse for about 18 Years |
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TANNERY [Ugie Street, Peterhead] |
Tannery
Tannery
Tannery |
Mr. William Shewan Peterhead
Mr. A. Milne Peterhead
Mr. James Brand Peterhead |
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Applies to a small tannery in Ugie Street for the manufacture of leather. The property of Mr William Shewan, Peterhead |
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GADLE BRAES |
Gadle Braes
Gadle Braes
Gadle Braes
Gaidle Braes
Gadle |
Mr. Boyd Factor, Peterhead
Mr. A. Murray Springbank
Mr. A. Milne Peterhead.
Editor of Peterhead Sentinel
Arbuthnot's History of Peterhead 1815 |
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Applies to a large portion of sloping waste ground situated at the northern extermity of Peterhead bordering on the Sea coast and extending from the Ives to the Roanheads, belonging to the feuars of Peterhead, having Merchants Maiden Hospital, Edinburgh as superiors |
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UGIE STREET [Peterhead] |
Ugie Street
Ugie Street
Ugie Street |
Mr. Boyd, Peterhead
Mr. A. Milne, Peterhead
Mr. A. Murray, Springbank |
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Applies to a street running from the Poorhouse to its junction with St Peter Street & North Street |
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AHNANETHY CREEK |
Ahnanethy Creek
Ahnanethy Creek
Ahnanethy Creek |
Mr. William Buchan, Buchanhaven
Mr. David Stephen, Buchanhaven
Mr. Arthur Buchan, Buchanhaven |
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A small creek shaped like a prong, and situated at the Roan Heads. |
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ROAN HEADS |
Roan Heads
Roan Heads
Roan Heads |
Mr. William Buchan, Buchanhaven
Mr. David Stephen, Buchanhaven
Mr. Arthur Buchan, Buchanhaven |
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MEIKLE POINT |
Muckle Point
Muckle Point
Muckle Point |
Mr. William Buchan, Buchan Haven.
Mr. David Stephen Buchan Haven
Mr. Arthur Buchan Buchan Haven |
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The northmost point of the Roan Heads, and close to Ahnanethy Creek. |
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HORSEBACK |
Horseback
Horseback
Horseback |
Mr. William Buchan
Mr. David Stephen
Mr. Arthur Buchan |
023 |
This name applies to a small broken rock situated at the south end of the Roan Heads. |
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NORTH SEA OR GERMAN OCEAN |
North Sea or German Ocean |
Mr. William Buchan
Mr. David Stephen
Mr. Arthur Buchan |
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A considerable sea washing the east coast of England and Scotland. |
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ROPE WORKS |
Rope Walk
Rope Walk
Rope Walk |
Mr. Henry, King St.
Mr. Frazer, Weavers Lane.
Mr. Hutchison, Springfield. |
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A low Stone building about 90 Yards long, near the junction of King St. & Constitution St. & situated in the Kirk town. Small Ropes & Twine are spun by hand. Mr. Henry, 5 King St. Propr. [Proprietor] |
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KING STREET [Peterhead] |
King Street
King Street
King Street |
Mr. Boyd, Factor.
Mr. Murray, Peterhead
Mr. Hutchison, Peterhead |
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A straight way, extending from Queen St. passing the North end of Princes Street, and joining Kirk St at Constitution St. no dwelling houses are yet erected but at its extremities. |
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CONSTITUTION STREET [Peterhead] |
Constitution Street
Constitution Street
Constitution Street |
Mr Park, Constitution St.
Name on St. Corner,
Peterhead Directory. |
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A short Street, extending from the junction of King St. & Kirk St. Northward, communicating with the field adjoining. |
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PRISON [Peterhead] |
Prison
Prison
Prison |
Mr. Simpson, Governor.
Peterhead Directory
Mr. Boyd, Factor. |
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A massive substantial building, situate at the North end of Prince St. Consisting of governors house & the usual accommodation for prisoners. The term of imprisonment does not exceed 60 days. When trial by jury is necessary, defaulters are transferred to Aberdeen. |
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YORK STREET [Peterhead] |
York Street
York Street
York Street |
Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson, St. Peter's St.
Name on St. Corner.
Mr. Laing, Temperance Hotel |
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A short street leading from the junction of St. Peter's & Kirk St. taking a N.W. [ North West] direction, on the left garden wall & Saw mill, on the right Timber Yard etc. passing through grass fields and joining King St. |
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ST MARY'S STREET [Peterhead] |
St. Mary's Street
St. Mary's Street
St. Mary's Street |
Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson St. Peter's St.
Name on Street Corner,
Peterhead Directory |
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A small short street, leaving St. Peter's Street nearly opposite the R.C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel, and immediately terminating with the houses. |
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ST MARY'S R.C. CHAPEL |
St Mary's R.C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel
St. Mary's Chapel
St. Mary's Chapel |
Rev. [Reverend] Charles Divine
Mr. Boyd, Factor
Mr. Laing, Temperance Hotel |
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A small but neat building, situated in St. Peter's St., erected in 1851, in the early English style. A small end gallery, dedicated to St. Mary & seated for 200. Priest Charles Divine. Attached is the dwelling house with small, but neat garden ground. |
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TEMPLE |
Temple
Temple
Temple |
Mr. Laing, Propr. [Proprietor]
Rev. [Reverend] Charles Divine
Mr. Allan Queen St. |
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A triangular brick erection with bell, so named by the proprioter, and built in accordance with the rules of the Insurance Company, on account of the numerous wooden erections on the premises. |
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BATHS [St Peter's Street, Peterhead] |
Baths |
Mr. Milne, 6 Maiden Street
Mr. Sangster, Manager
Formartine and Buchan Guide |
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Situated off St. Peter St. near the R.C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel. Converted from a dwelling house into Hydropathic Baths a few years ago, a portion of which is still maintained by Mr Sangster the manager. It contains a Turkish Bath, and provided with various other baths need in such establishments, although on a small scale. Property of Mr Stewart, Aberdeen |
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ACADEMY [Peterhead] |
Academy |
Mr Milne 6 Maiden St
Mr Sangster, Manager
Formantine & Buchan Guide |
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A plain stone building in which are taught Reading & writing, Arithmetic, Geography, Grammar, Latin, French, History, Greek and Mathematics. Daily average attendance 100. |
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BUCHAN COMMERCIAL COMPANY'S WORKS |
Buchan Commercial Company's Works
Buchan Commercial Company's Works
Buchan Commercial Company's Works |
Mr. James McKinnon, Manager
Mr. Thomas Bell, Schoolmaster
Mr. Gilbert Alexander |
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An extensive bone crushing Mill where the various kinds of artificial manure are manufactured, Sold etc. also Stores for lime Coals etc. and a large Steam power Saw Mill timber yard etc. known by this name. Mr James McKinnon is manager for the Company |
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WINDMILL STREET [Peterhead] |
Windmill Street
Windmill Street
Windmill Street
Windmill Street |
Plan of Peterhead 1805.
Name on Street Corner.
Peterhead Almanac & Buchan Directory 1865.
Mr. Gilbert Alexander |
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An ordinary street so called extending from St. Peter Street in a Southeast direction till its junction with Ellis Street and Backgate, and in which there is a Congregational Chapel, Tannery and Bone & Saw Mill, fish curing works and cooperages |
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ST PETER'S STREET [Peterhead] |
St. Peter's Street
St. Peter's Street
St. Peter's Street |
Plan of Peterhead 1805.
Name on Street Corner.
Peterhead Almanac & Buchan Directory |
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A good spacious street so called extending from Kirk Street in a Northeast direction till it joins with North Street and Ugie Street |
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SCHOOL [Free Church, Peterhead] |
Seminary [Free Church]
Free Church Seminary
Free Church Seminary
Free Church School |
Mr. Thomas Bell, Teacher
Peterhead Almanac & Buchan Directory 1865
Mr. James Lyall Parochial School-Master
Pratt's Buchan 1859 |
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A neat stone building erected in 1849 and used as a school for boys and girls. Commonly called the Free Church Seminary. The average attendance of boys is about 65. Mr. Thomas Bell Teacher. The Female department is presided over by Miss Comrie, teacher, and two Pupil-teachers. The average attendance is about 200. The usual branches of English Education are creditably taugh [taught], also Classics, needlework drawing etc. to a considerable extent. The teachers are Certificated teachers and has the usual Government allowance etc. etc. |
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PETERHEAD TANNERY AND CANDLE WORKS |
Tannery
Tannery
Peterhead Tannery and Candle Works |
Mr. Thomas Bell
Mr. James Lyall
Mr. Gilbert Alexander Proprietor |
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An extensive Tannery where the operation of tanning, Currying etc. are carried on also a good business in Candle Manufacture the property of Mr. Gilbert Alexander |
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WESLEYAN METHODIST CHAPEL [Peterhead] |
Methodist Chapel (Wesleyan)
Methodist Chapel (Wesleyan)
Methodist Chapel (Wesleyan)
Methodist Chapel |
Mr. Andrew Chalmers 75 Kirk St.
Mr. Alexander Ogilvie 7 Back St.
Mr. James Lyall
Peterhead Almanac & Buchan Directory 1865 |
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A good substantial building erected in 1866 in the Gothic style of Architecture, and will accommodate about 500 persons. There is no School connected with this Chapel but a Sabbath School is held in the Vestry. The present Minister is the Rev. [Reverend] John D. Brac[?] |
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GAS WORKS [Peterhead] |
Gas Works
Gas Works
Gas Works
Peterhead Gas Lighting Company |
Mr. John McIntosh. Manager
Mr. Patrick M. White
Mr. Thomas Bell Schoolmaster
Peterhead Almanac etc. 1865 |
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This extensive Gas Works was established in 1834 by a Joint Stock Company the rate Charged for gas is 8s. [shillings] per 1000 feet. |
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CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL [Peterhead] |
Congregational Chapel
Congregational Chapel
Congregational Chapel
Congregational Church |
Mr. Thomas Bell
Mr. Alexander Ogilvie. 7 Back St.
Mr. Charles Henry Bookseller 59 Broad St.
Peterhead Almanac etc. 1865 |
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This building was erected in 1790 as an Antiburgher or Seceder Meeting House but owing to Some party feuds and broils which had arisen among the disatisfied members it was little frequented. These disentions ended in the expulsion of the Revd. [Reverend] Patrick Milne who had been for upwards of twenty years their minister, and ultimatlely the building was offered for Sale and purchased by the present members called Congregational but at present has no appointed Minister. It is a plain building and will accommodate about 500 hearers a Sabbath School is held in the Vestry |
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FISHCURING WORKS [Peterhead, nr Gas Works] |
Fishcuring Works |
Mr. Thomas Bell
Mr. Alexander Ogilvie.
Mr. Charles Henry Bookseller
Peterhead Almanac etc. 1865 |
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A large fishcuring establishment situated in Longate. |
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LONGATE |
Longate
Longate
Longate
Long-qate Street |
Name on Street Corner
Peterhead Almanac & Buchan Directory 1865
Mr. Thomas Bell Schoolmaster
Plan of Peterhead 1805 |
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An ordinary Street so called extending from Broad Street till it joins with North Street and Brook Lane. |
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NORTH STREET [Peterhead] |
North Street
North Street
North Street |
Name on Street Corner
Peterhead Almanac etc 1865
Plan of Peterhead 1805 |
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An ordinary street so called extending from the junction of Longate and Brook Lane till it joins with St. Peter Street and Ugie Street |
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BROOK LANE [Peterhead] |
Brook Lane
Brook lane
Brook Lane |
Name on Street Corner
Peterhead Almanac etc. 1865
Plan of Peterhead 1805 |
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A short Street or Lane so called extending from the end of Longate and North Street to the Seagate or Port Henry. |
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PARK LANE [Peterhead] |
Park Lane
Park Lane
Park Lane |
Name on House Corner
Plan of Peterhead 1805
Pratt's Buchan 1859 |
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A small narrow Lane, so called leading from the Longate to the Seagate. In the north-west corner of this Lane joining the Longate, there formerly stood an old house which is now rebuilt, in which the Chevalier resided. "It was here that the Pretender first landed, on the 25th day of December 1715, and resided for sometime (in that old house, South-end of the Longate, presently belonging to Mr James Annand) visiting, and being visited privately by his allies, Earl Marischal etc. previously to his leaving it for Aberdeen." Buchan's Annals of Peterhead 1819. page 10. |
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FISHCURING WORKS [Seagate, Peterhead] |
Fishcuring Works |
Name on House Corner
Plan of Peterhead 1805
Pratt's Buchan 1859 |
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A Fishcuring establishment situated in Seagate, in which are cured great quantities of fish, which are sent to the principal towns in England. |
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CASTLE (Remains of) [Peterhead] |
Castle (Ruins)
Castle (Ruins)
Castle (Ruins) |
Arbuthnot's History of Peterhead 1815
Buchan's Annals of Peterhead 1819
Mr. W. L. Taylor, Stationer etc. |
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"The ruins of two Castles, both of which were once the property of the Marischal family, are still to be seen in Peterhead. One of them was situated on the Keith-inch, and the other which appears to have been of a more ancient date, was Situated at the North end of the Longate, and the corner of Brook Lane, where part of it is still to be seen" Vide Arbuthnot's History of Peterhead page 80. The ruins of an old Castle on the North end of the Longate, supposed to be built by one of the Earls Marischal prior to 1593. However be this as it may, it was long frequented by the family of Marischal and resorted to as their place of rendezvous, being kept up (though almost in ruins) as an Inn by John Robertson, Commonly called Yokieshill, from which the plot adjoining takes the name. The stone with this inscription was placed in a house of more modern date , which is to be seen to this day, "They Say, and what Say they? Do you well, and let them Say" Vide Buchan's Annals of Peterhead page 12. A portion of the walls of this building are yet standing and the ruins of what is said to have been the stables etc. adjoining The name Yokieshill would not now be known to the inhabitants of Peterhead. |
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ELLIS STREET [Peterhead] |
Ellis Street
Ellis Street
Ellis Street |
Name on Street Corner
Plan of Peterhead 1805
Peterhead Almanac & Buchan Directory 1865 |
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An ordinary short street so called extending from the Longate to the junction of Backgate and Windmill Street. |
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CHAPEL STREET [Peterhead] |
Chapel Street
Chapel Street
Chapel Street |
Name on Street Corner
Plan of Peterhead 1805
Peterhead Almanac etc. 1865 |
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An ordinary irregular narrow street so called extending from Marischal Street to the junction of Queen Street Back St. and Backgate. |
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CROOKED LANE [Peterhead] |
Crooked Lane
Crooked Lane
Crooked Lane |
Name on house Corner
Plan of Peterhead
Arbuthnot's History of Peterhead 1815 |
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A narrow irregular Lane so called from its crooked form leading from the Longate to the Seagate. |
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FISHCURING WORKS [Windmill Street, Peterhead] |
Fishcuring Works |
Name on house Corner
Plan of Peterhead Arbuthnot's History of Peterhead 1815 |
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A considerable Fishcuring establishment situated in Windmill Street |
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CANTEEN [Peterhead] |
Canteen
Canteen
Canteen |
Pratt's Buchan 1859 |
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"On a public-house called the Canteen near the Boat-harbour, was cut out a representation of Abraham offering his son - the hand, with a knife raised a ram in the background, and a hand and arm, from a cloud above, laying hold of the knife. Over the figure was the inscription, have faith in the Lord" Vide Pratt's Buchan. page 58. The earliest record of this building, to be found at present is the deed of conveyance or Transfer of property in 1701 when it passed to Andrew Dallas. It was possessed by the Society of Pilots & Fishermen and used as a Public house, and frequented by Soldiers when stationed here, from which it derived its present name. In 1832 it was purchased by the present proprietor Mrs Thomson and in 1840 it ceased to be a public house. It is now used as a private dwelling house, but still retains the name. |
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PORT HENRY LANE [Peterhead] |
Port Henry Lane
Port Henry Lane
Port Henry Lane
Port Hendry Lane |
Name on house Corner
Plan of Peterhead 1805
Pratt's Buchan 1859
Arbuthnot's History of Peterhead 1815 |
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A narrow irregular lane so Called leading from the Longate to the Seagate or Port Henry.
“There are Several houses yet remaining, which were built about the time the charter was granted (1593) Many of these have quaint inscriptions over the doors and windows. Some of which are still legible. One of these in Port Henry Lane, bears the date of [16?] and Micah, 6. 7. in Old Characters” Pratt’s Buchan page 58 another with the inscription almost illegible “Feir the Lord, flie from syn, Mak for Lyf everlastin. No this lyf is but vanity" |
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FREE CHURCH [Peterhead] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Pratt's Buchan 1859
Peterhead Almanac & Buchan Directory 1865
Mr. Alexander Ogilvie officer of F.C. [Free Church] 7 Back Street |
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"The Free Church and the Roman Catholic Chapel, both in St. Peter Street are modern buildings, the former, a large, commodious and substantial edifice in what might probably be denominated "a Carpenter Specimen of Tudor Gothic," vide Pratt's Buchan page 60. This building was erected in 1842 and opened for divine worship in 1843. It has a large gallery supported by metal pillars and will accommodate about 1114 hearers. The Revd. [Reverend] James Yuill is the present minister. There is a good Seminary or School connected with this Church, but no Manse. |
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TEMPERANCE HOTEL [Peterhead] |
Temperance Hotel
Temperance Hotel
Laing's Temperance Hotel & Horse Repository
Laing's Hotel & Horse Repository |
Mr. James Lyall Teacher Parochial School
Mr. James Laing Proprietor
Pratt's Buchan 1859
Name on Board |
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A spacious and superiour building used as a Temperance Hotel where ample and good accommodation may be had, and where everything seems to be tastefully and well arranged and where various Kinds of Conveyances and horses may be had on hire. Mr James Laing proprietor. |
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HALL [Prince Street, Peterhead] |
Hall
Hall
Prince Street Hall
Prince Street Hall
Creighton's Hall |
Mr. Alexander Creighton Proprietor
Mr. James Lyall
Advertisement & Bills of entertainment
Mr. Alexander Ogilvie
Peterhead Almanac etc. 1865 |
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This building was erected and fitted up as a public Hall in 1862. The ground floor is still used as a timber and lumber shed. And although a very temporary erection yet the Hall as it is presently fitted up is very Servisable for its present purpose, and well adapted for lectures, Concerts and public entertainments, and will accommodate about 500 persons It is commonly called Prince Street Hall from being situated in Prince Street, The property of Mr Alexander Crighton |
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SCHOOL |
School
School
School
Parochial School
Parish School |
Mr. James Lyall, Teacher
Mr. David Henderson, Teacher
Mr. Thomas Bell F.C. [Free Church] Seminary
Peterhead Almanac & Buchan Directory 1865
Pratt's Buchan 1859 |
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A good substantial building erected in 1840 as a Parochial School, also a Schoolmaster's house with a large play-ground and the requisite outhouses etc. adjoining. In this building there are three Seperate and distinct Schools. The Parochial School, extended School and a Female School. The former is conducted in the usual principle. The teacher participates in the Dick, [?] Gray and Rhind's bequests, and has about 90 boys in attendance, as a Parish School it is deserving of the highest praise, in 1865 a Mr. Niven taught at this School gained the title of Senior Wrangler at Cambridge College and in 1866 his Brother also a pupil here passed as Second Wrangler. "The late Mr William Rhind, by his deed of Settlement placed £300 in the hands of the Bailies and Town Council of Peterhead, and he ordained that they should apply £100 for the common good of the Town, and to vest the remaining £200 in the Common Funds, and to pay the interest thereof at the rate of five per cent perpetually to such Schoolmasters as they should think fit for the purpose of Education, as specified in the deed of Settlement." "The late Roderick Gray Esqr of Peterhead, by his deed of Settlement invested £268.10s in the Funds of the Harbours of Peterhead, in name of the Provost and Magistrates. the Interest annually allowed to be applied to the Education of Poor Children born in the Parish of Peterhead, in the Parish School." Vide Peterhead Almanac & Buchan Directory 1865 page 92. The extended School is supported by the Feuars, Kirk Session & Subscriptions etc. together with the Scholars fees etc. The average attendance is about 70 boys, who are instructed in the usual branches of a good Sound English Education. Mr David Henderson Teacher. The Female School is presided over by Miss McIntosh, and has in attendance about 65 Girls who are instructed in Knitting, plain and ornamental needle work, also the usual branches of a plain English Education. This school is supported by Collections made in the Parish Church for the purpose and £15 annually from "The Society for promoting Christian Knowledge" and £15 from the Government Grant Together with the Scholars fees etc. These three Teachers are Certificated teachers, and therefore receive the usual Government allowance |
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CHAPEL (in ruins) |
Chapel (in Ruins)
Chapel (in Ruins)
Chapel (in Ruins) |
Mr. James Hutchison 44 Queen Street
Mr. Alexander Creighton
Mr. Alexander Ogilvie 7 Back St. |
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THis was formerly a Brewery until about 1826 when it was purchased and fitted up as a Chapel by the Wesleyan Methodist, and used as such until about 1832 when it was sold to the present proprietor Revd. [Reverend] John Mearns and was used as a chapel by the Independents and from 1836 to 1845 again by the Wesleyan Methodists. It then fell into disuse as a Chapel but was occupied as a dwelling house and handloom factory. It has lately been unoccupied and is in a very delapidated state of repair. This chapel is to be repaired shortly. |
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BREWERY [Thistle Street,Peterhead] |
Brewery
Brewery
Brewery |
Name on Board
Mr. George McGlashan Proprietor
Peterhead Almanac & Buchan Directory 1865 |
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A small Brewery Commonly called Thistle Street Brewery, from its situation in Thistle Street. It is generally Small Ale or Table Beer that is brewed here. The stronger and better Ales & Porter are imported in barrels of Casks, bottled and sold by retail etc. here. Mr George McGlashan proprietor. |
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BACK STREET [Peterhead] |
Back Street
Back Street
Back Street |
Name on Street Corner
Plan of Peterhead 1805
Peterhead Almanac etc. 1865 |
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An ordinary narrow street so called extending from the Junction of Queen St. Chapel St. and Backgate to Thistle St. Prince St. and Albion Streets. |
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THISTLE STREET [Peterhead] |
Thistle Street
Thistle Street
Thistle Street |
Name on Street Corner
Plan of Peterhead 1805
Peterhead Almanac & Buchan Directory 1865 |
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A short street so called extending from the junction of Back St. Prince St. and Albion St. to Marischal Street |
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ALBION STREET[Peterhead] |
Albion Street
Albion Street
Albion Street |
Name on Street Corner
Plan of Peterhead 1805
Peterhead Almanac etc. 1865 |
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An ordinary short street so called extending from the junction of Back St. Prince St. and Thistle St. to the Junction of Marischal St. and Errol St. |
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ALBION COURT[Peterhead] |
Albion Court
Albion Court
Albion Court |
Name on house
Mr. James Lyall Schoolmaster
Mr. Alexander Ogilvie 7 Back St. |
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A small Court or Yard so called after the street of this name and in which there are a few Cottages, Yards etc.. |
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HALL [Broad Place, Peterhead] |
Hall
Hall
Hall |
Mr. Roderick Gray, Proprietor
Mr. W. L. Taylor Stationer etc.
Mr. James Hutchison 44 Queen St. |
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A plain modern building, the first of this Kind of Halls erected in Peterhead The upper portion is tastefully fitted up as a Hall, and is very commodious and well adapted for Balls, Concerts, Lectures, and public entertainments. The ground floor is used as the printing and publishing office of the Peterhead Sentinel and Buchan Journal published every Friday morning. |
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TELEGRAPH OFFICE [Peterhead] |
Telegraph Office
Telegraph office
Telegraph Office
Telegraph Office |
Mr. Roderick Gray
Mr. W. L. Taylor
Name on Board
Peterhead Almanac & Buchan Directory 1865 |
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A small building used as an office by the International Telegraph Company, for the transaction of public business. Arrangement are now made for the Railway Company's officials to transact all this business here, which is to be continued on the same premises. The property of Roderick Gray Esqr. |
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BROAD PLACE [Peterhead] |
Broad Place
Broad Place
Broad Place |
Mr. Roderick Gray
Mr. W. L. Taylor
Peterhead Almanac 1865 |
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This name applies to a row of houses extending from Broad Street to Backgate the road or Lane along which is private and no throrough is allowed. In this row of houses are The Telegraph Office, Hall, Peterhead Sentinel Office, and adjoining Broad Street is the Inn, with yard Stables etc. The property of Roderick Gray Esqr. |
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CHURCH [Peterhead] |
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel
Methodist Chapel |
Mr. James Hutchison 44 Queen St
Mr. Alexander Ogilvie 7 Back St
Mr. W. L. Taylor Stationer etc.
Buchan's Annals of Peterhead 1819 |
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"The Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, which formerly belonged to the English Episcopals, built in 1767, but on the death of the Revd. [Reverend] Dr. Laing their pastor the congregation was united to that of Bishop Torrys. In consequence of this, it was sold to the Methodists for £300 sterling. It has since, and of late, undergone a thorough repair, and is now one of the most commodious places of worship in town"- Vide Buchan's Annals of Peterhead 1819 page 85.
This building was again purchased by the present proprietor Mr. Topping of Bowness, Carlisle, and the ground floor fitted up as a Hall or Sale-Room and is presently known as Toppings Hall. The upper portion as a Chapel and for some time used by the Parish Church as a Chapel of Ease, and again used by the Independents, and Wesleyan Methodists until the completion of the new Methodist Chapel in Queen Street in 1866. It is now used by the Established Church for lectures, prayer & class meetings etc. with the privilege granted to the Baptists of holding divine worship on Sunday evenings etc. The Chapel will accommodate about 350 persons. |
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BACKGATE |
Backgate
Backgate
Backgate Street |
Name on Street Corner
Mr. W. L. Taylor
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An irregular narrow Street so called extending from the junction of Back St. Chapel St. and Queen Street to the junction of Windmill St. and Ellis Streets. |
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PORT HENRY |
Port Henry
Port Henry
Port Hendry
Port Hendry |
Pratt's Buchan 1859
Annals of Peterhead 1819
Arbuthnot's History of Peterhead 1815
Plan of Peterhead 1805 |
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"The earliest notice of these harbours is in the Charter of erection already mentioned in that document the Earl Marischal binds himself "to build ane bulwark at the mouth of the haven called Port Henry." This bulwark was accordingly erected by his lordship, and is that now used by the fishermen in the Ronheads for landing their boats. Although built in apparently rough manner, with blocks of undressed granite it has rarely stood in need of repair, and after more than two Centuries and a half, the original Oak mooring posts are still in a serviceable state. This harbour is capable of holding Six or eight vessels of a hundred tons burden. It is not calculated for a heavier tonnage", Vide Pratt's Buchan page 65. "The harbour in it, called Port Henry, hath its name from one Henry Middleton in Clerkhill, who in the said Earle George his time, was instrumental under the said Earle to have this erected from an open shore to a secure harbour, and it hath been, by the care and pains of the late Earle William and this present Earle George, brought to what it is now, to receive all from North East and South to their great advantage and Security both in Storm and Calm." page 360. "When the number of feuars amounted to thirty persons, they were obliged to build a Tolbooth or pay 200 merks to the Earl for building it. They were further obliged to erect a bulwark in the mouth of the haven called Port Henry (now the north harbour) "for easement of their Seafaring vessels and shall accomplish the same half a year after the said Earl hath received grossums of twenty tenants" Vide Buchan's Annals of Peterhead page 11. |
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SEAGATE [Peterhead] |
Seagate
Seagate
Seagate
Seagate Street |
Name on Street Corner
Peterhead Almanac & Buchan Directory 1865
Mr. Thomas Bell, Schoolmaster
Plan of Peterhead 1805 |
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An ordinary Street known by this name with houses only on one side and extends along the Coast from Union Street till the district or little Village called Roanhead. |
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FISH LANE [Peterhead] |
Fish lane
Fish Lane
Fish Lane |
Name on Street Corner
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Plan of Peterhead 1805 |
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A narrow lane so called leading from the Longate at the end of Ellis Street to the Seagate. |
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PRINCE STREET [Peterhead] |
Prince Street
Prince Street
Prince Street |
Name on Street Corner
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Plan of Peterhead 1805 |
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An ordinary Street so called extending from the Junction of Back Street Thistle St. and Albion Street in a Northwest direction to King Street |
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PIER [Port Henry, Peterhead] |
Pier |
Name on Street Corner
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Plan of Peterhead 1805 |
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GRAVING DOCK [North Harbour, Peterhead] |
Old Graving Dock
Old Graving Dock
Old Graving Dock
Graving Dock |
Pratt's Buchan 1859
Mr. Donald Manson, Harbour Master
A. Boyd Esqr. Solicitor
Buchan's Annals of Peterhead 1819 |
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"The east pier of the North harbour, including the great breakwater, and what is now known as the Old Graving Dock (from plans by Telford) was finished in 1821. The dock is one hundred and forty feet long in the bottom, and cost about £3000. |
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LIGHT HOUSE [North Harbour, Peterhead] |
Light House
Light House
Light House |
Mr. Donald Manson
A. Boyd Esqr.
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A small octagonal house or tower situated on the extreme end of the North pier, at the enterance to the North Harbour. It has a stationary light of red and white, and stands about 30 feet high from the pier. |
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ROUND HOUSE [North Harbour, Peterhead] |
Round House
Round House
Round House |
A. Boyd Esqr.
Mr. Donald Manson
Mr. W. L. Taylor |
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NORTH HARBOUR [Peterhead] |
North Harbour
North Harbour
North Harbour |
Pratt's Buchan 1859
Arbuthnot's History of Peterhead 1815
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"In 1807 the late Mr Rennie furnished a plan and estimate for extending the South harbour and for building a new North harbour, but nothing was, at this time, done to the North harbour. In 1815, the Harbour Trustees adopted measures to raise the funds necessary for the completion of the North harbour, and the formation of a graving-dock. Mr Telford gave in a report and plans for the work, and the harbour was commenced in 181? but in the following year, while it was yet in an unfinished state, a tremendous storm arose , which totally destroyed all that had been done. The commissioners, however, immediately set about raising additional funds to repair the damage. The work was recommenced and in September 1822, according to Mr Telfer's plan, but the harbour still being open to the Sea from the North, a pier was begun in that direction, and soon after completed. The South and West piers of this harbour, including the new Dock (from plans arranged by the Harbour Trustees themselves) was finished in part in 1840, and completed in 185? Vide Pratt's Buchan page 65 & 66. It has been in contemplation for some years past to join both harbours into one, by cutting the mound which separates the town from the Quenzie, For this purpose, the building of a parapet Pier, Graving dock. etc. at the Greenhill, government has given a grant of £10,000 and the feuars have given an equal Sum." Vide Buchan's Annals of Peterhead p. [?] |
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EAST PIER [Peterhead] |
East Pier
East Pier
East Pier |
Pratt's Buchan 1859
A. Boyd Esqr. Solicitor etc.
Mr. Donald Manson Harbour Master |
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NORTH PIER [Peterhead] |
North Pier
North Pier
West Pier (North Harbour) |
A. Boyd Esqr.
Mr. Donald Manson
Pratt's Buchan |
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"The work was recommenced, and in September 1822, completed according to Mr Telford's plan, but the harbour still being open to the sea from the North a pier was begun in that direction, and soon after completed. The South and West piers of this harbour, including the New Dock (from plans arranged by the Harbour Trustees themselves) was finished in part in 1840, and completed in 1855." Vide Pratt's Buchan page 66 |
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NORTH HEAD |
North Head
North Head
North Head |
Mr Jerome, Chief Officer, Coastguard
Mr. Alexander White, Broad Street
Mr. James Stewart, Kirk Street |
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Applies to dangerous headland of broken rocks, situated near the entrance to the North Harbour. |
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BABY GOWAN |
Babby Gowan
Babby Gowan
Babby Gowan |
Mr. William Buchan, Buchan Haven
Mr. David Stephen, Buchan Haven
Mr. Arthur Buchan, Buchan Haven |
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A small detached rock situated on the North east end of the Keith Inch. |
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LEARWICKS POINT |
Learwicks Point
Learwicks Point
Learwicks Point |
Mr. Hutton, Revenue Officer Peterhead
Mr. Alexander, Fisherman Roanheads
Mr. Corner, Fisherman Roanheads |
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This name is applied to a portion of broken up rock situated opposite the Old Town. |
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SPRINGBANK MILLS (Bone & Saw) |
Springbank Saw & Bone Mill
Springbank Saw & Bone Mill
Springbank Saw & Bone Mill |
A. Murray Esqr. Proprietor
John Smith Esqr. Kirkburn Mill
Mr. James Brand Harbour Street |
023 |
A large and extensive Saw & Bone Mill fitted up with first class machinery and driven by Steam Power, for sawing & planing timber and also crushing bones, the property of Mr. A. Murray, Springbank Cottage |
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Site of CHURCH [Kirk Burn] |
Site of Church
Site of Church
Site of Church |
A. Murray Esqr. Springbank Cottage
Mr. Alexander Souter Peterhead
Mr. James Brand Peterhead |
023 |
Applies to the Site of the Kirk in use before the present one was erected in 1804 it having been taken down owing to the foundations having sunk, it is supposed to have only been in use for little more than 20 years |
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KIRK BURN |
Kirk Burn
Kirk Burn
Kirk Burn |
A. Murray Esqr. Springbank
Mr. A. Souter Peterhead
Mr. James Brand Peterhead |
023 |
Applies to a small stream of water formed by the junction of a few drains at the upper end of Kirk St. & running on the east side of the Old Kirk and through a portion of the Kirkburn Mill, it falls into the sea, near the S.W [South West] corner of Springbank Saw Mills |
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KIRKBURN BRIDGE |
Kirkburn Bridge
Kirkburn Bridge
Kirkburn Bridge |
Alexander Murray Esqr. Peterhead
John Smith Esqr. Kirkburn Mill
Mr. James Brand Peterhead |
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Applies to a large Stone bridge over the Kirk Burn, and on the road leading from Peterhead to Aberdeen |
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BLEACHING GREEN [Peterhead] |
Bleaching Green
Bleaching Green
Bleaching Green |
Alexander Murray Esqr. Peterhead
John Smith Esqr. Kirkburn Mill
Mr. James Brand Peterhead |
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Applies to a portion of ground used as a bleaching green belonging to the inhabitants of Peterhead and in connection with the bleaching green near Stoneyhill |
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KIRKTOWN GREEN |
Kirktown Green
Kirktown Green
Kirktown Green |
Alexander Murray Esqr. Peterhead
John Smith Esqr. Kirkburn Mill
Mr. James Brand Peterhead |
023 |
Applies to a portion of waste ground situated in Kirk Street belonging to the Governors of the Merchants Maiden Hospital as superiors and let to the feuars of Peterhead |
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Note: Kirkburn Green - Not to be written on Plan |
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TANNERY [Kirktown, Peterhead] |
Tannery
Tannery
Tannery |
Mr. J. Stewart Proprietor
Mr. A. Murray Springbank
Mr. A. Souter Peterhead |
023 |
Applies to a large tannery situated in Kirk Street for the manufacture of Leather The property of Mr. James Stewart Peterhead |
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CHURCH [Errol Street, Peterhead] |
Church
Church
Church |
Mr. A. Murray Springbank
Mr. A. Souter Peterhead
Mr. A. Milne Peterhead |
023 |
Applies to the Established or Parish Church situated between Errol St. and Charlotte Street, and the east end of the Kirktown; founded on the 25th May 1804 and opened 14 August 1806, it is a neat and substantial building, and intended to contain 1700 people but will with freedom hold 2000, it is furnished with a library & vestry and has a Spire 118 feet high and contains a Clock & bell |
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ERROL STREET [Peterhead] |
Errol Street
Errol Street
Errol Street |
Mr. A. Murray Springbank
Mr. James Brand Peterhead
Plan of Peterhead 1805 by John Ainslie |
023 |
Applies to a short street running from the last corner of York Street to its junction with Marischal Street a little to the East of the Established Church |
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PRESERVED PROVISION WORKS [Errol Street, Peterhead] |
Preserved Provision Works
Preserved Provision Works
Preserved Provision Works |
Messrs Ritchie & Son Peterhead
Mr. A. Murray Springbank
Mr. James Brand Peterhead |
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Applies to a large Works for the preserving and curing of all sorts of Meat, Pork & fish, for Shipping & Market also the property of Messrs Ritchie & Son Peterhead |
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WEAVERS' LANE [Peterhead] |
Weavers Lane
Weavers Lane
Weavers Lane |
John Smith Esqr Kirkburn Mill
Alexander Murray Esqr. Peterhead
Mr. James Brand Peterhead |
023 |
Applies to a short street running between Kirk Street and the Kirkburn Mills |
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KIRKBURN MILL (Woollen) |
Kirkburn Mill (Woollen)
Kirkburn Mill (Woollen)
Kirkburn Mill (Woollen) |
John Smith Esqr. Proprietor
A. Murray Esqr. Peterhead
Mr. James Brand Peterhead |
023 |
A very large and extensive Woollen Mill fitted up with first class machinery and driven by Steampower; for the manufacture of Cloth, Winceys & Blankets and employing a great number of women besides a few men the property of John Smith & Co. |
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KIRK BRIDGE |
Kirk Bridge
Kirk Bridge
Kirk Bridge |
John Smith Esqr. Peterhead
A. Murray Esqr. Peterhead
Mr. A. Souter Peterhead |
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Applies to a small Stone bridge over the Kirk Burn, and on the road leading from Manse Street to the Manse and graveyard |
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KIRKTOWN |
Kirktown
Kirktown
Kirktown |
A Murray Esqr Peterhead
John Smith Esqr Kirkburn Mill
Alexander Souter Peterhead |
023 |
Applies to a populous district of the Town of Peterhead, situated between the Kirk Burn and St Peter Street and Charlotte and at the entrance of the town from the Aberdeen Road, deriving its name from the Old Kirk having stood in it, and along which the turnpike roads to Aberdeen & Banff pass |
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KIRK STREET [Peterhead] |
Kirk Street
Kirk Street
Kirk Street |
A. Murray Esqr. Peterhead
John Smith Esqr. Kirkburn Mill
A. Souter Peterhead
Plan of Peterhead 1805 by I. Ainslie |
023 |
Applies to the principal street in Kirktown running from near the old house on the Banff Road and Springbank Saw Mill to its junction with St. Peter Street and Charlotte Street near to the Established Church. |
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MANSE STREET [Peterhead] |
Manse Street
Manse Street
Manse Street |
A. Murray Esqr. Peterhead
John Smith Esqr. Kirkburn Mill
Plan of Peterhead 1805 by I. Ainslie |
023 |
Applies to a short street running from the Springbank Saw Mills to its junction with Weaver Lane and on the North side of the Kirkburn Woollen Mills |
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Peterhead] |
United Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church |
Buchan Directory
Revd. [Reverend] R. W. Galletly
Mr. Wallace Merchant St. |
023 |
A pretty little place of worship in Charlotte St. erected about 1858. Minister R. W. Galletly & seated for 700 |
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ST PETER'S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHAPEL |
St. Peter's Chapel (Scottish Episcopal) |
Mr. McDonald, Teacher
Directory
Mr. Boyd Factor |
023 |
In Merchant St. dedicated to St. Peter, a pretty but dusky looking edifice - inside beautifully arranged, side & end galleries & a well tuned organ. Seated for 800 Revd. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] Rorison, incumbent. Connected with the Church is a school, male & female occupying the upper flat of the Keith Mason Lodge, Lodge Walk. Mr. McDonald, teacher. Female Department Miss Moir. |
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BREWERY [Bath Street, Peterhead] |
Brewery |
Mr. Wallace Propr. [Proprietor]
Mr. McDonald Teacher
Rev. [Reverend] R. W. Galletly |
023 |
Commonly known as School-Brae Brewery, situate at the corner of Bath St. & Uphill Lane. Malthouse
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BATH HOUSE [Bath Street, Peterhead] |
Bath House
Bath House
Bath House |
Mr Arbuthnot Propr [Proprietor]
Mr Anderson Solicitor
Mr Wallace C.E. |
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A very fine self contained three storied house, standing on a gentle slope, commanding a sea view. Entrance from Bath Street. The property of T. Arbuthnot Esqr. |
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UPHILL LANE [Peterhead] |
Uphill Lane
Upill Lane
Uphill Lane |
Name on house Corner
Mr. Arbuthnot
Buchan Directory |
023 |
Formerly known as School Brae; leaving Maiden & St. Andrew St. & joining at the Shore Charlotte & Bath Sts. |
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BATH STREET [Peterhead] |
Bath Street
Bath Street
Bath Street |
Name on house Corner
Mr. Arbuthnot
Buchan Directory |
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A short but wide St. leaving Charlotte St. Brewery & dwelling houses on the left, Sea Wall on the right, joining Lodge Walk at the junction of Merchant St. |
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Brewery - [continued from page 59] Kiln etc and all appurtenances for carrying on such a business, employing several hands. Sold wholesale & retailed on the premises. The Property of Mr. Wallace C. A. [Chartered Accountant] Merchant St. |
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MAIDEN STREET [Peterhead] |
Maiden Street
Maiden Street
Maiden Street |
Name on St. Corner
Buchan Directory
Mr. Anderson, Harbour St. |
023 |
A straight wide & clean St: Composed of private houses, the only place of business being Mitchell's Foundry. Leaves Kirk St. at the junction of Charlotte & North St.s parallel to, & between Marischal & York St.s joining St. Andrews St. at the junction of Threadneedle St. and Uphill Lane. |
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CHARLOTTE STREET [Peterhead] |
Charlotte St
Charlotte St
Charlotte St |
Name on St Corner
Buchan Directory
Mr. Anderson, Harbour St. |
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A fine wide straight St. leaving Kirk St. on the west, skirting the Shore, joining Bath St. at Uphill Lane. |
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SMITHY CLOSE [Peterhead] |
Smithy Close
Smithy Close
Smithy Close |
Mr. Mitchell Maiden St.
Mr. Watson Tollbooth Wynd
Mr. Alexander Marischal St. |
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A narrow lane communicating between Marischal St. and Tollbooth Wynd. |
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TOLLBOOTH WYND [Peterhead] |
Tolbooth Wynd
Tolbooth Wynd
Tolbooth Wynd |
Name on house Corner
Buchan Directory
Mr. Hutchison, Springfield |
023 |
A narrow crooked lane, lighted & drained, no pavement, leaving Maiden St. & meeting Broad St. at junction of Merchant St. and site of Tollbooth, from which it derives its name. |
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CHELSEA COTTAGE |
Chelsea Cottage
Chelsea Cottage
Chelsea Cottage |
Mr. Anderson, Tenant
Mr. Taylor, Broad St.
Mr. Boyd Factor |
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A spacious self contained house, standing on a gentle slope, overlooking Charlotte St. with sea view. Miss Penny Proprietor. |
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VOLUNTEERS' DRILL HALL [Peterhead] |
Volunteers Drill Hall
Volunteers Drill Hall
Volunteers Drill Hall |
Sergt. [Sergeant] Duff, Drill Instructor
Mr. Mitchell, Maiden St.
Mr. Mitchell, Marischal St. |
023 |
The upper flat of this house has been used by the 9th Aberdeenshire Volunteers, for drilling purposes, for a period of 8 years. Rented from the proprietor Mr. Alexander, Candle Merchant Windmill St. |
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MARISCHAL STREET [Peterhead] |
Marischal Street
Marischal Street
Marischal Street |
Buchan Directory
Name on St. Corner
Mr. Boyd, Factor |
023 |
A middling straight St. in which there is considerable thoroughfare. The principal entrance from the West to the market Square. Well paved, drained and lighted. Leaving Errol St. at the junction of Love Lane, and joining Broad St. at the Town House. |
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RESERVOIR (Covered) [Peterhead] |
Reservoir
Reservoir
Reservoir |
Mr. Taylor Broad St.
Mr. Boyd, Factor
Mr. Anderson Solicitor |
023 |
A wooden erection, standing behind the Town House, in which the supply of water for the Town is kept. The water is conveyed in pipes a distance of 3 miles or so, prior to the introduction of which a great scarcity was felt by the inhabitants, particularly in the Summer months, the wells in the neighbourhood not being adequate for their wants. |
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TOWN HOUSE [Peterhead] |
Town House
Town House
Town House |
Buchan Directory
Boyd Esqr. Factor
Mr. Taylor Bookseller |
023 |
Erected in 1788, at a cost of about £2000, with spire Clock & bell. It is a massive but not handsome building. The lower flat is used for Cellerage, Fire Engine, Rifle Armoury etc. the second story
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RUSSIAN TROPHY [Peterhead] |
Cannon
Cannon
Cannon |
Inscription
Mr. White Broad St.
Mr. Taylor Broad St. |
023 |
This piece of ordnance was captured from the Russians before Sebastopol, during the Crimean War, and placed in front of the Town-House to commemorate the event. |
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Town House - [continued from page 63] to which access is gained by an outside stair, contains the Solicitors library etc. An inside spiral stair leads to the upper rooms in which public business is transacted. Open for a small debt court every week. Stands on the rising ground at the top of Broad St. |
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NARROW LANE [Peterhead] |
Narrow Lane
Narrow Lane
Narrow Lane |
Name on House Corner
Buchan Directory
Mr. Gamack Postmaster |
023 |
A straight communication between Broad St. and St. Andrew St. |
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MERCHANT STREET [Peterhead] |
Merchant Street
Merchant Street
Merchant Street |
Name on House Corner
Buchan Directory
Mr. Gamack Postmaster |
023 |
An ordinary St: extending from the Town-House, Broad St: to the Shore joining Bath St: & Lodge Walk. |
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ARBUTHNOT MUSEUM |
Arbuthnot Museum
Arbuthnot Museum
Arbuthnot Museum |
Buchan Directory
Name on building
Provost Alexander |
023 |
Situated in Broad St: bequeathed to the town by the late Adam Arbuthnot Esqr. It contains a valuable collection from the Animal Vegetable &Mineral Kingdoms, together with about £1000 worth of Coins, comprising English, Scotch, Grecian & Roman. In charge of the Provost, Magistrates, and Council. Open for visitors every lawful day. |
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MONUMENT MARKET CROSS [Peterhead] |
Monument
Monument
Monument |
Mr. Boyd, Factor
Mr. Taylor, Bookseller
Mr. Bremner |
023 |
Commonly called the Tory Monument, having been erected in 1832 by that party Some years ago, to mark the date of a political victory. Stands in the centre of Broad Street enclosed by an iron railing, with lamps at the angles- Consists of pedestal and Tuscan Pillar, with lion rampant surmounting it. Also used as the Market Cross. |
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ABERDEEN TOWN AND COUNTY BANK [Peterhead] |
Aberdeen Town & County Bank (Branch)
Aberdeen Town & County Bank (Branch) |
Mr. Knox, Agent
Mr. Bremner
Mr. Boyd |
023 |
Stands at the junction of Longate & Broad Street. Part of a dwelling house used as bank offices established in 1845; the property of the Company. Mr Knox, Agent. |
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ROSE STREET (Peterhead) |
Rose Street |
Mr. Knox, Agent
Mr. Bremner
Mr. Boyd |
023 |
A short St. leading from Broad Street to the junction of James Street & St. Andrew St. |
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TOLLBOOTH [Peterhead] |
Tollbooth
Tollbooth
Tollbooth |
Arbuthnot's History of Peterhead
Mr. Boyd, Factor
Mr. Murray, Springbank |
023 |
Nothing now remains of this Ancient place of Confinement. The building as it originally existed was erected at the expense of the first 14 Feuars, shortly after 1593, according to deed of agreement by Earl Marischal. The date of its demolition cannot be ascertained. |
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CITY OF GLASGOW BANK [Peterhead] |
City of Glasgow Bank (Branch)
City of Glasgow Bank (Branch)
City of Glasgow Bank (Branch) |
Mr. Anderson, Agent
Buchan Directory
Mr. Hutchison, Springfield |
023 |
Situated near the top of Merchant St: dwelling house etc. attached. Occupied by the Agent, employing two clerks. The property of the Company. |
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INN [Broad Street, Peterhead] |
Inn
The Inn |
Mrs. Watt, Innkeeper
Buchan Directory
Sign Board |
023 |
A very fine building, entrance from Broad St: Containing a few splendid rooms, with ample accommodation for Strangers. Wine & Spirit License. Stabling & other conveniences attached. Occupied by Mrs. Watt. |
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Police Station |
Police Station
Police Station
Police Station |
Name on building
Buchan Directory
Mr. Boyd, Factor |
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MAITLAND'S PEND [Peterhead] |
Maitlands Pend
Maitlands Pend
Maitlands Pend |
Mr. Maitland, Marischal St.
Mr. Davidson, Marischal St.
Mr. Alexander, Marischal St. |
023 |
A narrow close, covered at both ends joining Marischal St. & Tollbooth Wynd. So named from the proprietor Mr. Maitland, Grocer, Marischal St. |
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THREADNEEDLE STREET [Peterhead] |
Threadneedle St.
Threadneedle St.
Threadneedle St. |
Name on house Corner
Buchan Directory
Mr. Yule Threadneedle St. |
023 |
A straight narrow St: drained etc. leaving Tollbooth Wynd & joining St. Andrew & Maiden Streets. |
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ST ANDREW STREET [Peterhead] |
St. Andrew St.
St. Andrew St.
St. Andrew St. |
Name on house Corner
Buchan Directory
Mr. Gamask, Postmaster |
023 |
A pretty straight clean St: well paved & drained extending from the junction of Maiden St: Threadneedle St: & Uphill Lane, crossing Merchant St: and terminating at James St. |
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BATHS [Marischal Street, Peterhead] |
Baths
Baths
Baths |
Mr. Sangster
Mr. Taylor, Bookseller,
Mr. Boyd Factor |
023 |
In course of Construction, in Marischal St. opposite the Crown Inn, dwelling house attached, to be occupied by Mr. Sangster and conducted on similar principles to those in St Peters St. |
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CROWN INN [Peterhead] |
Crown Inn
Crown Inn
Crown Inn
Crown Inn |
Mr. Noble, Publican
Mr. Maitland, Marischal St.
Mr. Marr, Marischal St.
Name on Sign board |
023 |
Situated in Marischal St: Licensed for Spirits etc, Stabling & Outhouses attached. Occupied by Mr. Noble |
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FLYINGIGS WIND [Peterhead] |
Flyingigs Wynd |
Mr. Noble, Publican
Mr. Maitland, Marischal St.
Mr. Marr, Marischal St.
Name on Sign board |
023 |
A narrow lane, or street, extending from Broad Street to Seagate. |
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HALL [Maiden Street, Peterhead] |
Hall
Hall
Hall |
Mr. Crighton, Prop. [Proprietor]
Mr. McArthur, Love Lane,
Mr. Mitchell, Foundry |
023 |
Near the west end of Maiden St. at the junction of Love Lane. Used occasionally by the Temperance Society for their Meetings, also by the Baptists.
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FOUNDRY [Peterhead] |
Foundry
Foundry
Foundry |
Mr. Mitchell Prop. [Proprietor]
Mr. Hutchison Queen St.
Mr. Ingram Cairntrodlie |
023 |
An extensive Establishment, Comprising Blacksmiths & carpenters Shops, Saw mill etc, by which a large trade is done, employing a considerable number of mechanics. Property of Mitchell & Son, Founders. |
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LOVE LANE [Peterhead] |
Love Lane
Love Lane
Love Lane |
Name on house Corner
Buchan Directory
Mr. McArthur, Observer Office |
023 |
A narrow lane, leading from the junction of Marischal & Errol St. Crossing Maiden St. & joining Charlotte St. at the Shore. |
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Hall [continued from page 69] - for Religious Service, with an average attendance of about 100. It is spoken of as soon to be converted into a school in Connecion with the English Chapel. Property of Mr. Creighton Windmill Farm. |
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WALLACE STREET [Peterhead] |
Wallace Street
Wallace Street
Wallece Street |
Mr. Anderson Solicitor
Mr. Boyd Factor.
Buchan Directory. |
023 |
A short narrow Street communicating between Merchant St. & Jamaica Street. |
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BALLAST HILL |
Ballast Hill
Ballast Hill
Ballast Hill |
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Todd Collector
Mr. Balfour |
023 |
A small piece of waste ground between the Sea Wall & Harbour St. where the ships empty their Ballast. |
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WINE WELL |
Wine Well
Wine Well
Wine Well |
Arbuthnot's History
Mr. Anderson, Solicitor.
Mr. Boyd Factor. |
023 |
Commonly called the Wine Well, from its having the appearance of Champagne when poured into a glass. Enclosed by a stone building, at the left of the entrance to the Mason Lodge. Supposed to have existed for two centuries & at one time greatly resorted to by invalids. Of the Chalybeate description. |
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JAMAICA STREET [Peterhead] |
Jamaica Street
Jamaica Street
Jamaica Street |
Mr. Anderson.
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Extending from the junction of St. Andrew St. & James St: joining at the Shore Lodge Walk & Harbour St. Straight, clean, well paved & drained. |
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LODGE WALK |
Lodge Walk
Lodge Walk
Lodge Walk |
Mr. Anderson.
Mr. Balfour.
Mr. Todd. |
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A short street skirting the Shore, extending from Bath St: to the junction of Jamaica & Harbour Streets. |
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UNION BANK OF SCOTLAND [Peterhead] |
Union Bank of Scotland (Branch)
Union Bank of Scotland (Branch)
Union Bank of Scotlanf (Branch) |
Mr. Boyd, Agent
Name on Window
Buchan Directory |
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A fine new building at the junction of Rose & Broad Streets, dwelling & outhouses attached; also containing bank & law offices, in which a considerable amount of business is transacted, employing numerous clerks. A & W. Boyd Agents. |
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JAMES STREET [Peterhead] |
James Street
James Street
James Street |
Name on house Corner
Mr. Hutchison, Corn Merchant
Buchan Directory |
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A pretty straight, but not wide street, of common looking houses, Stores etc. drained & lighted by gas, terminating at Harbour Street, South Harbour. |
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BROAD STREET [Peterhead] |
Broad Street
Broad Street
Broad Street |
Name on town House
Buchan Directory
Provost Alexander |
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The widest & finest & principal business Street in town. At the top or entrance at the end of Marischal St stands the Town House, on each side the banks, & a few fine shops. The markets are held about the monument, which stands in the middle of the St. |
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NORTH OF SCOTLAND BANK [Peterhead] |
North of Scotland Bank (Branch)
North of Scotland Bank (Branch)
North of Scotland Bank (Branch) |
Provost Alexander, Agent
Buchan Directory
Mr. Boyd, Factor |
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At the junction of Flyingigs Wynd with Broad Street, law offices & dwelling house attached. Established in 1836, the property of Provost Alexander: leased by the banking Company for a term of 19 years. |
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POST OFFICE [Peterhead] |
Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
Mr. Gamack, Postmaster
Directory
Mr. Hutchison |
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At the junction of St Andrew & Jamaica St: dwelling house attached. Consisting of two rooms. Postmaster Mr. Gamack, two Clerks. Money Order & Savings Bank. Despatches three, arrivals two. Miss Simpson, St. Andrews St. |
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COMMERCIAL BANK OF SCOTLAND [Peterhead] |
Commercial Bank of Scotland (Branch)
Commercial Bank of Scotland (Branch)
Commercial Bank of Scotland (Branch) |
Mr. Bremner, Agent
Name on Windows
Buchan Directory |
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A handsome new building, dwelling house etc. attached. Situate in Broad St. employing several Clerks. Mr. Bremner, Agent: the property of the Company. |
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KEITH LODGE (Masonic) [Peterhead] |
Keith Lodge (Free Masons)
Keith Lodge of Free Masons
Keith Lodge Masons
Keith Mason Lodge
Keith Mason Lodge |
William Boyd Esqr. R. W Master
Buchan's Annals of Peterhead 1819
Arbuthnot's History of Peterhead 1815
Pratt's Buchan 1849
Peterhead Almanac & Buchan Directory 1865 |
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"The Keith Mason Lodge, built in 1759. Situated in Well Street, and in the immediate vicinity of the Hot and Cold Baths. Contains a news-room, billiard- room and pump-room" vide Pratt's Buchan page 60. This building is situated at the end of Lodge Walk, formerly Well Street, Jamaica Street and Harbour Street, of late the Episcopal School has been held in a portion of this building but is to be discontinued at the May term, when the Society intends keeping the whole building in their possession. |
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LIGHT HOUSE [West Pier, Peterhead] |
Light House |
William Boyd Esqr. R. W Master
Buchan's Annals of Peterhead 1819
Arbuthnot's History of Peterhead 1815
Pratt's Buchan 1849
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A small stone erection at the South West point of the West Pier |
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CUSTOM HOUSE [Peterhead] |
Custom House
Custom House
Custom House |
Mr Balfour, Collector
Mr Taylor, Clerk
Mr Anderson, Solicitor |
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Situate in Harbour St: opposite the West Pier; the lower flat is divided into various rooms for the use of the government officials. The upper storey is occupied as a dwelling house: the property of Mrs Hogg, & leased from her for a term of 19 years.
Collector W R Balfour, Clerk & two Officers. |
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SHORE DUE OFFICE [Peterhead] |
Shore Due Office
Shore Due Office
Shore Due Office |
Mr Tod Collector
Mr Anderson
Mr Balfour |
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A round tower at the entrance to the West Pier, Surmounted by Flagstaff. Revenues of North & South Harbour collected. Two Collectors employed. Vested in Commissioners. 24 of a board. Remain in Office 3 years. |
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WEST PIER |
West Pier |
Mr Tod Collector
Mr Anderson
Mr Balfour |
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A fine stone erection bounding the West side of the South Harbour. |
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BATHS [Lodge Walk, Peterhead] |
Baths
Baths |
Mr. Anderson, Solicitor
Mr. Arbuthnot, Bath House
Formartine & Buchan Guide |
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Situate in Lodge Walk, were constructed by the late A. Arbuthnot Esqr. at considerable expence & labour, with open Sea ones cut out of the solid rock, but protected from public gaze by a high wall, were much used a number of years ago, by health seekers, who frequented the town, are now in a ruinous state and almost disused. The property of Arbuthnot Esqr. |
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GRAVING DOCK [North Harbour, Peterhead] |
Graving Dock
Graving Dock
Graving Dock |
Mr. D. Manson Peterhead
Mr. A. Souttar Peterhead
Mr. James Brand Peterhead |
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Applies to a dock situated at the South West corner of the North Harbour made in 1856 for the purpose of repairing ships; having a pump alongside of it driven by horse power for pumping the water into the North Harbour again; after the Ship has been floated in at high water for repairs. |
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UNION STREET [Peterhead] |
Union Street
Union Street
Union Street |
Mr D Manson Peterhead
Mr James Brand Peterhead
Plan of Peterhead 1805 by John Ainslie |
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Applies to a short street running from Broad Street to its junction with Harbour St and Farmers Lane and through which the harbour branch of Rwy [Railway] passes |
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HARBOUR STREET [Peterhead] |
Harbour street
Harbour Street
Harbour Street |
Mr D Manson Peterhead
Mr James Brand Peterhead
Plan of Peterhead 1805 by John Ainslie |
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Applies to a street running from the corner of Union Street, along the West side of the South Harbour to its junction with Jamaica Street and Lodge Walk |
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FARMERS' LANE [Peterhead] |
Farmers lane
Farmers lane
Farmers Lane |
Mr. D. Manson Peterhead
Mr. James Brand Peterhead
Plan of Peterhead 1805 by John Ainslie |
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Applies to a short street running from the corner of Union Street & Bridge Street to the South end of the North Harbour |
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BRIDGE STREET [Peterhead] |
Bridge Street
Bridge Street
Bridge Street |
Mr. D. Manson Peterhead
Mr. James Brand Peterhead
Plan of Peterhead 1805 by John Ainslie |
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Applies to a street facing the North side of the South Harbour and extending from the corner of Farmers Lane & Harbour St. to its junction with Castle St. & Ship Row on the Keith Inch |
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JUNCTION CANAL |
Junction Canal
Junction Canal
Junction Canal |
Mr. D. Manson Peterhead
Mr. A. Souttar Peterhead
Mr. James Brand Peterhead |
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Applies to a canal or cutting made in 1849 for the purpose of joining the North with the South Harbour and allowing Ships to pass through at high water into either harbour for the purpose of going to sea when the Wind is in a contrary direction for them when lying in either harbour, and having a very neat and substantial Iron Drawbridge across the Canal, for which ships have to pay toll when opened to allow them to pass through; about Mid Spring Tide the water is alternately as the tide ebbs & flows about 18 inches higher in the one harbour than in the other. |
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SOUTH HARBOUR [Peterhead] |
South Harbour
South Harbour
South Harbour
South Harbour |
History of Peterhead by James Arbuthnott Esqr 1815 p. 13
History of Buchan by Rev [Reverend] J.B. Pratt
D. Manson Peterhead
James Brand Peterhead |
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Harbours.
There are two harbours the North & South. The North Harbour was formerly called Port Hendry and the South Harbour the Sackit-hive. The basin of the South Harbour contains 5 acres, its depth is 14 ft at high water. Spring tides; the bottom is nearly level; there being only 3 feet difference between the Channel and the upper part of the harbour. The basin originally contained only half an acre; it was secured by a small quay to the South, and the vessels lay in a Sandy bight under shelter of it. About 80 years ago during a violent gale a herring buss that was then in the harbour having broke loose from her moorings was driven upon the rocks where the West Quay is now erected and quarried them up as she went along; this first gave rise to the idea of deepening the harbour which was immediately commenced and the West pier soon after built, about this time the mound was raised, which connects the Keith-inch with the town. The vessels increasing in size and number, it was found necessary to have something done towards enlarging the [continued on page 82] |
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Harbours - [continued from previous page] harbour; but as the town had not funds of its own adequate to the undertaking, this made application to Government, and also to the Governors of the Merchant Maiden Hospital: they also received contributions from several individuals, the whole amounting to £4,000. The foundation Stone of the South pier was laid in July 1774 by George Earl of Errol, and was finished in 1781. The West pier was begun in 1782, and was not completely finished till 1813. The harbour has been much improved by the erection of these Quays, especially the South one. The outside of the old South Quay, which was opposed to the Sea, was of a convex form, so that if vessels attempted to take the harbour with a S.E [South East] wind, they were generally thrown in at the back of the West pier and wrecked. The form of the present South Quay is the reverse of the old one, being converse towards the Sea, which is undoubtedly the most proper plan as there has not been an instance since it was built of a vessel being put past the mouth of the harbour, unless she had been previously rendered ungovernable; but on the contrary we have often had the pleasure of seeing vessels make the harbour, when according to all probability the thing was deemed next to impossible. The length of this Quay is 480 feet greatest breadth 42 feet height from the base to the top of the parapet 26 feet, the breadth of the entrance between the piers is 90 feet. The principal defect of the South Quay is owing to its having been built of too small stones, and part of the West [continued on page 83] |
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South Harbour - [continued from previous page] end of it not having been founded upon the Solid rock; the hearting or packing of it is als [also] very indifferent. A Jetty or small quay was erected nearly at right angles to it, which stood but a very short time, being all demolished in the course of one tide; and the whole of the materials of which it was composed were thrown into the Channel, which decreased its depth of water at least six feet, this happened in 1783, and although there were a number of people employed every stream ebb, yet so slow was the progress that in 1793 there were not above 200 tons got up, In January 1793, the South quay received considerable damage; the tide being higher than usual, and the wind blowing in a direction that threw the waves upon the Centre of the quay in one tide upwards of 300 tons of the pavement and cribs were thrown into the harbour; and as the breach was once made, the whole of the quay very narrowly escaped being demolished. Upon this four Commissioners were appointed with full power to use their utmost exertions in order to get the back of the quay properly secured. This Committee appointed Mr James Arbuthnott Junr [Junior] to act as Engineer. Mr Arbuthnott made a complete alteration in the machinery which was formerly used about the harbour, and also invented several machines, which were found both useful and economical [continued on page 84] |
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South Harbour - [continued from previous page] [History of Buchan by Rev. [Reverend J. Pratt, Cruden] p.65 "It is not certain when the South harbour was first formed, but it seems not to have been much frequented in the beginning of the last Century- the whole revenue arising from it being only £71.6.0 Scots (£5.19.8) and was only capable of containing a few vessels of small size. It would appear, however from the following Singular facts, that the importance of the Peterhead harbour was not considered to be contemptible. In the Year 1705 an Act of Privy Council of Scotland was passed, authorising a voluntary contribution for repairing the harbour of Peterhead, to be made throughout the three Lothians and all north of the Forth. Again in 1729, an Act of the Convention of the Royal Burghs was obtained in favour of the town of Peterhead, for a voluntary contribution throughout all the burghs of the Country for the repairing of these harbours; and in the Year following, the Ship Masters of Leith and merchants of Edinburgh gave an attestation of their great public utility. The Town Council of Edinburgh authorised a collection to be made in all the churches of the city and its neighbourhood on behalf of the same - the result of which was £240.14.6 Sterling; and so great was the interest felt [continued on page 85]
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South Harbour - [continued from previous page] [History of Buchan by Rev. [Reverend J. Pratt, Cruden p.65] felt for the repair of these harbours that in February 1740, an Assembly was held in Edinburgh in aid of the other collections for this purpose. IN 1771 the piers of the South Harbour had again fallen into disrepair, and contributions from various sources were obtained in aid of their restoration. Plans were furnished by Smeaton, and the building according to these plans was commenced in 1773. In 1807, the late Mr Rennie furnished a plan and estimate for extending the South harbour and for building a new North harbour. Fifty thousand cubic yards of rock were excavated from the bottom of the South harbour, and an addition of about 200 feet made to the West Pier; but nothing was done at this time to the North harbour. |
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Mr. J. Forbes Peterhead |
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Applies to a dock or harbour for Shipping situated between the town and the island called Keith Inch and having its entrance from the South Bay of Peterhead and connected by the Junction Canal with the North Harbour, it is defended from the sea by the South and West piers and has very strong quays all around, which form Bridge Street on the North, the Ship Row on the East, and a part of Harbour Street on the West of it; the channel is 90 feet wide and has a depth of 14 feet of water at high spring tides. The harbour is upon an average 17 feet deep from the top of the quays, it is mostly frequented by the smaller trading vessels and Colliers, the large ships generally going into the North Harbour where there is more accommodation for them |
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KEITH INCH |
Keith Inch
Keith Inch
Keith Inch
Keith Inch |
Mr. D. Manson Peterhead
Mr. James Brand Peterhead
Mr. A. Murray Peterhead
Annals of Peterhead by J. Buchan 1819 |
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Applies to a portion of the town of Peterhead having the South Harbour on the West and the sea on the east side of it, and now separated from the Town by the Junction Canal made in 1849; previous to the North Harbour being commenced in 1818, the water used to flow across at high water (near to where the Canal is at present) from the South Harbour into the sea near what is now the South East point of the North Harbour; a large pier and breakwater having been extended from this point to the entrance of the North Harbour. |
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KEITH STREET [Peterhead] |
Keith Street
Keith Street
Keith Street |
Mr. D. Manson Peterhead
Mr. J. Brand Peterhead
Plan of Peterhead 1805 by John Ainslie |
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Applies to a street running east & west from the sea shore on the east side of the Keith Inch, to the east side of the South Harbour, having a great number of Fish Curing and Boil yards on both sides of it. |
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POOL LANE [Peterhead] |
Pool Lane
Pool Lane
Pool Lane |
Mr. D. Manson Peterhead
Mr. James Brand Peterhead
Plan of Peterhead 1805 by John Ainslie |
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Applies to a short street running of [off] Castle Street east to the Pool, from which it derives its name. |
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BALLAST QUAY |
Ballast Quay
Ballast Quay
BAllast Quay |
Mr. D. Manson
Mr. James Brand
Plan of Peterhead 1805 by John Ainslie |
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Applied to a Quay situated about midway on the east side of the South Harbour and called the ballast quay owing to the Ships generally going to it for the purpose of loading their ballast before proceeding to Sea. |
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SHIPROW |
Ship Row
Ship Row
Ship Row |
Mr. D. Manson Peterhead
Mr. James Brand Peterhead
Plan of Peterhead 1805 by John Ainslie |
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Applies to a street running along the whole length of the east side of the South Harbour and deriving its name from there having been Ship building yards here before the South Harbour was enlarged. |
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CASTLE STREET [Peterhead] |
Castle Street
Castle Street
Castle Street |
Mr. D. Manson Peterhead
Mr. James Brand Peterhead
Plan of Peterhead 1805 by John Ainslie |
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Applies to a street extending from the east end of Bridge Street to near the Coastguard Station on the Sea shore and deriving its name from it being the road to the old Castle which stood formerly on the Keith Inch |
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Meikle Garron |
Mickle Garron
Mickle Garron
Mickle Garron |
Mr. William Buchan, Buchan Haven.
Mr. David Stephen, Buchan Haven.
Mr. Arthur Buchan, Buchan Haven. |
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This name applies to a large pool, situated on the east side of the east pier. |
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POOL MOUTH |
Pool Mouth
Pool Mouth
Pool Mouth |
Mr. William Buchan, Buchan Haven.
Mr. David Stephen, Buchan Haven.
Mr. Arthur Buchan, Buchan Haven. |
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This applies to the mouth of a large pool, the ends of which are called Little Pool, and Mickle Pool. |
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LITTLE POOL |
Little Pool
Little Pool
Little Pool |
Mr. William Buchan, Buchan Haven.
Mr. David Stephen, Buchan Haven.
Mr. Arthur Buchan, Buchan Haven. |
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A small pool situated on the east side of the Fish Curing Works, on the Keith Inch. |
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Meikle Pool |
Mickle Pool
Mickle Pool
Mickle Pool |
Mr. William Buchan.
Mr. David Stephen.
Mr. Arthur Buchan. |
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A large pool situated on the east side of the Fish Curing Works on the Keith Inch. |
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LITTLE GARRON |
Little Garron
Little Garron
Little Garron |
Mr. William Buchan.
Mr. David Stephen.
Mr. Arthur Buchan. |
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WILLIE WOOD'S HOLE |
Willie Wood's Hole
Willie Wood's Hole
Willie Wood's Hole |
Mr. William Buchan.
Mr. David Stephen.
Mr. Arthur Buchan. |
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CODLING |
Codlin
Codlin
Codlin |
Mr. William Buchan. Buchan Haven.
Mr. David Stephen. Buchan Haven.
Mr. Arthur Buchan. Buchan Haven. |
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A small gutter, situated on the South side of Willie Wood's Hole. |
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SPARROW |
Sparrow
Sparrow
Sparrow |
Mr. William Buchan. Buchan Haven.
Mr. David Stephen. Buchan Haven.
Mr. Arthur Buchan. Buchan Haven |
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QUARRY HOLE |
Quarry Hole
Quarry Hole
Quarry Hole |
Mr.William Buchan. Buchan Haven.
Mr. David Stephen. Buchan Haven.
Mr. Arthur Buchan. Buchan Haven. |
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SOUTH HEAD SLAP |
South Head Slap
South Head Slap
SouthHead Slap |
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Mr. Alexander, Fisherman, Roanheads
Mr. Corner, Fisherman, Roanheads |
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RUMBLING GUTTER |
Rumbling Gutter
Rumbling Gutter
Rumbling Gutter |
Mr. Hutton, Revenue Office Peterhead
Mr. Alexander, Fisherman, Roanheads
Mr. Corner, Fisherman, Roanheads |
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This name is applied to a long Gutter in which the Sea rushes with a terrible force. Situated at the South head. |
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SOUTH HEAD |
SOuth Head
South Head
South Head |
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Mr. Alexander, Fisherman, Roanheads
Mr. Corner, Fisherman, Roanheads |
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PETERHEAD BAY |
Peterhead Bay |
Rev[Reverend] Mr Steward Manse.
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The bay of Peterhead extents nearly a mile inland, from the outer point of Keith Inch by which, and the town of Peterhead, it is bounded on the north. The shores of this well known bay are flat and rocky, terminating in sand and pebbles towards the west. |
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SHIP STREET [Peterhead] |
Ship Street
Ship Street
Ship Street |
Name on Street Corner
Plan of Peterhead 1805
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PLEASURE WALK |
Pleasure Walk
Pleasure Walk
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Name on house Corner.
Plan of Peterhead 1805
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COASTGUARD STATION [Peterhead] |
Coastguard Station Coastguard Station Coastguard station Coastguard Station |
Pratts's Buchan 1859
Mr. W.L. Taylor. Mr. Norman Ferguson Chief Boatsman Joseph Jerome C.O. [Chief Officer] |
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An ordinary dwelling house, Lifeboat House, Store house, etc. used as a Coastguard Station, occupying the site of the Old Castle, which was pulled down in the beginning of the present Century |
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SOUTH PIER [Peterhead] |
South Pier
South Pier
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"It is not certain when the South harbour was first formed, but it seems not to have been much frequented in the beginning of the last century, and was only capable of containing a few vessels of small size. In 1771 the piers of the South Harbour had again fallen into disrepair, and Contributions from various sources were obtained in aid of their restoration. Plans were furnished by Smeaton, and the building according to these plans was commenced in 17[?]". vide Pratt;s Buchan, page 66. " The foundation Stone of the South pier was laid in July 1774 by George, Earl of Errol, and finished in 1781. The harbour has been much improved by the erection of these quays, especially the South one. The outside of the Old South quay which was opposed to the Sea , was of a convex form. so that if vessels attempted to take the harbour with a S.E. [South East] wind, they were generally thrown in at the back of the West pier , and wrecked. The form of the present South quay is the reverse of the old one, being convex towards the Sea, which is undoubtedly the most proper plan. The length of this quay 480 feet greatest breadth 42 feet, height from the base to the top of the parapet 40 feet." Vide Arbuthnot's History of Peterhead page 16. |
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POT SUNKEN |
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Mr. Hutton Revenue Officer P.H.B. [Peterhead Harbour Board]
Mr. Alexander, Fisherman Roanhead
Mr. Corner, Fisherman Roanhead |
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This name is applied to a very deep hole at the end of the rocks, situated at the Low Water Mark on the Ellen Skellies. |
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ELLEN SKELLYIS |
Ellen Skellies
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Mr. Hutton Revenue Officer P.H.B. [Peterhead Harbour Board]
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This name applies to the most of the rocks on this plan, which are all broken up, and very few of them appear above High Water. |
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NAVAL RESERVE DRILL SHED [Peterhead] |
Naval Reserve Drill Shed |
Mr. Hutton Revenue Officer P.H.B. [Peterhead Harbour Board]
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Mr Corner, Fisherman Roanhead |
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A wooden erection occupied by the Naval Reserve Force of Peterhead as a Drill shed. |
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Site of CASTLE [Keith Inch] |
Castle (Site of)
Castle (Site of)
Castle (Site of)
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Pratt's Buchan 1859. Arbuthnot's History of Peterhead 1815
Buchan's Annals of Peterhead 1819
Plan of Peterhead 1805 |
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"There was also built on the Southermost part of Keith-Inch, a Castle, by George Earl Marischal, in the beginning of the Sixteenth Century, and from a model of the palace of the King of Denmark. Since it began to decay, and till of late years, it was used as a granary and storehouse, but owing to it's decayed and ruinous state, it was thought expedient to pull it down, and it's place is supplied by boilyards for oil, and magazines for the accommodation of the different Greenland fishing Companies which are now in a very flourishing state" vide Buchan's Annals of Peterhead 1819, page 12. In Pratt's Buchan page 58 it is stated that this Castle was, "built by George, Earl Marischal, in the beginning of the Seventeenth Century," and "It was pulled down in the early part of the present Century, and it's site is now occupied by the Watch-house and other buildings belonging to the Coast-guard". The Lifeboat-house is believed to be part of this old Castle, and from the appearance, and thickness of the walls, this would seem to be quite correct. |
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BATTERY [Keith Inch] |
Battery
Meikle Battery
Meikle Battery
Guard House & Battery
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Mr W. L. Taylor. Stationer etc.
Pratt's Buchan 1859.
Arbuthnot's History of Peterhead 1815.
Buchan's Annals of Peterhead 1819.
Plan of Peterhead. 1805. |
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"There were formerly two batteries here the Meikle and the Little Battery; the former commanding the South, and the latter the north bay, upon the site of the Meikle Battery formerly stood a small fort" surrounded by a moat & "mounted with seven brass Cannon, taken out of the St. Michael, one of the Spanish Armada, which was wrecked on the Coast in this vicinity, some guns, of a smaller size, which had belonged to the same vessel, were mounted upon the Tolbooth Green, in 1715, on the landing of the Chevalier, for the defence of the interior of the town. These with the guns in the fort were, soon after this event, taken to London, the Government, no doubt thus wishing to mark its appreciation, of the encouragement the "Pretender" had here received" vide Pratt's Buchan page 60. There are only three large guns, here at present and the battery, which is in the form of a half moon was erected about 1780 and is now used by the Artillery Volunteers etc. |
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PETRIE'S LOUP |
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LITTLE PETRIE |
Little Petrie
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Name Book
OF THE
TOWN OF PETERHEAD
Co [County] Aberdeen
Eastern Division
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Town of Peterhead
Index
Names -- Pages
Ahnanethy Creek -- 23
Academy -- 27
Albion Street -- 40
Albion Court -- 40
Arbuthnot Museum -- 65
Aberdeen Town & County Bank -- 66
Baths -- 27
Buchan Commercial Companys Works -- 29
Brook Lane -- 32
Brewery -- 39
Back Street -- 39
Broad Place -- 41
Backgate -- 42
Baby Gowan -- 49
Bleaching Green -- 54
Brewery -- 59
Bath House -- 60
Bath Street -- 60
Baths-- 69
Ballast Hill -- 71
Broad Street --73
Baths -- 78
Bath -- 78
Bridge Street -- 80
Ballast Quay -- 89
Battery -- 104
Cairntrodlie -- 7
Cairnfield Cottage -- 7
Constitution Street --25
Congregational Chapel -- 31
Castle (Remains of) -- 34
Chapel Street -- 35
Crooked Lane -- 35
Canteen -- 36
Chapel (In Ruins) -- 39
Church -- 42
Church -- 55
Charlotte Street -- 61
Chelsea Cottage -- 62
City of Glasgow Bank -- 67
Crown Inn -- 69
Commercial Bank of Scotland -- 74
Custom House -- 77
Castle Street -- 90
Codling -- 93
Coastguard Station -- 99
Ellis Street -- 35
East Pier -- 47
Errol Street -- 56
Ellen Skellyis -- 101
Free Church -- 37
Fish Lane -- 44
Flyingigs Wynd -- 69
Foundry -- 70
Farmer's Lane -- 80
Grave -- 5
Great North of Scotland Railway (Formartine & Buchan Section) -- 18
Gadle Braes -- 22
Gas Works -- 31
Graving Dock -- 45
Graving Dock -- 79
Horseback -- 24
Hall -- 37
Hall -- 41
Hall -- 69
Harbour Street -- 79
Inn -- 67
Jamaica Street -- 72
James Street -- 73
Junction Canal -- 80
King Street -- 25
Kirk Burn -- 53
Kirkburn Bridge -- 54
Kirkburn Mill (Woollens -- 57
Kirktoun -- 58
Kirk Street -- 58
Keith Lodge (Masonic) -- 75
Keith Inch -- 87
Keith Street -- 88
Lillie Terrace -- 7
Longate -- 32
Light House -- 45
Learwicks Point -- 51
Love Lane -- 70
Lodge Walk -- 72
Light House -- 75
Little Pool -- 91
Little Garron -- 92
Little Petrie -- 105
Manse -- 8
Meikle Point -- 23
Manse Street -- 58
Maiden Street -- 61
Marischal Street -- 62
Merchant Street -- 65
Monument -- 66
Market Cross -- 66
Maitland's Pend -- 68
Meikle Garron -- 91
Meikle Pool -- 92
North Sea or German Ocean -- 24
North Street -- 32
North Harbour -- 46
North Pier -- 47
Narrow Lane -- 65
North of Scotland Bank -- 74
Naval Reserve Drill Shed -- 101
North Head -- 48
Peterhead -- 1
Poorhouse -- 21
Prison -- 25
Park Lane -- 33
Port Henry Lane -- 36
Port Henry -- 43
Prince Street -- 44
Pier -- 44
Preserved Provision Works -- 56
Police Station -- 68
Post Office -- 74
Pool Lane -- 88
Pool Mouth -- 91
Peterhead Bay -- 97
Pleasure Walk -- 99 |
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Index Continued
Names -- Pages
Pot Sunken -- 101
Petrie's Loup -- 105
Peterhead Station -- 17
Queen Street -- 18
Quarry Hole -- 93
Roanheads -- 19
Roan Heads -- 23
Round House -- 45
Reservoir -- 63
Russian Trophy -- 64
Rose Street -- 66
Rumbling Gutter -- 95
St. Peter's Church -- 3
Springbank -- 4
Springfield -- 8
School -- 9
St. Mary's Street -- 26
St. Mary's R.C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel -- 26
St. Peter's Street -- 29
School -- 30
School -- 39
Seagate -- 44
Springbank Mills (Bone & Saw) -- 53
Site of Church -- 53
St. Peter's Scottish Episcopal Chapel -- 59
Smithy Close -- 61
St Andrew Street -- 68
Shore Due Office -- 77
South Harbour -- 81
Shiprow -- 89
Sparrow -- 93
South Head Slap -- 95
South Head -- 95
Ship Street -- 99
South Pier -- 100
Site of Castle -- 103
Tea Well -- 5
The Gadle -- 11
The Ive -- 11
The Island -- 13
The Roan -- 15
Temple -- 26
Temperance Hotel -- 37
Thistle Street -- 40
Telegraph Office -- 41
Tollbooth Wynd -- 61
Town House -- 63
Tollbooth -- 67
Threadneedle Street -- 68
Union Industrial Schools -- 19
Ugie Street -- 22
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church -- 59
Uphill Lane -- 60
Union Bank of Scotland -- 73
Union Street -- 79
Volunteer's Drill Hall -- 62
West Links -- 8
Washinghouse -- 17
Windmill Street -- 29
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel -- 30
Weavers Lane -- 57
Wallace Street -- 71
Wine Well -- 72
West Pier -- 77
Willie Wood's Hole-- 92
York Street -- 26 |
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