Buteshire, Volume 7

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/6/7/1 ROTHESAY Rothesay Rothesay Rothesay Rothesay Rothesay Rothesay Rothesay Rothesay Rothesay Rothesay Rothesay Old Statistical Account New Statistical Account Fullartons Gazetteer Sheriffs' Returns Origines Parochiales Wilson's Guide to Bute Wilson's Archaeology County Directory Estate Plans County Maps Oliver & Boyd's Almanac This parish formerly applied to the whole of the northern part of the Islannd of Bute, but in 1844 the parish of North Bute was disjoined from it & erected into a separate and distinct Civil & Ecclesiastical Parish. Rothesay Ph. [Parish] is now situated in the centre of the Island of Bute and is bounded on the North West and West by the parish of North Bute; on the North East by the Firth of Clyde; on the north west by Rothesay Bay; and on the west & south west by the parish of Kingarth. The ancient Gaelic name of this parish, according to the writer of the Old Statistical Account was Cilla Bhrui, Signifying "the church of St Brohs" this seems never to have been its proper name. The present name is derived from the Gaelic Rother Suidhr. "Circular Seat", or the place where courts were held and justice dispensed. The shore is in general shelving rock and gravel and is neither bold or flat, the only bays in this parish are Scalpsie on the South and Rothesay on the North East
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OS1/6/7/2 Rothesay Rothesay Rothesay Rothesay Rothesay Rothesay Rothesay Rothesay Rothesay Rothesay Rothesay Old Statistical Account New Statistical Account Fullartons Gazetteer Sheriffs' Returns Origines Parochiales Wilson's Guide to Bute Wilson's Archaeology County Directory Estate Plans County Maps Oliver & Boyd's Almanac [Continued from Page 1] the latter is remarkably beautiful, being screened all around with a gentle variegated slope, having the town & harbour at its head, and very extended lines of mansions & Villas along its sides; and affords the finest anchorage in the west of Scotland. In stormy weather a hundred vessels may be seen riding at Anchor which have found an easy entrance to it from the Firth of Clyde. The Royal Burgh is situated at the head of a bay of the same name on the north east side of the Island of Bute and is the chief town of the county of Bute. It is governed by a Provost, two bailies, a dean of guilds, treasurer, and twelve councillors, and now unites with the county of Bute in sending a Member to Parliament. Besides the Burgh Courts, the Sheriff and Justice of Peace Courts & County meetings are held here. Bute being one of the ancient possessions of the house of Stuart, the castle of Rothesay continued to be a place of their occasional residence after they came to the throne on 12th Jany [January] 1401 King Robert III erected the town, which has been previously made a burgh of barony, into a Royal Burgh, & endowed it with a considerable landed territory. Its privileges were confirmed & extended by King James VI by charter dated 19th February 1585. The Antiquities of the parish are the Royal Castle of Rothesay (204.6-9) three British forts (on 204.10 & 215.5 )ruins of St Mary's Ch. [Church] (204.6( site of St Brides Ch. [Chapel] (204.6.9) ruins of the Royal Chapel (204.6.9) and the Chapel at Kilmory (215.1) the remains of Kilmory Castle (204.13) two cairns (204.10 & 215.5) and Tumuli (on 204.13 & 215.5). The town is lighted with gas & is well supplied with water - the Marquis of Bute is the superior and the population is considered close on 6000.
OS1/6/7/2 [Page] 2 There is no portion of this Parish detached, nor is there any portion of any other Parish contained within the boundary of this Parish.
OS1/6/7/3 ARDBEG POINT Ardbeg Point Ardbeg Point Ardbeg Point Ardbeg Point Ardbeg Point Ardbeg Point Ardbeg Point William Muir Esq Mr Wilson Town Clerk Mr Gillies Fullarton's Gazetteer Johnstone's Coy. [County] Map Black's Series of Maps Wilson's Guide to Rothesay 194.14 A point of land immediately at the end of Maine Place
OS1/6/7/3 ARTHUR COTTAGE Arthur Cottage Arthur Cottage John McNeil Pro [Proprietor] On Gateway 194.14 A fine cottage
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OS1/6/7/5 STRAAD SMITHY Straad Smithy Straad Smithy Straad Smithy I. Muir Esq. Factor Rental Val [Valuation] Roll 1862 203.16 A smithy with a dwelling house and garden attached The property of the Marquis of Bute
OS1/6/7/5 ST NINIAN'S BAY St. Ninian's Bay See adjoining Parish 203.16 Authorized and described in the adjoining Parish.
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OS1/6/7/7 MOSSBANK COTTAGE Mossbank Cottage Mossbank Cottage Mossbank Cottage Mr. McKechnie Pro. [Proprietor] On Gateway Mr Gillies 204.02 A fine dwelling house in Marine Place. The property of Mr. McKechnie
OS1/6/7/7 PROSPECT VILLA Prospect Villa Prospect Villa Prospect Villa Mr. Thompson. Pro [Proprietor] On Gateway Mr. Gillies 204.02 A fine dwelling house on the west side of Ardbeg Road
OS1/6/7/7 LEVENGROVE Levengrove Levengrove Levengrove Mr. Kinloch, Pro [Proprietor] on Gateway Mr. Gillies 204.02 A fine dwelling house on the west side of Ardbeg Road
OS1/6/7/7 GRAVELBANK Gravelbank Gravelbank Gravelbank On gateway Mr. Kinloch Mr. Gillies 204.02 A fine cottage on the west side of Ardbeg Road.
OS1/6/7/7 CORDALE COTTAGE Cordale Cottage Cordale Cottage Cordale Cottage On Gateway Mr. Turnbull, Pro [Proprietor] Mr. Gillies 204.02 A fine cottage on the west side of Ardbeg Road
OS1/6/7/7 [Page] 7 MOSSBANK COTTAGE omit for part of Town A.G. PROSPECT VILLA omit A. G. LEVENGROVE omit A. G. GRAVELBANK omit A. G. CORDALE COTTAGE omit A. G.
OS1/6/7/8 CLIFTONBANK Cliftonbank Cliftonbank Cliftonbank Mr. Stewart, Pro [Proprietor] on Gateway Mr Gillies 204.02 A fine cottage on the west side of Ardbeg Road
OS1/6/7/8 AUBURN COTTAGE Auburn Cottage Auburn Cottage Auburn Cottage Mr. McFie, Pro [Proprietor] Gateway Mr. Cochrane 204.02 A fine dwelling house on the west side of Ardbeg Road
OS1/6/7/8 GLENBEG VILLA Glenbeg Villa Glenbeg Villa Glenbeg Villa James McEwen, Pro [Proprietor] Gateway Mr Cochrane 204.02 A villa on the west side of Ardbeg Road
OS1/6/7/8 GLENBEG COTTAGE Glenbeg Cottage Glenbeg Cottage Glenbeg Cottage James McEwen Pro [Proprietor] on Gateway Mr. Cochrane 204.02 A fine villa on the west side of Ardbeg Road
OS1/6/7/8 CRAIGLEA Craiglea Craiglea Craiglea Major Young occ. [occupier] Gateway Mr. Cochrane 204.02 A fine dwelling house on the west side of Ardbeg Road on the roadside in front of this villa is a Post office Letter Box
OS1/6/7/8 [Page] 8 CLIFTONBANK omit A. G. AUBURN COTTAGE omit A. G. GLENBEG VILLA omit A. G. GLENBEG COTTAGE omit A. G. CRAIGLEA omit A. G.
OS1/6/7/9 MARINE PLACE [RothesayJ Marine Place Marine Place Marine Place Corner Ticket Mr. Wilson Mr. McAllister 204.02 A number of fine Villas along the sea coast of the farm of Ardbeg
OS1/6/7/9 SEAFIELD COTTAGE Seafield Cottage Seafield Cottage Seafield Cottage Alexander McInnan, Pro [Proprietor] Mr. Conell Mr. Gillies 204.02 A fine cottage having a garden attached, situated in Marine Place
OS1/6/7/9 BELLE VUE Belle Vue Belle Vue Mr. McKechnie Pro, [Proprietor] Mr. Conell on Gateway 204.02 A fine dwelling house on Marine Place. The property of Mr. McKecknie
OS1/6/7/9 ASHBANK Ashbank Ashbank Ashbank Mr. McKechnie on Gateway Mr. Gillies 204.02 A fine dwelling house on Marine Place The property of Mr. McKechnie
OS1/6/7/9 LA BELLE VILLA La Belle Villa La Belle Villa La Belle Villa Mr. McKechnie on Gateway Mr. McAlpine 204.02 2 fine dwelling houses in Marine Place. The property Mr. McKechnie & Mr McAlpine
OS1/6/7/9 [Page] 9 SEAFIELD COTTAGE omit for part of Town A. G. BELLE VUE omit A. G. ASHBANK omit A. G. LA BELLE VILLA omit A. G.
OS1/6/7/10 ROCKBANK Rockbank Rockbank Rockbank Mr. Conell, Pro [Proprietor] John Currie Mr. Wilson 204.02 A fine cottage at the North end of Ardbeg Road
OS1/6/7/10 MOUNT PLEASANT Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant On Gateway Mr. Chambers, Pro. [Proprietor] Mr Wilson Town Clerk 204.02 A dwelling house with a large V. [Vegetable] garden attached, situated on the west side of Ardbeg Road.
OS1/6/7/10 ARDMORY ROAD Ardmory Road Ardmory Road Ardmory Road Corner Ticket Mr. Wilson The Rev. [Reverend] W. McBride Port Bannatyne 204.02 A short street or road leading in a westerly direction from Ardbeg Road
OS1/6/7/10 ARDMORY HOUSE Ardmory House Ardmory House Ardmory House The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. McBride Pro [Proprietor] Mr Wilson on Gateway 204.02 A large and fine dwelling house with garden and a small plot of ornamental ground attached
OS1/6/7/11 SKEOCK PARK Skeock Park Skeock Park Skeock Park Map of Town Mr. Wilson Town Clerk Mr. Gillies 204.02 2 good dwelling houses on the west side and extreme end of Argyle Place
OS1/6/7/11 HAWTHORN LANE Hawthorn Lane Hawthorn Lane Hawthorn Lane Corner Ticket Mr. Wilson Mr. Gillies 204.02 A short lane branching westerly off Argyle Place
OS1/6/7/11 GREENHILL BRAE Greenhill Brae Greenhill Brae Greenhill Brae Corner Ticket Mr. Wilson Mr. Gillies 204.02 A short Street branching westerly of Ardbeg Road
OS1/6/7/11 SKEOCH WOOD Skeoch Wood Skeoch Wood Skeoch Wood Mr. Wilson Mr. Gillies Wilsons Guide 204.02 A tolerably sized mixed wood on the farm of Ardbeg and on the west side of Ardbeg Road
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OS1/6/7/12 WYNDHAM COTTAGE Wyndham Cottage Wyndham Cottage Wyndham Cottage Wyndham Mr. Wilson Town Clerk Mr. Gillies WIlson's Guide County Directory 204.02 A fine dwelling house on the west side of Ardbeg Road
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OS1/6/7/13 ARDBEG Ardbeg Ardbeg Ardbeg Ardbeg Ardbeg John Currie Occ. [Occupier] Mr. Wilson Town Clerk Map of Town Wilson's Guide County Directory 204.02 A farm house and offices the property of Mr. Campbell
OS1/6/7/13 ARDBEG ROAD Ardbeg Road Ardbeg Road Ardbeg Road Mr. Wilson Tickets Mr. Gillies 204.02 This name applies to that portion of road extending from the Boat Building yard in a northerly direction as far as the parish boundary
OS1/6/7/13 POINTHOUSE BURN Pointhouse Burn Pointhouse Burn Pointhouse Burn I. Wilson Mr. Gillies Mr. McAllister 204.02 For the descriptive remarks see Name Sheets for North Bute parish
OS1/6/7/13 WESTLAND Westland Westland Westland Westland Hugh Simpson Occr. [Occupier] I Wilson Esq. Town Clerk Mr. Gillies County Directory 204.02 A farm house and offices the property of the Burgh of Rothesay
OS1/6/7/13 CRAIGAGOUL Criagagoul Criagagoul Criagagoul Criagagoul James Glendinnase Occr. [Occupier] Lease Mr. Wilson Estate Map 204.02 A small farm house and offices The property of D. Hoyle Esq. of Kames
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OS1/6/7/14 GREENBANK Greenbank Greenbank Greenbank Mrs. Kean Occ. [Occupier] Gate way Mr. Wallace, Pro. [Proprietor] 204.02 A large and fine dwelling house on the west side of Ardbeg Road
OS1/6/7/14 BAPTIST CHAPEL [Rothesay] Baptist Chapel Baptist Chapel Baptist Chapel The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Mansfield Mr. Cochrane Mr. Wilson 204.02 A plain oblong building occupied as a chapel in connection with the denomination of Baptists, it is seated for about 500.
OS1/6/7/14 ROCK VILLA Rock Villa Rock Villa Rock Villa Robert Brown, Pro. [Proprietor] Gate way Mr. Gillies 204.02 A fine dwelling house on the west side of Ardbeg Road
OS1/6/7/14 GENTLEMENS' BATHING PLACE Gentlemens' Bathing Place Gentlemens' Bathing Place Gentlemens' Bathing Place Tickets Mr. Wilson Town Clerk Mr Gillies 204.02 A place on the coast, and on the east side of Ardbeg Road, appropriated as a Bathing Place for Gentlemen
OS1/6/7/14 LADIES' BATHING PLACE Ladies' Bathing Place Ladies' Bathing Place Ladies' Bathing Place Tickets Mr. Wilson Mr. Gillies 204.02 A place on the coast of Ardbeg Road appropriated as a Ladies Bathing Place
OS1/6/7/14 BOAT BUILDING YARD Boat Building Yard The Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Mansfield Mr. Cochrane Mr. Wilson 204.02 A yard and some wooden sheds where Boats of Small burthen are Built
OS1/6/7/14 [Page] 14 GREENBANK omit for part of Town A. G. GENTLEMENS' BATHING PLACE omit A. G. LADIES' BATHING PLACE omit A. G. BOAT BUILDING YARD omit A. G.
OS1/6/7/15 MOUNTSTUART ROAD [Rothesay] Mount Stewart Road Mountstuart Mountstuart Mountstuart Mount Stuart Corner ticket Mr Wilson Town Clerk Mr Gillies Clerk Mr Muir Esq Factor Wilson's Guide 204.03 This name applies to that portion of the Parish road, extending from the Battery, to the houses at Craig point Villa
OS1/6/7/15 BOGANY HOUSE Bogany House Bogany House Bogany House Bogany House Miss Mutrie Pro. [Proprietrix] Mr Wilson Mr Gillies County Directory 204.03 A fine dwelling house having offices a garden and a small plot of ornamental ground attached
OS1/6/7/15 BOGANY Bogany Mr Muir Esq Rental Mr Wilson 204.03 A small farm house having offices attached The property of the Marquis of Bute.
OS1/6/7/15 VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY BATTERY [Rothesay] Bute Artillery Volunteer Battery Bute Artillery Volunteer Battery Bute Artillery Volunteer Battery Mr McAllister In Book of Regulations, in possession of Mr McAllister, Clerk at W. [West] Muirs, Mr Gillies, clerk to Mr Wilson 204.03 A small Battery mounted with 2 guns situated at Bogany point. It was erected for the use of the Bute Artillery Volunteer corps
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OS1/6/7/16 BOGANY POINT Bogany Point Bogany Point Bogany Point Bogany Point Bogany Point Bogany Point Mr Muir Esqr. Mr. Wilson Town Clerk Mr. McAllister New Stat: [Statistical] Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Wilson's Guide 204.03 A rocky point of the sea shore on the farm of Bogany. The property the Marquis of Bute.
OS1/6/7/16 MINERAL WELL Mineral Well Mineral Well Mineral Well Mineral Well Mineral Well Mineral Well William Muir Esqr. Mr. Wilson Mr. McAllister Wilsons Guide New Stat: [Statistical] Account Fullarton's Gazetteer 204.03 A mineral well on the east side of the road near Bogany point. "It has acquired much repuation as a remedy for cutaneous and glandular diseases, and rheumatisms &c." Wilsons Guide
OS1/6/7/16 CRAIGPOINT VILLA Craigpoint Villa Craigpoint Villa Craigpoint Villa On Gateway Mr. Wilson Wiliam Muir Esqr. 204.03 A fine dwelling house having a veg. [vegetable] garden and a small plot of ornamental ground attached,
OS1/6/7/16 FIIRTH OF CLYDE Firth of Clyde See N. [Name] Book of Kingarth Authorised &c in the Parish of Kingarth
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OS1/6/7/17 GREENAN LOCH Greenan Loch Greenan Loch Greenan Loch Greenan Loch Loch Greenan William Muir Esqr. Factor Estate Map Mr McAllister New Stat [Statistical] Account Fullarton's Gazetteer 204.05 A small Lake partly on the farms of Greenan, Barone park and Craigbroch. The property of the Marquis of Bute.
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OS1/6/7/19 GARTNAKAILY GartnaKaily GartnaKaily GartnaKaily William Muir Esqr, Factor Estate Map John McPherson 204.06 A farm house and offices, the property of the Marquis of Bute
OS1/6/7/19 LARKHALL Larkhall Larkhall Larkhall Larkhall Mr Black, Pro [Proprietor] Mr Wilson, Town Clerk Mr Gillies County Directory 204.06 A fine cottage having offices and a few acres of land attached.
OS1/6/7/19 WEST FREE CHURCH MANSE [Rothesay] West Free Church Manse West Free Church Manse West Free Church Manse West Free Church Manse The Rev. [Reverend] Mr Elder Mr. Wilson Mr. Gillies Wilson's Guide 204.06 A fine dwelling house having a garden attached The property of the West Free Church
OS1/6/7/19 ARGYLE TERRACE [Rothesay] Argyle Terrace Argyle Terrace Argyle Terrace Corner Ticket Mr. Wilson Mr. Gillies 204.06 A street or terrace extending in a northerly direction for a short distance from the west end of MacKinlay Street.
OS1/6/7/19 ARGYLE LODGE Argyle Lodge Argyle Lodge Argyle Lodge Mr Mowet, Pro [Proprietor] Mr. Gillies On Gateway 204.06 A fine dwelling house at the extreme west end of Mackinlay Street
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OS1/6/7/20 MACNAB'S BRAE Macnab's Brae Macnab's Brae Macnab's Brae Corner Ticket Mr Wilson Mr Gillies 204.06 A short Street branching from Argyle Place and terminating at Argyle Terrace
OS1/6/7/20 MACKINLAY STREET [Rothesay] MacKinlay Street MacKinlay Street MacKinlay Street Corner Ticket Mr Wilson Mr Gilllies 204.06 A short branching from Argyle Place and terminating at the south end of Argyle Terrace
OS1/6/7/20 ARGYLE PLACE Argyle Place Argyle Place Argyle Place Corner Tickets Mr Wilson Mr Gillies 204.06 A fine street fronting the sea, commencing at the end MacKinlay Street and terminating at the Boat building Yard, thence Ardbeg Road.
OS1/6/7/20 CULEVIN Culevin Culevin Culevin Culeven House Gateway Mr Brown, Pro [Proprietor] Mr Gillies County Directory 204.06 A fine dwelling house having a garden and some ornamental ground attached.
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OS1/6/7/21 KNOCKINREOCH Kncokinreoch Kncokinreoch Kncokinreoch Kncokinreoch Mr. Wilson Town Clerk Mr. Gillies Mr. McMillan, Occ. [Ocupier] William Muir Esqr. Factor 204.06 A farm house and offices The property of The Marquis of Bute
OS1/6/7/21 LONG HILL Long Hill Long Hill Long Hill Long Hill Map of Town Mr. Wilson Mr. Gillies Wilson's Guides 204.06 A small hill of a ridge like shape on the farm of Knockinreoch
OS1/6/7/21 BALLOCHGOY Ballochgoy Ballochgoy Ballochgoy Mr. Wilson Mr. Gillies Mr. Herbert Pro. [Procurator] Fiscal 204.06 A small district of houses comprising of Lilyoak Terrace, Havlock Terrace and Inkerman Cottage.
OS1/6/7/21 LILLYOAK TERRACE Lillyoak Terrace Corner Ticket Mr Wilson 204.06 2 Dwelling houses in the district called Ballochgoy
OS1/6/7/21 HAVLOCK TERRACE [Rothesay] Havlock Terrace Corner Ticket Mr Gillies 204.06 2 dwelling houses in the district of Ballochgoy
OS1/6/7/21 McKELMAN COTTAGE Inkerman Cottage Corner Ticket Mr Gillies 204.06 A fine cottage in the district of Ballochgoy
OS1/6/7/21 [Page] 21 LILLYOAK TERRACE omit A. G. HAVLOCK TERRACE [Rothesay] omit A. G. McKELMAN COTTAGE omit A. G.
OS1/6/7/22 BREAKOCH Breakoch Breakoch Breakoch Mr John Muir, Barone Park William Muir, Esqr. Factor Mr Wilson 204.06 2 small cottages and a byre which formerly had a farm of land attached, but is now blended with that of Barone Park.
OS1/6/7/22 BARONE COTTAGE Barone Cottage Barone Cottage Barone Cottage Barone Cottage Mr Black Occ. & Pro. [Occupier & Proprietor] Mr. Black, Larkhall Mr. Gillies County Directory 204.06 A fine Cottage having offices and a few acres of ground attached
OS1/6/7/22 CRAIGBIROCH WOOD Craigbiroch Wood Craigbiroch Wood Craigbiroch Wood Mr. Wilson Mr. Gillies Mr. Muir 204.06 A small mixed wood on the farm of Craigbiroch.
OS1/6/7/22 BARONE Barone Barone Barone William Muir Esqr. Factor Mr. John Muir Barone Park Mr. McAllister 204.06 2 dwelling houses and a byre attached The property the Marquis of Bute.
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OS1/6/7/23 CNOC NA H-ULAIDHE Cnocnahooly Cnocnahooly Cnocnahooly Mr. John Muir William Muir, Esqr. Factor Mr McAllister 204.06 A very small but prominent Knoll on the farm of Barone park. The name signifies - The Hill of Treasure.
OS1/6/7/23 BUSH HOUSE Bush House Bush House Bush House John Wilson, Gamekeeper William Muir, Esqr. Mr McAllister 204.06 A dwelling house with byre attached The property of the Marquis of Bute
OS1/6/7/23 CHURCH Church Church Church Mr McAllister The Rev [Reverend] U. Brown William Muir Esqr. 204.06 A plain oblong edifice erected in 1796 its interior is fitted up with seats and galleries sufficiently commodious for about 1000 sitters. Close to the south west angle, is the ruins of the choir of a very ancient church or chapel which had been dedicated to St Mary.
OS1/6/7/23 ST MARY'S CHURCH (Ruins of) St Mary's Church (Ruins of) St Mary's Church (Ruins of) St Mary's Church (Ruins of) New Stat. Acc. [Statistical Account] & Wilson's Guide William Muir Esqr. The Rev [Reverend] Mr Brown Origines Parochiales 204.06 "The church of St Mary of Rothesay, the walls of the choir of which yet remains close to the present parish church, was probably built in 1296, the windows being of the form then in use. It was one of the Cathedral churches of the Isles during the times of Popery and was the sole Cathedral of that see during the times of Protestant Episcopacy. The area of the choir & nave were used for interment by the principal heritors. The nave was taken down in 1692, when a new church on the present site was erected out of the ruins. This church also was taken down in 1795, and the present church then erected." New Stat [Statistical] Account See next page
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OS1/6/7/24 MAUSOLEUM [Rothesay Church] Mausoleum Mausoleum Mausoleum William Muir, Esqr. Mr. McAllister Mr. Wilson 204.06 A fine tomb being the family place of burial of the Marquises of Bute.
OS1/6/7/24 St Mary's Church Cont. [Continued] "The Church of St Mary of Rothesay, supposed to have been built in the 13th century & after the Reformation used as the Catherdral Church of the Isles, stood about a mile south of the burgh of Rothesay. The Choir still standing is 26 ft. [feet] 10 ins [inches] in length by 17ft [feet] 1 in [inch] in breadth within the walls. & the Nave remained in 1692 was 81 ft [feet] by 22. In 1692 a church was built immediately on the north of the nave & in 1695 it was taken down, and another, the present parish church, built in its stead." - Originies Parochiales. "The Ancient Church of Rothesay was dedicated to the Virgin Mary: & was originally a Chapel subordinate to Kingarth professed for a short time by the monks of Paisley. At the close of 13th Century, it appears on record as an independant parsonage & afterwards became one of the Cathedral Churches of the Diocese of the Isles & was the only one during the period of Protestant Episcopacy. In 1575 its temporalities were given by James VI to the collegiate Ch; [Church] of Restaing near Leith; & at the Reformation, they were transferred to the Chapel Royal of Stirling. In 1617, the parson of Rothesay was by Act of Parliament, made subdean of the Isles. - and in 1639 it was annexed to the Presbytery of Dunoon" - Fullarton's Gazetteer.
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OS1/6/7/25 ARGYLE STREET [Rothesay] Argyle Street Argyle Street Argyle Street Argyle Street Argyle Street Corner Tickets Mr Attwood Mr Wilson, Town Clerk Fullarton's Gazetteer Wilson's Guide 204.06 A fine Street, being the continuation of Gallowgate Street, from the Gallows Craig, and terminating at the end of MacKinlay Street
OS1/6/7/25 QUEEN'S HOTEL [Rothesay] Queens' Hotel Queens' Hotel Queens' Hotel Mr Wilson, Town Clerk Mr Attwood Sign Board 204.06 A fine large Hotel, with good accomodation for travellers, Tourists &c.
OS1/6/7/25 ROTHESAY ACADEMY Rothesay Academy Rothesay Academy Rothesay Academy Mr Wilson, Town Clerk Mr McKirdy, Provost Mrs Gillies 204.06 A fine large edifice comprising of 4 class rooms and the Rector's residence. It is the property of a company of shareholders, from whom a committee of Managers are chosen annually.
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OS1/6/7/27 BATTERY PLACE Battery Place Corner Ticket 204.06 A fine street fronting the Bay being the continuation of Princes Street and terminating at the "Battery" from thence it is called Mount Stewart Road.
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OS1/6/7/29 ST BRIDE'S CHAPEL (Site of) Chapel Hill Site of St Bride's Chapel Chapel Hill Site of St Bride's Chapel Chapel Hill Site of St Bride's Chapel Chapel Hill Site of St Bride's Chapel Chapel Hill Site of St Bride's Chapel Chapel Hill Site of St Bride's Chapel Mr. Wilson, Town Clerk Mr. Gillies William Muir, Esq New Stat. [Statistical] Account Fullarton's Gazeteer Origines Parochiales 204.06 A small hill commanding a fine prospect of the town and Bay &c. till very lately, the remains of a chapel dedicated to St. Bride or Bridget stood on the summit of the hill, it was removed to make way for the present building a dwelling house with a tower on the east side, erected by the town council, who also at the same time ornamented the hill with terraced walks for the use of the public. "Chapel-hill on the summit of which, till very lately, were the remains of the old chapel of St Bride, so called from being dedicated to the Virgin St Bride or Bridget, a female saint for whom the people of Scotland and Ireland in general, and those of the Western Isles in particular, entertained the most superstitious veneration. To her the greatest number of churches in the Western Isles were dedicated; from her the people had oracular responses; by the divinity of Bridget they swore one their most solemn oaths; To Bridget they dedicated the first day of February, and in the evening of this festival performed many strange ceremonies of a druidical and most superstitious kind." Wilson's Guide to Rothesay.
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OS1/6/7/30 GAELIC FREE CHURCH [Rothesay] Gaelic Free Church Gaelic Free Church Gaelic Free Church The Rev [Reverend] Mr Anderson The Rev. [Reverend] Mr Elder Mr Wilson 204.06 A handsome edifice surmounted by a spire. The interior of which is well fitted up with pews, gallery, &c sufficiently commodious for about 600 sitters.
OS1/6/7/30 YORK TERRACE [Rothesay] York Terrace York Terrace York Terrace Corner Ticket Mr Wilson Mr Gillies 204.06 A short street with 2 fine dwelling houses on S.W. [South West] side, immediately south of the Gaelic Free Church
OS1/6/7/30 YORK LANE [Rothesay] York Lane York Lane Corner Tickets Mr Wilson 204.06 An irregular lane leading from Gallowgate Street to the Gaelic Free Church
OS1/6/7/30 WEST FREE CHURCH [Rothesay] West Free Church West Free Church West Free Church West Free Church The Rev [Reverend] Mr Elder The Rev [Reverend] Mr Anderson Mr. Wilson Wilson's Guide 204.06 A large and handsome edifice surmounted by a tower & spire, its interior is well fitted up with pews, galleries &c Accommodates about 1400 sitters. Attached to it is a large school house with 2 class Rooms.
OS1/6/7/30 SCHOOL [West Free Church; Rothesay] 204.06 Attached to it is a large school house with 2 class rooms.
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OS1/6/7/31 GALLOWS CRAIG Gallows Craig Gallows Craig Gallows Craig Mr. Wilson Mr. Gillies William Muir Esqr. 204.06 This was formerly a rock but is now built over with sloping masonery and forming a kind of Battery having one of the trophies of the Crimean War placed on it. In olden times it was a place of punishment, and in 1673 the last execution for witchcraft took place on it. "The Gallow's Craig, a small rock jutting outward at the junction of Gallowgate and Argyle Streets, or directly opposite the entrance to the West Free Church, - a noted place in olden times, and one of punishment, as its name denotes. Here, in 1673, the last execution for witchcraft took place." Wilsons Guide to Rothesay.
OS1/6/7/31 GALLOWGATE STREET [Rothesay] Gallowgate Street Gallowgate Street Gallowgate Street Gallowgate Street Corner Tickets Mr. Wilson Mr. Gillies Wilson's Guide 204.06 A Street leaving the end of Montague Street, and terminating at the Gallow's Craig, thence Argyle Street.
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OS1/6/7/32 SHIP BUILDING YARD Ship Building Yard Ship Building Yard Ship Building Yard Robert McLay Occr. [Occupier] Mr. Wilson Town Clerk Mr. Gillies 204.06 A Small Ship building yard having a Patent Slip attached. The property of the Burgh of Rothesay
OS1/6/7/32 CHAPELHILL HOUSE Chapelhill House Chapelhill House Chapelhill House Mr Wilson. Town Cler.k Mr. Gillies Mr. Cochrane 204.06 A fine dwellinghouse having a garden and a small plot of ornamental ground attached. The property of Mr Wilson, Town Clerk
OS1/6/7/32 IVYBANK Ivybank Ivybank Ivybank Mr. McKiver Mr. Gillies On Gateway 204.06 A fine dwelling house with garden attached also some ornamental ground.
OS1/6/7/32 MAVISBANK Mavisbank Mavisbank Mavisbank Mr. Macintyre Occr. [Occupier] Mr. McKiver Mr. Gillies 204.06 A fine Cottage with garden attached The property of Mr McKiver.
OS1/6/7/32 WESTLAND ROAD [Rothesay] Westland Road Westland Road Mr. Wilson, Town Clerk Mr. McKirdy, Provost 204.06 A road leading from Hill House in a North westerly direction towards Chapel Hill where the name may be written to.
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OS1/6/7/33 ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHAPEL [Rothesay] St Pauls Chapel (Episcopal) St Pauls Chapel (Episcopal) St Pauls Chapel (Episcopal) Mr. Wilson Mr. Gillies Mr. McKirdy, Princes Street 204.06 A Small but handsome edifice the interior of which is well fitted up with pews &c to accommodate about 300 Sitters.
OS1/6/7/33 BRIDGE STREET [Rothesay] Bridge Street Bridge Street Bridge Street Bridge Street Bridge Street Corner Tickets Mr. Wilson Map of town Wilson's Guide Fullarton's Gazetteer 204.06 A street leading from the junction of Gallowgate and Montague Streets in a westerly direction to its termination at the gateway leading into Ivybank.
OS1/6/7/33 BRIDGEND STREET [Rothesay] Bridgend Street Bridgend Street Bridgend Street Bridgend Street Corner Ticket Mr. Wilson Mr .Gillies Wilson's Guide 204.06 A Street leading in a Southwesterly direction from the end of Bridge St,, and terminating at the end of Colum hill St.
OS1/6/7/33 UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Rothesay] U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church Mr. Wilson The Rev. [Reverend] William Macnab Mr. Gillies 204.06 A Small but handsome edifice the interior of which is well fitted up with pews, Galleries &c. sufficiently commodious for about 600 Sitters.
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OS1/6/7/34 MISSION HALL [Rothesay] Mission Hall Mission Hall Mission Hall The Rev. [Reverend] William Mansfield Mr. Gillies Ticket on Building 204.06 A house 2 stories high, the 2nd of which is occupied as a Mission Hall by the denomination of Baptists and the ground floor occupied as a public house for the sale of Spirits.
OS1/6/7/34 GAS WORKS [Rothesay] Gas Works Gas Works Gas works Mr.Wilson Mr. Gillies Mr. Hunter, Manager 204.06 A number of buildings and Gasometers lying chiefly on the east side of Ladeside Street. The property of the Rothesay Gas Company.
OS1/6/7/34 VICTORIA STREET [Rothesay] Victoria Street Victoria Street Victoria Street Victoria Street Corner Tickets Mr. Wilson Mr. Gillies Wilson's Guide 204.06 A fine Street fronting the Bay and extending from Guildford Square to Gallowgate Street
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OS1/6/7/35 MONTAGUE STREET [Rothesay] Montague Street Montague Street Montague Street Montague Street Montague Street Corner Tickets Map of Town Mr Wilson Wilson's Guide Fullarton's Gazeteer 204.06 A street leading from High Street in a westerly direction and terminating at the junction of Gallowgate and Bridge Street
OS1/6/7/35 TOWER LANE [Rothesay] Tower Lane Tower Lane Tower Lane Corner Tickets Map of town Mr Wilson 204.06 A narrow Lane leading from Victoria Street and terminating at the junction of Castlehill Street with King Street,
OS1/6/7/35 CASTLEHILL STREET [Rothesay] Castlehill Street Castlehill Street Castlehill Street Castlehill Street Corner Tickets Map of Town Mr Wilson Wilson's Guide & Fullarton's Gazeteer 204.06 A short street leading from High Street and terminating at the south end of Tower Lane.
OS1/6/7/35 VICTORIA HOTEL [Rothesay] Victoria Hotel Victoria Hotel Victoria Hotel Sign Board; Mr Wilson Mr Gillies 204.06 A fine Hotel in Victoria Street the property of Mr Ferguson
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OS1/6/7/36 BRANCH OF THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND [Rothesay] Branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland Branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland Branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland Mr. Semple, Agent Mr. Wilson Mr. Gillies 204.06 A Small building occupied as a branch office of the Royal Bank of Scotland. The property of the Banking Company.
OS1/6/7/36 BRANCH OF THE CITY OF GLASGOW BANK [Rothesay] Branch of the City of Glasgow Bank Branch of the City of Glasgow Bank Branch of the City of Glasgow Bank Mr.McKirdy, Agent Sign Board Mr. Wilson 204.06 A dwelling house, part of which is occupied as a Branch Office of the City of Glasgow Bank. This house is not Bank property.
OS1/6/7/36 BRANCH OF THE CLYDESDALE BANK [Rothesay] Branch of the Clydesdale Bank Branch of the Clydesdale Bank Branch of the Clydesdale Bank Mr. Burnet, Agent Sign Board Mr. Wilson 204.06 A dwelling house part of which is Occupied as a Branch office of the Clydesdale Bank. Not Bank property.
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OS1/6/7/37 ROTHESAY BAY Rothesay Bay Rothesay Bay Rothesay Bay Rothesay Bay Rothesay Bay Bay of Rothesay Mr.Wilson, Town Clerk Map of Town Wilson's Guide Rothesay Fullarton's Gazetteer New Stat [Statistical] Account Old Stat [Statistical] Account 204.06 A fine Bay commencing between the points of Bogany and that of Ardbeg with the town and Harbour at its head. Its form is nearly of a crescent, and is screened all along with a gentle Slope and handsome Villas &c "It affords the finest anchorage in he West of Scotland" New Stat [Statistical] Account
OS1/6/7/37 QUAY [Rothesay] Quay Quay Quay Mr. Wilson, Town Clerk Mr. Gillies Harbour Master Ticket boards of Regulations 204.06 A fine Quay on the north side of the Inner & Outer Harbour. On the South Side are 2 wooden sheds approriated as parcel offices and a waiting room for passengers also a draw bridge connecting a pier which separates the Inner and outer Harbours. The whole were erected in 1822 at a cost of ₤6500, one third of which was raised by subscriptions, and two thirds borrowed from the Exchequer.
OS1/6/7/37 INNER HARBOUR [Rothesay] Inner Harbour Mr Wilson, Town Clerk Mr Gillies Harbour Master Ticket boards of Regulations 204.06 A fine Quay on the north side of the Inner & Outer Harbour. On the South Side are 2 wooden sheds approriated as parcel offices and a waiting room for passengers also a draw bridge connecting a pier which separates the Inner and outer Harbours. The whole were erected in 1822 at a cost of ₤6500, one third of which was raised by subscriptions, and two thirds borrowed from the Exchequer.
OS1/6/7/37 OUTER HARBOUR [Rothesay] Outer Harbour Mr Wilson, Town Clerk Mr Gillies Harbour Master Ticket boards of Regulations 204.06 A fine Quay on the north side of the Inner & Outer Harbour. On the South Side are 2 wooden sheds approriated as parcel offices and a waiting room for passengers also a draw bridge connecting a pier which separates the Inner and outer Harbours. The whole were erected in 1822 at a cost of ₤6500, one third of which was raised by subscriptions, and two thirds borrowed from the Exchequer.
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OS1/6/7/38 PRINCE'S STREET [Rothesay] Princes Street Princes Street Princes Street Princes Street Corner Tickets Mr. Wilson Town Clerk Mr. Gillies Fullarton's Gazetteer 204.06 A Street leading from the end of Bishop Street in a Northeasterly direction fronting The Bay. The name terminates at a Trig [Trigonometrical] Station where the houses becomes in a Villa form. From thence it is called Battery Place.
OS1/6/7/38 GUILDFORD SQUARE [Rothesay] Guildford Square Guildford Square Guildford Square Guildford Square Mr. Wilson Mr. Gillies Town Map Fullarton's Gazetteer 204.06 A Small oblong Square with a fountain well in the centre lying between the end of High Street and Watergate Street, and on the South Side of the Inner Harbour.
OS1/6/7/38 ALBERT PLACE [Rothesay] Albert Place Albert Place Albert Corner Tickets Mr. Wilson Town Clerk Mr. Gillies 204.06 A Short Street fronting the Outer Harbour and extending from Guildford Square to the west end of Princes Street
OS1/6/7/38 ROYAL HOTEL [Rothesay] Royal Hotel Royal Hotel Royal Hotel Sign Board Mr. Wilson Mr. Gillies Mr. McKirdy Provost 204.06 A fine Hotel in the east end of Albert Place
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OS1/6/7/39 BUTE HOTEL [Rothesay] Bute Hotel Bute Hotel Bute Hotel Mr Commre Occr [Occupier] Sign Board Mr Wilson 204.06 A fine large Hotel on the South side of Guildford Square.
OS1/6/7/39 WEST PRINCE'S STREET [Rothesay] West Princes Street West Princes Street West Princes Street Corner Tickets Map of Town Mr Wilson 204.06 A Short Street leading easterly from Watergate Street and terminating at the north end of Bishop Street
OS1/6/7/39 WATERGATE STREET [Rothesay] Watergate Street Watergate Street Watergate Street Watergate Street Corner Tickets Map of Town Mr Wilson Wilson's Guide 204.06 A Street leading Southerly from Guildford Square and terminating at Castle Street
OS1/6/7/39 STORE LANE [Rothesay] Store Lane Store Lane Store Lane Corner Ticket Map of Town Mr Wilson 204.06 A Short Lane leading southerly from West Princes Street, and terminating at Watergate Street
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OS1/6/7/40 BISHOP TERRACE LANE [Rothesay] Bishop Terrace Lane Bishop Terrace Lane Bishop Terrace Lane Corner Ticket Mr Wilson Mr Gillies 204.06 An irregular lane leading from Princes Street and terminating at Bishop Terrace.
OS1/6/7/40 BISHOP TERRACE [Rothesay] Bishop Terrace Bishop Terrace Bishop Terrace Corner Ticket Mr Wilson Mr Gillies 204.06 A street leading from the end of the Serpentine Road, and terminating a short distance after passing the head of Bishop Terrace Lane.
OS1/6/7/40 FOUNTAIN (Prince Consort Memorial) Fountain (Prince Consort Memorial) Mr Wilson Town Clerk Mr McKirdy Provost Inscription on Tablet 204.06 A beautiful fountain very chaste in design erected at the head of Bishop Street as a Memorial to the late Prince Consort by public subscription.
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OS1/6/7/41 BALLOCHGOY ROAD Ballochgoy Road Ballochgoy Road Mr Wilson, Town Clerk Mr McKirdy, Provost 204.06 A road leading in a Southwesterly direction to the district called Ballochgoy
OS1/6/7/41 ALMA TERRACE [Rothesay] Alma Terrace Alma Terrace Corner Ticket Mr Wilson, Town Clerk 204.06 A short street leading southerly from Ballochgoy Road. It forms the Eastern boundary of the district of Ballochgoy of which see description in Name sheets for 25 inch work.
OS1/6/7/41 GLENHEAD PLACE Glenhead Place Glenhead Place Glenhead Place Mr Wilson Mr Campbell Pro. [Proprietor] Mr Gillies 204.06 2 Cottages on the south side of Ballochgoy Road.
OS1/6/7/41 HILL HOUSE Hill House Hill House Hill House Mr Wilson Mr McKirdy Mr Gillies 204.06 A dwelling house at the extreme west end of Hillhouse Road.
OS1/6/7/41 GOWANFIELD NURSERY Gowanfield Nursery Gowanfield Nursery Gowanfield Nursery Mr Wilson Mr Gillies Mr Hunter Master of Works 204.06 A small nursery on the south side of Ballochgoy Road.
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OS1/6/7/42 HILLHOUSE ROAD [Rothesay] Hillhouse Road Hillhouse Road Corner Ticket Mr Wilson Town Clerk 204.06 A short street leading from the junction of Bridgend & Columshill Streets and terminating at Hill House.
OS1/6/7/42 COLUMSHILL STREET [Rothesay] Columshill Street Columshill Street Columshill Street Corner Ticket Mr Wilson Wilson's Guide 204.06 A street leading in a southerly direction from the end of Bridgend Street and terminating at the west end of Mill Street.
OS1/6/7/42 COLUMSHILL PLACE [Rothesay] Columshill Place Columshill Place Corner Ticket Mr Wilson 204.06 A short street branching westerly off Columshill Street
OS1/6/7/42 LADESIDE STREET [Rothesay] Ladeside Street Ladeside Street Corner Ticket Mr Wilson 204.06 An irregular street leading from Bridgend Street, and terminating at Columshill Street.
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OS1/6/7/43 KING STREET King Street King Street King Street King Street Corner TicKets Mr Wilson Wilson's Guide Fullatron's Gazetteer 204.06 A street leading in a southerly direction from the end of Tower Lane, and terminating at the west end of the New Vennel.
OS1/6/7/43 POWERLOOM FACTORY ( Cotton) Powerloom Factory Cotton Mr Wilson Mr McKirdy 204.06 On the west side is a Power-loom Factory The property of Mr McKirdy, Provost
OS1/6/7/43 NEW VENNEL New Vennel New Vennel Corner TicKets Mr Wilson 204.06 A Lane or street branching westerly off High Street and terminating at the south end of King Street.
OS1/6/7/43 MILL STREET Mill Street Mill Street Corner TicKets Wilson's Guide 204.06 An irregular Street leading in a south westerly direction from the end of the New Vennel and King Street and terminating at the end of Columshill Street
OS1/6/7/43 SCHOOL Poor School Poor School Poor School Mr Grant Schoolmaster Mr Hunter Mr Gillies 204.06 A small building in bad repair rented, & occupied as a school where poor children are taught. The school master is chiefly supported from a small grant given annually by the Marquis of Bute & a small allowance from the Kirk Session
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OS1/6/7/44 SLAUGHTER HOUSE Slaughter House Slaughter House Slaughter House Mr Wilson Town Clerk Mr McKirdy. Provost Mr Gillies 204.06 2 oblong buildings appropriated as the public slaughter house. The property of the Burgh
OS1/6/7/44 St. MARY'S R.C. SCHOOL St Mary's School (Roman Catholic) St Mary's School (Roman Catholic) St Mary's School (Roman Catholic) Mr Wilson Mr Hunter Mr Gillies 204.06 A small oblong edifice occupied as a School in connection with the Roman Catholic chapel at Port Bannatyne.
OS1/6/7/44 MACALISTER'S COURT Macalister's Court Macalister's Court Corner TicKet Mr Wilson 204.06 A small court at the west end of John Street.
OS1/6/7/44 KING STREET LANE King Street Lane King Street Lane King Street Lane Corner TicKet Mr Wilson Mr Gillies 204.06 A short narrow land leading from King Street in a westerly direction
OS1/6/7/44 JOHN STREET John Street John Street John Street Corner TicKets Mr Wilson 204.06 A short Street leading from Mill Street and terminating at Cadeside Street
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OS1/6/7/45 ROTHESAY CASTLE (In Ruins) Rothesay Castle (In Ruins) Rothesay Castle (In Ruins) Rothesay Castle (In Ruins) Rothesay Castle (In Ruins) Rothesay Castle (In Ruins) Mr. Wilson Town Clerk William Muir Esqr. Mr. McKindy Mr. Hunter Old Stat. [Statistical] Account Fullarton's Gazeteer 204.06 The ruins of a fine old Castle situated nearly in the centre of the town. It appears to have been a place of great strength, its remains consists of a court nearly circular, surrounded by a high wall about 8 feet in thickness and which formerly had 4 round towers upon the flanks at nearly equal distances, 3 of which still exist, but in a ruinous state.
OS1/6/7/45 PALACE (Remains of) [Rothesay Castle] 204.06 On the north side between 2 of the towers, projects the palace a considerable building which was 3 stories in height exclusive of a subterranean dungeon. On the north end is a door having the Royal arms placed over it, cut in stone, from this door to another on the south end, entering the castle is a vaulted apartment or passage, and on the left side of which are to be seen the porters closet, the trap door of the dungeon, a staircase and a cellar. On the opposite side near the door is a niche for the watch dog,
OS1/6/7/45 POSTERN [Rothesay Castle] 204.06 and beyond is the postern gate leading to the terrace on the out side of the walls. This gate or door is the present entrance to the Castle. Continued on next page
OS1/6/7/45 [Page] 45 "The Royal Castle of Rothesay which consists of a circular court flanked by 4 round towers and a building erected by King Robert II projecting betwixt 2 of them on the north east side. The whole Surrounded by a wet ditch. It was burnt during the Civil Wars in 1686, till which time it had been the residence of the Bute family" New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] page 103 " Rothesay Castle, now a noble ruin was probably one of those erected by Magnus Barefoot, King of Norway in 1098 to secure his conquest of the western islands of Scotland." New Stat [Statistical] Account. "The Castle of Rothesay consists of a circular Court with four Round towers of great strength & of unknown antiquity, & of a more modern building erected on the north east between two of the towers by King Robert II or III, the whole surrounded with a moat. It appears in record in the year 1228, when Olave, Prince of Skye, accompanied by Haco Ospae a Norwegian prince, came from Norway to Bute and laid siege to the principal fortress of the island, where Haco Ospae was killed by a stone thrown from the wall. In 1263 during the expedition of King Haco, the Norwegians educed a fortress in Bute, which, though not named, was most probably the Castle of Rothesay" Originies Parochiales
OS1/6/7/46 CHAPEL (In Ruins) [Rothesay Castle] Chapel (In Ruins) 204.06 On the east side of the court are the ruins of the Chapel a plain looking oblong building 2 stories high, but roofless "We stand where Kings once fought & Monks did pray Hundreds of years ago, who now are in the clay"
OS1/6/7/46 BLOODY STAIR [Rothesay Castle] Bloody Stair 204.06 At the east end of the Chapel, is a stair leading to the top of the wall, which bears the title of the Bloody Stair, supposed to be so called from some tragic event which took place upon it.
OS1/6/7/46 GREAT STAIR [Rothesay Castle] Great Stair 204.06 Between the Great Stair and the chapel there is the foundation of a house 34 feet by 27; it had a fire place in the centre, formed by 4 free stones on edge, within which, (when the castle, about 30 years ago, by the Marquis of Bute's Orders, was examined, and cleaned out by about 80 men)was found peat ashes, near the top of the rubbish was found a small coin of King James VI" Betwixt the Chapel and the entrance of the S. E. [South East] tower, there is the foundation of a small building; a range of buildings, 74 feet by 33, extended along the south side of the court; the east end of this range has a neat hewn Stone base, and appears to have had a wide gate; about the middle of the building, there is a paved fire place, about 7 feet Square; there was a small fireplace near the east end, and another in the apartment at the west end. There was also a range of buildings along the west side of the court.
OS1/6/7/46 THORN [Rothesay Castle] Old Thorn Tree 204.06 "In the court of the Castle of Rothesay there is a remarkable Thorn Tree of great height which at the distance of 3 feet from the ground measures 6 ft 3 inches in circumference. Last year (1844) it fell from its own weight and now lies prostrate with half of its roots uncovered but still vigorous in growth." New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account]
OS1/6/7/46 [Page] 46 [Rothesay Castle Continued] "In the Royal Castle of Rothesay there was a Chapel dedicated to St. Michael, & served by two Chaplains who at one time, if not permanently officiated also in the Royal Chapel of St. Bride within the Burgh." Origines Parochiales.
OS1/6/7/47 WELL [Rothesay Castle] Draw Well 204.06 Close to the front wall near the north end, is the draw well, and behind this building is a Sally port through the court, which appears to have been built up at an early date. The workmen, in clearing out the rubbish, found a few old Scots pence and groats of the reign of James VI and of Charles I and II; a small copper coin of Louis XIII. of France, 2 or 3 brass counters - one of them washed with silver and a brass farthing token of the Bull Head Tavern, in Este Smithfield probably dropped by some of Cromwell's troops when they garrosoned the castle; a gold coin of James II was also found. An iron 4lb ball, some keys, a piece of chain and a brooch were also found to."
OS1/6/7/47 MOAT [Rothesay Castle] 204.06 Round the outside of the castle was a ditch, 15 feet deep, which could easily have been filled with water when it was thought necessary to call in the aid of that element. The moat was supplied with water from a stream which issues from Loch Fad between this ditch or Moat and the wall is a terraced walk." The track of part of this moat can only now be traced.
OS1/6/7/47 TERRACE [Rothesay Castle] 204.06 The original structure - for the building is evidently of various dates - was probably one of the fortalices erected in 1098 by Magnus Barefoot, King of Norway, to secure his conquest of the Western Isles. It may have been raised, however, in greatly
OS1/6/7/47 [Page] 47 Castle Continued court, 59 feet by 25½ the south and contained a smithy and a furnace, the walls of which were built of stones and clay; a quantity of iron drops was found in the floor.
OS1/6/7/48 Castle Continued "greatly more obscure circumstances, but its original is now hid in the mist of ages. It first comes into historical notice in 1228; when Husbec, Norwegian chief feudatory King of the Isles, and Grandson of Somerled, beseiged it, but he was mortally wounded, and soon after died. Immediately afterwards, Olave, King of Man, who was at that time a fugitive from his own dominions, then assumed the command, and in a short time procured a recognition of the title of King of the Isles from Haco, King of Norway, who alleged that Bute, Arran, and the Cumbraes, belonged to the Hebrides, which his predecessor, Magnus Barefoot, had conquered. Olave being provided with a fleet of eighty ships by Haco, and with troops, came to Bute, and laid siege to the Castle, which was at that time commanded by a Steward of Scotland, who ranked as an Earl of the Kingdom. It was defended nobly by the Scots, who, among the means of defence, poured down upon their enemies boiling pitch and lead; but in order to protect themselves against so warm a reception, they prepared a covering of boards, under the shelter of which they undermined the walls; and thus gained an entrance after three days of severe conflict with the besieged, and found in it a rich booty. The Norwegians in this attack lost about 300 men, before the castle was taken. Having been recovered from the northern invaders, it was again taken by them in 1263 and retaken by the Scots shortly after the Battle of Largs. During the inglorious reign of John Balliol, it was occupied by the English; but in 1311 it submitted Robert Bruce. King Robert II visited the castle in 1376 and again in 1381, when he appears to have staid a considerable time. His court consisted of his eldest son Prince John (afterwards called Robert III) Earl of Carrick & Steward of Scotland, his 2nd son Robert Earl of Fife & Monteith, William Bishop of St Andrews, William Earl of Douglas; John de Carryk, the Chancellor, James de Lyndesay, the King's grandson, Robert de Erskyne, and Hugh de Eglynton, Knight. Robert III died in the Castle of Rothesay on the 14th April 1406. On the death of this monarch the castle was committed to the Keeping of the family of Bute, and it became their mansion though it was not untill August 1498 that the head of that family was constituted hereditary Governor and Constable of it, an office which still continues in the family, & is held by the present Marquis." Wilson's Guide to Rothesay
OS1/6/7/49 COTTON WORKS [Rothesay] Cotton Works Cotton Works Cotton Works Rothesay Cotton Works Mr Wilson Town Clerk Mr McKirdy Provost Mr Hunter Master of Works County Directory 204.06 2 large Cotton Mills, with offices a store house, and a fine dwelling house attached. The property of Mr Salmond.
OS1/6/7/49 CORN MILL [Rothesay] Corn Mill Mr Wilson Town Clerk Mr McKirdy Provost Mr Hunter Master of Works County Directory 204.06 On the north side of the premises is a large Corn Mill, the property of the town.
OS1/6/7/49 PARK COTTAGE Park Cottage Park Cottage Park Cottage Mr Wilson Mr Gillies Mr Hunter 204.06 A fine cottage with garden attached on the west side of Columshill Street.
OS1/6/7/49 OLD VENNEL [Rothesay] Old Vennel Old Vennel Corner Tickets Mr Wilson 204.06 A narrow Street leading from Mill Street and terminating at High Street.
OS1/6/7/49 POWERLOOM FACTORY (Cotton) [Old Vennel; Rothesay Powerloom Factory (Cotton) Mr Doig Mr Wilson 204.06 At its junction with High Street is a tolerably sized Powerloom Factory. The property of Mr Doig.
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OS1/6/7/50 BUTE RAGGED INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL Bute Ragged Industrial School Bute Ragged Industrial School Bute Ragged Industrial School Mr Wilson Mr McKirdy Mr Hunter 204.06 A Small but fine building appropriated as a School and dwelling for Orphan children &c. It was erected and is supported by public subscription.
OS1/6/7/50 GAELIC CHURCH [Rothesay] Gaelic Church (seats for 600) Gaelic Church (seats for 600) Gaelic Church (seats for 600) Mr Wilson Mr McKirdy Mr Hunter 204.06 A small plain edifice, he inside of which is fitted up with pews and galleries to accommodate about 600 [Sitters] It is in connection with the parish [?]
OS1/6/7/50 SCHOOL OF INDUSTRY [Rothesay] School of Industry School of Industry School of Industry On front of Edifice Mr Wilson Mr McKirdy, Provost 204.06 A small but neat edifice erected by public Subscription. Juveniles, both male and female are taught here.
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OS1/6/7/51 COUNTY BUILDINGS [Rothesay] County Buildings County Buildings County Buildings County Buildings County Buildings Mr Wilson, Town Clerk Mr Muir, Foley House Mr Gillies New Stat: [Statistical] Account Wilson's Guide 204.06 A large and handsome building of the castellated style, the ground floor of which is appropriated as the Prison, and the 2nd contains the Town Hall, Town Clerks' offices, Sheriffs' room and Jury room, with some cells. This structure was built in 1832 upon the site of the Old Jail at an expense of about £4000. It is surmounted with a massive Square tower containing a bell, and a clock with 2 transparent dials, which at night are illuminated with gas.
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OS1/6/7/52 CASTLE STREET [Rothesay] Castle Street Castle Street Castle Street Castle Street Castle Street Corner Tickets Map of Town Mr Wilson Fullarton's Gazetteer New Stat. [Statistical] Account 204.06 A street branching easterly from High Street and terminating at the end of Bishop Street.
OS1/6/7/52 HIGH STREET [Rothesay] High Street High Street High Street High Street High Street Corner Tickets Map of Town Mr Wilson Fullarton's Gazetteer Wilson's Guide 204.06 A long irregular street leading in a southerly direction from the west end of Guildford Square and (name) terminating at the Parish Church.
OS1/6/7/52 BISHOP STREET [Rothesay] Bishop Street Bishop Street Bishop Street Bishop Street Corner Tickets Map of Town Mr Wilson Fullarton's Gazetteer 204.06 A street leading northerly from the east end of Castle Street and terminating at the end of Princes Street.
OS1/6/7/52 MOUNT PLEASANT BUILDINGS [Rothesay] Mount Pleasant Buildings Mount Pleasant Buildings Mount Pleasant Buildings Tickets Mr Wilson Mr Gillies 204.06 A range of fine dwelling houses at the east end of Castle Street.
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OS1/6/7/53 VICTORIA HALL [Rothesay] Victoria Hall Victoria Hall Victoria Hall Printed Bills Mr Wilson Mr Gillies 204.06 A large and plain building appropriated as a hall for the public amusements. The property of Mr Macindoe, New Zealand.
OS1/6/7/53 EAST FREE CHURCH [Rothesay] East Free Church East Free Church East Free Church Rev. [Reverend] William Balfour Mr Wilson Mr Gillies 204.06 A large and handsome edifice, the interior of which is well fitted up with pews, sufficiently commodious for about 900 Sitters
OS1/6/7/53 CROFT LANE [Rothesay] Croft Lane Croft Lane Croft Lane Corner Ticket Mr Wilson Mr Gillies 204.06 A short Lane branching easterly from High Street
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OS1/6/7/54 SCHOOLS [Rothesay] Schools on site of Bishop's House Schools Mr Wilson Town Clerk Mr Gillies Mr Palmer Schoolmaster 204.06 2 plain buildings connected by a porch or lobby, and are appropriated as the Parish School. There was formerly here a residence called the Bishop's House. "There was formerly, in Bishop Street, where the Rothesay Parish School now stands, a residence called the Bishop's House, consisting of a principal part, and a long range of other considerable buildings to the eastward of it. The principal house was demolished in 17- that a street might be made through the Bishop's Orchard. The different buildings, with the garden and orchard, appeared to have been the property of a family of greater opulance than that of any of the Burgesses; But when and by whom, built is unknown. They were the private property of Bishop Graham who resided there." - Wilson's Guide, Page 176. The name is therefore inapplicable to be perpetuated. J.B. Lt. RE [Lieutenant Royal Engineers]
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OS1/6/7/55 SERPENTINE ROAD Serpentine Road Serpentine Road Serpentine Road Mr Wilson Mr Gillies Mr Jackson 204.06 A road of a serpentine form leading from the end of Castle Street to Craigmore Road. The name may be continued as far as the east entrance to Hillhead House
OS1/6/7/55 HILLSIDE HOUSE Hillside House Hillside House Hillside House Mr MacKeon, Pro [Proprietor] On Gateway Mr Wilson 204.06 A fine dwelling house with offices, some ornamental ground, and a large garden attached.
OS1/6/7/55 EASTFIELD HOUSE Eastfield House Eastfield House Eastfield House Mr McFarlane. Pro. [Proprietor] Mr Wilson Mr Gillies 204.06 A fine dwelling house with garden and some ornamental ground attached
OS1/6/7/55 WHINNY BRAE Whinny Brae Whinny Brae Whinny Brae On Gateway Mr Burnie, Pro. [Proprietor] Mr Wilson 204.06 A fine cottage with garden and some ornamental ground attached
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OS1/6/7/56 EAST FREE CHURCH MANSE [Rothesay] East Free Church Manse East Free Church Manse East Free Church Manse Rev [Reverend] William Balfour Pro [Proprietor] Mr Wilson Mr Gillies 204.06 A fine dwelling with garden and some ornamental ground attached. The property of the Rev [Reverend] William Balfour for the time being
OS1/6/7/56 HILLHEAD HOUSE Hillhead House Hillhead House Hillhead House Mr Burnie On Gate way Mr Nelson 204.06 A fine dwelling house with garden and some ornamental ground attached
OS1/6/7/56 REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Rothesay] Reformed Presbyterian Church Reformed Presbyterian Church Reformed Presbyterian Church Reformed Presbyterian Church The Rev [Reverend] Mr Neilson Mr Wilson Mr Gillies Wilson's Guide 204.06 A small plain built edifice the interior of which is well fitted up with pews to accommodate 500 sitters
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OS1/6/7/57 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD [Rothesay] Mount Pleasant Road Mount Pleasant Road Mount Pleasant Road Corner Tickets Mr Wilson Mr Gillies 204.06 A Street leading in a Southerly direction from near the end of the Serpentine Road and terminating at the head of the Ministers Brae
OS1/6/7/57 EAGLESHAM LODGE Eaglesham Lodge Eaglesham Lodge Eaglesham Lodge Mrs Craig, Pro [Proprietor] Mr Gillie Mr Wilson 204.06 A large and fine dwelling house with garden and some ornamental ground attached
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OS1/6/7/59 BROADCROFT MILL (Cotton) Broadcroft Mill Broadcroft Mill Broadcroft Mill Mr A. Sharp Pro [Proprietor] Mr Wilson Town Clerk Mr McKirdy 204.06 2 large Buildings fitted up with machinery for the Spinning and weaving of Cotton Cloth. The property of Mr A. Sharp.
OS1/6/7/59 ADAM Adam Adam Adam Adam Mr Wilson Mr McKirdy Mr Hunter N.S [New Statistical] Account & Wilson's guide 204.06 A large ash tree on the east Side of High Street and nearly immediately opposite on the west Side of the Street is another fine old tree of the Same discription named Eve. Adam has been much destroyed by the late Storms.
OS1/6/7/59 EVE Eve Eve Eve Eve Mr. Wilson Mr. McKirdy Mr. Hunter N.S. [New Statistical Account & Wilson's Guide 204.06 "There are two remarkable Ash trees, half way between the town & the parish Church. One on either side of the road with their branches touching each other. They are commonly called Adam and Eve." N.S. [New Statistical] Account
OS1/6/7/59 EDEN PLACE [Rothesay] Eden Place Eden Place Eden Place Ticket Mr Wilson Mr McKirdy Provost 204.06 A fine dwelling house on the East side of High Street, near Adam and Eve.
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OS1/6/7/59 In the Name column and under 'Adam' is written "Small Stump" and initials. In the entry for "Eve" the description is written across the columns.
OS1/6/7/60 CHURCH (Quoad Sacra) Church (Quoad Sacra) Church (Quoad Sacra) Church (Quoad Sacra) The Rev. [Reverend] Mr Scoular Mr Wilson, Mr McKirdy 204.06 A plain oblong edifice being the Church (Quoad Sacra) situated on the west side of High Street, Its interior is fitted up with pews a galleries Sufficiently commodious for about 700 sitters.
OS1/6/7/60 MANSE [Quoad Sacra Church] Manse Manse Manse The Rev [Reverend] Mr Scoular Mr Wilson Mr McKirdy 204.06 A dwelling house and garden attached. The property of the Minister of the Quad Sacra Church for the time being.
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OS1/6/7/61 MANSE Manse Manse Manse The Rev [Reverend] Mr Brown Occ [Occupier] Mr Wilson Mr Gillies 204.06 A fine Manse with Offices, a garden, and some ornamental ground Attached.
OS1/6/7/61 GLEBE [Rothesay] Glebe The Rev [Reverend] Mr. Brown Occr [Occupier] Mr. Wilson Mr. Gillies 204.06 Also a small Glebe belonging to it, 2 parts of which lying on the east side of Mount Pleasant Road and other 2 lying on the south side of the Minister's Brae. The boundaries are shewn by a Yellow band on traces
OS1/6/7/61 MINISTER'S BRAE Minister's Brae Minister's Brae Minister's Brae Corner Ticket Mr Wilson Mr Gillies 204.06 A Street or road leading from the east side of High Street, and terminating at the South end of Mount Pleasant Road.
OS1/6/7/61 FOLEY HOUSE Foley House Foley House Foley House Folly House Foley House William Muir Esq. Factor. Occ [Occupier] Rental Mr McAllister Clerk Estate Map Wilson's Guide 204.06 A fine dwelling house with Offices a garden, and Some ornamental ground attached. The property of the Marquis of Bute.
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OS1/6/7/63 HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT [Rothesay] Hydropathic Establishment Hydropathic Establishment Hydropathic Establishment Dr [Doctor] William Paterson Pro. [Proprietor] On front of Building Cards 204.07 An establishment comprising of Turkish, Russian, Electro-chemical and Hot and Cold Salt water Baths. The property of Dr [Doctor]William Paterson.
OS1/6/7/63 GLENBURN HOUSE Glenburn House Glenburn House Glenbur House Dr [Doctor] W. Paterson Pro [Proprietor] Wilson's Guide W Muir Esq. 204.07 A large and fine dwelling house with gardens and a Small reservoir attached. The property of Dr [Doctor] William Paterson who is also the Occupier.
OS1/6/7/63 GLENFAULDS COTTAGE Glenfaulds Cottage Glenfaulds Cottage Glenfaulds Cottage Mr Campbell Pro [Proprietor] Dr [Doctor] William Paterson Mr Rogers 204.07 A fine cottage with a garden attached. The property of Mr Campbell.
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OS1/6/7/63 Hydropathic Establishment - in the 'List of Names' column the word 'Omit' has been written
OS1/6/7/64 FALLTREES COTTAGE Falltrees Cottage Falltrees Cottage Falltrees Cottage Mr Rogers Pro [Proprietor] Mr Campbell William Muir Esq 204.06 A fine Cottage with garden attached.
OS1/6/7/64 GLEN BURN Glen Burn Glen Burn Glen Burn William Muir Esq Dr [Doctor] William Paterson Mr Rogers 204.07 A small Stream or burn having its rise on the farm of Ballentua and running in a Northwesterly direction to its influx with the Sea.
OS1/6/7/64 GLENBURN COTTAGE Glenburn Cottage Glenburn Cottage Glenburn Cottage Dr [Doctor] William Paterson; William Muir Esq Mr Rogers 204.07 A fine Cottage with garden attached. Situated on the S.W. [South West] side of the Glen Burn.
OS1/6/7/64 BLARMEIN Blarmein Blarmein Blarmein Blarmein Blairmien Blarmein William Muir Esq. Factor; Rental Mr Fisher Occ [Occupier] County Directory Estate Map The plain field, John Muir, Barone Park 204.07 A small farm house and offices. The Property of the Marquis of Bute.
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OS1/6/7/65 BALLENTUA Ballentua Mr Jackson, Propietor 204.07 A small farm house and offices. The property of Mr Jackson of Hillside House, Rothesay
OS1/6/7/65 COMMON HILL Common Hill Common Hill Common Hill Common Hill Common Hill William Muir Esqr Mr Jackson Mr McAllister New Stat [Statistical] Account Fullerton's Gazetteer 204.07 A middling sized hill on the farm of Ardbrannan The property of Mr Leitch.
OS1/6/7/65 BATTERY Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery William Muir Esqr. Mr McAllister Mr Leitch Estate Map Wilson's Guide 204.07 A small Battery mounted with 4 pieces of cannon, it was erected at the close of the last century (when then country was threatened with a French invasion) by Goverment.
OS1/6/7/65 TOWERHILL COTTAGE Towerhill Cottage Towerhill Cottage Towerhill Cottage Mr Heaton Pro. [Proprietor] Mr Wilson, Town Clerk William Muir, Esqr. 204.07 A Small but neat cottage Surmounted by a tower, having a large Veg. [Vegetable] garden attached.
OS1/6/7/66 CLIFTON VILLA Clifton Villa Clifton Villa Clifton Villa John Napier, Pro [Proprietor] Mr Leitch William Muir, Esq 204.07 A fine dwelling house with garden attached; The property of John Napier.
OS1/6/7/66 CLIFTON HOUSE Clifton House Clifton House Clifton House John Couper, Pro [Proprietor] Painted on Gateway William Muir, Esq 204.07 A fine dwelling house with garden and stable attached; The property of John Couper.
OS1/6/7/66 CLIFTON COTTAGE Clifton Cottage Clifton Cottage Clifton Cottage John Urrie, Pro [Proprietor] Mr Leitch Mr Muir, Esq 204.07 A small but neat cottage with [garden] attached; The property of John Urrie
OS1/6/7/66 CRAIGMORE ROAD Craigmore Road Craigmore Road Craigmore Road Craigmore Road Corner Tickets William Muir Esq Mr Leitch Wilson's Guide 204.07 This name applies to that portion of the Parish Road extending from the junction of roads at Craigpoint Villa in a southerly direction as far as the 3 houses called [Creadu]
OS1/6/7/66 [Page] 66 [Note] Omit for want of room AG - Clifton Villa, Clifton House, Clifton Cottage
OS1/6/7/67 SEACLIFF Seacliff Seacliff Seacliff Sherriff Orr Occr [Occupier] Printed on Gateway William Muir 204.07 A large and fine dwelling house situated on the west side of Craigmore Road
OS1/6/7/67 UNDERCLIFF Undercliff Undercliff Undercliff Mr Stevenson Mr Leitch William Muir Esqr. 204.07 A fine dwelling house with garden attached, Situated on the west side of Craigmore Road
OS1/6/7/67 GLENARCH Glenarch Glenarch Glenarch Mrs Glen, Pro, [Proprietor] On Gateway William Muir Esqr. 204.07 A fine Villa with v. [vegetable] garden, and a small plot of ornamental ground attached
OS1/6/7/67 CRAIGMORE Craigmore Craigmore Craigmore David Bell Esqr, Pro, [Proprietor] Mr Leitch William Muir Esqr. 204.07 A fine Villa with v. [vegetable] garden, and a small plot of ornamental ground attached
OS1/6/7/67 [Page] 67 204 - 7 Parish of Rothesay [ Note Seacliff] Omit for want of room [Note against Undercliff, Glenarch, Craigmore] Omit
OS1/6/7/68 CRAIGEND Craigend Craigend Craigend Mrs Reid Pro, [Proprietor] Mr Leitch William Muir Esqr. 204.07 A fine Villa with some ornamental ground and 2 small v. [vegetable] gardens attached
OS1/6/7/68 ORCADIA Orcadia Orcadia Orcadia Mr OrKney, Pro, [Proprietor] Corner Ticket William Muir Esqr. 204.07 3 large and fine dwelling houses having each a v. [vegetable] garden attached
OS1/6/7/68 CROSSBANK Crossbank Crossbank Crossbank John Stewart, Pro [Proprietor] Mr Leitch William Muir Esqr. 204.07 A fine Villa with garden and a small plot of ornamental ground attached,
OS1/6/7/68 ARDENCRAIG Ardencraig Ardencraig Ardencraig William Muir Esqr. Factor Estate Map Mr Leitch 204.07 A fine mansion house having offices a garden and some ornamental ground attached, The property of the Marquis of Bute,
OS1/6/7/68 [Page] 68 [Note against Craigend, Orcadia, Crossbank] Omit
OS1/6/7/69 MILLHOLE Millhole Millhole Millhole William Muir Esqr. Mr Wilson Town clerk Mr McAllister 204.07 A few small dwelling houses occupied by work people
OS1/6/7/69 MONTFORD Montford Montford Montford William Muir Esqr, Factor Rental Mr McAllister 204.07 A fine mansion having offices, garden, and some ornamental ground attached, the property of the Marquis of Bute.
OS1/6/7/69 ASCOG MILL (Ruins of) Ascog Mill (Ruins of) Ascog Mill (Ruins of) Ascog Mill (Ruins of) William Muir Esqr. Mr Wilson Mr McAllister 204.07 An old Corn Mill in ruins, situated immediately to the east of Mill Hole.
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OS1/6/7/70 ARDBRANNAN Ardbrannan Ardbrannan Ardbrannan Mr Leitch, Pro, [Proprietor] Mr Wilson Esqr. Mr McAllister 204.07 A neat Cottage with stable and a few acres of land attached
OS1/6/7/70 CNOC NA BUACHAILLE Croch Knabauchaille Mr Leitch, Pro, [Proprietor] 204.07 A small artificial Knoll or mound thrown up by Mr Leitch some years ago for ornament, The name is not Known by any other than the Proprietor who says that is signifies The, Shepherds' Knoll
OS1/6/7/70 HIGH BOGANY High Bogany High Bogany High Bogany High Bogany William Muir Esqr. Factor Rental Mr Stevenson Estate map 204.07 A farm house and offices The property of the Marquis of Bute,
OS1/6/7/70 BURNSIDE COTTAGE Burnside Cottage Burnside Cottage Burnside Cottage Mr Smith, Pro, [Proprietor] William Muir Esqr. Mr Wilson Town Clerk 204.07 A small cottage having a large garden attached The property of Mrs Smith
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OS1/6/7/71 MILTON Milton Milton Milton Archibald Conachy J Muir, Esqr. Factor Rental 204.09 A farm house and offices the property the Marquis of Bute.
OS1/6/7/71 BALLANLAY Ballanlay Ballanlay Ballanlay Balliaulay Peter Macintyre J Muir Esqr. Rental County Directory 204.09 A farm house and offices, the property of the Marquis of Bute.
OS1/6/7/71 SCHOOL School School School Mr Campbell, Schoolmaster Mr Macintyre J Muir Esqr. 204.09 A small building occupied as a school in connection with the Parochial Church. The teacher is supported by the Kirk session and an annual allowance from the Marquis of Bute
OS1/6/7/71 STEWARTHALL Stewarthall Stewarthall Stewarthall Stewarthall Stewart Hall Mr Connell, Occr [Occupier] J Muir Esqr. Factor Rental Wilson's Guide County Directory 204.09 A fine dwelling house with offices and a farm of land attached, the property of the Marquis of Bute
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OS1/6/7/72 QUOGACH Quogach Quogach Quogach Quogach Quogach Daniel Gillies, Occr. [Occupier] J Muir Esqr. Rental Johnstone's Coy. [County] Map County Directory 204.09 A farm house and offices the property of the Marquis of Bute.
OS1/6/7/72 KILWHINLICK Kilwhinlick Kilwhinlick Kilwhinlick Kilwhinleck Kilwhinloch Robert Duncan, Occr. [Occupier] J Muir, Esqr. Rental Wilson's Guide County Directory 204.09 A farm house and offices the property of the Marquis of Bute.
OS1/6/7/72 CRAW HILL Craw Hill Craw Hill Craw Hill Robert Duncan J Muir Esqr. Estate Map 204.09 A small hill on the farm of Kilwhinlich its surface consists of R.H.P [Rough Heathy Pasture] and rocks
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OS1/6/7/73 BARONE HILL Barone Hill Barone Hill Barone Hill Dunn Hill Barone Hill Barone Hill Baron Hill Mr Muir, Barone Park Mr George McFie Barone John Muir, Esqr. Factor Estate Map Wilson's Guide New Stat. [Statistical] Account Fullarton's Gazetteer 204.10 A hill of considerable elevation on the farm of Auchiemore,
OS1/6/7/73 FORT [Barone Hill] 204.10 On its Summit is the distinct traces of a Pictish fort. The outer wall or defence on the west is a mass of loose stones or boulders, the inner wall or circle is constructed with the same material especially on the west side of the fence, but the east side is chiefly natural except that firm line marked a. on trace which is the remains of a wall about 9 feet thick and appearing above the surface about 1½ feet.
OS1/6/7/73 [Page] 73 Sheet 204-10 -- Parish of Rothesay "Barone Hill was once the scene of a bloody conflict. In 1334, while Allan Lisle held the governorship of Bute on behalf of Edward Baliol, the Bute men of their accord rose en masse to assist their old master - the Lord High Steward - who was then besieging the castle of Dunoon. Lisle having been made aware of their movements, immediately summoned together what force he could. The enemy, from the circumstance of their assembling in a hasty manner, and consequently provided with few or no arms, were struck with awe at the appearance of men furnished with all the instruments of war; and maKing a speedy retreat, they took refuge on the summit of Barone. Here they found ample materials, in the ruins of an old fortification, with which to discomfit their adversaries, who madly pursued them until retreat became worse than actual engagement. The Bute men took advantage of this, and commenced pouring down stones upon their assailants with such effect that numbers of them were Killed. The arms of the Slain fell an easy prey to the men of Bute, and with these they pursued the survivors. At length a general engagement took place on the plain beneath. Lisle and the bravest of his men perished, and others were prisoners. The Victors severed Lisle's head from his body, and presented it to their Master as a trophy" - Wilson's Guide a mere skirmish JB George McFie Mr Blair supposes the site of Battle to be in the hollow ½ way between the fort and the end of Loch Greenan.
OS1/6/7/74 CRAIGBIROCH Craigbiroch Craigbiroch Craigbiroch Duncan Currie Occr [Occupier] J Muir Esqr Factor Rental 204.10 A farm house and offices the property of the Marquis of Bute
OS1/6/7/74 STANDING STONE [Craigbiroch] Standing Stone Duncan Currie Occr [Occupier] J Muir Esqr Factor Rental 204.10 immediately at the south east side of the house is an ancient standing stone, it is slab shaped and stands about 6 feet in height, and is without any hieroglyphics.
OS1/6/7/74 AUCHIEMORE WOOD Auchimore Wood Auchimore Wood Auchimore Wood J Muir Esqr. Factor James Muir Barone Park George McFie, Barone 204.10 A considerable fir plantation on the farm of Auchiemore, the property of the Marquis of Bute
OS1/6/7/74 BARONE PARK Barone Park Barone Park Barone Park Barone Park James Muir Occr [Occupier] John Muir Esqr. Rental Val. [Valuation] Roll (1862) & Wilson's Guide 204.10 A fine farm house and offices the property of the Marquis of Bute
OS1/6/7/74 KIRK DAM Kirk Dam Kirk Dam Kirk Dam Kirk Dam J Muir Esqr Factor James Muir A Blair Lochly George McFie Barone 204.10 A considerable dam or reservoir for supplying the Cotton Works of Rothesay with water. It extends from the DarndiKe at Lochly to the Weir opposite the Ph [Parish] Church.
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OS1/6/7/75 MEADOWCAP Meadowcap Meadowcap Meadowcap John Muir Esqr. Factor James Muir Mr McAllister Clerk at Foley house 204.10 3 Cottages and a byre situated on the roadside leading from Rothesay to Kingarth.
OS1/6/7/75 ASHFIELD Ashfield Ashfield Ashfield Ashfield John Muir Esqr. James Muir Barone Mr McAllister County Directory 204.10 A dwelling with byre and a small pendicle of land attached. The property of Mr Thomson. Rothesay
OS1/6/7/75 CROSSBEG Crossbeg Crossbeg Crossbeg John Muir Esqr. Foley Ho' [House] James Muir Mr McAllister 204.10 A small dwelling house and byre situated on the road side leading from Rothesay to Kingarth
OS1/6/7/75 AUCHIEMORE Auchiemore Auchiemore Auchiemore Achiemore Auchiemore Mr Duncan Occr [Occupier] J. Muir Esqr. Factor Rental New Stat [Statistical] Account. County Directory 204.10 A small farm house and offices the property of the Marquis of Bute.
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OS1/6/7/76 CAIRN [Chapelton] Cairn Cairn Alexander Blair Lochly J. Muir Barone 204.10 A small mound consisting chiefly of a number of loose stones grown over with grass. Mr Blair of Lochly says that it was much more entire in his younger days when he was farmer of chapelton, on which farm it is situated. A great many stones were removed from it for the construction of the weir at the church, and in the removing of them an Ancient hand mill or quern and pieces of cross were found also somearrow heads, he also says that it was handed down by tradition as being a fort or watch tower & that a battle had been fought here. This tradition I can get no one to corroborate Mr Muir, from its low possition, believes it to be one of the ancient Cairns tumuli, From its appearance I would say it is one of the old Cairn Hill forts are invariably on commanding possitions, and not in hollows as in the case with this.
OS1/6/7/76 TOWNHEAD Townhead Townhead Townhead J. Muir Esqr. James Muir A Blair 204.10 3 small dwelling houses on the road side leading from Rothesay to Kingarth
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OS1/6/7/77 CHAPELTON (Ruins) Chapelton (Ruins of) Chapelton (Ruins of) Chapelton (Ruins of) Alexander Blair, Lochly John Muir Esqr. Rental 204.10 The ruins of an old farm house. The land is now blended with that of Barone Park.
OS1/6/7/77 FONT STONE [Chapelton] Font Stone A. Blair 204.10 A little from the ruins on the N.E. [North East] side is a large common land stone having a small hole chiseled out about for 8 inches in diameter by 6 inches in depth. Respecting this stone, Mr Blair says that it is handed down by tradition, as being the font where children were wont to be baptised. From the name of the farm it would appear that a chapel had at some remote period been here, but no tradition exists in the locality respecting such farther than that in reference to the Font Stone.
OS1/6/7/77 LOCHLY Lochly Lochly Lochly Lochly A. Blair Occ [Occupier] J. Muir Esqr Rental County Directory 204.10 A small farm house and offices. The property of the Marquis of Bute.
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OS1/6/7/78 LOCHLY HILL Lochly Hill Lochly Hill Lochly Hill A. Blair J. Muir Esqr. James Muir 204.10 A small hill on the farm of Lochly. On the summit of it where the Trig [Trigonometrical] Station is, Mr Blair says that there was a large cairn of stone something similar to the cairn on trace 2. he removed it some years ago and found a metal bullet and some pieces of iron what he calls grape shot, farther information cannot be gleaned.
OS1/6/7/78 LOCHEND Lochend Lochend Lochend Lochend J. Muir Esq Factor Rental Val. [Valuation] Roll 1862 County Directory 204.10 A farm house and offices the property of the Marquis of Bute.
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OS1/6/7/79 WINDYHALL Windyhall Windyhall Windyhall Windyhall Windyhall John Muir Esqr. John McConechy, Occr [Occupier] Rental Wilson's Guide County Directory 204.11 A farm house and offices the property of the Marquis of Bute
OS1/6/7/79 BRAESIDE Braeside Braeside Braeside Braeside Cottage John Muir Esqr. Mr Henderson, Occt [Occupier] Mr McConechy Wilson's Guide 204.11 A handsome Cottage with byre and garden attached.
OS1/6/7/79 LOCH ASCOG Loch Ascog See N [Name] Book of Kingarth 204.11 Described &c in Name Book of the Parish of Kingarth.
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OS1/6/7/81 BALLYCURRY Ballycurry Ballycurry Ballycurry Ballycurry Mr McFie Occr [Occupier] John Muir Esqr. Factor Rental Val. [Valuation] Roll (1862) 204.13 A farm house and offices the property of the Marquis of Bute.
OS1/6/7/81 TUMULUS (Site of) [Ballycurry] Tumulus & 2 Standing Stones (Site of) George McFie, Barone, Rothesay 204.13 On this farm in the 2nd field South from the Steading is the site of a Tumulus and 2 Standing Stones. They were removed about 35 years ago by George McFie of Barone who was then farmer of Ballycurry. In levelling the mound or small hillock on which the Standing Stones stood, 2 small earthern urns were found containing ashes. This discription so far corrobates the Rev. [Reverend] Alexander McBrides opinion concerning the Standing Stones of the island. He believes them to be Monuments over the dead and not the remains of Druidical temples, as is the general historical opinion. See Druids Temple in N.S. for North Bute. A slight evidence of the mound is still traceable on the ground but is too little to be shaded.
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OS1/6/7/82 KERRYFERN Kerryfern Kerryfern Kerryfern Kerryferan Mr Haig, Meikle Kilmory J. Muir Esqr. Factor Estate Map Val. [Valuation] Roll (1862) 204.13 2 cottages with some ruins attached. It had formerly a farm of land but is now blended with that of Meikle Kilmory.
OS1/6/7/82 KERRYFERN HILL Kerryfern Hill Mr Haig, Meikle Kilmory J. Muir Esqr. Factor Estate Map Val. [Valuation] Roll (1862) 204.13 A tolerably sized hill on the farm Meikle Kilmory. Its surface consists of Rough heathy pasture and outcropping rocKs
OS1/6/7/82 MEADOW HILL Meadow Hill Meadow Hill Estate Map J. Muir Esqr. Factor 204.13 A small hill on the farm of Meikle Kilmory Its surface consists of R.H.P [Rough Heathy Pasture] and rocks
OS1/6/7/82 LOCH DHU Loch Dhu Loch Dhu Loch Dhu Loch Dow Mr Haig Wilson's guide to Bute J. Muir Esqr. Estate Map New Stat [Statistical] Account Fullerton's Gazetteer 204.13 A small lake on the lands of Meikle Kilmory & Quogach.
OS1/6/7/82 TAWNIE HILL Tawnie Hill Tawnie Hill J. Muir Esqr. Estate Map 204.13 A small rocky hill on the farm of Meikle Kilmor The property of the Marquis of Bute.
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OS1/6/7/83 GREENAN BURN Greenan Burn Greenan Burn Greenan Burn Greenan Burn Mr Martin, RelivourKie Mr Haig Mr McFie Ballycarry J. Muir Esqr. 204.13 A considerable stream or burn having its source from Loch Greenan and running in a South Westerly direction to its influx with St. Ninians Bay.
OS1/6/7/83 MEIKLE KILMORY Meikle Kilmory Meikle Kilmory Meikle Kilmory Meikle Kilmory Meikle Kilmory Mr Haig Occr [Occupier] J. Muir Esqr. Rental Estate Map County Directory 204.13 A fine farm house and offices the property of the Marquis of Bute.
OS1/6/7/83 KILMORY CASTLE (Ruin) Castle (site of) Castle (site of) Kilmory Castle Kilmorie Castle Kilmorie Castle Kilmorie Castle John Muir Esqr. Mr Haig Wilson's Guide to Bute New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] Originies Parochiales Fullarton's Gazetteer 204.13 The small tower attached to part of the offices here, is the only remains now left of an ancient castle. It is ruinious and stands about 8 feet high, the walls are about the thickness of a common building and appears to have been built without mortar. The faint track of a wall is discernable round by the edge of the trees and along the top of rock. "Kilmorie Castle which consisted of several towers and buildings, was the residence of the Jamiesons of Kilmorie, Coroners or Crowners of Bute, and is now in Ruins." New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account]
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OS1/6/7/84 KILMORY HILL Kilmory Hill Kilmory Hill Kilmory Hill Mr Haig J. Muir Esqr McFie 204.13 A small hill on the farm of Kilmory, its surface consists of R.H.P. [Rough Heathy Pasture] and rocks.
OS1/6/7/84 BARMORE HILL Barmore Hill Barmore Hill Barmore Hill J. Muir Esqr. Estate Map Mr Haig 204.13 A tolerable sized hill on the farm Balmore, its surface consists of R.H.P. [Rough Heathy Pasture] and rocks.
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OS1/6/7/85 BLACKPARK HILL Blackpark Hill Blackpark Hill Blackpark Hill Estate Map Mr Duncan Auchimore J Muir, Esqr. 204.14 A tolerably sized hill ,the surface of which consists of R.H.P. (Rough Hill Pasture) and rocks.
OS1/6/7/85 WOODEND Woodend Woodend Woodend Woodend Woodend Kean's Cottage; Woodend James Muir, Barone Park John Muir, Esqr, Factor Estate Map Rental Wilson's Guide to Rothesay Fullarton's Gazetteer County Directory 204.14 Amall but neat Mansion having offices and a large garden attached the property of the Marquis of Bute, This was formerly the residence of Edmund Kean the celebrated tragedian, who flourished about 30 years ago hence often named Kean's Cottage.
OS1/6/7/85 LOCH FAD Loch Fad; Longloich; Loch Fadd John Muir, Esq; Wilson's Guide; Estate Map; Jas. Muir; Originies Parochiales; Fullarton's Gazetteer; New Stat. Account; Johnstone's County Map; Black's Series of Maps 204.14 A considerable lake extending from the weir or dam dike at Lochly to near Barmore on the South. It is said to supply the cotton mills of Rothesay with 30 tons of water every minute for 12 hours every day, even in the greatest drought.
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OS1/6/7/86 LITTLE GRENOCH Little Grenoch Little Grenoch Little Grenoch Mr Boig Occr [Occupier] John Muir Esqr. Factor Rental 204.14 A farm house and offices, the property of the Marquis of Bute
OS1/6/7/86 MEIKLE GRENOCH Meikle Grenoch Meikle Grenoch Meikle Grenoch Archibald Morrison Occr [Occupier] John Muir Esqr. Rental 204.14 A farm house and offices, the property of the Marquis of Bute
OS1/6/7/86 BARMORE WOOD Barmore Wood Barmore Wood Barmore Wood John Muir Esqr. Estate Map James Muir Barone Park 204.14 A considerable wood on the farm of Barmore, its wood consists of oak, mixed with some birch and brushwood. The property of the Marquis of Bute.
OS1/6/7/86 COTTON MILL AQUEDUCT Cotton Mill Aquaduct Cotton Mill Aquaduct Cotton Mill Aquaduct Mr Wilson Town Clerk William Muir Esqr. Factor Mr Gillies 204.14 An artificial cut or lade conveying the surface water to Loch Fad for the supply to the Cotton Mills. It changes its name at the Waterfall on Trace 5 to that of Barnauld Burn which name it retains to its influx with Loch Fad.
OS1/6/7/86 BARNAULD BURN Barnauld Burn Mr Wilson Town Clerk William Muir Esqr. Factor Mr Gillies Fullarton's Gazetteer 204.14 An artificial cut or lade conveying the surface water to Loch Fad for the supply to the Cotton Mills. It changes its name at the Waterfall on Trace 5 to that of Barnauld Burn which name it retains to its influx with Loch Fad.
OS1/6/7/86 BARNAULD BRIDGE Barnauld Bridge Fullarton's Gazetteer 204.14 A county bridge of one arch crossing Barnauld Burn on the parish road leading to Kingarth
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OS1/6/7/87 SALLAN PORT Sallan Port Sallan Port John Muir Esqr. Factor Estate Map 214.04 A small creek or Bay on the sea shore of the farm of Little Kilmory.
OS1/6/7/87 CARRICK POINT Carrick Point Carrick Point Carrick Point John Muir Esqr. Mr McAllister Estate Map 214.04 A rocky point of land on gthe sea shore of the farm of Little Kilmory.
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OS1/6/7/89 BARMORE Barmore Barmore Barmore Mr Haig, Meikle Kilmory Occr [Occupier] J Muir Esqr Factor Estate Maps 215.01 A dwelling house formerly having a farm of land attached, which is now blended with that of Meikle Kilmory.
OS1/6/7/89 LITTLE KILMORY Little Kilmory Little Kilmory Little Kilmory Little Kilmory Thomas Girdwood J. Muir Esqr. Factor Rental County Directory 215.01 A farm house and offices the property of the Marquis of Bute.
OS1/6/7/89 CHAPEL (Ruins of) [Little Kilmory] Chapel (Ruins of) Chapel (Ruins of) Chapel (Ruins of) Chapel (Ruins of) Chapel (Ruins of) Thomas Girdwood George McFie Mr Muir MecKnoch Origines Parochiales Fullarton's Gazetteer 215.01 on this farm lying betwixt the steading and that of MecKnoch, is the ruins of a small oblong building, which Mr Girdwood & George McFie of Barone say is the remains of that ancient chapel which is noticed in the New Stat. [Statistical] Account as "Kilmorie McNeil". Kilmorie McNeil was formerly a farm but is now blended with that of Little Kilmory.
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OS1/6/7/90 MECKNOCH MecKnoch MecKnoch MecKnoch MecKurck Mechnoch Mechrach Robtert Muir Occr [Occupier] J Muir Esqr, Factor Rental Estate Map Johnstone's Co. [County] Map County Directory 215.01 A farm house and offices, the property of the Marquis of Bute,
OS1/6/7/90 QUIEN Quien Quien Quien Quien Quien Mrs Muir Occr [Occupier] J. Muir Esqr. Factor Rental Val [Valuation] Roll (1862) County Directory 215.01 A farm house and offices the property of the Marquis of Bute,
OS1/6/7/90 QUIEN HILL Quien Hill Quien Hill Quien Hill Mrs Muir Mr Gillp Scalpsie Robert Muir Mecknoch 215.01 A tolerably high hill on the farm of Quien its surface consisting of R.H.P. [Rough Heathy Pasture] and rocks.
OS1/6/7/90 LOCH QUIEN Loch Quien Loch Quien Loch Quien Loch Quien Loch Quien Loch Quien Loch Quien Loch Quien Quien Loch Mr Muir J. Muir Esqr. Factor Estate map Mr Gilp Originies Parochiales Fullarton's Gazetteer New Stat. [Statistical] Account Black's Series of Maps Johnstone's Co. [County] Map 204.11 ; 215.01 A small lake partly in the parish of Rothesay & partly in that of Kingarth, the property of the Marquis of Bute.
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OS1/6/7/91 MECKNOCH BUTT MecKnoch Butt MecKnoch Butt MecKnoch Butt Mr Haig Meikle Kilmory Mr Duncan Estate Map 215.05 A small dwelling house with a byre and a ruin attached, the property of the Marquis of Bute.
OS1/6/7/91 PORT LODDAN Port Loddan Port Loddan Port Loddan Estate Map Mr Haig Mr McFie Ballycarry 215.05 A small creek or gully on the sea shore of the farm of MecKnock.
OS1/6/7/91 SCALPSIE Scalpsie Scalpsie Scalpsie Scalpsie Dugald McGilp, occr [occupier] J. Muir Esqr Factor Estate Map County Directory 215.05 A farm house and offices the property of the Marquis of Bute
OS1/6/7/91 TARMORE HILL Tarmore Hill Tarmore Hill Tarmore Hill Andrew Duncan, Ardscalpsie Estate Map Dugald McGilp 215.05 A small hill on the farm of Scalpsie its surface consists of Rough heathy pasture and some outcropping rocks.
OS1/6/7/91 [Page] 91 Plan 215-5 -- Parish of Rothesay -- Buteshire
OS1/6/7/92 FORT (The Dun) The Doon (Fort) The Doon (Fort) The Doon (Fort) Fort Andrew Duncan, Ardscalpsie; Dugald McGilp George McFie, Barone Estate Map 215.05 A British fort situated on a tolerably commanding position on the farm of Scalpsie. The inner slope or wall is constructed of a mass of loose stones or boulders partly grown over with grass. The outer slope is natural partly assisted by art. Mr McGilp the farmer says it is handed down by tradition that a battle had been fought here betwixt the Scotch and Danes, and that Tumulus or circle which is a little to the east had been the place of internment for the fallen.
OS1/6/7/92 CAIRN [The Dun] Tumulus Tumulus Tumulus Mr George McFie, Barone Mr Grant, Schoolmaster Rothesay Dugald McGilp 215.05 Relative to the Tumulus so far as I am informed by Mr Muir of MecKnoch, it had been a large Cairn of stones, and was removed by his father in law about 50 years ago for the saKe of cultivating it, but a stone cist being found in it, when almost demolished, it was let alone and has never yet been ploughed. The evidence on the ground is quite distinct although not shadeable. Farther information cannot be gleaned for these 2 objects. Mr Muir the Factor and the Gentlemen of the place seem to be quite ignorant of the Antiquities of the island in general:
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OS1/6/7/93 SCALPSIE BAY Scalpsie Bay Scalpsie Bay Scalpsie Bay Scalpsie Bay Scalpsie Bay Mr Muir, Factor Mr Gilp Estate Map New Stat. [Statistical] Account Fullarton's Gazetteer 215.05 A considerable creeK or Bay on the Sea Shore of the farm of Scalpsie
OS1/6/7/93 LADESIDE Ladeside Ladeside Ladeside Mr Gilp Andrew Duncan Mr Muir Factor 215.05 2 small cottages on the farm of Scalpsie.
OS1/6/7/93 PORT NA H-AILLE Port-na-hayle Port-na-hayle Port-na-hayle Port-na-hayle Estate Map J. Muir Factor Andrew Duncan Mr Grant. 215.05 A small creek or gully on the sea shore of the farm of Ardscalpsie
OS1/6/7/93 FORT (Clachan Ard) Clachan Ard Clachan Ard Clachan Ard Mr Grant, Schoolmaster Rothesay Andrew Duncan Mr Muir Mecknoch 215.05 A small british fort situated on a tolerably commanding position on the farm of Ardscalpsie. It is of an oval shape and is defended on all sides, but the west, by a rampart composed of stones or boulders chiefly covered over with grass. From its position, Mr Grant believes it to be a British fort.
OS1/6/7/93 QUIEN BURN Quien Burn Quien Burn Mr Thomas B. Muir Archibald McFie 215.05 A small stream flowing out of Loch Quien forming the boundary between the parishes of Rothesay and Kingarth.
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OS1/6/7/94 ARDSCALPSIE POINT Ardscalpsie Point Ardscalpsie Point Ardscalpsie Point Ardscalpsie Point Ardscalpsie Point Andrew Duncan Mr Gilp J Muir Esqr. Estate Map New Stat. [Statistical] Account 215.05 A very rocky point of land on the sea shore of the farm of Ardscalpsie.
OS1/6/7/94 ARDSCALPSIE Ardscalpsie Ardscalpsie Ardscalpsie Ardscalpsie Ardscalpsie Andrew Duncan, Occr [Occupier] Estate Map J. Muir Esqr. New Stat. [Statistical] Account County Directory 215.05 A good farm house and offices the property of the Marquis of Bute.
OS1/6/7/94 HAYSTACK ROCK Haystack Rock Haystack Rock Haystack Rock Andrew Duncan John Muir Esqr. Mr Gilp 215.05 A very prominent rock on the south side of the farm steading of Ardscalpsie.
OS1/6/7/94 TUMULUS [Scalpsie] Tumulus Tumulus Tumulus Mr Gilp Mr Duncan Mr Muir 215.05 A small earthen mound evidently artificial on the farm of Scalpsie, Mr Gilp says that it is believed to be a place of internment.
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OS1/6/7/96 [Page] 96 Index Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page Ardbeg Point -- 194 -- 14 -- 3 Ardmory Road -- 204 -- 2 -- 10 Ardmory House -- 204 -- 6 -- 10 Ardbeg -- 204 -- 6 -- 13 Ardbeg Road -- 204 -- 6 -- 13 Argyle Terrace -- 204 -- 6 -- 19 Argyle Place -- 204 -- 6 -- 20 Argyle Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 25 Albert Place -- 204 -- 6 -- 38 Alma Terrace -- 204 -- 6 -- 41 Adam -- 204 -- 6 -- 59 Ardencraig -- 204 -- 7 -- 67 Ardbrannan -- 204 -- 7 -- 69 Ascog Mill (Ruins of) -- 204 -- 7 -- 70 Auchimore Road -- 204 -- 10 -- 74 Ashfield -- 204 -- 10 -- 76 Auchimore -- 204 -- 10 -- 76 Ardscalpsie Point -- 215 -- 5 -- 94 Ardscalpsie -- 215 -- 5 -- 94 Baptist Chapel -- 204 -- 2 -- 14 Bogany House -- 204 -- 3 -- 15 Bogany -- 204 -- 3 -- 15 Bogany Point -- 204 -- 3 -- 16 Ballochgoy -- 204 -- 6 -- 21 Breaknoch -- 204 -- 6 -- 22 Barone Cottage -- 204 -- 6 -- 22 Barone -- 204 -- 6 -- 22 Bush House -- 204 -- 6 -- 23 Battery Place -- 204 -- 6 -- 27 Bridge Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 33 Bridgend Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 33 Branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland -- 204 -- 6 -- 36 Branch of the City of Glasgow Bank -- 204 -- 6 -- 36 Branch of the Clydesdale Bank -- 204 -- 6 -- 36 Bute Hotel -- 204 -- 6 -- 39 Bishop Terrace Lane -- 204 -- 6 -- 40 Bishop Terrace -- 204 -- 6 -- 40 Ballochgoy Road -- 204 -- 6 -- 41 Bute Ragged Industrial School -- 204 -- 6 -- 50 Bishop Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 52 Broadcroft Mill (Cotton) -- 204 -- 6 -- 59 Blarinein -- 204 -- 7 -- 64 Ballrutua -- 204 -- 7 -- 65 Battery -- 204 -- 7 -- 65 Burnside Cottage -- 204 -- 7 -- 69 Ballaulay -- 204 -- 9 -- 71 Barone Hill -- 204 -- 10 -- 73 Barone Park -- 204 -- 10 -- 74 Braeside -- 204 -- 11 -- 79 Ballycurry -- 204 -- 13 -- 81 Barmore Hill -- 204 -- 13 -- 84 Blackpark Hill -- 204 -- 14 -- 85 Barmore Wood -- 204 -- 14 -- 86 Barnauld Burn -- 204 -- 14 -- 86 Barnauld Bridge -- 204 -- 14 -- 86 Barmors -- 215 -- 1 -- 89 Craiglea -- 204 -- 2 -- 8
OS1/6/7/97 [Page] 97 Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page Craigagoul -- 204 -- 2 -- 13 Craigpoint villa -- 204 -- 3 -- 16 Culevin -- 204 -- 6 -- 20 Craigbiroch Wood -- 204 -- 6 -- 22 Cnoc na h Ulaidhe -- 204 -- 6 -- 23 Church -- 204 -- 6 -- 23 Chapel Hill -- 204 -- 6 -- 29 Chapelhill House -- 204 -- 6 -- 32 Castlehill Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 35 Columshill Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 42 Columshill Place -- 204 -- 6 -- 42 Chapel (In Ruins) -- 204 -- 6 -- 46 Cotton Works -- 204 -- 6 -- 49 Corn Mill -- 204 -- 6 -- 49 County Buildings -- 204 -- 6 -- 51 Castle Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 52 Croft Lane -- 204 -- 6 -- 53 Church (Qurad Sacra) -- 204 -- 6 -- 60 Common Hill -- 204 -- 7 -- 65 Craigmore Road -- 204 -- 7 -- 66 Cnoc na Buachaille -- 204 -- 7 -- 69 Craw Hill -- 204 -- 9 -- 72 Craigbiroch -- 204 -- 10 -- 74 Cairn -- 204 -- 10 -- 75 Crossbeg -- 204 -- 10 -- 76 Chapelton (Ruins) -- 204 -- 10 -- 77 Cotton Mill Aqueduct -- 204 -- 14 -- 86 Carrick Point -- 214 -- 4 -- 87 Chapel (Ruins) -- 215 -- 1 -- 89 Cairn -- 215 -- 5 -- 92 East Free Church -- 204 -- 6 -- 53 Eastfield House -- 204 -- 6 -- 55 East F.C. [Free Church] Manse -- 204 -- 6 -- 56 Eaglesham Lodge -- 204 -- 6 -- 57 Eve -- 204 -- 6 -- 59 Eden Place -- 204 -- 6 -- 59 Fountain (Prince Consort Memorial) -- 204 -- 6 -- 40 Foley House -- 204 -- 6 -- 61 Falltrees Cottage -- 204 -- 6 -- 64 Fort -- 204 -- 10 -- 73 Firth of Clyde -- 204 -- 3 -- 16 Fort (The Dun) -- 215 -- 5 -- 92 Fort (Clachan Ard) -- 215 -- 5 -- 93 Font Stone -- 204 -- 10 -- 77 Greenhill Brae -- 204 -- 2 -- 11 Greenan Loch -- 204 -- 5 -- 17 Gartnatraily -- 204 -- 6 -- 19 Gaelic Free Church -- 204 -- 6 -- 30 Gallows Craig -- 204 -- 6 -- 31 Gallowgate Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 31 Gas Works -- 204 -- 6 -- 34 Guildford Square -- 204 -- 6 -- 38 Glenhead Place -- 204 -- 6 -- 41 Gowanfield Nursery -- 204 -- 6 -- 41 Gaelic Church -- 204 -- 6 -- 50 Glenburn House -- 204 -- 7 -- 63 Glenfaulds Cottage -- 204 -- 7 -- 63 Glen Burn -- 204 -- 7 -- 64 Greenan Burn -- 204 -- 13 -- 83 Hawthorn Lane -- 204 -- 2 -- 11 Hill House -- 204 -- 6 -- 41 Hillhouse Road -- 204 -- 6 -- 42 High Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 52 Hillside House -- 204 -- 6 -- 55 Hillhead House -- 204 -- 6 -- 56 High Bogany -- 204 -- 7 -- 69 Haystack Rock -- 215 -- 5 -- 94 Ivybank -- 204 -- 6 -- 32
OS1/6/7/98 [Page] 98 Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page Inner Harbour -- 204 -- 6 -- 37 John Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 43 Knockiureoch -- 204 -- 6 -- 21 King Street Lane -- 204 -- 6 -- 43 King Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 44 Kilwhinlick -- 204 -- 9 -- 72 Kirk Dam -- 204 -- 10 -- 74 Kerryfern -- 204 -- 13 -- 82 Kerryfern Hill -- 204 -- 13 -- 82 Kilmory Castle (ruin) -- 204 -- 13 -- 83 Kilmory Hill -- 204 -- 13 -- 84 Larkhall -- 204 -- 6 -- 19 Long Hill -- 204 -- 6 -- 21 Ladeside Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 42 Lochly -- 204 -- 10 -- 77 Lochly Hill -- 204 -- 10 -- 78 Lochend -- 204 -- 10 -- 78 Loch Dhu -- 204 -- 13 -- 82 Loch Fad -- 204 -- 14 -- 85 Little Grenoch -- 204 -- 14 -- 86 Little Kilmory -- 215 -- 1 -- 89 Loch Quien -- 215 -- 1 -- 90 Ladeside -- 215 -- 5 -- 93 Loch Ascog -- 204 -- 11 -- 79 Marine Place -- 204 -- 2 -- 9 Mount Pleasant -- 204 -- 2 -- 10 Mountstuart Road -- 204 -- 3 -- 15 Mineral Well -- 204 -- 3 -- 16 Macuabis Brae -- 204 -- 6 -- 20 Mackinlay Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 20 Mausoleum -- 204 -- 6 -- 24 Mavisbank -- 204 -- 6 -- 32 Mission Hall -- 204 -- 6 -- 34 Montague Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 35 Macalister's Court -- 204 -- 6 -- 43 Mill Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 44 Mount Pleasant Buildings -- 204 -- 6 -- 52 Mount Pleasant Road -- 204 -- 6 -- 57 Manse -- 204 -- 6 -- 60 Manse -- 204 -- 6 -- 61 Minister's Brae -- 204 -- 6 -- 61 Millhole -- 204 -- 7 -- 70 Montford -- 204 -- 7 -- 70 Milton -- 204 -- 9 -- 71 Meadowcap -- 204 -- 10 -- 76 Meadow Hill -- 204 -- 13 -- 82 Meikle Kilmory -- 204 -- 13 -- 83 Meikle Grenoch -- 204 -- 14 -- 86 Meckinoch -- 215 -- 1 -- 90 Meckinoch Butt -- 215 -- 5 -- 91 New Vennel -- 204 -- 6 -- 44 Outer Harbour -- 204 -- 6 -- 37 Old Vennel -- 204 -- 6 -- 49 Pointhouse Burn -- 204 -- 2 -- 13 Powerloom Factory (Cotton) -- 204 -- 6 -- 44 Park Cottage -- 204 -- 6 -- 49 Powerloom Factory (Cotton) -- 204 -- 6 -- 49 Princes Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 38 Port Laddan -- 215 -- 5 -- 91 Port na h Aille -- 215 -- 5 -- 93 Queen's Hotel -- 204 -- 6 -- 25 Quay -- 204 -- 6 -- 37 Quogach -- 204 -- 9 -- 72 Quien -- 215 -- 1-- 90
OS1/6/7/99 [Page] 99 Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page Quien Hill -- 215 -- 1 -- 90 Quien Burn -- 215 -- 5 -- 93 Rockbank -- 204 -- 2 -- 10 Rock Villa -- 204 -- 2 -- 14 Rothesay Academy -- 204 -- 6 -- 25 Russian Trophy -- 204 -- 6 -- 32 Rothesay Bay -- 204 -- 6 -- 37 Royal Hotel -- 204 -- 6 -- 38 Rothesay Castle (In Ruins) -- 204 -- 6 -- 45 Reformed Presbyterian Church -- 204 -- 6 -- 56 Straad Smithy -- 203 -- 16 -- 5 Skeoch Park -- 204 -- 2 -- 11 Skeoch Wood -- 204 -- 2 -- 11 St Mary's Church (ruins of) -- 204 -- 6 -- 23 St Ninian's Bay -- 203 -- 16 -- 5 St Brides Chapel (site of) -- 203 -- 16 -- 29 Ship Building Yard -- 203 -- 16 -- 32 St Paul's Episcopal Chapel -- 203 -- 16 -- 33 Store Lane -- 204 -- 6 -- 39 St Mary's R C [Roman Catholic] School -- 204 -- 6 -- 43 Slaughter House -- 204 -- 6 -- 43 School -- 204 -- 6 -- 44 School of Industry -- 204 -- 6 -- 50 Schools -- 204 -- 6 -- 54 Serpentine Road -- 204 -- 6 -- 55 School -- 204 -- 9 -- 71 Stewarthall -- 204 -- 9 -- 71 Standing Stone -- 204 -- 10 -- 74 Sallan Port -- 214 -- 4 -- 87 Scalpsie -- 215 -- 5 -- 91 Scalpsie Bay -- 215 -- 5 -- 93 Tower Lane -- 204 -- 6 -- 35 Towerhill Cottage -- 204 -- 7 -- 65 Townhead -- 204 -- 10 -- 75 Tumulus (site of) -- 204 -- 13 -- 81 Tawnie Hill -- 204 -- 13 -- 82 Tarmore Hill -- 215 -- 5 -- 91 Tumulus -- 215 -- 5 -- 94 UP [United Presbyterian] Church -- 204 -- 6 -- 33 Volunteer Artillery Battery -- 204 -- 3 -- 15 Victoria Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 34 Victoria Hotel -- 204 -- 6 -- 35 Victoria Hall -- 204 -- 6 -- 53 Wyndham Cottage -- 204 -- 2 -- 12 Westland -- 204 -- 2 -- 13 West Free Church -- 204 -- 6 -- 30 West F C [Free Church] Manse -- 204 -- 6 -- 19 Westland Road -- 204 -- 6 -- 32 West Princes' Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 39 Watergate Street -- 204 -- 6 -- 39 Whinny Brae -- 204 -- 6 -- 55 Windyhall -- 204 -- 11 -- 79 Woodend -- 204 -- 14 -- 85 York Terrace -- 204 -- 6 -- 30 York Lane -- 204 -- 6 -- 30