Inverness-shire Mainland volume 24

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OS1/17/24/1 DUTHIL AND ROTHIEMURCHUS Duthil & Rothiemurchus Duthil & Rothiemurchus Duthil & Rothiemurchus Duthil & Rothiemurchus Duthil & Rothiemurchus Duthil & Rothiemurchus Duthil & Rothiemurchus Duthil & Rothiemurchus Duthil & Rothiemurchus Duthill & Rothiemurchus Duthil Duthil Duthil Duthel Rev [Reverend] William Grant, Parish Minister Mr McGregor, Schoolmaster Shaw's History of the Province of Moray Presbytery Records, Session Books & Ph [Parish] Registers John Smith Esq. Factor to the Earl of Seafield Rent Rolls for 1831 & 1841 Old Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Estate Plan dated 1808 Philips' County Atlas New Statistical Account Sheriff's List of Parishes for Inverness-shire Sheriff's List of Parishes for Elginshire List of County Voters. various The parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus is in the Presbytery of Abernethy & Synod of Moray. These two places originally formed two separate and distinct parishes but in the year 1625 they were united for all purposes Civil and Ecclesiastical. But by Act of Parliament in the year 1824 Rothiemurchus was for Ecclesiastical purposes only, disunited from Duthil and formed into a Quoad Sacra Parish with a Government Church. Duthil lies on the West side of the River Spey & Rothiemurchus on its eastern side. Formerly Duthil formed part of the Detached portion No. [Number] 2 of the County of Elgin & Rothiemurchus was wholly in the County of Inverness. But now the whole of the parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus has been placed within the County of Inverness by the Inverness & Elgin Counties Boundary Act dated 1870. There are no detached portions of the Parish of Duthil & Rothiemurchus nor are there any detached portions of another parish situated within it.
OS1/17/24/1 [page] 1 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus
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OS1/17/24/3 CURR WOOD Curr Wood Curr Wood Curr Wood Mr Grant, Schoolmaster Abernethy Mr Cumming, Wester Curr Mr CruicKshanK 046 An extensive fir wood lying between Wester Curr And the SKye of Curr. Property of the Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/3 MID CURR Mid Curr Mid Curr Mid Curr Mr grant Mr Cumming Mr J. McPherson Tenant 046 Applies to two farmhouses and offices one storey high, thatched and in good Condition. Property of the Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/3 CROFTNAHAVEN Croftnahaven Croftnahaven Croftnahaven John Smith Esq Mr Grant Rent RollS 1861 046 This name applies to three small farmhouses each one storey high, thatched And in bad condition. Property of the Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/3 [page] 3 Co [County] of Inverness -- Parish of Cromdale, Inverallan and Advie (Part of)
OS1/17/24/4 DRYNACH Drynach Drynach Drynach John Smith Esq Mr Grant Rent Rolls 1861 046 A farmhouse steading and offices, one storey high thatched and in good repair. Property of the Earl of Seafield
OS1/17/24/4 CROFTDOW Croftdow Croftdow Croftdow John Smith Esq Mr Grant Rent Rolls, 1861 046 A farmhouse and steading one storey high, thatched and in good repair. Property of the Earl of Seafield
OS1/17/24/4 SKYE OF CURR Skye of Curr Skye of Curr Skye of Curr Mr Grant Mr D. Cruickshank, Croftdow Mr Lawson Crofthaven 046 This name applies to a line of very small farm houses, each of which is one storey high, thatched & in bad repair. Property of the Earl of Seafield
OS1/17/24/4 [page] 4 Co [County] of Inverness -- Parish of Cromdale Inverallan and Advie (Part of)
OS1/17/24/5 DULNAN BRIDGE Dulnan Bridge Dulnan Bridge Dulnan Bridge Mr Menzies Schoolmaster Mr Grant, Schoolmaster, Abernethy Mr Clark 046 A Substantial Stone bridge Spanning the River Dulnan about half a Mile from its junction with the River Spey, and on the road from Grantown to Aviemore. It is a County Bridge.
OS1/17/24/5 BALNAAN Balnaan Balnaan Balnaan Mr Menzies Mr Grant Mr Clark 046 Two croft houses one North end the other South of the River Dulnan with suitable Offices, one storey high, thatched and in good repair, the property of the Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/5 EASTER CURR Easter Curr Easter Curr Easter Curr Mr Clark Mr Menzie Mr Grant 046 A dwelling house and out Offices one storey high, thatched and in good repair; the property of the Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/5 [page] 5 County of Inverness -- Parish of Cromdale Inverallan and Advie (part of)
OS1/17/24/6 CLURY Clury Clury Clury Clury Mr Allan Occupier Mr Menzies Mr Grant Rent Roll 1836 046 A farm steading dwelling house And outoffices, from one to two Stories high partly Slated & partly thatched in good Repair the property of the Rt Honbl [Right Honourable] Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/6 SCHOOL School School School Mr Menzies Schoolmaster Mr Grant Mr ClarK 046 A plain Substantial building to which is added a teacher's residence; it is one of the parish Schools of the united parishes of Cromdale Advie and Inverallan. Average attendance about 50 pupils.
OS1/17/24/6 [page] 6 County of Inverness -- Parish of Cromdale Inverallan and Advie (Part of)
OS1/17/24/7 [page] 7 Invernessshire -- Ph [Parish] of Cromdale, Inverallan and Advie (Part of)
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OS1/17/24/8 TULLOCHGORUM Tullochgorum Tullochgorum Tullochgorum Tullochgorum Tullochgorm Tullochgorm John Smith Esq, Factor Estate Plan 1861 Strathspey Estate Mr D. Grant Occupier Rev [Reverend] William Forsyth Notes on Strathspey 1866 046 A large farmsteading one of the best in the neighbourhood, the dwelling house is two storey, Slated, with a good court, offices one storey, all in first rate repair, Occupied by Mr D. Grant, Farmer, the property of the fEarl of Seafield. This is the place from which the famous Strathspey of Tullochgorum takes its name.
OS1/17/24/8 OCHNOIR Ochnoir Ochnoir Ochnoir John Smith Esq. Mr A. Grant, Tenant Rent Roll 1861 046 Two small farm houses with a lot of Small Offices each one storey high, thatched and in middling repair, property of the Earl of Seafield. A short distance West from these farmhouses, in a birch wood, there is a wooden pulpit, resembling a Sentry box, with a small open space around it, open air preachings are held here occasionally in the Summer Season, by the Free Church Minister of Duthil.
OS1/17/24/8 [page] 8 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Cromdale Inverallan and Advie (Part of)
OS1/17/24/9 CROFTJAMES Croftjames Croftjames Croftjames Rent Roll (18610 J Smith Esqr Mr J. Ross Occupier Mr Grant Occupier 046 This name applies to a number of Crofter's houses each one storey, all thatched And in a fair state of repair. There is a Smithy and a Joiners Shop included in the number all the property of the Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/9 WHITE WELL White Well White Well White Well White Well Mr D McGregor - Balvattan Mr J. Ross -Croftjames Mr P Ferguson Upper Balnacruie Mr A. Grant Lower Balnacruie 046 A small Spring Well Situated on the Western Croft of Croftjames about 5 linKs in diameter and affords excellent water at all Seasons.
OS1/17/24/9 CREAG MHÒR Creag Mhòr Creag Mhòr Creag Mhòr Revd [Reverend] Mr Forsyth Mr Grant Mr Donald Grant 046 "This name applies to a hill over which the parishes of Duthil and the boundary between Rothiemurchus & part of Cromdale Inverallan & Advie in the County of Inverness run. It Signifies Large Creag.
OS1/17/24/9 [page] 9 Invernessshire -- Parish of Cromdale Inverallen and Advie (Part of)
OS1/17/24/10 STANDING STONES Standing Stones Standing Stones Standing Stones Mr Alexander Clark Mr Menzie Mr James McGregor 046 Two undressed stones of irregular form Standing in a field, on the north side of the River Spey. The only tradition regarding them in the neighbourhood is, that they are believed to have been erected by the Picts for some particular purpose.
OS1/17/24/10 STONE CIRCLE Stone Circle Stone Circle Stone Circle Mr Alexander Clark MrMenzies Mr James McGregor 046 A small piece of uncultivated land on which are ranged, in a circle, a considerable number of Stones of various dimensions - Very little is Known about this object of antiquity in the locality. It however is generally believed to have originally been a Druidical place of worship, and, after the introduction of christianity to have been used as a Christian place of Worship and a Sepulchre for the burial of unbaptized infants
OS1/17/24/10 CAIRN Cairn Cairn Cairn Mr Alexander Clark Mr Menzies Mr James McGregor 046 An ancient Cairn, consisting wholly of loose stones, situated near the farm of Ochnoir, Supposed to have been erected by the Druids or Picts; and not Known to have been opened for antiquarian researches.
OS1/17/24/10 [page] 10 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Cromdale Inverallan and Advie (Part of)
OS1/17/24/11 AUCHNAHANNET Auchnahannet Auchnahannet Auchnahannet Revd Evan Gordon Grantown James Smith Esq. Factor Mr McBean Grantown 034 This name applies to five farmsteadings with suitable out Offices; they are each one Storey high, thatched and in good repair Property of the Earl of Seafield Castle Grant, Grantown
OS1/17/24/11 LAG NAN CUIMEINACH Lag nan Cuimeinach Lag nan Cuimeinach Lag nan Cuimeinach Revd N. McIntyre, Rothiemurchus A. Mackintosh Esq. Dell Mr J. Galbraith, Schoolmaster 058 Applied to a small hollow situate at the Western side of the road at the base of Callart Hill. Tradition says that this is the place where the Shaws' concealed themselves to await the passing of the Cummings when on the approach of the latter, the former burst from their hiding place slaughtering every one of the Cummings in the bloody contest that ensued. The name Signifies Cummings' Hollow.
OS1/17/24/11 [page] 11 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus
OS1/17/24/12 INVERDRUIE SAW MILL Inverdruie Saw Mill Inverdruie Saw Mill Inverdruie Saw Mill Revd [Reverend] N. McIntyre Rothiemurchus A.MacKintosh Esq. Dell Mr J. Galbraith, Schoolmaster 073 A Saw Mill driven by Water power it is two stories high with Cottages attached covered with wood and in Middling repair Property of [--] Grant Esq Rothiemurchus
OS1/17/24/12 LOWER BALVADDEN Lower Balvadden Lower Balvadden Lower Balvadden Lower Balvadden Revd [Reverend] N. McIntyre, Rothiemurchus A Mackintosh, Esq. Mr J. Galbraith Estate Plan 073 A farmsteading, in Tullochgrue, one storey high with offices attached,thatched and in fair repair. Proprietor Mr Grant of Doune
OS1/17/24/12 LOCHANMORE Lochanmore Lochanmore Lochanmore Revd [Reverend] N. Mackintyre A. Mackintosh Esq. Mr J Galbraith 073 A crofter's dwelling house one storey high, thatched and in fair repair Property of Mr Grant, Doune.
OS1/17/24/12 AUCHNAHANNET BURN Auchnahannet Burn auchnahannet Burn Auchnahannet Burn Revd [Reverend] Evan Gordon F.C. [Free Church] Minister Grantown. James Smith Esq Factor Grantown MrMcBean Grantown 034 A considerable Stream having its Source near to the farmsteading of Easter Ryneckra and flowing in a South Westerly direction until it joins the River Dulnan near to the Mill of Muckrach. It also forms part of the boundary between the parishes of Duthil and Rothiemurchus & Cromdale Inverallan and Advie
OS1/17/24/12 [page] 12 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus
OS1/17/24/13 DALFABER Dalfaber Dalfaber Dalfaber Dalfaber Rent Receipt Alexander Grant, Tenant Revd [Reverend] William Forsyth, Duthil Mr Grant, Postmaster 058 A farm house two stories high with Barn, Byres & Stabling attached; the whole thatched And in good repair. Property of the Earl of Seafield of Castle Grant, Grantown.
OS1/17/24/13 Remains of GRAVE YARD and site of CHAPEL Remains of Grave Yard and site of Chapel Mr Urquhart, Ballinluig Mr McGregor Balnacruie Mr Cameron, Wester Chapelton 046 No reliable information can be obtained regarding this Chapel, although there can be no doubt but there has been a place of Worship here. - Mr Urquhart of Ballinluig, a very old man, pointed out the Site of the chapel as shown to him by his father some 70 Years ago, Only a point can now be Seen of the Grave Yard once attached to this Chapel.
OS1/17/24/13 [page] 13 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil Granish note - this word is being withdrawn
OS1/17/24/14 KINCHURDY Kilchurdy Kilchurdy Kilchurdy Estate Map 1809 Rent roll 1861 Mr Stevens Tenant 059 A large farmsteading of which the dwelling house is two storeys in height, and the offices one; it is partly slated And partly thatched, is kept in good repair, and is the Property of Lord Seafield.
OS1/17/24/14 LOCH DALLAS Loch Dallas Loch Dallas Loch Dallas Estate Map 1809 Mr Stevens, Kinchurdy Mr grant Teacher 059 So called from the belief that a person of the name of Dallas was supposed to have been drowned in it; and from its situation with regard to Kinchurdy, contributes not a little, to support the name it (fem) [feminine] so highly deserves.
OS1/17/24/14 LOCHAN DUBH Lochan Dubh (black little loch) Lochan Dubh (black little loch) Du Lochan Mr Stevens, Kinchurdy. Mr Grant, Teacher, Estate Map. 1809. 059 A small loch, almost contiguous to Loch Dallas; their proximity contrasts beautifully with the surrounding heath
OS1/17/24/14 [page] 14 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil & Rothiemurchus (Part of)
OS1/17/24/15 GRANISH Granish Granish Granish Granish Granish Revd [Reverend] J Logan Revd [Reverend] Mr Grant Mrs Cameron - Occupier Rent Roll (1861) Mr D. Cameron. 058 A Small farmsteading dwelling house One Storey offices Over - all thatched And in a fair state of Repair. Occupied by Mrs Cameron. The property of the Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/15 LOCHAN BÀN Lochan Ban Lochan Ban Lochan Ban Lochan Ban Revd [Reverend] J.Logan Revd [Reverend] Mr Grant Mr G. Anderson 058 This name is now applied to four Small Lochs or ponds Situated in a Deep hollow. And apparently they formed only one Loch in times past, they receive the Waters of a Small stream, but have no Visible outlets.
OS1/17/24/15 [page] 15 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus (Part of)
OS1/17/24/16 KNOCKGRANISH KnocKgranish KnocKgranish KnocKgranish KnocKgranish Revd [Reverend] J Logan Free Ch [Church] Manse Duthil Revd [Reverend] W. Grant Manse Duthil Mr G. Anderson. (Occupier) Mr D. Cameron. Farmer. Postoffice Croft. Aviemore 058 A Small farmsteading dwelling house one storey offices one. All thatched And in a fair state of repair. Occupied by Mr G. Anderson. The property of - The Earl of Seafield
OS1/17/24/16 POSTOFFICE CROFT Postoffice Croft Postoffice Croft Postoffice Croft Postoffice Croft Revd [Reverend] J Logan Revd [Reverend] W. Grant Mr G. Anderson Mr D. Cameron. Occupier 058 A large dwelling house, 2 story And slated, part of which was formerly used as a Post office, but the office is now at Aviemore. One apartment of this house is used as a Grocer's shop. there are a few Wooded sheds used as offices and Stores, the whole in Very good repair, Occupied by Mr. D.Cameron. Grocer & Farmer. The property of the Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/16 [page] 16 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus (Part of)
OS1/17/24/17 STONE CIRCLE Stone Circle Stione Circle Stone Circle Mr McBean, Auchtablair Mr Anderson Carrbridge Estate Plan 058 Consisting of a great number of large unknown Stones Standing Upright quite close to each other and forming an entire Circle. The situation of this temple is a Very Solitary one, being on the south margin of Loch nan Carraigean whose Situation is low and its banks are densely covered with trees. Its origin is ascribed to the Druids and is consequently spoken of in the district as a Druidical Temple.
OS1/17/24/18 UPPER DALVOULT Upper Dalvoult Upper Dalvoult Upper Dalvoult Dalevouilt Rent roll 1861 Mr Grant. teacher. Mr Stevens, Kinchurdy. Estate Map. 1809 059 Formerly a small farm steading one storey high, and thatched; now used as a dwelling house. It is not in very good repair, and is the property of the Right Honble [Honourable] the Earl of Seafield
OS1/17/24/18 CREAG BHEAG a Creag Bheag (Small Croft) Creag Bheag (Small Croft) a Mr Stewart, Kincardine. Mr Grant. Teacher. Mr Stevens Kinchurdy
OS1/17/24/19 RIVER SPEY River Spey River Spey River Spey River Spey River Spey River Spey James Smith Esqr Revd [Reverend] Mr Forsyth Mr James Grant Fullarton's Gaetteer New Statistical Account Forsyth's Survey of the Province 058 ; 059 This is one of the principal rivers of Scotland. It is the second Scottish stream for the Volume of its water and territorial extent of its basin. It rises in the Braes of Badenoch, close on the water shed with Lochaber, about half a mile from Glenroy. Less than a mile below its source it expands into a Long Lake called Loch Spey, whence it is popularly Said to have it's Origin.
OS1/17/24/19 STRATH SPEY Strathspey Strathspey Strathspey Strathspey Strathspey Strathspey James Smith Esq Factor Revd [Reverend] Mr Forsyth Mr James Grant Fullarton's Gazetteer New Statistical Acct [Account] of Elginshire Forsyth's Survey of the Province of Moray 1798 035 ; 046 ; 058 ; 059 ; 073 This name applies to the low ground extending along the long vale of the River Spey through the Ancient Province of Moray.
OS1/17/24/19A [page] 19A Duthil & Rothiemurchus Ph [Parish] GALLOVIE, KINGUSSSIE, N.B. [North Britain] 24th March 1883. Cluny Macpherson of Cluny, C.B. [Companion, Order of the Bath] Sir, Referring to your inquiry regarding the March between the Lands of the DuKe of Richmond and the Earl of Seafield, I beg most respectfully to write and Say that the Stone Wall is beyond doubt
OS1/17/24/19A Continued on page 19B
OS1/17/24/19B [page] 19B the March between the [ ] as also the march between Strathspey and Badenoch The dyKe is about [a] Mile to the west of [the] Old Inn at Avbiemore It runs a Considerable way up the face of Craigellachie and [is] joined by a wire [for] which fence encloses the west Side of a plain
OS1/17/24/19B Continued from page 19A Some words are lost in the fold Continued on page 19C
OS1/17/24/19C [page] 19C on the Earl of Seafield's Estate, until it comes [to] the Dulnan a distance of 7 or 8 Miles. I am not aware of any [excamtion] having taKen place between the proprietors, and am confident such has not Ocurred, further than the Ordinary taKe and give which probably was practised, as is
OS1/17/24/19C Continued from page 19B, continued on page 19D
OS1/17/24/19D [page] 19D generally the Case between Landowners while erecting such [fence] but still abiding by Old March. I have the honour [ ] Cluny Your very Obdt [Obedient] Servant James [Gilbert] Attached to O.N.B. [Object Name Book] on "Strathspey"
OS1/17/24/19D Continued from page 19C and continued on page 19E
OS1/17/24/19E [page] 19E Mr Compton Will you kindly attach the enclosed correspondence to the Object Name Book for Duthil & Rothiemurchus - Invernessshire. J G Douglas 3 April 1883
OS1/17/24/19E Continued from page 19D
OS1/17/24/20 BALBLAIR Balblair Balblair Balblair Estate Map. 1809. Rentroll. 1861 Mr Grant Teacher 059 A very small farmsteading, one storey high, thatched, and in good repair, the property of the Right Honble [Honourable] the Earl of Seafield
OS1/17/24/20 [page] 20 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus (Part of)
OS1/17/24/21 WESTER CURR Wester Curr Wester Curr Wester Curr Wester Curr John Smith esq Factor Mr Cumming tenant Mr Grant Rent Roll 1861 046 A farmhouse and steading former one storey high and thatched latter one storey also but slated and in very good Condition. Property of the Earl of Seafield
OS1/17/24/21 BROOMHILL STATION Broomhill Station Broomhill Station Broomhill Station Broomhill Station Mr Grant Nameboard Time Table Ticket 046 A small station on the Highland Railway 51¼ Miles from Inverness and 92¾ from Perth.
OS1/17/24/21 CAIRN Two Stone Coffins found here A.D. 1866. Cairn Carin Cairn Mr Alexander ClarK, Dulnanbridge Mr Menzies, Schoolmaster Mr McGregor 046 An Ancient Cairn Supposed to have been erected either in the Pictish or Druidical era - It is composed wholly of loose stones and is of Considerable magnitude - When Opened for Antiquarian purposes two Stone Cists were found embedded among fine sand.
OS1/17/24/21 [page] 21 Co [County] of Inverness -- Parish of Cromdale Inverallan and Advie (Part of)
OS1/17/24/22 GREAT NORTH OF SCOTLAND RAILWAY (Strathspey Branch) Great North of Scotland Railway (Strathspey Branch) Great North of Scotland Railway (Strathspey Branch Great North of Scotland Railway (Strathspey Branch) Great North of Scotland Railway (Strathspey Branch) John Smith Esq. Factor Mr Grant, Schoolmaster The Company's Advertisements Mr Anderson, Station Master 033 ; 046 A branch of the Great Northof Scotland Railway, extending from Craigellachie junction to Abernethy Station a distance of 29 Miles. It passes through the most fertile part of Strathspey from which district it derives its name. Three trains run daily on it both ways, the first starting from Abernethy by which both passengers and goods are conveyed. It possesses Electric Telegraph communication. This Railway is now extended to Boat of Garten Station, at which it forms a Junction with the Highland Railway.
OS1/17/24/22 [page] 22 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Cromdale Inverallan and Advie (Part of)
OS1/17/24/23 UPPER BALNACRUIE Upper Balnacruie Upper Balnacruie Upper Balnacruie Rent Roll - (1861) J. Smith Esqr Mr Peter Ferguson (Occupier) 046 A Small farmsteading, dwelling house One story, offices One, All in a Very bad state of repair, Occupied by Mr P. Ferguson. The property of the Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/23 LOWER BALNACRUIE Lower Balnacruie Lower Balnacruie Lower Balnacruie Rent Roll (1861) J. Smith Esqr Mr Alexander Grant (Occupier) 046 A Middling Sized farm-Steading. onsisting of a Very good dwelling house, And a good set of offices. One story all thatched and in a fair State of repair. The property of the Earl of Seafield
OS1/17/24/23 BROOMPARK BroomparK BroomparK BroomparK Mr Donald McGregor Rent Roll 1861 J. Smith Esqr 046 Two small houses occupied by labouring men. each one story. thatched and in middling repair. This place was once a farmtown. but is now let with the farm of Balvattan. The property of the Earl of Seafield
OS1/17/24/23 [page] 23 Inverness-shire -- Parish of Cromdale Inverallen and Advie (Part of)
OS1/17/24/24 TORRISPARDON Torrispardon Torrispardon Torrispardon Torrispardon Rent Roll, 1861 J. Smith Esqr Factor Strathspey Estate Mr Angus McIntosh. Tenant 046 This name is now given to two Small farmsteadings, (which are let under One.) The houses Are each One Story, Offices One, All thatched & in Middling repair. Occupied by Mr A. McIntosh, Farmer. The property of the Earl of Seafield
OS1/17/24/24 BALVATTAN Balvattan Balvattan Balvattan Rent Roll - 1861 J. Smith Esqr Mr D. McGregor (Occupier) 046 A Small farmsteadng dwelling house One Story thatched, being A Small Court of offices, a Short distance from the dwelling house, all in a fair state of repair. The Small farm of Broompark lying a short distance West of this One is now let with it And the two form one holding. The property of the Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/24 [page] 24 Invernessshire -- Parish of Cromdale Inverallen and Advie (Part of)
OS1/17/24/25 RIVER DULNAN River Dulnan River Dulnan River Dulnan River Dulnan Dulnan Water James Smith Esq. Factor Revd [Reverend] Mr Forsyth Mr Alexander Clark Mr Menzie Black County Map 045 ; 046 A small river Which has its source in Several head streams rising in the hills between Craig Alvie And the head of the river Findhorn. Its course is easterly passing the Village of Carr Bridge on to the River Spey, into which it empties itself a short distance below the farmsteading of Ballintomb
OS1/17/24/25 [page] 25 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus
OS1/17/24/26 UPPER GALLOVIE Upper Gallovie Upper Gallovie Upper Gallovie Upper Gallovie Rent Roll Rent Receipt Donald Grant, Tenant Mr Grant Mullochard 046 A small farm house one storey high, having numerous offices attached; the whole thatched, and Kept only in middling repair. The Earl of Seafield proprietor
OS1/17/24/26 EASTER GALLOVIE Easter Gallovie Easter Gallovie Easter Gallovie Easter Gallovie Rent Book Rent Reciept Alexander McQueen Tenant Mr Grant, Mullochard 046 A small farm house one storey high, with byres barn, and stabling attached, the whole only in very middling repair The Earl of Seafield proprietor
OS1/17/24/26 [page] 26 County of Inverness -- Duthil and Rothiemurchus Ph [Parish] (Part of)
OS1/17/24/27 GALLOVIE MOSS Gallovie Moss Gallovie Moss Gallovie Moss Revd [Reverend] Mr Forsyth, Minister Abernethy Mr Grant, Schoolmaster, Abernethy Mr Donald Grant Gallovie 046 A peat Moss about a quarter of a Mile N.W. [North West] of Creag Leath, Property of the Earl of Seafield
OS1/17/24/27 CREAG LIATH Creag Liath Creag Liath Creag Liath Revd [Reverend] Mr Forsyth Mr Grant Mr Donald Grant The name applied to an elevated portion of Moorland bordering on Inverness-shire. It Signifies "Grey Craig."
OS1/17/24/27 CRAIG GARTEN Craig Garten Craig Garten Craig Garten Revd [Reverend] Mr Forsyth Mr Grant Mr Donald Grant 046 A high rocky hill midway between Nethy Bridge and Carr Bridge. Property of the Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/27 [page] 27 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Duthil & Rothiemurchus (Part of)
OS1/17/24/28 TOUMTYLEICH Toumtyleich Toumtyleich Toumtyleich Revd [Reverend] Mr Forsyth Mr Grant, Schoolmaster Rent Rolls, 1861. 046 A farmhouse and steading, one storey high, thatched and in good Condition. Property of the Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/28 CLAIS DHUBH Clais Dhubh Clais Dhubh Clais Dhubh Revd [Reverend] Mr Forsyth Mr Grant Mr Donald Grant 046 This name applies to a long pass or hollow between Creag Mòr and Gallovie Moss Signifies "Black Pass" or "Hollow".
OS1/17/24/28 [page] 28 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Duthil & Rothiemurchus (Part of)
OS1/17/24/29 LYNCHURN BURN Lynchurn Burn Lynchurn Burn Lynchurn Burn Lynchurn Burn Revd [Reverend] W. Forsyth J. Smith Esqr Mr Grant (Farmer Lynchurn) Mr J Cameron. 046 A Small Stream collecting in a hollow a little above Lynhurn Farmhouse. And flows for a short distance in Southerly Direction, And Then turns Westward through Drumullie, Its waters drive the Machinery of the Corn Mill, and then fall into the Spey a short Distance below Boat of Garten Ferry
OS1/17/24/29 FREE CHURCH SCHOOL Free Ch [Church] School Free Ch [Church] School Free Ch [Church] School Revd [Reverend] W Forsyth J Smith Esqr Mr J. Cameron Mr Grant. (Lynchurn) 046 A small house Situated close to side of the road, heading from Grantown, to Aviemore. 8 Miles from the former; One Story. thatched And in very good repair. Used as a Schoolroom in which the usual branches are taught, - It is Supported by the Free Church body of Presbyterians - The property of the Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/29 [page] 29 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus (Part of)
OS1/17/24/30 CAIRN Cairn Cairn Cairn Mr Alexander Clark Mr William Grant Revd [Reverend] William Forsyth 046 Applies to a Small Cairn of Stones Situated close to the footpath which Crosses the hill between Drumuille & Carrbridge - Tradition connects it with the Ancient Cairns of the Pictish Era several of which are Situated in the neighbourhood.
OS1/17/24/30 [page] 30 County of Inverness -- Ph 9Parish0 of Duthil and Rothiemurchus (part of)
OS1/17/24/31 LYNCHURN Lynchurn Lynchurn Lynchurn Lynchurn Lynchurn Lynchurn Revd [Reverend] W. Forsyth Estate Map. Rent Roll. 1860 J. Smith Esqr Mr Grant. (Occupier) Mr [ ] 046 A large farmsteading Consisting of a Very good dwelling house one Story thatched, And a Number of offices, Each one Story. thatched, all in Very good repair. Occupied by Mr Grant, Farmer. the property of The Earl of Seafield
OS1/17/24/31 DRUMULLIE Drumullie Drumullie Drumullie Drumullie Drumullie Dunmuillie Revd [Reverend] W. Forsyth Estate Map. Rent Roll J. Smith Esqr Mr I. Cameron New Statistical Account 046 This Name is applied to a number of houses. Situated On each Side of the Main Road from Grantown, to Aviemore - 8 miles from the former. They Consist of a Small Inn - which affords poor accommodations, 2 Grocers Shops, a joiner shop, a Smith's Forge, And a few Crofters & labourers dwelling houses, They are each one Story thatched and in Middling repair. The property of the Earl of Seafield.
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OS1/17/24/32 GARTENBEG Gartenbeg Gartenbeg Gartenbeg Gartenbegg Gartenbegg Gartenbegg Estate Map (1838) J. Smith Esqr Factor Grantown Rent Roll - 1860 Revd [Reverend] W. Forsyth. Manse Abernethy Mr J. Urquhart - Occupier Mr J. Cameron 046 A large farmsteading dwelling house 2 story, offices One Story All thatched And in fair state of repair. Occupied by Mr Urquhart - The Property of. the Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/32 LAGYEY Lagley Ladley Lagley Lagley Lagley Estate Map Rent Roll J. Smith Esqr J. Cameron - Teacher. Drumullie Free Ch [Church] School Revd [Reverend] W. Forsyth 046 This name is applied to two Small farmhouses One On each Side of the road leading from Grantown to Aviemore, they Are each one Story. offices one, all thatched. And in bad repair Part of One of the Offices is used As a Grocers Shop - The property The Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/32 BALNAFOICH Blanafoich Balnafoich Balnafoich Balnafoich Balnafoich Estate Map Rent Roll J. Smith Esqr Mr J. Cameron Mr D. Grant (Occupier) 046 A large farmsteading Consisting of an excellent new dwelling house 2 Storys. Slated offices one Story thatched All in good repair The Property of the Earl of Seafield.
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OS1/17/24/33 DRUMULLIE MILL Drumullie Mill Drumullie Mill Drumullie Mill Drumuillie Mill Drummullie Mill Revd [Reverend] William Forsyth Ph [Parish] Manse Abernethy J. Smith Esqr Factor Grantown Estate Plan 1812 Rent Receipt 1866 Mr George Stewart occupier 046 A farm Steading and Corn Mill the former consisting of dwelling house And outhouses one Storey high thatched and in good repair the later two Storeys Slated and worked by water power alone also attached to the Mill a Saw Mill worked by the Same power all adjacent to each other, the property of the Earl of Seafield
OS1/17/24/33 TOM BIGLA Tom Bigla Tom Bigla Tom Bigla Revd [Reverend] W. Foryth Mr John Grant Ph [Parish] School Abernethy Mr George Stewart occupier 046 This name applies to a Small but rather prominent hillocK about 100 feet high above the River Spey on the north bank of which it Stands, it is very Steep on the River Side but gently Slopes to the land. on the Summit is a Rectangular trench or ditch about 7 feet deep 20 feet wide at the top and Sloping on each Side to the bottom which is about 7 feet wide, traditionally said to enclose at one time "Bigla Cummings" Castle, there is not a vestige nor even a trace of this Castle to be Seen now.
OS1/17/24/33 BIGLA CUMMING'S CASTLE (Remains of) 046 See above entry for Tom Bigla
OS1/17/24/33 STANDING STONE 046 About a 11 chains east of this object along the River edge and on the Same Side is a Standing Stone Slablike 5 feet high 2½ feet wide and about 3 inches thicK erected about four years ago, the following is cut in capitals letters on each Side (i.e.) in English on one Side and in Gailic on the other Viz, "Erected at the request of the late William Grant SlocK for a Memorial of a Signal Manifestation of the Divine power in dividing this Water and causing a passage whereby the Remains of a Certain Woman was carried over on dry ground". Tradition Says that a woman dying in Garten Some 4 or 5 hundred years ago Requested to be buried in Duthil but on being told that there was too great a flood in the Spey, She made answer and Said take me to the water Side and See if you can not get over dry, they did So, and to their Surprise found the water's divided and got over quite dry as was told them Mr Grant believe in the Miracle, and used to Visit the place Regularly and before he died he caused the Stone to be cut at his request and it was put after he died at the place where he believed the waters were divided.
OS1/17/24/33 [page] 33 County of Inverness -- Duthil & Rothiemurchus Ph [Parish] (Part of)
OS1/17/24/34 BOAT OF GARTEN JUNCTION Boat of Garten Junction Boat of Garten Junction Boat of Garten Junction Boat of Garten Revd [Reverend] W. Forsyth Ph [Parish] Manse Abernethy Mr John Grant Ph [Parish] School Abernethy Mr George Stewart Drumullie Mill Railway Cards et 059 This is the joining of the Strathspey branch of the Great North of Scotland with the Highland Railway, at present it consists of Offices Station Agents Dwelling Engine Shed Carriage Shed turn-table public house and a few cottages partly of Stone & Slated and partly of wood. previous to the two being Connected few trains Stopped at it and was called Boat of Garten. Now all the trains on the Highland Stop at it And has become a general Station for passenger and goods to and from any part of the country. it is the joint property of both Companies.
OS1/17/24/34 BOAT OF GARTEN FERRY Boat of Garten Ferry Boat of Garten Ferry Boat of Garten Ferry Revd [Reverend] William Forsyth Mr John Grant Mr George Stewart 046 This is a public ferry on the River Spey on the Road between Duthil and Abernethy. it consists of a platform placed on Boats worked by pully chains from opposite Sides the Rates chargeable are one penny for each foot passenger Six pence for each cart and horse and 1/6d for other Vehicle or Carriage. it is the property of the Earl of Seafield And Rented by a Small farmer adjacent
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OS1/17/24/36 KNOCK OF DRUMULLIE Knock of Drumullie Knock of Drumullie Knock of Drumullie Revd [Reverend] W, Forsyth Ph [Parish] Manse Abernethy Mr J. Grant Ph [Parish] School Abernethy Mr George Stewart Drumullie Mill 046 A Small farm Steading built of Stone and turf dwelling house and outhouses one Storey high thatched And in bad Repair the property of the Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/36 DALVOULT Dalvoult Dalvoult Dalvoult Dalvoult Revd [Reverend] W. Forsyth Mr J Grant Mr G. Stewart Rent Roll (1858) 059 A Small farm Steading dwelling house And outhouses built of Stone and turf one Storey high thatched and in Very bad Repair the property of the Earl of Seafield
OS1/17/24/36 CORRIEMICK Corriemick Corriemick Corriemick Revd [Reverend] W. Forsyth Mr John Grant Mr William Grant, Old Bridgend 046 A Very Small farm Steading dwelling house and outhouses one Storey high thatched and in bad the property of the Earl of Seafiled
OS1/17/24/36 [page] 36 County of Inverness -- Duthil and Rothiemurchus (Part of) Note - (Dalvoult) Corrected by the Examiner
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OS1/17/24/38 BALNACRUIE Balnacruie Balnacruie Balnacruie Balnacruie Rent Book Rent Receipt James Cameron, Tenant Mr Grant, Mullochard 046 A farm house, one storey high, with numerous offices attached; the whole thatched, and in fair repair The Earl of Seafield proprietor
OS1/17/24/38 MAINS OF TULLOCHGRIBAN Mains of Tullochgriban Mains of Tullochgriban Mains of Tullochgriban Mains of Tullochgriban Rent Receipt Rent Book Lewis Dunbar Esqr J.P. [Justice of the Peace] Tenant Mr Grant Mullochard 046 A large farm house two Stories high, with suitable offices attached; the former slated; the latter chiefy thatched; the whole are Kept in excellent condition The Earl of Seafield proprietor
OS1/17/24/38 MID GALLOVIE Mid Gallovie Mid Gallovie Mid Gallovie Mid Gallovie Rent Receipt Rent Book James Grant, Tenant Mr Grant, Mullochard 046 A farm house one storey high, having offices attached thatched, and Kept in good repair The Earl of Seafield proprietor
OS1/17/24/38 [page] 38 County of Inverness -- Duthil and Rothiemurchus Parish (Part of)
OS1/17/24/39 MILLTON OF MUCKRACH Millton of Muckrach Millton of Muckrach Millton of Muckrach Revd [Reverend] Evan Gordon John Smith Esqr Mr Clarke 046 A farmhouse and outoffices One Storey high, thatched, And in good Repair, The property of The Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/39 MILL OF MUCKRACH Mill of Muckrach Mill of Muckrach Mill of Muckrach Revd [Reverend] Evan Gordon John Smith Esqr Mr Clarke 046 Applied to a Corn Mill, farmhouse And outoffices, each of which Are one Storey high, thatched, And in good Repair, The property of The Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/39 [page] 39 Co [County] of Inverness -- Parish of Cromdale Inverallan and Advie (Part of)
OS1/17/24/40 KNOCK OF MUCKRACH Knock of Muckrach Knock of Muckrach Knock of Muckrach Revd [Reverend] Evan Gordon John Smith Esqr, Mr Clarke 043.03 [Situation] In the parish of Cromdale Inverallan and Advie A farm house And outoffices, One Storey high thatched, And in good Repair. The property of The Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/40 TULLOCHGRIBAN COTTAGE Tullochgriban Cottage Tullochgriban Cottage Tullochgriban Cottage See pages 37 & 38 Revd [Reverend] Evan Gordon John Smith Esqr Mr Clarke 046.02 [Situation] In the parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus A handsome Cottage with Croft, and outoffices attached, it is one Storey high thatched And in good Repair, The property of The Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/40 [page] 40 Co [County] of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus Also in the parish of Cromdale Inverallan and Advie Note - Keanloch (crossed out) - Copied into 6 inch Name Book of Duthil & Rothiemurchus Tullochgriban Cottage - See pages 37 and 38 for the proper mode of Spelling adopted
OS1/17/24/41 BALNUCHK Balnuchk Balnuchk Balnuchk Revd [Reverend] Evan Gordon John Smith Esqr Mr Clarke 034.15 [Situation] In the parish of Cromdale Inverallan and Advie A farmhouse And outoffices One Storey high thatched And in good repair, the property of The Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/41 BRAES OF MUCKRACH Braes of Muchrach Braes of Muckrach Braes of Muckrach Revd [Reverend] Evan Gordon John Smith Esqr Mr Clarke 034.15 [Situation] In the parish of Cromdale Inverallan and Advie A farmhouse and outoffices, the former two Storeys high and Slated, the latter one Storey high And thatched, All in good repair. The property of the Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/41 [page] 41 County of Inverness -- Parish of Cromdale Inverallan and Advie (Part of) Also part of the Parish of Duthill and Rothiemurchus Note - Leantach - Copied into 6 inch Name Book of Duthil & Rothiemurchus
OS1/17/24/42 MUCKRACH CASTLE A.D. 1598 (In Ruins) Muchrach Castle (Ruins of) Castle of Mucherach Revd [REverend] Evan Gordon Mr Smith Esqr Mr Clarke New Statistical Account 046 A ruin Situated about ¼ Mile North of Muckrach House.It was erected by the Grants of Rothiemurchus in 1598. It is now in a Very Serious Condition Nothing Remains of it except the walls. The property of the Earl of Seafield. "The Old Castle of Muckerach in the North West end of the parish is rather a picturesque Ruin and beautifully Situated but it is now Much dilapidated; the roof has entirely fallen Away. Muckerach waS the first possession of the Grants of Rothiemurchus, The Castle was built by Patrick Grant, Second Son of John Grant of Fruechy, And 14th laird of Grant, And Margaret Stewart, daughter of the Earl of Atholl his Spouse in 1598. Vide Statistical Account.
OS1/17/24/42 [page] 42 Co. [County] of Inverness -- Parish of Cromdale Inverallan and Advie (Part of) Note - From the description given of this castle and from the present appearance of the ground it does not appear to have been fortified therefore it is written in Stump.
OS1/17/24/43 CLAIS A' MHADAIDH Claid a' Mhadaidh Clais a' Mhadaidh Clais a' Mhadidh Revd [Reverend] Mr Grant Mr Anderson New St. [Statistical] Account] 045 Copied into 6 inch Name Book of Duthil & Rothiemurchus Ph [Parish]
OS1/17/24/43 [page] 43 County of Inverness -- Ph [Parish] of Duthil & Rothiemurchus (Part of)
OS1/17/24/44 BIGLA'S CHAIR Bigla's Chair Bigla's Chair Bigla's Chair Mr Anderson Mr McBean Auchterblair New Statistical Account 046 In the face of the hill above Dun Mullie there is a large stone with form not unliKe a chair, and which is still called Bigla's Chair, as it is said that from this chair Bigla (once proprietor of Glenchernich) Mounted her horse on her way to Duthil to hear Mass New St. Acct [Statistical Account] Halfway between Dunmullie and Duthil, there is another stone, hollowed in the centre, where the Same lady is suposSed to have deposited her Keys when going on the same religious errant. id. This stone is now in two parts being broKen some time ago by a Mason with his hammer. The Stones are in a direct line And Midway between Bigla's Chair and Dochar
OS1/17/24/44 [page] 44 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil & Rothiemurchus (Part of)
OS1/17/24/45 GENERAL WADE'S MILITARY ROAD General Wade's Military Road General Wade's Military Road New St. [Statistical] Account History of the Province of Moray, Mr Alexander Anderson 045 ; 073 Not much of this once famous road Now remains in this parish. There is a short piece of it however, quite traceable, Coming into Strathspey from Badenoch; And another extending Westward from Sluggan Bridge to Slochd Mhuic, where it again enters Inverness-Shire.
OS1/17/24/45 [page] 45 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil & Rothiemurchus (Part of)
OS1/17/24/46 CAIRN Cairn Cairn Cairn Mr Anderson, Carrbridge Mr McBean, Auchtablair Rev. Mr Forsyth, Abernethy 046 A large heap of Stones on the top of the chain of hills which divides the Spey from the Dulnan. It has not been explored but its origin is said to be Pictish.
OS1/17/24/46 [page] 46 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil & Rothiemurchus (Part of) Note - Great North of Scotland Railway See page 22 for this name.
OS1/17/24/47 [page] 47 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil & Rothiemurchus (Part of)
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OS1/17/24/48 GLEBE OF DEISHAR Glebe of Deishar Glebe of Deishar Glebe of Deishar Rent Receipt 1865. by John Smith, Esqr Factor John Grant. Tenant. Shaw's History of the Province of Moray 1775 046 A small farmsteading, one storey high, thatched & slated and in good repair. the property of the Earl of Seafield. It derived its name from, the glebe of the old church being added to the farm.
OS1/17/24/48 BALLINLUIG Ballinluig Ballinluig Ballinluig Rent Receipt 1837/46/68 by John Smith Esqr Factor. Peter Urquart. late Tenant. 046 Several dwelling houses, one storey high, thatched, and in good repair. the property of the Earl of Seafield. It was for ages a separate farm, but iS now joined with
OS1/17/24/48 BALNACRUIE Balnacruie Balnacruie Balnacruie Rent Receipt, 1866. by John Smith Esqr Factor John MacGregor. Tenant. 046 A farmsteading, one storey high, thatched and in good repair the property of the Earl of Seafield.
OS1/17/24/48 DACHLAGGIE Dachlaggie Dachlaggie Dachlaggie Rent Roll 1861 John Smith Esq. Factor John Cumming Tenant. 046 A farmsteading one Storey high partly thatched & partly Slated, And in good repair Property of the Earl of Seafield, Castle Grant, Grantown
OS1/17/24/48 [page] 48 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil & rothiemurchus (Part of)
OS1/17/24/49 KENNAPOLE (In Ruins) Kennapole (In Ruins) Kennapole (In Ruins) Kennapole (In Ruins) Estate Plan Mr McIntoch Dell Revd [Reverend] N McIntyre ManSe 073 [Situation] In the parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus This name is applied to the ruins of a farm house, and Offices, lying about half a Mile S.W. [South West] of Ord Bain hill It is on the Rothiemurchus Estate
OS1/17/24/49 KENNAPOLE HILL Kennapole Hill Kennapole Hill Kinapole Hill Estate Plan Mr McIntosh, Late Factor Revd [Reverend] N McIntyre, ManSe Rothiemurchus 073 This name is applied to a small hill, nearly covered with trees, and situated about one Mile South of Ord Bain, and at the South end of Loch An Eilein. It is an anglicised gaelic name It is on the Rothiemurchus Estate, and forms part of the boundary between it, and Badenoch.
OS1/17/24/49 [page] 4 County of Inverness -- Parishes of Duthil and Rothiemurchus & Alvie
OS1/17/24/50 CREAGAN A' CHAIT Creagan a' Chait Creagan a' Chait Creagan a' Chait Revd [Reverend] N McIntyre, Manse Mr McIntosh, Dell Mr Stewart, Lochanellan Cottage 073 This is a small craig on the No[North] point of Kennapole Hill and within a very short distance of the Duchess of Gordon Bedford's Cairn It means the Cat's Ben or Craig
OS1/17/24/50 CREAGAN RUIGHE DHÙGHAILL Creagan Ruighe Dhùghaill Creagan Ruighe Dhùghaill creagan Ruighe Dhùghaill Mr Stewart, Mr McIntoSh Revd [Reverend] N. McIntyre 073 This is a small rocKy hill lying between Kennapole Hill, and Loch Gamhna and is nearly covered with Furze. It means the Little Craig of Dougald's Shealing
OS1/17/24/50 RATHAD NAN MEIRLEACH Rathad nam Meirleach Rathad nam Meirleach Rathad nam Meirleach Mr Stewart Lochanellan Coggage Mr McIntosh Dell Revd [Reverend] McIntyre, Manse 073 ; 088 This is a cart road & footpath which leads from Loch Gamhna, to Glen Feshie, and is said to have been used by thieves for stealing cattle, from which the name is derived It means Thieve's Road The road is Somewhat difficult to trace in Several places being only a footpath which is seldom used.
OS1/17/24/50 [page] 50 Countyof Inverness -- Ph [Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus
OS1/17/24/51 LOCH GAMHNA Loch Gamhna Loch Gamhna Loch Gamhna Estate Plan Revd [Reverend] N. McIntyre Mr McInotsh 073 [Situation] In the parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus A considerable sized mountain loch lying at the Easter base of Kennapole Hill, and entirely Surrounded with fir wood It means Steers Loch
OS1/17/24/51 [page] 51 County of Inverness -- Parishes of Alvie, & Duthil and Rothiemurchus
OS1/17/24/52 DUCHESS OF BEDFORD'S CAIRN Duchess of Bedford's Cairn Duchess of Bedford's Cairn Duchess of Bedford's Cairn Mr FraSer. Keeper, Kinrara Mr McIntosh Revd [Reverend] N McIntyre 073 A small dry stone built Cairn on the highest part of Kennapole Hill, and erected to the memory of the late Duchess of Bedford It is on the Rothiemurchus estate
OS1/17/24/52 [page] 52 County of Inverness -- Alvie, Duthil and Rothiemurchus Parishes
OS1/17/24/53 RIVER LUINEAG River Luineag River Luineag River Luineag Revd [Reverend] N. McIntyre Rothiemurchus A. Mackintosh Esq. Dell Mr J. Galbraith Schoolmaster 073 ; 074 A large stream which flows out of the West end of Loch Morlich and runs in a Western direction for about 3 Miles, when it is joined from the South by Allt Beinne Mòire at Coylumbridge after which it goes under the name of the River Druie until it enters the River Spey Near Aviemore Railway Station
OS1/17/24/53 FINDLARIGG BURN Findlarigg Burn Findlarigg Burn Findlarigg Burn James Smith Esq. Factor Mr Samuel Grant, Findlarigg Mr Clark. Dulnanbridge 034 A small Stream which rises about half a Mile N. [North] West of Coldhome, and Running in a Southern direction until it falls into the River Dulnan a short distance below Muckrach House
OS1/17/24/53 MUCKRACH HOUSE Muckrach House Muckrach House Muckrach House James Smith Esqr. Factor Mr Clark Dulnanbridge Ticket on Cart 046 An elegantly built house two Storeys high with Coach house & Other Out houses Attached; the former Slated and in excellent Condition, the latter thatched and in good repair. Property of the Right Honble [Honourable] the Earl of Seafield, Castle Grant, Grantown.
OS1/17/24/53 [page] 53 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus
OS1/17/24/54 LOCHAN BAIN FERRY Lochan Bain Ferry Lochan Bain Ferry Lochan Bain Ferry A. Mackintosh Esq. Dell Mr J. Galbraith Schoolmaster Revd [Reverend] N. McIntyre Rothiemurchus 058 Applied to a Ferry on the River Spey about 1½ Mile below Aviemore Railway Station The house attached is one Storey, thatched And in bad repair Property of the Duke of Richmond
OS1/17/24/54 CALLART HILL Callart Hill Callart Hill Callart Hill Revd [Reverend] N. McIntyre A. MacKintosh Esq Mr J. Galbraith 058 This name is applied to a thickly wooded hill situate on the east Side of the County Road, about half Way between Coylumbridge and the farm of Pityoulish. Property of L Grant Esq Rothiemurchus.
OS1/17/24/54 LOCH PHITIULAIS Loch Phituilais Loch Phituilais Loch Phituilais Revd [Reverend] N. McIntyre A. Mackintosh Esq Mr J. Galbraith 058 A large deep loch Situated at the Western base of Creag Phituilais It signifies Loch of the Hollow of Judgement
OS1/17/24/54 ALLT NA BEINNE MOIRE For Authorities and description See Name Book of Sheet 89.
OS1/17/24/54 [page] 54 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil & Rothiemurchus
OS1/17/24/55 SCHOOL School. School. School. Mr Galbraith, Master Mr McIntosh Revd [Reverend] N. McIntyre 073 This is a rectangular building one storey high Slated, and in good repair, and erected At the expense, and maintained by the present proprietor Mr Grant. The ordinary rudimentary branches of education are taught, Average attendance about thirty, Mr Grant proprietor
OS1/17/24/55 RIVER DRUIE River Druie River Druie River Druie River Druie Estate Plan Mr McIntosh Revd [Reverend] N McIntyre Mr Galbraith 073 A considerable sized River formed by the junction of the Stream which leaves Loch Morlich, and Allt Beinne Mòire, at Coylumbridge And running Westward for about two miles, when it falls into the River Spey Opposite Aviemore Railway Station
OS1/17/24/56 INVERDRUIE Inverdruie Inverdruie Inverdruie Mr McIintosh, Dell Rothiemurchus Revd [Reverend] N. McIntyre,ManSe Rothiemurchus Mr Galbraith Schoolmaster Inverdruie Cottages Rothiemurchus 073 A large, and neatly built dwelling house two storeys with attics, having barns byres and stabling a short distance detached to the South; they are all slated and in excellent repair Mr Grant, Doune, proprietor
OS1/17/24/56 INVERDRUIE COTTAGES Inverdruie Cottages Inverdruie Cottages Inverdruie Cottages Mr McIntosh Mr Galbraith Revd [Reverend] N McIntyre 073 Several dwelling houses, a Smithy and School, one storey high; all but the latter are composed of timber They are situated on the road leading from Aviemore Railway Station to Coylumbridge, and about mid-distance between the two places They are on the Rothiemurchus Estate
OS1/17/24/56 [page] 56 County of Inverness -- Duthil & Rothiemurchus Ph [Parish]
OS1/17/24/57 DELL Dell Dell Dell Revd [Reverend] N MacKintyre A MacKintosh Esqr Mr J Galbraith 073 A farm steading with dwelling house and two cottages attached - they are all one storey high partly thatched and partly slated some in good and some in bad repair. Property of Grant Esqr RothiemurchuS
OS1/17/24/57 LOWER BALCHLAGGAN Lower Balchlaggan Lower Balchlaggan Lower Balchlaggan Lower Ballachlaggan Revd [Reverend] N MacKintyre A MacKintosh Esqr Estate Plan Mr J Galbraith 073 Applied to two CottageS one storey high partly thatched and partly covered with wood - with wooden sheds attached bad repair Property of Grant Esqr RothiemurchuS
OS1/17/24/57 [page] 57 County of InvernesS -- Ph [Parish] of Duthil & Rothiemurchus
OS1/17/24/58 UPPER BALCHLAGGAN Upper Balchlaggan Upper Balchlaggan Upper Balchlaggan Upper Ballachlaggan Revd [Reverend] N MacKintyre A MacKintosh Esqr Estate Plan Mr J Galbraith 073 Applied to two Cottages one storey high partly thatched and partly Covered with wood in bad repair. Property of Grant Esqr Rothiemurchus
OS1/17/24/58 GUISLICH Guislich Guislich Guislich Revd [Reverend] N MacKintyre A MacKintosh Esqr Mr J Galbraith 073 A dwelling hosue and stable attached they are one storey nigh thatched and in middling repair. Property of Grant Esqr RothiemurchuS
OS1/17/24/58 [page] 58 County of InvernesS -- Ph [Parish] of Duthil & Rothiemurchus
OS1/17/24/59 DOUNE Doune Doune Doune Rev. [Reverend] N McIntyre. A. McIntosh Esqr Mr J Galbraith. 073 A large dwelling house two stories high with out Offices detached, Slated & in good repair Property of William Grant Esqr Doune.
OS1/17/24/60 MANSE Manse Manse Manse Rev. [Reverend] N. McIntyre A. McIntosh. Mr Galbraith. 073 A one Story house slated & in good repair - Property of the Heritors, and is the residence of the minister of the Quoad Sacra parish of Rothiemurchus.
OS1/17/24/60 [page] 60 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus
OS1/17/24/61 HIGHLAND RAILWAY Highland Railway Highland Railway Highland Railway Highland Railway Andrew Dougal Esq. Secretary Company's Table of Bye Laws Company's Table of Tolls, charges etc Company's & other Time Tables, Tickets etc 046 ; 059 This railway has direct communication by a Single line of rails between Bonar Bridge and the City of Perth, and from Inverness to Keith. Its route lies through the hear of the Highlands, and presents tourists and others travelling in search of the picturesque opportunities for viewing the magnificent scenery through which the line passes which are unattainable for cheapness and convenience in any other part of Scotland abounding in scenery of a similar nature. Electric Telegraph communication exists along the whole length of the line which is 201¾ Miles; property of the Highland Railway company whose head Office is at Inverness
OS1/17/24/61 [page] 61 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus (Part of)
OS1/17/24/62 SCHOOL School School School School Revd [Reverend] J. Logan Revd [Reverend] W. Grant Mr D. Cameron Mr G. Anderson 058 A Small one Storey house part of which is used as a School room; With a wooden shed adjoining. The school is for Male & Female children and is supported solely by the scholars fees, the usual branches are taught The property of the Earl of Seafield
OS1/17/24/62 DALGRANISH Dalgranish Dalgranish Dalgranish Dalgranish Delgranish Revd [Reverend] William Grant, Duthil Alexander Anderson, Tenant Mr Grant, Postmaster Mr Lawrence, Station Master, Aviemore Rent BooK 058 A small dwelling house one storey high with out offices attached the whole thatched and in middling repair Property of the Earl of Seafield, Castle Grant Grantown.
OS1/17/24/62 LOCH NAN CARRAIGEAN Loch nan Carraigean Loch na Carraighean Loch nan Carraigean Revd [Reverend] William Grant Revd [Reverend] Mr Forsyth Duthil Mr Anderson 058 A small shallow sheet of Water whose banks are Wooded & situated on the South Side of the Turnpike Road two miles Westward of Aviemore It Signifies Loch of the Cliffs or Standing Stones
OS1/17/24/62 [page] 62 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus (Part of)
OS1/17/24/63 LOCH AN EILEIN Loch an Eilein Loch an Eilein Loch an Eilein Revd [Reverend] A. McIntyre Dell, Rothiemurchus Mr McIntosh, Dell Mr Galbraith Schoolmaster 073 A Loch of nearly a Mile in length and about half a Mile in breadth, Situated about two miles to the south of Aviemore Station and about half a mile to the south of Tullochgrue It is completely surrounded with hills which are covered with Fir to the edge of the Loch. It means Loch of the Island.
OS1/17/24/63 [page] 63 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus Cancelled - River Spey - See page 19 Highland Railway - See page 61
OS1/17/24/64 CHURCH (Quoad Sacra) Church (Quoad Sacra) Church (Quoad Sacra) Church (Quoad Sacra) Revd [Reverend] N. McIntyre Rothiemurchus Mr McIntosh, Dell. Mr Galbraith, Schoolmaster 073 A square building lying in the South Western Side of Rothiemurchus, slated and in good repair. It is the Church of the Quoad Sacra of Rothiemurchus
OS1/17/24/64 ORD BAIN Ord Bain Ord Bain Ord Bain Revd [Reverend] N. McIntyre Mr McIntosh Estate Plan 073 A conspicuous hill in the South Western portion of Duthil & Rothiemurchus, and nearly covered with Birch & Fir trees to its top. It is very steep on its eastern and northern slope, upon the latter there is a lime stone quarry which is used for building and agricultural purposes. Proprietor Mr Grant of Doune.
OS1/17/24/64 CREAG A' MHUILINN Creag a' Mhuilinn Creag a' Mhuilinn Creag a' Mhuilinn Revd [Reverend] N. McIntyre MrMcIntosh Mr Galbraith 073 This name is applied to a Small Craig on the north eastern slope of Ord Bain and chiefly noted for affording a commanding view of Rothiemurchus Glenmore & Strath Spey.
OS1/17/24/64 [page] 64 County of Inverness -- Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus
OS1/17/24/65 LOCHAN AN LÌN Lochan an Lìn Lochan an Lìn Lochan an Lìn Mr Galbraith Mr McIntosh Revd [Reverend] N. McIntyre 073 A small loch lying near the South Side of the River Druie, and about half a mile east of Inverdruie Cottages It means Flax Loch
OS1/17/24/65 FREE CHURCH Free Church Free Church Free Church Mr Galbraith Mr McIntosh Revd [Reverend] N McIntyre 073 A rectangular building one Storey high and roofed with wood Situated about half a mile South west from Coylumbridge It is seated to contain about two hundred and fifty of a congregation, to whom it belongs
OS1/17/24/65 COYLUM BRIDGE Coylum Bridge Coylum Bridge Coylum Bridge Coylum Bridge Estate Plan Mr Galbraith Mr McIntosh Revd [Reverend] N. McIntyre 065 A one arched stone bridge thrown accross the River Druie Near the junction of Allt Beinne Moire, and the stream which issues out of Loch Morlich, Erected at the Expense of the proprietor, Mr Grant Esq belongs to the County
OS1/17/24/65 [page] 65 County of Inverness -- Duthil & Rothiemurchus Ph [Parish]
OS1/17/24/66 COYLUMBRIDGE Coylumbridge Coylumbridge Coylumbridge Mr Galbraith, Schoolmaster Mr McIntosh Revd [Reverend] N. McIntyre 073 Several worKmen's dwelling houses, near Coylum Bridge from which they take their name; one storey high, and partly built and covered with wood, and partly masonry and slated; The whole in good repair Mr Grant, Doune proprietor
OS1/17/24/66 COYLUMBRIDGE COTTAGE Coylumbridge Cottage Coylumbridge Cottage Coylumbrige Cottage Mr Galbraith Schoolmaster Mr McIntosh Revd [Reverend] N McIntyre 073 A Cottage at the end of Coylum Bridge, one storey high, slated, and in good condition. Mr Grant proprietor
OS1/17/24/66 TULLOCHGRUE Tullochgrue Tullochgrue Tullochgrue Mr McIntosh Mr Galbraith Revd [Reverend] N. McIntyre 073 This name is applied to a cultivated Knoll situated about one mile South of Coylum Bridge, and cultivated by three farmers It is on the Rothiemurchus Estate
OS1/17/24/66 [page] 66 County of Inverness -- Duthil & Rothiemurchus Ph [Parish]
OS1/17/24/67 BOATHOUSE Boathouse Boathouse Boathouse Estate Plan Revd [Reverend] N McIntyre, Manse Mr McIntosh late Factor Dell 073 A dwelling house two storeys high, with numerous outhouses attached; the former slated, and in good repair, the latter thatched and in middling repair It is situated at side of the River Spey. and a ferry boat was Kept here, until the bridge at Aviemore was built, It is on the Rothiemurchus Estate.
OS1/17/24/67 [page] 67 County of Inverness -- Duthil & Rothiemurchus Ph [Parish] Signature - A.B. Coddington Capt R.E. Captain Royal Engineers] 27 Oct 1871
OS1/17/24/68 [page] 68 NAME BOOK OF PART OF THE PARISHES OF DUTHIL & RUTHIEMURCHUS AND CROMDALE INVERALLAN & ADVIE On 1/2500 Scale IN THE CO. [COUNTY] INVERNESS
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OS1/17/24/69 [page] 69 INDEX to the Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchus & Part of Cromdale Inverallan and Advie on 1/2500 Scale Co [County] Inverness Names of Objects -- Page Allt na Beinne Moire -- 54 Auchnahannet -- 11 Auchnahannet Burn -- 12 Balblair -- 20 Ballinluig -- 48 Balnaan -- 5 Balnacruie -- 38 Balnacruie -- 48 Balnafoich -- 32 Balnuchk -- 41 Balvattan -- 24 Bigla's Chair -- 44 Bigla Cumming's Castle --33 Boathouse -- 67 Boat of Garten Ferry -- 34 Boat of Garten Junction -- 34 Braes of Muckrach -- 41 Broomhill Station -- 21 Broompark -- 23 Cairn -- 30 Cairn -- 46 Cairn -- 10 Cairn -- 21 Callart Hill -- 54 Church (Quoad Sacra) --64 Clais Dhubh -- 28 Clury -- 6 Coylum Bridge -- 65 Coylumbridge -- 66 Coylum Bridge Cottage -- 66 Corriemick -- 36 Craig Garten -- 27 Creagan a'Chait -- 50 Creag a' Mhuilinn -- 64 Creagan Ruighe Dhughaill -- 50 Creag Bheag -- 18 Creag Liath -- 27 Creag Mhòr -- 9 Croftdow -- 4 Croftjames -- 9 Croftnahaven -- 3 Curr Wood -- 3 Dachlaggie -- 48 Dalfaber -- 13 Dalgranish -- 62 Dalvoult -- 36 Dell -- 57 Doune -- 59 Drumullie -- 31 Drumullie Mill -- 33 Drynach -- 4 Dulnan Bridge -- 5 Dutchees of Bedford's Cairn -- 52 Easter Curr -- 5 Easter Gallovie -- 26 Findlarigg Burn -- 53 Free Church -- 65 Free Church School -- 29 Gallovie Moss == 27 Gartenbeg -- 32 General Wade's Military Road -- 45 Glebe of Deisher -- 48 Granish -- 15 Remains of Grave Yard and Site of Chapel -- 13 Great North of Scotland Railway (Strathspey Branch) -- 22 Guislich -- 58 Highland Railway -- 61 Inverdruie -- 56 Inverdruie Cottages -- 56 Inverdruie Saw Mill -- 12 Kennapole -- 49 Kennapole Hill -- 49 Kinchurdy -- 14 Kinchyles Burn -- 58 Knockgranish -- 16 Knock of Drumullie -- 36 Knock ofMuckrach -- 40 Lag nan Cuineinach -- 11 Laggey -- 32 Lochan an Lin -- 65 Lochan Bain Ferry -- 54 Lochan Bàn -- 15 Loch Dallas -- 14 Lochan Dubh -- 14 Loch an Eilein -- 63 Loch Gamhna -- 51 Loch nan Carraigean -- 62 Loch Phitiulais -- 54 Lochanmore -- 42 Lower Balchlaggan -- 57 Lower Balnacruie 23 Lower Balvadden -- 12 Lynchurn -- 31 Lynchurn Burn -- 29
OS1/17/24/70 [page] 70 Names of Objects -- Page Mains of Tullochgriban -- 38 Manse (Quoad Sacra) -- 60 Mid Curr -- 3 Mid Gallovie -- 38 Milton of Muckrach -- 39 Mill of Muckrach -- 39 Muckrach Castle -- 42 Muckrach House -- 53 Ochnoir -- 8 Ord Bain -- 64 Polchar -- 59 Postoffice Croft -- 16 Rathad nan Meirleach -- 50 River Druie -- 55 River Dulnan -- 25 River Luineag -- 53 River Spey -- 19 School -- 62 School -- 55 School (Ph) [Parish] -- 6 Skye of Curr -- 4 Standing Stone -- 33 Standing Stones -- 10 Stone Circle -- 10 Stone Circle -- 17 Strath Spey --19 Tom Bigla -- 33 Torrispardon -- 24 Toumtyleich -- 28 Tullochgorum -- 8 Tullochgriban Cottage -- 40 Tullochgrue -- 66 Upper Balchlaggan -- 58 Upper Balnacruie 23 Upper Dalvoult -- 18 Upper Gallovie -- 26 Wester Curr -- 21 White Well -- 9