Morayshire, volume 22

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/12/22/1 URQUHART [Parish] Urquhart Urquhart Urquhart Urquhart Urquhart Urquhart Urquhart Urquhart Urquhart Urquhart Urquhart New Statistical Account Old Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetter of Scotland Philips County Atlas Oliver & Boyd's Almanac Sheriff's List of Parishes Survey of the Province of Moray Registrar's Returns Valuation Roll for 1667 and 1744 Revd [Reverend] G. Ingram Ph. [Parish] Manse Peter Dunn, Schoolmaster Urquhart 003; 008; 009; 013 The parish of Urquhart is in the Presbytery of Elgin, Synod of Moray. it is bonded on the south and south east by the parish of Speymouth, on the east by the River Spey, or the parish of Bellie in the County of Banff on the north by the Moray Firth; and on the west by the parishes of Drainie and St. Andrews Lhanbryd. There are no detached portions of this parish, and there are no detached portions of any other parish situated within it. The barony of Garmouth, situated in the angle formed by the River Spey and the sea coast, was annexed, Quoad Sacra to the parish of Speymouth but it wholly belongs to the parish of Urquhart, and the Teinds of that barony still form a part of the fund from which the Minister of Urquhart derives his income
OS1/12/22/1 [Page] 1 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
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OS1/12/22/3 BEAR'S HEAD ROCK Bear's Head Rock Bear's Head Rock Bear's Head Rock The Bear's Head Revd Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Manse Urquhart Mr Peter Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart Mr Panton Newton New Statistical Account 013.15 A Small Rock situated in Spey Bay about half way between Garmouth and Lossiemouth It is the only rock between the above mentioned towns and only appears at low water
OS1/12/22/3 Old Harbour 003.09 For Authorities and description see Name Book of Drainie Parish
OS1/12/22/3 River Lossie 003.13; 008.01 For Authorities and description see Name Book of Drainie Parish
OS1/12/22/3 [Page] 3 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
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OS1/12/22/5 CARSE Carse Carse Carse Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Manse Urquhart Peter Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.10 This name is applied to a Cot house one storey in height thatched and in Good repair. Property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/5 Arthurs Bridge 008.01 For authorities see Name Book of Drainie Parish
OS1/12/22/5 [Page] 5 Parish of Urquhart -- County of Elgin
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OS1/12/22/7 LOCHSIDE Lochside Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Revd [Reverend] Mr Ingram Manse Urquhart Mr Peter Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.02 A small one Storey house occupied by a Gamekeeper it is situated between the Loch of Cotts and Innis Links. It is the Property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/7 INNES CANAL Innes Canal Alexander Lawson Esqr Revd [Reverend] Mr Ingram Manse Mr Peter Dunn 003; 008 A large Cut drain Commencing to the west of Innes House and Running in a north and Westerly direction to it joins the River Lossie near Lossiemouth. It is the property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/7 [Page] 7 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/8 COTTS Cotts Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Lossiebrae Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Mr Ingram Manse Mr Peter Dunn Teacher 008.02 A medium Sized Farm house twostories high and slated with outstanding office houses partly thatched and partly slated they are in Good Repair and are the property of the Earl of Fife Duff House, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/8 LOCH OF COTTS Loch of Cotts Alexander Lawson Esqr Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Mr Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.02 A smal loch surrounded by Marsh which was formerly part of the Loch it is Situated between Innes Canal and Innes Links and is on the Property of the Earl of Fife Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/8 [Page] 8 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/9 SPEYSLAW Speyslaw Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Lossiebrae Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Manse Urquhart Mr Peter Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.03 A large Farm house One Storry high and Slated with Outstanding Slated office houses All in good Repair and the property of the Earl of Fife Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/9 SPEYS LAW Speys Law Alexander Lawson Esqr Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.03 A small mound of Earth supposed to be artificial but now nearly led away as topdressing for the adjoining fields it is on the farm of Speyslaw; for what purpose it was erected I cannot ascertain
OS1/12/22/9 NETHER UNTHANK Nether Unthank Alexander Lawson Esqr Revd Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.03 A Small Farm house thatched and one storey high with outstanding thatched office houses all in fair Repair and the property of the Earl of Fife Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/9 [Page] 9 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart The above two names have been corrected after referring them to the Examiner
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OS1/12/22/11 BLACKLAYS Blacklays Blacklays Blacklays A. Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] G. Ingram Manse Urquhart Peter Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.05 This name is applied to a Cot house one storey high, thatched and in Good repair. Property of the Earl of Fife. Duff House Banffshire.
OS1/12/22/11 MILLTOWN Milltown Milltown Milltown A. Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] G. Ingram Urquhart P Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.05; 008.06 This name is applied to four cot houses situated on each side of the County Road from Lhanbryd to Lossiemouth. each one storey high thatched and in good repair. Property of the Earl of Fife. Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/11 BAILIESLANDS OF LEUCHARS Bailieslands of Leuchars Bailieslands of Leuchars Bailieslands of Leuchars A.Lawson esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] G Ingram Manse Urquhart P.Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.05 A small farm steading with suitable outstanding offices each one storey high partly thatched and partly slated and in Good repair. Property of the Earl of Fife Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/11 [Page] 11 Parish of Urquhart -- County of Elgin
OS1/12/22/12 LEUCHARS HOUSE Leuchars House Leuchars House Leuchars House Leuchars House A Lawson Esqr factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Manse Urquhart Peter Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart New Statistical Account 008.05 A Mansion house situated on the north western side of the parish, It is a substantial building from one to two storeys high slated and in Good repair. Property of the Earl of Fife Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/12 [Page] 12 Parish of Urquhart -- County of Elgin
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OS1/12/22/14 FOLDS Folds Alexander Lawson Esqr, Factor Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Manse Mr Peter Dunn Teacher 008.02 A very Small one storey thatched farm house with outstanding thatched office houses all in bad Repair and the property of the Earl of Fife Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/14 NEWTON Newton Alexander Lawson Esqr Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Manse Mr Peter Dunn Teacher 008.02 A medium Sized farm house two Stories and Slated with Good outstan- ding office houses partly slated and partly thatched they are the property of the Earl of Fife Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/14 [Page] 14 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/15 JOINTURE Jointure Jointure Jointure A. Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Manse Urquhart Peter Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.06 A small farmsteading with suitable outstanding offices each one storey high slated and in good repair Property of the Earl of Fife Duff House Banffshire.
OS1/12/22/15 JOINTURE WOOD Jointure Wood Jointure Wood Jointure Wood A Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] G. Ingram Manse Urquhart Peter Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.02; 008.06 This name applies to a stripe of wood situated about 30 chains south west from Innes House and running in an westerly direction until joined by the County Road from Lhanbryd to Lossiemouth Property of the Earl of Fife Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/15 [Page] 15 Parish of Urquhart -- County of Elgin
OS1/12/22/16 INNES HOUSE Innes House Innes House Innes House Innes House A Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Manse Urquhart P. Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart New Statistical Account 008.06 This name is applied to a Mansion house situated about 20 chains east from Innes Canal. It is a large irregular building from one to four storeys in height slated and in good repair, and surrounded by extensive ornamental Grounds. Property of the occupant and proprietor The Rit Honb [Right Honourable] the Earl of Fife. Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/16 STONEWELLS Stonewells Stonewells Stonewells A. Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] G. Ingram Manse Urquhart P. Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.06 A large farm house with suitable outstanding offices the former two storeys and the latter one storey high. the whole slated and in good repair. Property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House Banffshire.
OS1/12/22/16 WOODSIDE Woodside Woodside Woodside A. Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] G. Ingram Manse Urquhart P. Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.06 A small farm steading with outstanding office each one storey high slated and in good repair Property of the Earl of Fife. Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/16 [Page] 16 Parish of Urquhart -- County of Elgin
OS1/12/22/17 EPISCOPAL CHAPEL [Innes House] Episcopal Chapel (Private) Episcopal Chapel (Private) Episcopal Chapel (Private) A Lawson Esqr Factor Brae Lossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] G. Ingram Manse Urquhart P. Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.06 This name is applied to a private Episcopalian chapel situated at the eastern end of Innes House It is a small, neat, building slated and in good repair. Property of the Earl of Fife Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/17 [Page] 17 Parish of Urquhart -- County of Elgin
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OS1/12/22/19 INFANTS SCHOOL [Lochhill] Infants School Infants School Infants School A Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] G. Ingram Manse Urquhart P. Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.07 This name applies to a small School situated in the northern side of the district known as Lochhill. The branches taught here are reading, writing, and elementary arithmetic, average attendance of children about thirty, supported by the Earl of Fife. Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/19 VIEWFIELD Viewfield Viewfield Viewfield A Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] G. Ingram Manse of Urquhart P. Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.07 A very large farmsteading with extensive outstanding offices, dwelling house two storeys offices one storey in height the whole slated and n good repair. Property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/19 [Page] 19 Parish of Urquhart -- County of Elgin
OS1/12/22/20 SLENTACK Slentack Slentack Slentack A. Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] G. Ingram Manse Urquhart P. Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart. 008.07 A very small farmsteading with suitable outstanding offices each one storey high, partly thatched and partly slated. Property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/20 WATERSCOTT Waterscott Waterscott Waterscott A. Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] G. Ingram Manse Urquhart P. Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.07 This name applied to a farmsteading with outstanding offices each one storey high partly thatched and partly slated and in good repair. Property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House Banffshie
OS1/12/22/20 EAST LODGE [Innes House] East Lodge East Lodge East Lodge A. Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] G. Ingram Manse Urquhart P. Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.07 This name applies to a Porter Lodge situated at the eastern entrance to Innes House, it is one storey high slated and in good repair Property of the Earl of Fife. Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/20 [Page] 20 Parish of Urquhart -- County of Elgin
OS1/12/22/21 FERNYFIELD Fernyfield Fernyfield Fernyfield Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] Gordon Ingram, Manse Urquhart Peter Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.07 This name applies to a farmstedding and Gamekeepers house, farm- steading having suitable outstanding offices. dwelling house two storeys slated offices one storey in height partly thatched and partly slated and the whole in good repair. Property of the Earl of Fife. Game keepers house one storey high thatched and in good repair. Property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/21 WALLFIELD Wallfield Wallfield Wallfield Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd. [Reverend] G. Ingram Manse Urquhart Peter Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart. 008.07 A small farm-steading with suitable outstanding offices dwelling house slated, offices thatched each one storey high and in good repair. Property of the Earl of Fife. Human Remains were found on an eminence about six chains in a north westerly direction from the steading. AD 1850
OS1/12/22/21 HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1850 [Wallfield] Human Remains found here A.D.1850 008.07 Human Remains were found on an eminence about six chains in a north westerly direction from the steading. A.D. 1850
OS1/12/22/21 [Page] 21 Parish of Urquhart -- County of Elgin
OS1/12/22/22 BROOMHILL Broomhill Broomhill Broomhill Broomhill Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] Gordon Ingram, Manse Urquhart Peter Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart New Statistical Account 008.07 This name is applied to a small farmsteading with suitable outstanding offices, each one storey high thatched and in good repair. Property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/22 UPPER UNTHANK Upper Unthank Upper Unthank Upper Unthank A Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] G Ingram, Manse Urquhart P Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.07 A very small farmsteading with outstanding offices, dwelling house slated offices thatched each one storey in height and in good repair. Property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/22 BRANDSTON Brandston Brandston Brandston A Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] G Ingram Manse Urquhart P Dunn Schoolmaster 008.07 This name applies to a small farmsteading office each one storey high partly thatched and partly slated and in good repair. A stone coffin containing Human Remains was found about fifteen chains in a north westerly direction from the steading A.D. 1850 Property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/22 STONE COFFIN CONTAINING HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1850 [Brandston] Stone Coffin containing Human Remains found here A.D.1850 008.07 A stone coffin containing Human Remains was found about fifteen chains in a north westerly direction from the steading A.D. 1850 Property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/22 [Page] 22 Parish of Urquhart -- County of Elgin
OS1/12/22/23 TOMYRONE Tomyrone Tomyrone Tomyrone Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A B Storer Mr John Gordon 008.08 Applied to a small sandy hillock Situated a Short distance to the North- west of Corbiewell It is the property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/23 BINN HILL Binn Hill Binn Hill Bin Hill Revd [Reverend] G Ingram Manse Urquhart Mr P Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart A. Lawson Esqr Braelossie Elgin 008.07; 008.08 A very prominent hill Situated in the North Eastern end of this parish it is Covered with fir wood to its Summit and is the property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/23 [Page] 23 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
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OS1/12/22/25 STRIPE BURN Stripe Burn Stripe Burn Stripe Burn Rev [Reverend] Mr Allen Free Church Minister Garmouth Mr A. B. Storer Mr John Gordon 008.08; 008.12; 008.16 A stream having its source in the parish of Speymouth and running in a northerly direction, it takes the name of Stripe Burn a short distance to the north of Hills farm steading it continues its caurse in a northern direction and enter a marsh a short distance to the north East of Gladhill farmsteading This stream forms the boundary between Speymouth and Urquhart parishes for a considerable distance. It is partly the property of the Right Hon.[Honourable] the Earl of Fife and partly that of his Grace the Duke of Richmond
OS1/12/22/25 [Page] 25 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/26 INNES LINKS Innes Links Innes Links Innes Links Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan A.B. Storer Schoolmaster Garmouth Mr John Gordon Postmaster Garmouth 003; 008 Applied to a district of uncultivated ground extending from the Village of Kingston upon the East to the River lossie upon the West It is covered with heathy pasture Sattered Firs, Furze, and shingle, It is the property of the Right Hon [Honourable] the Earl of Fife Duff Ho [House] Banffshire
OS1/12/22/26 VOLUNTEERS' RIFLE RANGE [Kingston] Volunteer's Rifle Range Volunteer's Rifle Range Volunteer's Rifle Range Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A. B. Storer Mr John Gordon 008.08 This name applies to the Volunteers Rifle Range Situated about one half mile to the West of the village of Kingston and upon the district known as Innes Links. It is the property of the Duke of Richmond Gordon Castle, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/26 DRAINER BURN Drainer Burn Drainer Burn Drainer Burn Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A. B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.05 A sma[l stream having its source in a marsh a short distance west of the Volunteer's Rifle Rangle and after running in an Easterly direction for a distance of about one mile it [enters] the Spey at the East end of Kingston Duke of Richmond proprietor
OS1/12/22/26 [Page] 26 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
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OS1/12/22/27 GLADHILL Gladhill Gladhill Gladhill Gladhill Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon New Statistical Account 008.08 This name applies to a farmsteading, the dwelling house is one Story high, Slated and in good repair the offices are thatched and in fair repair. It is the property of the Right Hon [Honourable] the Earl of Fife Duff Ho [House] Banffshire
OS1/12/22/27 CORBIEWELL Corbiewell Corbiewell Corbiewell Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 008.08 A farm Steading Situated about one fourth mile to the West of Gladhill, the dwelling house is two stories high, slated and in good repair, the out offices are one story high, thatched, and in middling repair. It is the property of the Right Hon [Honourable] the Earl of Fife
OS1/12/22/27 [Page] 27 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/28 HILLSIDE Hillside Hillside Hillside Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storar Mr John Gordon 008.08 This name applies to a Small farm steading the buildings are one Story high thatched, and in middling repair it is the property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Fife Duff Ho [House] Banffshire
OS1/12/22/28 BINNS Binns Binns Binns Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A. B. Storar Mr John Gordon 008.08 A farm Steading Situated about one fourth mile to the East of Hillside the dwelling house is two stories high Slated and in good repair, the offices are one story Slated and in good repair, Right Hon.[Honourable] the Earl of Fife prop.[Proprietor]
OS1/12/22/28 DUNKIRK Dunkirk Dunkirk Dunkirk Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A. B. Storer Mr John Gordon 008.08; 009.05 applied to a Croft house with Suitable out offices the building are one story high thatched and in fair repair His Grace the Duke of Richmond proprietor Gordon Castle. Banffshire
OS1/12/22/28 [Page] 28 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/29 MOSS OF MEFT Moss of Meft Moss of Meft Moss of Meft Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Rev Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Manse Mr Peter Dunn Schoolmaster 008.10; 008.14 Seven or Eight one storey thatched Croft houses they are principally Situated around Swinsterhill Wood and is on the Property of the Earl of Fife Duff Ho [House] Banffshire
OS1/12/22/29 UPPER MEFT Upper Meft Upper Meft Upper Meft Mr Lawson Esqr Factor Rev Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.14 A large Farm house two storeys high and slated with Good Slated outstanding office houses they are all in thorough Repair and is the property of the Earl of Fife
OS1/12/22/29 SWINISTERHILL WOOD Swinsterhill Wood Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Rev Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.14 A small wood chiefly fir it is Situated to the West of Cloggans Wood and is the property of the Earl of Fife
OS1/12/22/29 CLOGGANS WOOD Cloggans Wood Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Rev Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.10; 008.14 A small portion of fir wood lying to the East of Swinsterhill Wood and on the property of the Earl of Fife
OS1/12/22/29 [Page] 29 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/30 MOSS-SIDE Moss-side Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.10 A small one Storey thatched Croft house It is Situated about half a Mile North of the Village of Urquhart and is the property of the Earl of Fife Duff Ho [House] Banffshire
OS1/12/22/30 CROFTS OF URQUHART Crofts of Urquhart Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.10 Three small thatched croft houses situated along both sides of the Co. [County] Road leading to the Village of Urquhart and a little west of the Parish Church they are the property of the Earl of Fife
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OS1/12/22/31 CAPPIESHILL Cappieshill Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Lossiebrae Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Manse Urquhart Mr Peter Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.10 Three small one Storey houses two of which are Slated they are occupied Respectively by A Gamekeeper, the late foresters widow and a Labouring man they are all in Good Repair And is the property of the Earl of Fife Duff Ho. [House] Banffshire
OS1/12/22/31 BOG OF LEUCHARS Bog of Leuchars Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Manse Mr Peter Dunn 008.10 A small one storey Slated farm house with outstanding thatched office houses they are all in Good Repair And is the Property of the Earl of Fife
OS1/12/22/31 [Page] 31 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/32 BACK HILL Back Hill Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Manse Mr Peter Dunn Schoolmaster 008.10 A small knoll on the western Shoulder of the hill of Meft it is partly Cultivated and partly fir wood. It is the property of the Earl of Fife
OS1/12/22/32 PARKS OF INNES Parks of Innes Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.10 A large farm house Slated with outstanding officehouses the whole of which are in Good Repair and is the Property of the Earl of Fife Duff Ho. [House] Banffshire
OS1/12/22/32 [Page] 32 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/33 HILL OF MEFT Hill of Meft Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Manse Mr Peter Dunn Schoolmaster 008.10 A small hill mostly Cultivated it commands an extensive view to the North and East and is situated between Nether Meft and Back Hill
OS1/12/22/33 NETHER MEFT Nether Meft Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Manse Mr Peter Dunn Schoolmaster 008.10 Two Small thatched farm houses with outstanding thatched office houses the whole of which are in Middling Repair they are Situated to the East of the Hill of Meft and is the Property of the Earl of Fife
OS1/12/22/33 LONGHILL BURN Longhill Burn Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Manse Mr Peter Dunn Schoolmaster 008.06; 008.10; 008.14 A pretty large Cut burn it Receives this name from Longhill to Innes Canal it Runs in a Northern direction for about three fourths of its length then bends Eastwards till it Enters the Innes Canal it is on the Earl of Fife's Property Duff Ho. [House] Banffshire
OS1/12/22/33 [Page] 33 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/34 WEST LODGE [Innes House] West Lodge Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Lossiebrae Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Manse Urquhart Mr Peter Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.10 A large Substantial Slated Lodge. it is ornamental in front and Surmounted with the Earl of Fife's Coat of Arms over the door; and Stags antlers at the angle of the gables. it is occupied by the Earl of Fife's head Gamekeeper on this Estate and is Situated on the Western approach to Innes House. It is the property of the Earl of Fife
OS1/12/22/34 [Page] 34 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/35 MOSS OF MEFT WOOD Moss of Meft Wood Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.14 A Small district of wood Chiefly fir lying between Longhill burn Back hill and Elginshill wood. It is the Property of the Earl of Fife
OS1/12/22/35 ELGINSHILL WOOD Elginshill Wood Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.10 A Small wood lying between Elgin hill and Longhill Burn It is the property of the Earl of Fife
OS1/12/22/35 ELGINSHILL Elginshill Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.10 A small one Storey Slated cottage occupied by the Forrester and is the property of the Earl of Fife Duff Ho. [House] Banffshire
OS1/12/22/35 [Page] 35 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart Moss of Meft Roman Print [type face to use on map] Elginshill Wood Roman Print [type face to use on map]
OS1/12/22/36 RUTHERHILL Rutherhill Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.10 A Small one storey thatched Croft house Situated to the South of Rutherhill wood and on the property of the Earl of Fife Duff Ho. [House] Banffshire
OS1/12/22/36 RUTHERHILL WOOD Rutherhill Wood Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.10 A small wood Chiefly fir it is Situated between Rutherhill Croft and Moss of Meft And is the property of the Earl of Fife
OS1/12/22/36 CASTLE HILL Castle Hill Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.10 A small hill Situated a little to the east of Upper Meft there is two Small clumps of wood on its Summit :from what it derives this name of Castle Hill I Cannot ascertain. On the farm of Upper Meft about one fourth of a mile South of Castle Hill there was found a Stone Cist containing a Rude Urn and human remains about the year 1842 All of which crumbled to dust when exposed to the air See page 52
OS1/12/22/36 [Page] 36 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart Rutherhill Wood Roman Print [type face to use on map] Castle Hill [side note] See P. [page] 52.-
OS1/12/22/37 GREENS OF LOCHHILL Greens of Lochhill Greens of Lochhill Greens of Lochhill A. Lawson Esqr Factor Revd [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Mr P. Dunn 008.11 This name is applied to a Small Croft Situated a Short distance to the north of Lochhill Wood, the building is one storey high, slated and in very good repair. It is the property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Fife. Duff Ho. [House] Banffshire
OS1/12/22/37 LOCHHILL WOOD Lochhill Wood Lochhill Wood Lochhill Wood A. Lawson Esqr Factor. Revd. [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Mr P. Dunn 008.07; 008.11 This name applies to a wood situated about one mile to the northeast of the village of Urquhart. The greater portion of this wood is fir, the remainder being natural birch. It is the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/12/22/37 MUIR OF MAVERSTON Muir of Maverston Muir of Maverston Muir of Maverston A. Lawson Esqr Factor Revd. [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Mr P. Dunn 008.11 This name is applied to Several dwellings or crofts, Situated at the north side of Lochhill Wood, the buildings are all one Storey high thatched and in fair Repair. Proprietor The Earl of Fife.
OS1/12/22/37 [Page] 37 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart Lochhill Wood Roman Print [type face to use on map]
OS1/12/22/38 LOCHHILL Lochhill Lochhill Lochhill Lochhill A. Lawson Esqr. Factor Revd. [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Mr P. Dunn New Statistical Account 008.07; 008.11 This name applies to a farm house, with out standing offices the whole is one Storey high, Slated and in middling repair. Proprietor the Earl of Fife
OS1/12/22/38 STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) Stone Circle (Remains of) Stone Circle (Remains of) Stone Circle (Remains of) A. Lawson Esqr Factor Revd. [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Mr P. Dunn 008.11 This name applies to the remains of a Stone Circle Situated about one fourth mile to the northeast of Innes mill farmsteading, there are six stones of the circle remaining, and standing in an upright position, the average height of these stones is about four feet, their breadth three feet, and thickness about two feet. They are generally known in the district, as the nine stones of Urquhart, but when the ground above where they stand was cultivated, some of them were removed, consequentlythere are only six remaining, they are on the property of the Earl of Fife. Duff Ho. [House] Banffshire
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OS1/12/22/39 LOCHHILLMUIR Lochhillmuir Lochhillmuir Lochhillmuir A. Lawson Esqr. Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd. [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Manse Urquhart Mr P. Dunn Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.11 This name applies to a Small croft with suitable out offices, the whole one storey high, thatched and in good repair. Proprietor the Earl of Fife. Duff Ho. [House] Banffshire
OS1/12/22/39 UPPER MAVERSTON Upper Maverston Upper Maverston Upper Maverston A. Lawson Esqr Factor Revd. [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Mr P. Dunn 008.11 This name is applied to a Small farm house, with Suitable out standing offices, dwelling house slated, offices thatched, the whole one Storey high, and in very good repair. Property of the Earl of Fife
OS1/12/22/39 LOWER MAVERSTON Lower Maverston Lower Maverston Lower Maverston A. Lawson Esqr. Factor Revd. [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Mr Petter Dunn 008.11 This name applies to a large farm house with Suitable outstanding offices, dwelling house two Storey high Slated, Offices one, tiled, the whole in excellent repair. Property of the Earl of Fife.
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OS1/12/22/40 EASTER CLOCKEASY Easter Clockeasy Easter Clockeasy Easter Clockeasy A. Lawson Esqr. Factor Revd. [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Mr P. Dunn 008.11; 008.15 This name applies to a Small farm with Suitable outstanding offices, dwelling house Slated, offices thatched, the whole one Storey high and in middling repair. Proprietor the Earl of Fife.
OS1/12/22/40 KEMPSTON Kempston Kempston Kempston A.Lawson Esq.Factor Revd.Gordon Ingram Mr.P. Dunn 008.11 This name applies to a farm house, with out standing offices, partly in ruins and uninhabited, what remains standing is one storey high and thatched, the whole is in a state of decay. On the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/12/22/40 CHURCH Church Church Church A. Lawson Esq. Factor Revd. [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Mr P. Dunn 008.11 This name applies to the parish church of Urquhart, Situated about a quarter of a mile north of the village of Urquhart, it was errected in the year A.D. 1838, the building is of a rectangular form, Slated and in excellent repair. It is Seated for about 850, and is the property of the Heritors. it is on the property of the Earl of Fife. Duff Ho. [House] Banffshire
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OS1/12/22/41 URQUHART PRIORY (Site of) Priory Priory Priory Priory of Urquhart priory of Urquhart The Priory priory of Urquhart A. Lawson Esqr Factor Revd. [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Mr P. Dunn. Morayshire Descibed page 326 New Statistical Account Old Statistical Account Dr. [Doctor] Shaw's Survey of Morayshire 008.11 This name applies to the Site of the Priory of Urquhart, Situated about one half mile to the northeast of the viallge of Urquhart. Nothing now remains to mark the spot where this building stood, the ground being under cultivation. "The Priory was founded by King David the 1 A.D.1125 in honour of the Trinity. It was a branch of the Priory of Dunfermline, planted with Benedictine or Black Monks of the Order of Fleurie" (See Reverend L. Shaw's province of Moray.) Its ample possessions shared the fate of the property of the church throughout the Kingdom, in the reign of James the VI (See Stat.Act.) [Statistical Account] It is on the property of the Earl of Fife. Duff H. [House] Banffshire.
OS1/12/22/41 CROSS HILLOCK Cross Hillock Cross Hillock Cross Hillock A. Lawson Esqr. Factor Revd. [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Mr P. Dunn 008.11 This name is applied to a small knoll, Situated about one quarter of a mile to the northwest of the farmsteading called Kempston. The Knooll is covered with fir wood. About one hundred and twenty yards to the west of this hillock, there was found a stone coffin containing human remains A.D. 1840. It is on the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/12/22/41 [Page] 41 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart Site of Urquhart Priory German Text [type face to use on map] Stone Coffin containing Human Remains found here A.D. 1840 [signed top left corner on diagonal] A.B.C. [Arthur Blayney Coddington] Lt RE [Lieutenant Royal Engineers]
OS1/12/22/42 INNESMILL Innesmill Innesmill Innesmill A. Lawson Esqr. Factor Revd. [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Mr P. Dunn 008.11 A farm house with Suitable out Standing offices, dwelling house thatched, offices slated, the whole one storey high and in excellent repair. The property of the Earl of Fife. Duff Ho [House] Banffshire
OS1/12/22/42 ABBEY WELL Abbey Well Abbey Well Abbey Well Abbey Well Abbey Well Abbey Well A. Lawson Esqr. Factor Revd. [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Mr Peter Dunn New Statistical Account Morayshire Described Dr. [Doctor] Shaw's Survey of Morayshire 008.11 This name is applied to a Small Spring well situated about two hundred and sixty yards to the South west of the Site of the Priory of Urquhart. It was this well which supplied water to the priory and also the village of Urquhart untill lately. It has no mineral properties. It is on the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/12/22/42 STANIEBRIG WOOD Staniebrig Wood Staniebrig Wood Staniebrig Wood A. Lawson Esqr. Factor Revd. [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Mr P. Dunn 008.11; 008.15 This name is applied to a Small wood, chiefly fir, it is situated about a quarter of a mile to the South of the farm of Upper Maverston, and is the property of the Earl of Fife.
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OS1/12/22/43 FINFAN Finfan Finfan Finfan Finfan Finfan Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Free Church Minister Garmouth Mr A.B. Storar Scholmaster Garmouth Mr John Gordon Postmaster, Garmouth A. Lawson Esqr Braelossie Elgin New Statistical Account 008.12 This name applies to a Farmsteading, the dwelling house of Which is two and the out offices one Storey high, the former Slated and the latter Thatched. in general good repair the property of the Right Honourable the Earl of Fife Duff Ho. [House] Banffshire
OS1/12/22/43 EASTER LOCHS Easter Lochs Easter Lochs Easter Lochs Easter Lochs Easter Lochs Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storar Mr John Gordon A. Lawson Esqr New Statistical Account 008.12 This name applies to a Small Farmsteading Situated a Short distance to the North of the County Road from Elgin to Garmouth and about two miles West of the latter place. the dwelling house and outbuildings Comprising the steading, are one Storey Thatched and in Middling Repair. the property of the Right Hon [Honourable] the Earl of Fife
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OS1/12/22/44 FINFAN WELLS (Chalybeate Finfan Wells (Chalybeate) Finfan Wells Finfan Wells Finfan Wells Finfan Well Finfan Well Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storar Mr John Gordon A. Lawson Esqr Braelossie Elgin Morayshire Described New Statistical Account 008.12 This name applies to two Wells Situated in a belt of wood a Short distance off the County Road from Elgin to Garmouth and about two miles from the latter place. one of the Wells has been roofed in and Seats & table placed therein for the accommodation of visitors, the water is impregnated with Iron, the property of the Right Honourable the Earl of Fife
OS1/12/22/44 WELL COTTAGE Well Cottage Well Cottage Well Cottage Well Cottage Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A. B. Storer Mr John Gordon A. Lawson Esqr- 008.12 This name applies to a small Cottage Situated adjacent to "Finfan Wells" from which it derives its name, it is one storey thatched And in good repair. the property of the Right Honourable the Earl of Fife- Duff Ho [House] Banffshire
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OS1/12/22/45 BURNIESTRIPE Burniestripe Burniestripe Burniestripe Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr John Gordon Mr A.B. Storar 008.12 This name applies to Three Cottage Houses, Situated on the County Road from Elgin to Garmouth And about 1½ Miles from the latter place, the houses are one Storey part Slated, part Thatched and in good repair. the property of the Right Hon [Honourable] the Earl of Fife Duff Ho. [House] Banffshire
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OS1/12/22/46 HILL OF GARMOUTH Hill of Garmouth Hill of Garmouth Hill of Garmouth Hill of Garmouth Mr Cooper, Solicitor Elgin, Factor. Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 008.12 This name applies to a Small Farmsteading, Situated about one mile South West of the Village of Garmouth, the dwelling house and out offices Comprising the Steading, are one Storey, part Slated part thatched in good repair. the property of the Rev [Reverend] Mr Gellion, Alford, Aberdeenshire
OS1/12/22/46 BURNIESTRIPE MILL (Corn Burniestripe Mill Burniestripe Mill Burniestripe Mill Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 008.12 This name is Applied to a Corn Mill Situated about 1½ Miles West of the Village of Garmouth, The Building two Storeys high Slated and in good repair, the motive power is water and is Equal to five horse power. the property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Fife Duff Ho. [House] Banffshire
OS1/12/22/46 [Page] 46 Ph. [Parish] of Urquhart -- Co. [County] Elgin
OS1/12/22/47 CORSKIE Corskie Corskie Corskie Corskie Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storar Mr John Gordon Thomas Balmer Esqr -Fochabers 008.12 This name applies to a Farmsteading Situated about a mile West of the Village of Garmouth. the dwelling house and outbuildings Comprising the Steading are one Storey high. Slated and in good repair. on the property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle. Banffshire
OS1/12/22/47 TIPPERTAIT Tippertait Tippertait Tippertait Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storar Mr John Gordon 008.12 Applies to a Small Farmsteading Situated about two miles to the West of the Village of Garmouth. the dwelling house and offices Comprising the Steading are one Storey high part Slated, Thatched and Tiled, in good repair. the property of the Right Honourable the Earl of Fife Duff Ho [House] Banffshire.
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OS1/12/22/48 ASHFIELD Ashfield Ashfield Ashfield Ashfield Mr George Leslie Factor Ashfield Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Free Church Minister Garmouth Mr A.B. Storer Schoolmaster Garmouth Mr John Gordon Postmaster Garmouth 008.12 This name applies to a Small Farm Situated about half a mile to the West of the Village of Garmouth. The dwelling house and outbuildings Comprising the steading, are one Storey Slated and in good repair, on the property of the Heirs of the late Mr Downie Resident at Ashfield
OS1/12/22/48 UPPER ASHFIELD Upper Ashfield Upper Ashfield Upper Ashfield Upper Ashfield Mr Alexander Leslie, Tenant Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 008.12 This name applies to two Small Cottage houses, Situated on the North Side of the County Road leading from Egin to Garmouth and about ¾ of a mile from the latter place. the houses are one Storey high Slated And in good repair the property of the Heirs of the late Mr Downie resident at Ashfield
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OS1/12/22/49 CROOKED WOOD Crooked Wood Alexander Lawson Esqr Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn Schoolmaster 008.10; 008.14 A large irregular wood Situated partly in the Parish of St Andrews Lhanbryde and partly in the parish of Urquhart it is fir wood Interspersed with a few forest and birch trees and is the property of the Earl of Fife Duff Ho [House] Banffshire
OS1/12/22/49 VOLUNTEERS' RIFLE RANGE [Crooked Wood] Volunteers' Rifle Range Alexander Lawson Esqr Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.14 This Rifle Range is Situated in Crooked Wood And in partly in the Parish of St Andrews Lhanbryd and partly in the Parish of Urquhart It is on the Property of the Earl of Fife.
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OS1/12/22/51 LHANBRYD BURN Burn of Lhanbryd Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.14 A Stream receiving this name from a little South of Lhanbryd Village to Longhill whence it changes its name and becomes Longhill Burn
OS1/12/22/51 MANSE [parish church] Manse Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.14 A large Substantial Building three storeys high and Slated with outstanding Slated office houses all in Good Repair they are the property of the Heritors
OS1/12/22/51 [Page] 51 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart [Llanbryd Burn] Corrected by order of Capt. Coddington R.E. [Captain Coddington Royal Engineers] See Correspondence attached
OS1/12/22/51A [page] 51A Parishes of Urquhart & St Andrews Lhanbryd, Elginshire EXAMINATION OFFICE [Remarks on the Plans etc -----------------------------------------Replies] In the Ph. [Parish] of Urquhart the name-------------------------VIII/14 [8/14] Burn of Lhanbryd is given in Name Book , Tracings & Plans etc In the Ph. [Parish] of St Andrews Lhanbryd the Same burn is given as Lhanbryd Burn in Name Book, Plan etc Would you be Pleased to state which form of name should be adopted on the Ordnance Plans? Viz Burn of Lhanbryd or Lhanbryd Burn.- .. Name Corrected on Plan of Urquhart VIII/14 to Lhanbryd Burn Jan 22nd /74 [22 Jan 1874] [signed] JN .. [addressee of letter] Captain Coddington Royal Engineers [reply in right colum] I submit this latter form of nomenclature A.B. Coddington Capn RE [Captain Royal Engineers] 22 Jan 74 [22 Jan 1874]
OS1/12/22/52 DUNKINTYHILLOCK Dunkintyhillock Alexander Lawson Esqr. Factor Lossiebrae Revd. Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn 008.14 A small Croft house one Storey and thatched it is in good Repair and is the property of the Earl of Fife Duff Ho. [House] Banffshire
OS1/12/22/52 LONGHILL Longhill Longhill Longhill Alexander Lawson Esqr. Revd. Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Mr Peter Dunn New Statistical Account 008.14 A Small district which includes eight of nine Small thatched Croft houses and a large one Storey Slated farm house with Good outstanding thatched office houses also a Kiln and Corn Mill, they are the property of the Earl of Fife
OS1/12/22/52 Stone Cist Found here A.D. 1842 008.14 About 21 chains North East of the above large farmsteading a Stone Cist was found A.D. 1842
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OS1/12/22/53 FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Urquhart] F.C. [Free Church] School Free Church A. Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] G Ingram Manse Urquhart Peter Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.15 This name is applied to a School in connection with the Free Church it is one storey high slated and is in good repair. It is Supported by a Government Grant. School Fees & Voluntary Contributions Average attendance of Scholars about 80.
OS1/12/22/53 FREE CHURCH MANSE [Urquhart] Free Church Manse A. Lawson Esqr. Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd. [Reverend] Ingram Manse Urquhart Peter Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.15 This name applies to a dwelling house, one storey high slated and in good repair. It is the residence of the Free church minister and the Property of the Congregation.
OS1/12/22/53 [Page] 53 Parish of Urquhart -- County of Elgin
OS1/12/22/54 WESTER LOCHS Wester Lochs Wester Lochs Wester Lochs A. Lawson Esq. Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd Dr [Reverend Doctor] Ingram Manse, Urquhart Mr Peter Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.15 This name applies to a Small district comprising several small Crofter's houses and a small farm steading The houses are generally one story in height partly thatched and partly Slated and all in good repair; property of the Right Honble [Honourable] the Earl of Fife, Duff House Banffshire
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OS1/12/22/55 FREE CHURCH [Urquhart] Free Church Free Church Free Church A. Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd. [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Manse Urquhart P. Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.15 This name is applied to a Free Church situated at the eastern extremity of the Village of Urquhart It is a rectangular building slated and in good repair was erected A.D.1844 and seated four hundred. Property of the Free Church body
OS1/12/22/55 WESTER CLOCKEASY Wester Clockeasy Wester Clockeasy Wester Clockeasy A Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Manse Urquhart P. Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.15 This name is applied to a farm steading with suitable out offices, each one storey high slated and in good repair. Property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/55 MUIRYHALL Muiryhall Muiryhall Muiryhall A. Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] Gordon Ingram Manse Urquhart P. Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.15; 013.03 This name applies to a cultivated district situated a short distance south from the Village of Urquhart There are four Cot houses and three farms in this district, the former are one storey in hight thatched and in good repair, the latter, have suitable out offices, partly thatched and partly slated and in good repair. Property of the Earl of Fife. Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/55 [Page] 55 Parish of Urquhart -- County of Elgin
OS1/12/22/56 URQUHART [village] Urquhart Urquhart Urquhart Urquhart A Lawson Esqr Braelossie Elgin Peter Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart Revd [Reverend] G. Ingram Manse Urquhart New Statistical Account 008.15 This name is applied to a Village situated about the centre of the parish. It has a population of about 150 chiefly of the labouring class. There is Public House, School and Free church here, the houses are princepally one storey high chiefly thatched and generally in good repair. Property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/56 SCHOOL [Urquhart] School School School A Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Revd [Reverend] G Ingram Manse Urquhart Peter Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart 008.15 This name applies to the parish School. It is a substantial building two storeys high slated and in good repair.It is supported by the Heritors salary, School fees, Dick Bequest, Government Grants and Dunfermline Mortification. The following branches are taught here, English reading, writing, arithmetic, Latin and Greek average attendance 86. Property of the Heritors.
OS1/12/22/56 [Page] 56 Parish of Urquhart -- County of Elgin
OS1/12/22/57 WESTER LOCHS Wester Lochs Wester Lochs Wester Lochs Wester Lochs Wester Lochs Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Free Church Minister Garmouth Mr A.B. Storer Schoolmaster Garmouth Mr John Gordon Postmaster, Garmouth A. Lawson Esqr New Statistical Account 008.16 A small farm Steading Situated about one fourth mile to the West of Lochs farmsteading, the buildings are one Story high, thatched, and in fair repair, It is the property of the Right Hon [Honourable] the Earl of Fife, Duff House, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/57 HILLS Hills Hills Hills Hills Hills Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon Thomas Balmer Esqr Commissioner for His Grace the Duke of Richmond Fochabers New Statistical Account 008.16 This name applies to a farm house with Suitable out offices and Situated about one half mile to the South of the hill known as Maggierag, the dwelling house is two Stories high Slated and in good repair. the offices are attached and in indifferent repair. It is the property of his Grace the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle Banffshire
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OS1/12/22/58 MAGGIERAG Maggierag Maggierag Maggierag Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 008.16 This name applies to a Knoll Situated a short distance to the North East of Hills farmsteading it is partly Covered with fir wood and partly with rough pasture it is partly the property of the Earl of Fife and partly that of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/58 LOCHS Lochs Lochs Lochs Lochs Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon A Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin 008.16 A farm Steading Situated adjacent to the County road leading from Garmouth to Elgin and about two miles from the former village. the dwelling house is two Stories high Slated and in good repair the offices are one story high, thatched and in fair repair Right Hon [Honourable] the Earl of Fife Proprietor Duff House, Banffshire
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OS1/12/22/60 SLEEPIESHILL WOOD Sleepieshill Wood Sleepieshill Wood Sleepieshill Wood Revd [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon Mr A Lawson Braelossie Elgin 008.16; 013.03 This name is applied to an extensive wood Situated at the Eastern end of the Parish it is the property of the Rt. [Right] Honbl [Honourable] the Earl of Fife, Duff House, Banffshire
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OS1/12/22/61 POPLAR COTTAGE Poplar Cottage Poplar Cottage Poplar Cottage Poplar Cottage Mr James Leslie Druggist Garmouth Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.05 This name applies to a neat well built Cottage house of two Storeys high. Situated in the Village of Garmouth. the dwelling is Slated and in good repair. the property of Captain Macdonald. Tenant,
OS1/12/22/61 WILLOW COTTAGE Willow Cottage Willow Cottage Willow Cottage Willow Cottage Mr James Leslie Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.05 This name applies to a neat and well built dwelling of one Storey. Situated in the Village of Garmouth, the dwelling is Slated and in good repair the property of Mr Williamson Bendauch Aberdeenshire
OS1/12/22/61 RIVER SPEY 009.05 For Authorities and Description see Name Book of the parish of Cromdale Inerallan and Advie
OS1/12/22/61 SPEY MOUTH 00.9.5 For Authorities and description see Nmae Book of Bellie Parish County Banff
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OS1/12/22/62 FYFE HOUSE Fyfe House Fyfe House Fyfe House Fyfe House Mr James Leslie Druggist Garmouth Factor Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.05 This name applies to a Commodious dwelling of two Storeys high Situated in the Village of Garmouth the dwelling is Slated and in good repair the property of Captain Fyfe, General Post Office, London
OS1/12/22/62 REDCORFFHOUSE Redcorffhouse Redcorffhouse Redcorffhouse Redcorffhouse Mr James Duncan, Ship builder, Kingston proprietor Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.05 This name applies to a well built and Commodious dwelling Situated on the Eastern Suburb of the Village of Kingston. the dwelling is two Storeys high Slated and in good repair. the property of Mr James Duncan Shipbuilder, Kingston
OS1/12/22/62 [Page] 62 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/63 KINGSTON Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon Thomas Balmer Esqr Fochabers 009.05 This name applies to a Village Situated in the north Eastern Extremity of the Parish of Urquhart and adjacent to the Coast of the Moray Firth. and is Situated about half a mile north of the Village of Garmouth. And like the latter place the streets have no names. There is a Female school in this village also two Commodious houses having names which will be found described under their respective heads. Shipbuilding was at one time carried on in a very brisk manner but of late years the trade has become very dull. there is Still two Shipbuilding Yards in the Village and Vessels from 450 to 500 Tons Register are launched fro the Yards. The Houses in the village are chiefly one Storey part Slated and partly thatched and in general very good repair. the principal proprietor being His Grace the Duke of Richmond Gordon Castle, Banffshire
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OS1/12/22/64 GARMOUTH Garmouth Garmouth Garmouth Garmouth Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon Thomas Balmer Esqr Commissioner to His Grace the Duke of Richmond - Fochabers 009.05; 009.09 This name applies to a Village Situated in the North Eastern Extremity of the Parish of Urquhart about nine Miles East of the Town of Elgin and four Miles North West of the Village of Fochabers. The streets in this village have no names. And the only names to be found in it are applied to the Free Church School and there is also a School Founded by the Society for the promotion of Christian Knowledge and a Female School a few Cottages etc have names in the Village. All of which will be found described elsewhere. under their respective heads. the Houses are chiefly one Storey part Slated and part Thatched in general good repair. The principal proprietor is His Grace the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle Banffshire
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OS1/12/22/65 MORAY FIRTH Moray Firth Moray Firth Moray Firth Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.05 Applied to a Sheet of Saltwater extending from the German Ocean upon the East to Inverness upon the West and it forms the Northern boundary of the parish of Urquhart. It is the property of the Crown.
OS1/12/22/65 SPEY BAY Spey Bay Spey Bay Spey Bay Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.05 Applied to a sheet or bay of Saltwater extending from about one Mile to the East of the Junction of the River Spey wth the See to within a short distance of the Village of Lossiemouth upon the west. it is the property of the Crown
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OS1/12/22/67 FOUNDRY [Garmouth] Foundry Foundry Foundry Foundry Mr Andrew Duncan propr. [proprietor] Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr John Gordon Mr A.B. Storer Schoolmaster Garmouth 009.05 This name applies to an Iron Foundry Situated at the North East end of the village of Garmouth the building is Constructed partly of wood and partly Stone. Slated and in Middling repair. It is the property of Mr Andrew Duncan Occupier
OS1/12/22/67 GREENFIELD COTTAGE Greenfield Cottage Greenfield Cottage Greenfield Cottage Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr John Gordon Mr A.B. Storar 009.05 Applied to a neat Commodious and well built Cottage Situated adjacent to the Post Office in the village of Garmouth, the building is two Stories high Slated and in good repair. It is the property of the Heirs of the late Mr Badenach Occupiers.
OS1/12/22/67 GREENEND (Bleaching Green) Greenend (Bleaching Green) Greenend Greenend Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr John Gordon Mr A.B. Storer 009.05 Applied to a small Green Situated adjacent to the Foundry it is used as a bleaching green and it is the property of the inhabitants of Garmouth
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OS1/12/22/68 GREENEND COTTAGE Greenend Cottage Greenend Cottage Greenend Cottage Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.05 A small Cottage Situated adjacent to the Iron Foundry the building is one Story high thatched and in good repair. It is the property Mr Andrew Hay Occupier
OS1/12/22/68 FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Garmouth] Free Church School Free Church School Free Church School Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.05 This name applies to the Free Church School Situated in the village of Garmouth the building is one Story high, Slated and in good repair. The daily average attendance is about Sixty five. and the Course of education taught consists of the ordinary branches together with Latin, and Mathematics. It is supported by Government Grant and School fees, and it is the property of the Trustees of the Free Church of Scotland.
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OS1/12/22/69 CALEDONIAN BANK [Garmouth] Caledonian Bank Caledonian Bank Caledonian Bank Caledonian Bank Mr W. H. Thompson proprietor Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A. B Storer Mr John Gordon 009.05 This name applies to a branch of the Caledonian Bank Situated at the Northern extremity of the village of Garmouth the building is two Stories high, Slated, and in good repair. It is the property of Mr W. H Thompson occupier
OS1/12/22/69 POST OFFICE [Garmouth] Post Office Post Office Post Office Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B Storer Mr John Gordon Postmaster Garmouth 009.05 Applied to the post office Situated in the village of Garmouth, the building is two stories high slated and in good repair. the mails are despatched at 5.40 A.M. and the arrival is at 5.40 P.M. It is a money order office, postal Telegraph office, and post office Savings Bank, it is also a minor office Fochabers being the Major, Property of the Heirs of the late Mr Badenach, occupiers of part of premises.
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OS1/12/22/70 CORFF HOUSE Corff House Corff House Corff House Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.05 This name is applied to a rectangular building two Stories high Slated and in good repaid. the upper Story of this house is used as a public hall and is let as such when any entertainment visits the village. It is the property of the Trustees of the Earl of Fife, Duff House, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/70 POLICE STATION [Garmouth] Police Station Police Station Police Station Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.05 This name applies to a small dwelling one Story high thatched and in good repair. It is the property of Mr Williamson, Bendach, Blackburn, Aberdeenshire
OS1/12/22/70 RED LION HOTEL [Garmouth] Red Lion Hotel Red Lion Hotel Red Lion Hotel Red Lion Hotel Mr Grant, Occupier Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Free Church Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.05 Applied to a Hotel Licenced for the Sale of excisable Liquors, the building is one Story high Slated and in good repair. It is the property of Mr Grant occupier
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OS1/12/22/71 MILLBANK Millbank Millbank Millbank Millbank Mr James Duncan Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Free Church Minister Garmouth Mr A.B. Storer Schoolmaster Garmouth Mr John Gordon Postmaster Garmouth 009.05 This name applies to a Commodious dwelling of two Storeys high. Situated on the South Eastern Suburb of the Village of Kingston. the dwelling, with its offices are Slated and in good repair, the property of Mr James Geddie, Shipowner, Millbank, Kingston
OS1/12/22/71 WARDS Wards Wards Wards Wards Mr A Duncan Proprietor Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.05 This name applies to a Small Cottage or Crofters house of 1 Storey high Situated about fifteen chains South of the Village of Kingston the dwelling is Slated and in good repair the property of Mr A Duncan. Occupier
OS1/12/22/71 MUDBANK Mudbank Mudbank Mudbank Mudbank Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon Thomas Balmer Esq. 009.05 Applied to a Small Crofters house Situated about ½ a Mile South of the Village of Kingston, the dwelling is one Storey, Thatched. and in good repair the property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/71 [Page] 74 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/72 GAS WORKS [Garmouth] Gas Works Gas Works Gas Works Mr Phillips proprietor Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A. B Storer Mr John Gordon 009.05 This name applies to the Gas Works for the Supply of light to the Villages of Kingston and Garmouth and is Situated about Midway between the two places. the Gasometer is Constructed to hold from 3000 to 3500 Cubic feet of Gas. the buildings are 1 Storey Slated and in good repair the property of Mr Phillips, Resident on the premises
OS1/12/22/72 FEMALE SCHOOL [Kingston] Female School Female School Female School Female School Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon Thomas Balmer Esq Commissioner for His Grace the Duke of Richmond Fochabers 009.05 This name applies to a Female School Situated in the Village of Kingston. it is Self Supporting. Receiving no grant from Any fund or other endowment. the branches of Education taught are the ordinary branches together with industry the building is one Storey Thatched & in good repair. The property of the Duke of Richmond Gordon Castle, Banffshire
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OS1/12/22/73 LEIN Lein Lein Lein Lein Mr Cooper Elgin, Solicitor Elgin, Factor Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 008.08; 009.05 This name applies to two Small Crofts. Situated about ½ a Mile to the South of the Village of Kingston. the houses are one Storey. Thatched in good repair. the property of Rev [Reverend] Mr Gellion, Manse Alford Aberdeenshire
OS1/12/22/73 BLINKBONNIE Blinkbonnie Blinkbonnie Blinkbonnie Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storar Mr John Gordon 009.05 This name applies to two Crofts Situated about ½ a Mile South of the Village of Kingston. the houses are one Storey high, Slated and in good repair. the property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/73 [Page] 73 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart Lein [side note] Name written twice to agree with suggestion from Cap' [Captain] Parsons RE [Royal Engineers]
OS1/12/22/74 BROWLANDS Browlands Browlands Browlands Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storar Mr John Gordon 009.05 This name applies to a number of Small allotments or feus of Arable land Situated adjacent to the Village of Garmouth, and to the North of the latter. the property of the Feuers of Garmouth
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OS1/12/22/75 WHINNYHAUGH Whinnyhaugh Whinnyhaugh Whinnyhaugh Whinniehaugh Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon Thomas Balmer Esqr, Commissioner for his Grace the Duke of Richmond, Fochabers 009.05 This name applies to a large Farmsteading Situated, about half a mile South of the Village of Kingston. the dwelling house and outbuildings are one Storey Slated and in good repair the property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond Godon Castle, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/75 CROSSHILL Crossfield Crossfield Crossfield Mr John Winchester, proprietor Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.05 Applied to a Farmsteading Situated in the Western Suburbs of the Village of Garmouth. The dwelling house with the outbuildings comprising the Steading are one Storey high. Slated and in Excellent repair. the property of Mr. John Winchester, Crosshill Garmouth
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OS1/12/22/76 DELLACHAPLE Dellachaple Dellachaple Dellachaple Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.05 Applied to a neat and well built dwelling with Suitable outoffices. Situated on the Western Suburb of the Village of Garmouth the dwelling is two Storeys high the offices one storey all Slated and in very good repair. the property of Mr Grant, Manufacturer. Manchester
OS1/12/22/76 LEMMANPARK Lemmanpark Lemmanpark Lemmanpark Lemmanpark Mr James Leslie, Druggist, Garmouth Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A B Storer Mr John Gordon 009.05 This name applies to a Commodious dwelling with Suitable offices. Situated about the Centre of the Village of Garmouth. the dwelling is two and the Offices one Storey high Slated and in fair repair the property of Mrs Leslie, Lemmanpark Garmouth
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OS1/12/22/77 STEWART HOUSE (Female School) Stewart House (Female School) Stewart House (Female School) Stewart House (Female School) Mr Stewart occupier Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.09 This name applies to a neat and well built dwelling Situated in the village of Garmouth with Suitable out offices the whole are Slated and in good repair. There is a Female School Kept in this house in which are taught the ordinary branches together with Music and industry. the daily average attendance is about Twenty and it is Supported by School fees. Mr Stewart proprietor and occupier
OS1/12/22/77 CONNAGEDALE HOUSE Connagedale House Connagedale House Connagedale House Mr Robert Anderson propr [proprietor] Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B Storer Mr John Gordon 009.09 Applied to a neat and well built dwelling two stories high, with Suitable out offices, situated in the village of Garmouth. the whole are Slated and in good repair. It is the property of Mr Robert Anderson Occupier-
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OS1/12/22/78 FREE CHURCH [Garmouth] Free Church Free Church Free Church Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon Postmaster Garmouth 009.09 This name applies to the Free church Situated at the Southern extremity of the village of Garmouth the building is of rectangular form Slated and in good repair It was erected A.D 1845 and the number of Sittings amount to about 480 It is the property of the Trustees of the Free Church of Scotland
OS1/12/22/78 MANSE [Free Church, Garmouth] Free Church Manse Free Church Manse Free Church Manse Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr John Gordon Mr A.B Storer Schoolmaster Garmouth 009.09 Applied to the Free Church Manse Situated adjacent to the Free Church, the building is two Stories high, Slated and in Good repair, there are suitable out offices one storey Slated and in fair repair, Trustees of the Free Church of Scotland proprietors
OS1/12/22/78 [Page] 78 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart Manse [side note] --As this Manse is so contiguous to the Free Church it is considered superfluous to prefix Free Church to it.
OS1/12/22/79 CONNIESDALE Conniesdale Conniesdale Conniesdale Conniesdale Conniesdale Mr Cooper Solicitor Elgin Factor Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.09 Applied to a farm house Situated a short distance to the South of the Village of Garmouth the buildings are one Story high partly thatched and partly Slated the whole are in fair repair and it is the property of the Rev [Reverend] Mr Gillon, Manse, Alford, Aberdeenshire
OS1/12/22/79 LAIGHHILLS Laighhills Laighhills Laighhills Laighhills Mr Cooper, Solicitor Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.09 A small farm Situated about one mile to the South of the Village of Garmouth the buildings are one Story high thatched and in fair repair. It is the property of the Rev [Reverend] Mr Gillon Manse, Alford, Aberdeenshire
OS1/12/22/79 WIFE OF BATH Wife of Bath Wife of Bath Wife of Bath Wife of Bath Mr Cooper Solicitor Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon 009.09 A small eminence Situated upon the parish boundary between the parishes of Speymouth and Urquhart a short distance South of the village of Garmouth it is partly cultivated and partly rough pasture. It is the property of the Rev [Reverend] Mr Gillon
OS1/12/22/79 [Page] 79 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/80 MILL OF GARMOUTH Corn Mill Mill of Garmouth Mill of Garmouth Mill of Garmouth Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Free Church Minister Garmouth A. B. Storer Schoolmaster Garmouth Mr John Gordon Postmaster Garmouth Thomas Balmer Esqr Fochabers 009.09 A dwelling house and Corn Mill Situated about one half Mile to the South East of the Village of Garmouth the building is two Stories high, Slated and in good repair the motive power is water and it is equal to Seven horse power. His Grace the Duke of Richmond propr [proprietor] Gordon Castle, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/80 SCHOOL [Garmouth] School School School Rev [Reverend] Mr Allen Mr A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon Thomas Balmer Esqr, Fochabers 009.09 Applied to a School Situated at the Southwestern extremity of the village of Garmouth the building is one Story high Slated and in good repair. The daily average attendance is about 80, and the Course of education taught consists of the ordinary branches together with Latin and Mathematics, this school was established by the Society for the promotion of Christian Knowledge and is Supported by Government Grant and School Fees, Duke of Richmond propr. [proprietor]
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OS1/12/22/81 BLACK BURN Black Burn Black Burn Black Burn Mr John Gordon Postmaster Garmouth Mr Leslie Druggist Garmouth Mr Anderson Connagedale House 009.09 A small stream having its source about one fourth of a mile to the south east of the Knoll known as the "Wife of Bath", and after running in a northerly direction it enters the River Spey a short distance to the east of the village of Garmouth. Proprietor His Grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/12/22/81 [Page] 81 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/82 FEMALE SCHOOL [Garmouth] Female School Female School Female School Female School Female School Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan Free Church Minister Garmouth A.B. Storer Mr John Gordon Thomas Balmer Esqr Commissioner to His Grace The Duke of Richmond Fochabers 009.09 Thia name appliesto a femal school sit uated a short distance to the West of the Free Church the building is one story high slated and in fair repair. The daily average attendance of pupils is thirty five, and the course of education taught con- sists of the ordinary bran- ches together with industry, it is supported by school fees and it is the property of the Duke of Richmond. Gordon Castle, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/82 [Page] 82 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart Black Burn [side note] See page 81 [The entry is not crossed out but the name and authorities etc are duplicated on the previous page]
OS1/12/22/83 SPEY COTTAGE Spey Cottage Spey Cottage Spey Cottage Mr Anderson proprietor Rev [Reverend] Mr Allan, Free church Minister Garmouth Mr A.B. Storar, Schoolmaster Garmouth 009.13 A neat and well built Cottage two stories high with Suitable out offices attached the former Slated the latter thatched, the whole are in fair repair, It is the property of Mr Anderson Occupier
OS1/12/22/83 [Page] 83 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/84 HIGHLAND RAILWAY Highland Railway Highland Railway Highland Railway Mr Bruce Stationmaster Kingussie Mr J. Lawrence Stationmaster Aviemore Company's Time Tables 013 A single line of Railway extending from Stanley junction to Gelspie and from Forres to Keith. It has 251 mils of main line open and 17 miles of branch lines. The offices of the Company and the principal Station are situated at Inverness Property of the Highland Railway Company.
OS1/12/22/84 [Page] 84 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/85 OLD KING'S ROAD Old King's Road Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Mr Marshal Marshfield Mr Hendey Newfield 013.03 This name is applied to a portion of the Old Main Road between the Cities of Elgin & Aberdeen- It is all planted with Fir Wood except a Cart Tract running through it which is used for farm purposes. It is the Property of the Right Honble [Honourable] the Earl of Fyfe, Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/85 QUEENSPARK Queenspark Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Mr Marshal Mr Hendry 013.03 A very Small one storey thatched Farm house with small thatched office house both in midling Repair They are the property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/85 THREAPLAND Threapland Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Mr Allan Occupier Mr Hendry 013.03 A two storey slated farm house with outstanding thatched office houses they are all in Good Repair and it the Property of the Earl of Fife Duff House, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/85 [Page] 85 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/86 NEWFIELD Newfield Alexander Lawson Esqr Factor Mr Hendey Occupier Mr Marshal Newfield 013.03 A small one storey thatched farm house with outstanding thatched office house, they are in good Repair and is the property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House Banffshire
OS1/12/22/86 WESTER MARCHFIELD Wester Marchfield Alexander Lawson Esqr Mr Hendry Newfield Mr Marshal occupier 013.03 A small one Storey thatched Farm house with two Small outstanding office houses the whole of which are in Midling Repair and is the property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House Banffshire.
OS1/12/22/86 THREAPLAND WOOD Threapland Wood Alexander Lawson Esqr Mr Hendry Mr Marshal 013.03 A large district of Wood Chiefly fir commencing on the western Side of the parish and running along both Sides of the Highland Railway for about a mile and a half It is the property of the Earl of Fife, Duff House Banffshire
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OS1/12/22/87 BLACKDAM Blackdam Blackdam Blackdam Peter Dunne Schoolmaster Urquhart By Elgin James Milne Farmer Kennethmount by Elgin John Taylor Merchant Lhanbryde By Elgin 013.03; 013.04 This name applies to a small district on which there are five or six neat cottages one Storey high partly slated and partly thatched on the Duke of Richmonds property. Gordon Castle, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/87 WESTER BAUDS Wester Bauds Wester Bauds Wester Bauds Peter Dunne Schoolmaster James Milne Farmer John Taylor Merchant Lhanbryde By Elgin 013.03 This name applies to a farm steading one storey high and slated with suitable outstanding offices all in good repair and on the Duke of Richmonds, property Gordon Castle Banffshire
OS1/12/22/87 KENNETH'S MOUNT Kenneth's Mount Peter Dunne Schoolmaster James Milne Farmer John Taylor Merchant 013.03 A small mound a little to the North East of the farm bearing that name and on which mound Kenneth Leal was hung in chains A.D.1792 for robbing the Mail coach between Elgin and Fochabers
OS1/12/22/87 [Page] 87 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/87 [the bottom right corner of the page is torn- partly obscuring the year of the crime, which is wrong in any case] Kenneth Leal, messenger in Elgin, indicted for robbing the Elgin mail in December last was found guilty by the jury unanimously and sentenced to be hanged on 7th July 1773 [not 1793] between Elgin and Fochabers, near Janet Innes's Cairn, the place where he robbed the mail and his body to be hung in chains.
OS1/12/22/88 EVERGREEN Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen A. Lawson Esqr Factor Braelossie Elgin Peter Dunne Schoolmaster Urquhart By Elgin James Milne Farmer Kenneth's Mount By Elgin John Taylor Merchant Lhanbryde 013.03 This name applies to a farm Steading one Storey high partly tiled and partly thatched with Suitable outstanding offices all in good repair and on the Earl of Fifes property Duff House, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/88 KENNETHSMOUNT Kennethsmount Kennethsmount Kennethsmount Peter Dunne Schoolmaster James Milne Farmer John Taylor Merchant Lhanbryde 013.03 This name applies to a farm Steading with Suitable outstand offices, Slated and in good repair Duke of Richmond proprietor Gordon Castle, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/88 EASTER MARCHFIELD Easter Marchfield Easter Marchfield Easter Marchfield Peter Dunne Schoolmaster James Milne Farmer John Taylor Merchant Lhanbred [Lhanbryde] 013.03 This name applies to a farm Steading with Suitable outstanding offices partly Slated and Partly thatched the buildings are one storey high and no neat
OS1/12/22/88 [Page] 88 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart
OS1/12/22/89 CASTLEHILL Castlehill Castlehill Castlehill Mr D. Matheson Schoolmaster Mr W. Taylor Farmer Mr J. Douglas Farmer 013.04 This name is applied to a small farm house, with suitable outstanding offices, dwelling house one storey high, Slated, Offices one Storey thatched, the whole in excellent repair Proprietor the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/89 STEEPING LOCH Steeping Loch Steeping Loch Steeping Loch Mr D. Matheson Schoolmaster Mr W. Taylor Farmer Mr J. Douglas Farmer 013.04 This name applies to a Small loch a Short distance east of the farm Steelbrae. It is surrounded by fir wood and heathy pasture. On the property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle Banffshire
OS1/12/22/89 CASTLE HILL Castle Hill Castle Hill Castle Hill Mr D. Matheson Schoolmaster Mr W. Taylor Farmer Mr J. Douglas Farmer 013.04 A small hill adjacent to Castlehill farmsteading, it is covered with furze and heathy pasture. Nothing appears to be known as to how the name originated. It is the property of His Grace the Duke of [Richmond] Gordon [Castle Banffshire]
OS1/12/22/89 [page] 89 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhar[t]
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OS1/12/22/90 STEELBRAE Steelbrae Steelbrae Steelbrae Mr D. Matheson Schoolmaster Mr W. Taylor Farmer Mr J. Douglas Farmer 013.04 This name is applied to a Small farm house, with Suitable out Standing offices, the whole one Storey high, thatched and in middling repair. Proprietor the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/90 STEELBRAE LOCH Steelbrae Loch Steelbrae Loch Steelbrae Loch Mr D. Matheson Schoolmaster Mr William Taylor Farmer Mr J. Douglas Farmer 013.03; 013.04 A small loch Situated a Short distance to the west of Steel brae farm it is surrounded by fir wood, and is the property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle Banffshire
OS1/12/22/90 [page] 90 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart Blackdam [side note] See page 87
OS1/12/22/91 BAUDS Bauds Bauds Bauds Peter Dunne Schoolmaster James Milne Farmer John Taylor Merchant 013.07 This name applies to three Cot houses on the Small district known as the Bauds, [...] each house is one Storey high thatched and in mid[dling repair] proprietor the Duke [of Richmond] Gordon Castle, Ban[ffshire]
OS1/12/22/91 BLACKBURN Blackburn Blackburn Blackburn Peter Dunne Schoolmaster Urquhart By Elgin James Milne Farmer Kenneths Mount by Elgin James Taylor Merchant Lhanbryde 013.07 This name applies to four.......Cot houses, each one Storey high...Slated and in neat repair.....Proprietor the Duke of Richmond Gordon Castle, Banffshire
OS1/12/22/91 [page]91 County of Elgin -- Parish of [Urquhart] Black Burn [side note] This name is described in page 81 also [remainder of page is badly torn on the right]
OS1/12/22/92 CADGER'S FORD Cadger's Ford Cadger's Ford Cadger's Ford Rev. [Reverend] Mr Allan Garmouth Mr Dunn Schoolmaster Urquhart Estate Plan dated 1782 013.07 A ford on the Black Burn at the point where an occupation road crosses the burn about 6½ chains south of the Highland Railway. It on the property of the Duke of Richmond and the Earl of Fyfe
OS1/12/22/92 [page] 92 County of Elgin -- Parish of Urquhart [Signed] A.B.Coddington R.E. [Royal Engineers] 12th January 1871
OS1/12/22/93 [volume] 22 OS1/12/22 [page] 93 URQUHART 1⁄2500 SCALE IN THE CO. [COUNTY] OF ELGIN
OS1/12/22/94 [Page] 94 INDEX to the Parish of Urquhart on 1⁄2500 Scale Names of Objects -- Page Abbey Well -- 42 Arthur's Bridge -- 5 Ashfield -- 48 Back Hill -- 32 Bailieslands of Leuchars -- 11 Bauds -- 91 Bear's Head Rock -- 3 Binn Hill -- 23 Binns -- 28 Blackburn -- 91 Black Burn -- 91 Black Burn -- 81 Blackdam -- 87 Blacklays -- 11 Blinkbonnie -- 73 Bog of Leuchars -- 31 Brandstone -- 22 Broomhill -- 22 Browlands -- 74 Burniestripe -- 45 Burniestripe Mill (Corn) -- 46 Burn of Lhanbryd -- 51 [crossed out] Cadger's Ford -- 92 Caledonian Bank -- 69 Cappieshill -- 31 Carse -- 5 Castle Hill -- 89 Castlehill -- 89 Church -- 40 Cloggans Wood -- 29 Connagedale House -- 77 Conniesdale -- 78 Corbiewell -- 27 Corff house -- 70 Corskie -- 47 Cotts -- 8 Crofts of Urquhart -- 30 Crooked Wood -- 49 Cross Hillock -- 41 Crosshill -- 75 Dellachaple -- 76 Drainer Burn -- 26 Dunkirk -- 28 Dunkintyhillock -- 52 East Lodge -- 20 Easter Clockeasy -- 40 Easter Lochs -- 43 Easter Marchfield -- 88 Elginshill -- 35 Elginshill Wood -- 35 Episcopal Chapel (Private) -- 17 Evergreen -- 88 Female School -- 72 Female School -- 82 Fernyfield -- 21 Finfan -- 43 Finfan Wells -- 44 Folds -- 14 Foundry -- 67 Free Church -- 55 Free Church -- 78 Free Church Manse -- 53 Free Church School -- 53 Free Church School -- 68 Fyle House -- 62 Garmouth -- 64 Gas Works -- 72 Gladhill -- 27 Greenend -- 67 Greenend Cottage -- 68 Greenfield Cottage -- 67 Greens of Lochill -- 37 Highland Railway -- 84 Hills -- 57 Hill of Garmouth -- 46 Hill of Mest -- 33 Hillside -- 28 Infants School -- 19 Innes Canal -- 7 Innes House -- 16 Innes Links -- 26 Innesmill -- 42 Jointure -- 15 Jointure Wood -- 15 Kempston -- 40 Kenneth's Mount -- 87 Kennethsmount -- 88 Kingston -- 63 Laighhills -- 79 Lein -- 73 Lemmanpark -- 76 Leuchars House -- 12 Lochs -- 58 Lochhill -- 38 Lochhillmuir -- 39 Lochhill Wood -- 37 Lhanbryd Burn -- 51
OS1/12/22/95 [page]95 Names of Objects -- Page Loch of Cotts -- 8 Lochside -- 7 Longhill -- 52 Longhill Burn -- 33 Lower Maverston -- 39 Maggierag -- 58 Manse -- 78 Millbank -- 71 Mill of Garmouth -- 80 Milltown -- 11 Moray Firth -- 65 Moss of Mest -- 29 Moss of Mest Wood -- 35 Moss-side -- 30 Muir of Maverston -- 37 muiryhall -- 55 Mudbank -- 71 Nether Mest -- 33 Nether Unthank -- 9 Newfield -- 86 Newton -- 14 Old Harbour -- 3 Old King's road -- 85 Parks of Innes -- 32 Police Station -- 70 Poplar Cottage -- 61 Post Office -- 69 Queenspark -- 85 Redcorffhouse -- 62 Red Lion Hotel -- 70 River Lossie -- 3 Rutherhill -- 36 River Spey -- 61 Rutherhill Wood -- 36 School -- 56 School -- 80 Sleepieshill Wood -- 60 Stentack -- 20 Spey Bay -- 65 Spey Cottage -- 83 Speys Law -- 9 Speyslaw -- 9 Spey Mouth -- 61 Stancibrig Wood -- 42 Steelbrae -- 90 Steelbrae Loch -- 90 Steeping Loch -- 89 Stewart House Female School -- 77 Stone Circle (Remains of) -- 38 Stonewells -- 16 Stripe Burn -- 25 Swinsterhill Wood -- 29 Threapland -- 85 Threapland Wood -- 86 Tippertait -- 47 Tomyrone -- 23 Upper Ashfield -- 48 Upper Maverston -- 39 Upper Mest -- 29 Upper Unthank -- 22 Urquhart (Ph) [Parish] -- 1 Urquhart -- 56 Urquhart Priory (site of) -- 41 Viewfield -- 19 Volunteers' Rifle Range -- 26 Volunteers' Rifle Range -- 49 Wards -- 71 Wallfield -- 21 Waterscott -- 20 Well Cottage -- 44 Wester Bauds -- 87 Wester Clockeasy -- 55 Wester Lochs -- 57 Wester Marchfield -- 86 West Lodge -- 34 Whinnyhaugh -- -75 Wife of Bath -- 79 Willow Cottage -- 61 Woodside -- 16
OS1/12/22/96 [page] 96 Auldern, etc with all the rights that belonged to the monks of [Dun]fermline in Moray. If there was a chartulary, it is now lost, and .....no account of its revenues. The ruins of the buildings are to -- Site Shewn there are no ruins at present on the ground] .... covered with difficulty, in a hollow north-east of the present [paris]h of Urquhart ...[Comm]ander Seton in 1591 was created Lord Urquhart, and Earl of ....rmling in 1605. As commandator, he obtained the lands of the
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OS1/12/22/97 [page] 97 Parish of Urquhart Extracts from New Statistical Account The parish of Urquhart is bounded on the north by a line of sea [....] 5 miles in length, extending from the mouth of the river Lossie on the west, to that of the river Spey on the east; And an equilateral triangle erected on this line as a base, gives a pretty correct idea of its shape and figure. It excludes from the sea the two contiguous parishes, St. [Saint] Andrews Lhanbryd on the west, and Speymouth on the east, which two parishes meet where the parish of Urquhart terminates on the south. The barony of Garmouth, situated in the angle formed by the river Spey ........... -- Garmouth written & described and the sea coast, was annexed, Quoad Sacra, to the parish of Speymouth; but the teinds of that barony still form a part of the fund from which the incumbant of Urquhart derives his income. The sea coast, through its whole extent is a sandy beach, with the exception of a small rock calld [called] "The Bear's Head", not visible at high water. ..... -- Bears Head Rock written and described The shore has no creek or landing place capable of receiving or accommodating so much as a fishing boat. The small lake, called the Loch ......................... -- written & described of Cotts having been drained about 30 years ago, there is now no lake in the parish, neither are there hills in it deserving the name, yet the names of places would indicate that it abounded in both. It must appear some ......................... -- written & described what strange that the elevation of places called Longhill, Broomhill ................................ -- written & described Lochhill, Gladhill and Hills should not exceed 25 feet above .............................................-- written & described the level of the sea; and that the inhabitants of Easter Lochs and ................................. -- written & described Wester Lochs should be but indifferently supplie with water even for domestic purposes. There is no river in the parish; the only stream which run through it are three small brooks or rivulets, on one of which there are two mills, one for grinding corn and the other for sawing timber; on ........ -- shewn- another of them a corn mill has been lately erected by a tenant in the neighbourhood as a speculation, and is sufficiently employed. Finfan Well. Near the line which divides Urquhart from Speymouth at a place called Finfan there is a well which is resorted to in the .............. -- written Finfan Wells summer season by a few invalids for the recovery of their health. It does not appear tht the water of it has been analyzed, but its taste and smell resemble those of the Strathpeffer Spa, and its
OS1/12/22/98 [page] 98 ...................................................................................................... -- Examiners replies to each of the underlined portions ....Sir Jame Duff who till ...art of the summer at Innes ...Finfan, and placed a person in it.................................. -- Finfan Wells written and described ...ter to occasional visitors. Sir James, ...visited this well almost every day; owing to ...and the trouble and expense he put himself to ...now-usually called Sir James's Well. Antiquities.-About half a mile from the church, and near to Innes House, the remains of a Druidical temple are still to be seen ............. -- Stone Circle Shewn consisting of nine tall stones fixed in the earth, and placed in a circle, the entrance to which, fronting the east, has a stone on each side taller than the rest. in a hillock, called the cross-hillock of Kempston, there was ............... -- Shewn lately found a human skeleton in a reclining posture, with it head to the north-east. It crumbled quickly to dust when exposed to the air. A hillock or barrow, on the farm of Meft, on being opened, was found ............ -- Shewn to contain two rude urns full of ashes and burnt bones. In a moor(now covered with wood) about 1½ miles east of the church ........ -- Has this Moor a name there is a rising ground almost entirely surrounded by a trench.......................-- This camp cannot be pointed out on the ground and which, if tradition may be credited, was a Danish Camp. Near .................. -- neither can the spot described as the Innocents it there is a hollow called the "Innocents Howe", where it is said, that the..... -- Howe be shewn, nothing is known regarding these women and children of the natives had taken shelter, and that the................. -- names in the locality Danes, having discovered their retreat, put them all to death No vestige of the richly endowed priory of Urquhart now remains its site only is indicated by the name Abbey Well, still given to the.......... -- Abbey Well & Site of Priory Shewn fountain which supplied th monks with water. Its ample possessions shared the fate of the property of the church throughout the Kingdom in the reign of Jmes VI. The Lordship of urquhart, the lands of Lochabers, and some other lands in this country together with a part of the Salmon Fishing in the Spey, which all belonged to the priory, were seized by the crown, and granted partly to court favourites, and prtly s reqards to champions of th Reformation. Modern Buildings.- Innes House and the grounds around................ -- written & described it are particularly attractive of notice. The house, a large, tall, irregular
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OS1/12/22/99 [page]99 building was for a long period the residence of the Lairds of In[nes] and is now that of James Duff Esq. by whom it has been rendered one of the most elegant and commodious mansions in this country and by whom also the grounds around it have been laid out in excellent taste. The only other mansion-house in the parish is that Leuchars, a more modern structure, and much smaller than Innes House, but in thorough repair, and a most comfortable residence for the gentleman who now occupies it at tenant. The only village in the parish is Urquhart containing 160 inhabitants. ..................[written & described] The nearest market town is Elgin which is 5 miles distant from the parish church. The only place of worship in the parish is the parish church of which the .............[written & described] situation is sufficiently convenient. The church is an old house, but in good repair, and affords sufficient accommodation for the population. The Manse an excellent house, was built in the year 1822 ...................................[written & described] The parochial school is the only one in the parish at present. The school master's salary is the Maximum. He has a comfortable dwelling house and is paid the statutary allowance for a garden. The following is taken from Forsythe's Survey of the Province of Moray A.D.1798 King David I in 1125 founded the priory of Urquhart in the ........[Shewn] County of Moray. It was a cell of the monastery of Dunfermline and occupied by Benedictine monks, called Black Monks from the colour of their habit. It was liberally endowed with lands now-called the Lordship of Urquhart, the village of Fothopir or Fochabers, a fi... .... Spey with a fishing that belonged to the Thane of Fothopir, Pe... [*see notes- the rest of the text below is from page 96] Auldern, etc with all the rights that belonged to the monks of [Dun]fermline in Moray. If there was a chartulary, it is now lost, and .....no account of its revenues. The ruins of the buildings are to................ [Site Shewn there are no ruins at present on the ground] .... covered with difficulty, in a hollow north-east of the present [paris]h of Urquhart
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OS1/12/22/100 [page]100 .........s forfeited, 1690. His ........part and Fyvie. The Duke ..........d Aberdeen, Fyvie, soon after ...Remarks on Antiquities etc in the parish .....Superintendent of Examiners will supply ....information he can obtain, and state what ...taken to obtain such information. Signed A.B.Coddington Lt R.Engrs [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] [new column] Sir In Collecting information regarding the antiquities in the Parish I called upon the Revd [Reverend] Mr Ing... Urquhart, and other fell[ows] to whom I was referred for information, and from the information I received from them, I inserted on Plan and Described generally the different objects of antiquity in this Parish [signed] John Donovan Lce Corpl R.E.[Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
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