Perthshire volume 50

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info
OS1/25/50/1 LITTLE DUNKELD [parish] Little Dunkeld Little Dunkeld Little Dunkeld Little Dunkeld Dunkeld (Little) Dunkeld (Little) Dunkeld (Little) Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Valuation Roll for 1857-8 New Statistical Account Old Statistical Account Sheriff's List of Parishes Oliver & Boyd's Almanac 1864 Fullarton's Gazetteer 062 ; 073 The parish of Little Dunkeld is in the Presbytery of Dunkeld, and Synod of Perth and Stirling. Patron the Crown. It consists of the united parishes of Little Dunkeld and Lagganallachy and it is bounded on the north by the parish of Logierait; on the east by the parishes of Dunkeld and Dowally Detd. [Detached] No.2, Caputh, and Dunkeld and Dowally (Proper;) on the south by the parishes of Kinclaven, Auchtergaven, Methven Detd. [Detached], Monzie Detd. [Detached] No.3 and Fowlis Wester; and on the West by the parish of Dull (proper), Dull Detd. [Detached] No.2, and Weem Detd. [Detached] No.10. There are no detached portions of this parish nor are there any detached portions of another parish situated within it.
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OS1/25/50/3 MANSE [Little Dunkeld] Manse Manse Manse R.C. Carrington Esqr. Revd. [Reverend] John Wilson Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 "The manse was built in 1820, and is rather a handsome modern house. There are two glebes; one at Little Dunkeld, the other at the old church of Laganallachy; the former contains about 8 acres, the latter about four, but not very valuable; both may be valued at £20" New Statistical Account
OS1/25/50/3 EAST FERRY (Disused) Eastferry East Ferry (disused) East Ferry (disused) East Ferry (disused) New Statistical Account R.C. Carrington Esqr. Revd. [Reverend] John Wilson Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 This name is applied to a place across the river Tay where a ferry existed prior to the erection and opening of the Dunkeld Bridge. "The elegant and spacious bridge of Dunkeld, erected by the late Duke of Athole in 1809, supplies the place of a dangerous ferry, which long existed a little to the east of it, called Eastferry." New Statistical Account.
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OS1/25/50/4 CHURCH [Little Dunkeld] Church Church Church Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride R.C. Carrington, Esqr. Revd. [Reverend] John Wilson 062 "The parish church is situated near the south bank of the Tay, nearly opposite to Dunkeld, and was built in 1798. It is commodious and comfortable. The situation is fine. It is nearly surrounded by trees; and for its neat and simple appearance, may be considered a model for Scottish country churches. In respect to the population, however, the site is not the most eligible. Though seated for upwards of 800 there is not half of that number within three miles of it." New Statistical Account
OS1/25/50/4 NEIL GOW'S TREE Neil Gow's Tree Neil Gow's Tree Neil Gow's Tree R.C. Carrington, Esqr. Revd. [Reverend] John Wilson Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 A large oak tree, situated in the south bank of the river Tay, adjacent to the village of Inver, under which, it is said, Neil Gow, during his sojourn at that village, occasionally sat to compose.
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OS1/25/50/5 DUCHESS'S CAVE Duchess's Cave Duchess's Cave Duchess's Cave Duchess's Cave New Statistical Account R.C. Carrington, Esqr. Revd. John Wilson Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 The Duchess's Cave is on the east side of Craig-y-barns. It is partly artificial. At one time, it was neatly fitted up, but it is now much destroyed." New Statistical Acct. [Account].
OS1/25/50/5 INVER Inver Inver Inver Inver Invar Inver Inver Inver R.C. Carrington, Esqr. Revd. [Reverend] John Wilson Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Valuation Roll 1857-8 Johnstone's Co. [County] Map Fullarton's Gazetteer Dunkeld its Straths & Glens New Statistical Account 062 A small village situated about a mile southwest od Dunkeld, consisting of a numer of dwelling-houses, two saw mills, one corn mill, smithy, carpenter's shop, a small grocer's, and a sub-post office. The houses are chiefly but one storey, partly thatched, and partly slated and in good repair. Property of his Grace the Duke of Athole.
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OS1/25/50/6 SCHOOL [Little Dunkeld] School School School R.C. Carrington, Esqr. Revd. [Reverend] John Wilson Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 The parish school of Little Dunkeld, situated a short distance south of the manse, is a neat two storey, slated house in good repair. Education afforded:- English reading, writing, and arithmetic; French, Latin, and Mathematics. Average attendance 50.
OS1/25/50/6 NEIL GOW'S COTTAGE (In Ruins) Neil Gow's Cottage Neil Gow's Cottage Neil Gow's Cottage R.C. Carrington, Esqr. Revd. [Reverend] John Wilson Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 A small one storey dwellinghouse in which Neil Gow resided for some time. It is now in ruins: nothing but the walls, which are about six feet in height, remaining.
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OS1/25/50/7 DUNKELD BRIDGE Dunkeld Bridge Dunkeld Bridge Dunkeld Bridge Dunkeld Bridge Dunkeld Bridge R.C. Carrington Esqr., Factor to the Duke of Athole, Dunkeld Revd. [Reverend] J.C. Wilson Dunkeld Revd [Reverend] Daniel McBride Little Dunkeld New Statistical Account Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens 062 A stone bridge of seven arches spanning the River Tay at Dunkeld property of the Duke of Atholl, there is a toll bar at its south end at which pontage is levied on all crossing. "In 1805 the building of Dunkeld Bridge was commenced. It was opened in 1808. For ages previous to that time, there was no communication but by ferry-boats. It is a singularly elegant structure, on which no expense has been spared to unite taste and magnificence with convenience. This place and the country in general are indebted for it, principally to the spirit and liberality of John fourth duke of Athole. The total expense was about £35,000, but of which the Government advanced £5000. The tolls granted for the remainder yield but a small interest on the sums advanced by the Athole family. The length of the bridge is 485 feet, its breadth 27, and its greatest height from the foundation 54. There are five principal and two land arches, the span of the central one being 90 feet, and the others, in succession 85, 75 and 26." Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens
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OS1/25/50/8 LITTLE DUNKELD [village] Little Dunkeld Little Dunkeld Little Dunkeld R.C. Carrington Esqr. Revd. [Reverend] J.C. Wilson Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 Consists of the parish church, manse, school and teacher's residence, and two dwelling houses, situated on the south margin of the River Tay, and immeidately opposite Dunkeld.
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OS1/25/50/9 BIRCHWOOD HOUSE Birchwood House Birchwood House Birchwood House Revd. [Reverend] Daniell McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis 062 A handsome dwelling house two storeys, offices one the whole are slated and in good repair Property of Sir William Drumd. [Drummond] Stewart Bart. [Baronet] Murthly
OS1/25/50/9 TORWOOD LODGE Torwood Lodge Torwood Lodge Torwood Lodge Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis 062 A porter lodge one storey slated and in good repair Property of Sir W D Stewart Murthly
OS1/25/50/9 INCHEWAN Inchewan Inchewan Inchewan Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis 062 A row of dwellinghouses in the village of Birnam one Storey Slated and in good repair Property of Sir W D Stewart Bart [Baronet] Murthly Castle
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OS1/25/50/10 INCHEWAN BURN Inchewan Burn Inchewan Burn Inchewan Burn Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis 062 A burn which gathers on the west side of Birnam Hill and seperates the Property of his Grace the Duke of Athole from the Murthly estate from its surce until its termination in the River Tay at Birnam.
OS1/25/50/10 HEATHPARK Heathpark Heathpark Heathpark Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis 062 A handsome villa two storey slated and in excellent repair, a perpetual Feu.
OS1/25/50/10 THE TERRACE The Terrace The Terrace The Terrace Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis 062 A grass walk which diverts off the toll road between Birnam Hotel and Inchewan Burn and extends for one mile along the south west side of the River Tay, again Joining the toll road already mentioned one mile south of Birnam
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OS1/25/50/11 BIRNAM HILL Birnam Hill Birnam hill Birnam Hill Birnam Hill Birnam Hill Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens New Statistical Account Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis 062 "Birnham, a mountain in the parishes of Auchtergaven and Little Dunkeld, Perthshire. It rises from the right bank of the Tay, at the entrance to the Highlands, and attains a height of 1580 feet above sea level. Its summits command an extreme view of Strathmore, Stormont, Athole and Strathbraan. Its sides and skirts were anciently covered with forest, but are now marked only by the scaurs of slate quarries and the feathery growth of young larch plantations. An ancient vitrified fort of 320 paces in circumference was recently discovered on one of its summits. But the great interest of Birnam consists in its association with the story of Macbeth, as immortalised by Shakspeare; and this is well told as follows in the 'Beauties of Scotland':- When Malcolm Canmore came into Scotland, supported by English auxiliaries, to recover his dominions from Macbeth the Giant, as the country people called him, he marched first onward to Dunkeld, in order to meet with those friends who had promised to join him from the north. This led him to Birnam wood, where accidentally they were induced, either by way of distinction, or from some other motive to ornament their bonnets, or to carry about them in their hands the branches of trees. The people in the neighbourhood stated, as the tradition of the country, that they were distinguished in this situation by the spy whom Macbeth had stationed to watch their motions. He then began to despair, in consequence of the witches' predictions, who had warned him to beware 'when Birnam wood should come to Dunsinnan'; and when Malcolm prepared to attack the castle, where it was principally defended by the outer rocks, he immediately deserted it; and flying ran opposite hill, pursued by Macduff, but finding it impossible to escape he threw himself from the top of the hill, was killed upon the rocks, and buried at the Lang Man's Grave, as it is called, which is still extant." Fullarton's Gazetteer It is the property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet] Murthly Castle.
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OS1/25/50/12 BIRNAM Birnam Birnam Birnam Birnam Birnam Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis Valuation Roll 1857-8 Dunkeld its Straths & Glens 062 A modern village, consisting to a great extent of self-contained houses, together with a first class Hotel, Coach work Railway Station and Episcopal Church the buildings are of various classes of architecture, and have been erected, principally, for the accomadation of the numerous tourists who resort to this locality during the summer. The village is the property of Sir William D. Stewart Bart. [Baronet] Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/12 ROSE COTTAGE Rose Cottage Rose Cottage Rose Cottage Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis 062 A neat cottage, one storey high, thatched and in very good repair, the property of Sir William D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet] Murthly Castle.
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OS1/25/50/13 BIRNAM LODGE Birnham Lodge Birnam Lodge Birnam Lodge Birnam Lodge Birnam Lodge New Statistical Account Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Little Dunkeld Dunkeld Mr. Colin Livingstone Schoolmaster Dunkeld Mr. Thomas Ellis Merchant Dunkeld Fullartons and Birnam Gazetteer 062 A neat Cottage one storey, slated, and in good repair Property of Sir William D. Stewart Bart. [Baronet] Murthly
OS1/25/50/13 BIRNAM COTTAGE Birnam Cottage Birnam Cottage Birnam Cottage Birnam Cottage Birnam Cottage Birnam Cottage Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis Valuation Roll 1857-8 New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer 062 A handsome dwellinghouse with offices attached, one storey slated and in good repair. Property of Sir William D. Stewart Bart. [Baronet] Murthly
OS1/25/50/13 BIRNAMBANK HOUSE Birnambank House Birnambank House Birnambank House Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis 062 A handsome villa residence two storeys slated and in good repair Property of Sir William D. Stewart Murthly Castle
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OS1/25/50/14 BIRNAMBANK COTTAGE Birnambank Cottage Birnambank Cottage Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis 062 A cottage two storeys slated and in good repair. Property of Sir William D. Stewart Bart. [Baronet] Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/14 TORWOOD HOUSE Torwood House Torwood House Torwood House Torwood House Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis Fullarton's Gazetteer 062 A handsome villa residence two storeys, slated and in good repair Property of Sir W.D. Stewart Murthly
OS1/25/50/14 TORWOODBANK Torwoodbank Torwoodbank Torwoodbank Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis 062 A square-built dwellinghouse, two storeys slated and in good repair Property of Sir William Drummond Stewart Bart. [Baronet] Murthly Castle
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OS1/25/50/15 LADY HILL Lady Hill Lady Hill Lady Hill Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis 062 A mound much altered from its original appearance through forming a suitable graveyard and site for St Mary's (Episcopal) Church at Birnam. A Roman Cross once stood upon its Summit.
OS1/25/50/15 LADYWELL PARK Ladywell Park Ladywell Park Ladywell Park Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis 062 A large pasture field situated between Ladywell Cottage and Birnam Property of his grace the Duke of Athole
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OS1/25/50/16 ST MARY'S CHURCH (Episcopal) [Birnam] St Mary's Church (Episcopal) on Site of Cross St Mary's Church (Episcopal) on Site of Cross Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr Colin Livingstone Mr Thomas Ellis 062 A plain substantial building in the village of Birnam, and erected upon a small mound named Lady Hill, much altered from its former appearance also upon this mound and on the spot where this Church now stands, was a cross at which the people , on a pilgrimage to Dunkeld Cathedral Commenced their Devotions. In 1860, the Church was built & Consecrated in the same year.v Seated to accommodate 250 persons. "On the plain below Torwood Villa, a handsome Ecclesiastical Building in connection with the Scottish Episcopal Church, is being erected. The style is Early Middle Pointed, with severe geometrical tracery, in which a copious use of the unfoliated circle in the east and side windows, &c. The whole design harmonizes well with the surpassing scenery in which it stands. This building is on the site of one of the crosses erected in Roman Catholic times. These crosses were put up on the various roads at those places where the first view of the Cathedral was obtained." Dunkeld, its Straths and Glens
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OS1/25/50/17 PARK COTTAGE Park Cottage Park Cottage Park Cottage Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr Colin Livinstone Mr Thomas Ellis 062 A handsome dwellinghouse two storeys slated and in good repair Property of his Grace the Duke of Athol
OS1/25/50/17 POST OFFICE [Birnam] Post Office Post Office Post Office Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr Colin Livingstone Mr Thomas Ellis 062 A Sub-office in the village of Inver recieving and dispatching letters to and from Dunkeld - the major office, at 8-15 am and 12 o'Clock noon
OS1/25/50/17 LADYWELL Ladywell Ladywell Ladywell Revd. [Reverend] Danield McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis 062 A large farmsteading dwelling house two storeys offices one all slated and in good repair Property of His Grace the Duke of Athole
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OS1/25/50/18 LADYWELL COTTAGE Ladywell Cottage Ladywell Cottage Ladywell Cottage Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis 062 A small dwellinghouse one storey, slated and in good repair Property of his Grace the Duke of Athole
OS1/25/50/18 LADY WELL Lady Well Lady Well Lady Well Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis 062 The water to which this name is applied has no resemblance of a well whatever being only a small stream about fifty yards in length, but was supposed effectual in curing a singular disease
OS1/25/50/18 INVER BRIDGE Inver Bridge Inver Bridge Inver Bridge Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis 062 A bridge consisting of two arches and parapets crossing the River Bran on the toll road leading from Dunkeld to Aberfeldy. Property of the Road Trustees.
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OS1/25/50/19 BURNSIDE Burnside Burnside Burnside Burnside Burnside Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. C. Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis Valuation Roll 1857-8 Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens 062 A block of buildings consisting of several tenements, together with a cottage, all two stories high, slated and in good repair, property of His Grace the Duke of Athole.
OS1/25/50/19 DUNKELD STATION Dunkeld Station Dunkeld Station Dunkeld Station Dunkeld Station Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. C. Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis Time Tables 062 One of the principal stations on the Inverness and Perth Junction Railway, it is handsomely fitted up with waiting and refreshment rooms. The portion of the building spanning the line is covered with a glass roof, property of the Company.
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OS1/25/50/21 BIRNAM HOTEL Birnam Hotel Birnam Hotel Birnam Hotel Birnam Hotel Birnam Hotel Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis Valuation Roll 1857-8 Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens 062 A large hotel and posting house in the village of Birnam, the buildings are from two to four stories in height, property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet] Murthly Castle. "Immediately beyond this is the Birnam Hotel, with its imposing and ecclesiastical appearance, raising its lofty spire, in grounds beautifully and tastefully laid out, having more the semblance of a gentleman's residence than that of a place of Public Entertainment. In the part of the building recently erected there is a splendid Hall, finished in the most gorgeous style, and considered to be the finest public room in Scotland. The hall is decorated with a number of fine paintings, two of which are said to be by Salvator Rosa. The new part of the building is in the Saxon Gothic style of architecture, from designs by the late Mr. Gillespie Graham." Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens
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OS1/25/50/22 MURTHLY Murthly Murthly Murthly Murthly Murthly New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Mr. Colin Livingstone Mr. Thomas Ellis 062 A district extending from Strath Bean along the south bank of the River Tay to the south-east boundary of Little Dunkeld parish, property of Sir William D Stewart Bart. [Baronet] Murthly Castle. "The arable and peopled tracts constitute three districts, each having a distinctive name, - Murthly, down the Tay, from Dunkeld Bridge to the southern boundary, - the Bishopric up the Tay, from Dunkeld Bridge to the northern boundary, - and Strathbean, from the junction of the two preceding, and transversely to them, up both sides of the Bran, to the western boundary. The southern and eastern parts of Murthly present an undulating surface. The soil is a kind of black loam mixed with sand, and tolerably fertile. There is a considerable tract of heath, a portion of which is now covered with fine woods. The northern part of the district below Inver is a deep, narrow vale along the Tay. It is adorned with oak-woods; and the bottom forms a stripe of good arable land. *** In Murthly there is an inexhaustible body of freestone of a fine grain and great hardness. It is of a light, vivid ash colour, and was used for building the cathedral of Dunkeld." Fullarton's Gazetteer.
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OS1/25/50/23 ST MARYSHILL St Maryshill St Maryshill St Maryshill Revd. [Reverend] John McMillan Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 This name is applied to a neat and commodious dwellinghouse, two storeys, slated, and in good repair - suitable offices attached. Property and residence of the Revd. [Reverend] John McMillan.
OS1/25/50/23 GAS WORKS [Birnam] Gas Works Gas Works Gas Works Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 A small gas works constructed in 1856 for the purpose of lighting Birnam with gas. It belongs to a company of the shopkeepers and others in Birnam and Dunkeld. The gasometer is capable of Holding 5,000 cubic feet of gas.
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OS1/25/50/24 FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Torwood] Free Church School Free Church School Free Church School Sir William D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle. Mr. John Harris, Inspector of Poor, Inchewan, by Birnam. Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride, Parish Minister, Little Dunkeld. 062 A neat and commodious building, situated in Torwood, consists of schoolroom and apartments for Schoolmaster. It belongs to the Free Church, and was erected in 1856, by subscription Eduction afforded:- English reading, writing, and arithmetic; Mathematics, French, and Latin. Average attendance fifty. Unendowed.
OS1/25/50/24 ST MARY'S TOWER St. Mary's Tower St. Mary's Tower St. Mary's Tower Sir. W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 This name is applied to a neat and substantial residence three storeys, slated, and in good repair. Property of Lord John Manners.
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OS1/25/50/25 CREAG NA BUIRE Creag na Buire Creag na Buire Creag na Buire Sir William D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 This name is applied to a prominent rocky precipice in the east side of Birnam Hill; about two hundred feet in height. - Meaning of name not known. Property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/25 TOM NA BUIRE Tom na Buire Tom na Buire Tom na Buire Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 This name is applied to a small but prominent projecting bump in the northeast side of Birnam Hill. It is rocky and precipitous. Property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/25 ARCH COTTAGE Arch Cottage Arch Cottage Arch Cottage Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 This name is applied to a neat, one storey, slated dwellinghouse, in good repair. Property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
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OS1/25/50/26 MIDDLE INCHEWAN Middle Inchewan Middle Inchewan Middle Inchewan Middle Inchewan Middletown Sir William D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Valuation Roll 1857-8 Johnstone's Co. [County] Map 062 This name is applied to a cluster of houses consisting of a farmsteading, three cothouses, and a gas work; all one storey, slated, and in good repair. Property of Sir W.D. Stewart Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/26 TORWOOD Torwood Torwood Torwood Torwood Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Valuation Roll 1857-8 062 This name is applied to a cluster of houses, consisting of a school, a grocer's shop, and a few dwellinghouses, all two storeys, slated, and in good repair. Property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/26 ERIGMORE Erigmore Erigmore Erigmore Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 This name is applied to a neat and commodious dwellinghouse, two storeys, slated, and in good repair. Property and residence of Captain Napier Campbell.
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OS1/25/50/27 BALHOMISH Balhomish Balhomish Balhomish Balhomish Bathomis William Gow Balhomish by Dunkeld C. Blair Balhomish by Dunkeld C. McIntosh Postman Inver Dunkeld Johnstone's Co. [County] Map 062 A dwelling house, farm steading & Offices two stories slated & in good repair the property of Sir William Stewart Bart. [Baronet] Murthly.
OS1/25/50/27 KING'S SEAT King's Seat King's Seat King's Seat Sir W.D. Stewart Bart [Baronet] Murthly Castle Revd. [Reverend] D. McBride Little Dunkeld Mr. John Harris Inspector of Poor, Birnam 062 This name is applied to a small round knoll forming the summit of Birnam Hill, its origin is unknown, property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet] Murthly Castle.
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OS1/25/50/29 HOSPITAL [Murthly] Hospital Hospital Hospital Murthly Hospital-House Hospital Glenbirnam Sir William Drummond Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle. Mr. John Harris, Inspector of Poor, Inchewan by Birnam. Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride, Parish Minister, Little Dunkeld. Valuation Roll 1857-8 Johnstone's Co. [County] Map Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens 062 This name is applied to a neat and commodious dwellinghouse, two storeys, slated, and in good repair - suitable offices attached. Property and residence of Sir William D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle. "It may be mentioned, that, "towards the beginning of last century, John Stewart Esq. of Grandtully, mortified the sum of 20,000 merks Scots, for the support of twelve poor men on his estate, of the Scotch Episcopal communion, appointing his own heirs, and the heirs of three other families allied to his own, administrators of this fund. About 1740, a building was erected for the objects of the benefaction in the district of Murthly; but for certain reasons, the original plan was not carried out. In the former Statistical Account of the parish it is said that the sum had accumulated to £2600 Sterling, - the interest of which is distributed among certain poor persons in this and other parishes, without regard to their religious creed" New Statistical Acct. [Account] The building erected for the benevolent purposes mentioned in the foregoing extract is the same as above described, but is now used as a residence by the proprietor Sir W.D. Stewart.
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OS1/25/50/30 ROHALLION LODGE Rohallion Lodge Rohallion Lodge Rohallion Lodge Rochallion Rohallion Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Valuation Roll 1857-8 Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens 062 This name is applied to a neat and commodious shooting lodge, two storeys, slated, and in good repair. Property of Sir William D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/30 BIRNAM BURN Birnam Burn Birnam Burn Birnam Burn Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 A small but very rapid stream which takes its rise from surface water in the south base of Birnam Hill, flows first in an easterly direction then towards the north, falling into the River Tay at Birnam Bridge.
OS1/25/50/30 CLUNE HILL Clune Hill Clune Hill Clune Hill Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 This name is applied to a small circular hill. having a gradual slope all round. It is thickly wooded and about one hundred feet in height. Property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
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OS1/25/50/31 RING WOOD Ring Wood Ring Wood Ring Wood Sir William D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 This name is applied to a strip of wood extending from the Hospital between the Tay and the turnpike road westward to a little west of Birnam T.P. [Turn Pike]. It is chiefly oak. Property of Sir. W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/31 RINGWOOD Ringwood Ringwood Ringwood Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 This name is applied to two contiguous dwellinghouses, consisting of four tenements, one storey, slated, and in good repair. Property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/31 DALPOWIE Dalpowie Dalpowie Dalpowie Dalpowie Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Johnstone's Co. [County] Map 062 This name is applied to a small, one storey, slated dwellinghouse, in good repair. Property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
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OS1/25/50/32 ROCHANROY WOOD Rochanroy Wood Rochanroy Wood Rochanroy Wood Roch-an-roy wood Sir William D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride New Statistical Account 062 This name is applied to a small strip of wood, partly on the east side of Craig Ruenshin, and extending a short distance eastward of that hill and south of the railway. It is mixed. Property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/32 KING'S ROCK King's Rock King's Rock King's Rock Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 This name is applied to a small circular hill - east and north sides rocky and precipitous, but having a very gradual slope to the south and west. How or from what circumstance it obtained the name is not known. Property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/32 ROBIN'S DAM Robin's Dam Robin's Dam Robin's Dam Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 This name is applied to a small lake adjacent to Rohallion Lodge, partly natural and partly artificial. It is supplied by Birnam Burn which flows into and out of it. Property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
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OS1/25/50/33 ROHALLION CASTLE (Ruins of) Rohallion Castle (in ruins) Rohallion Castle (in ruins) Rohallion Castle (in ruins) Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet] Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 This name is applied to the ruins of an ancient castle or stronghold, situated on high ground in the east side of Birnam Hill. The walls are only a few feet high, and from their great thickness it would seem that the place was at one time of considerable strength Property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet] "Birnam Hill was in ancient times included within the bounds of the Royal Forest. To the south of the hill, not far from Rohallion - the Shooting Lodge of James Condie, Esqr., Perth - are the ruins of a Hunting Seat, said to have belonged to one of the early Scottish Kings" Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens
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OS1/25/50/34 BIRNAM T.P. [TURN PIKE] Birnam T.P. [Turn Pike] Birnam T.P. [Turn Pike] Birnam T.P. [Turn Pike] Birnam Toll-Bar Sir William D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Valuation Roll 1857-8 062 A turnpike gate on the toll road from Dunkeld to Perth, one mile east of Birnam from which it takes its name. The house attached is one storey, slated, and in good repair. Whole rates.
OS1/25/50/34 BIRNAM QUARRY (Slate) Birnam Quarry Birnam Quarry Birnam Quarry Birnam Slate Quarry Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Vlauation Roll 1857-8 062 A large slate quarry in the east side of Birnam Hill. It is somewhat extensively wrought, the slates being of a good quality. Property of Sir William Drummond Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/34 CRAIG RUENSHIN Craig Ruenshin Craig Ruenshin Craig Ruenshin Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 This name is applied to a small wooded eminence forming a prominent bump of Birnam Hill. It is steep and rocky on its east and north sides. Property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
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OS1/25/50/35 BIRNAM BRIDGE Birnam Bridge Birnam Bridge Birnam Bridge Birnam Bridge Sir William D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens 062 A strong stone bridge of seven arches spanning Birnam Burn on the principal carriage road leading from the west to Murthly Castle. Erected in 1851, at considerable expense, by Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], of Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/35 BIRNAM WOOD Birnam Wood Birnam Wood Birnam Wood Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 This name is applied to a narrow strip of wood extending from the east base of Birnam Hill eastward along the south side of the public road to Birnam Burn. It is chiefly oak. Property of Sir W. D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/35 STAIR BRIDGE Stair Bridge Stair Bridge Stair Bridge Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 A small stone bridge of one arch spanning Birnam Burn, on the private road. Property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
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OS1/25/50/36 CLUNE COTTAGE Clune Cottage Clune Cottage Clune Cottage Sir William D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 This name is applied to a small, one storey, slated dwellinghouse, in good repair. Property of Sir William D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/36 BYRES Byres Byres Byres Byres of Murthly Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Valuation Roll 1857-8 062 Farmsteading, dwellinghouse and out offices all one storey, slated, and in good repair. Property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/36 BYRES WOOD Byres Wood Byres Wood Byres Wood Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride 062 This name is applied to a wood extending eastward from Birnam Burn, on the south side of the River Tay. It is chiefly oak. Property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/36 [page] 36 Parish of Little Dunkeld [Pencil note under Byres Wood:] On 64/15
OS1/25/50/37 DUNCAN'S CAMP Duncan's Camp Duncan's Camp Duncan's Camp Duncan's Camp Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens 062 This name is applied to a large artificial mound on the top of Duncan's Hill. Tradition says it was formed by King Duncan, who used it as a camp. On one side it is orotected by an almost perpendicular cliff, on the other are the remains of intrenchments. "Near the bottom of the south-east side of Birnam, also, there is a round mound which bears some traces of a good fortification. It has been known for time immemorial by the names of Court hill and Duncan's hill; and tradition reports that it was occasionally occupied by the unfortunate King Duncan." Fullarton's Gazetteer "This hill, rendered classic ground by the pen of the immortal Shakespeare, rises to an elevation of 1580 feet above the level of the sea. It is about 12 miles distant from Dunsinane. Tradition states, that when Malcolm Canmohr came into Scotland to recover his dominions from Macbeth, he found the passes in the neighbourhood of Perth in the possession of the latter. Malcolm, therefore, marched his army from Stirling via Crieff and the Small Glen, to Drumour, within four miles of Dunkeld, and then across the hills, passing through what was sometimes called the Glen of Birnam. They rested the first night at Duncan's Camp, near to Rohallion, within sight of Dunsinane Hill, to which they marched the following morning." Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens
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OS1/25/50/38 HANGEDMEN'S TREE Hangedmen's Tree Hangedmen's Tree Hangedmen's Tree Hanged-men's-trees Sir William D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride New Statistical Account 062 This name is applied to a very large oak tree, adjacent to the Hospital. Tradition says that in former times the bodies of hanged criminals were buried under this tree, from which circumstance it takes its name. "Ruthven, the sheriff, is said to have held his court on a rising ground to the north, still called the Court-hill; and there were lately, or there still may be, at the east end of Roch-an-roy wood, some oaks on which Highlanders were hung, and which long went under the name of the "Hanged-men's-trees". Some of these trees still remain in the parish of Little Dunkeld." New Statistical Account. There is only one of these trees now standing. "Here a noble oak is shewn which served as a Gallows in the execution of those condemned at the Regality Courts held on this hill" Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens
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OS1/25/50/39 PASS OF BIRNAM Pass of Birnam Pass of Birnam Pass of Birnam Pass of Birnam Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Dunkeld its Straths & Glens 062 This name is applied to a narrow pass opening into Strath Tay from the south, through a ridge of high ground extending for some distance east from Birnam Hill, on the south side of Strath Tay. The ground on each side is somewhat steep. A short distance to the south of this bridge is the Pass of Birnam, forming the gate to the Highlands in this quarter, and which, although rugged, is, notwithstanding, covered with overhanging trees. The height and abruptness of the hills on each side, the depth of shadow which is thrown on this narrow entrance, and the huge bare and broken faces of the rocks of Birnam which rise beyond, contrast well with the noble river as it wanders deep below through rich and overhanging trees, till, reaching the more open valley, it meanders among the ornamental grounds of Murthly. Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens
OS1/25/50/39 [page] 39 Parish of Little Dunkeld
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OS1/25/50/41 COURT HILL Court Hill Court Hill Court Hill Court Hill Court hill Court-hill Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens Fullarton's Gazetteer New Statistical Acct. [Account] 062 This name is applied to a small ovalshaped hill, having a gradual slope all round. Tradition says that law courts were held here in ancient times, from which circumstance it takes its name. It is a natural feature. Property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle. "A little to the south-west of that house is a round mound, bearing th traces of a rude fortification. It has been known from time immemorial by the names of Court Hill and Duncan's Hill, and it is said to have been occasionally occupied by the unfortunate King Duncan. Here a noble oak is shewn which served as a Gallows for the execution of those condemned at the Regality Courts, held on this hill. Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens
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OS1/25/50/42 DUNCAN'S HILL Duncan's Hill Duncan's Hill Duncan's Hill Duncan's Hill Duncan's hill Sir W.D. Stewart Mr. John Harris Revd. [Reverend] Daniel McBride Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens Fullarton's Gazetteer 062 This name is applied to a small but prominent hill of an oval shape, and having a somewhat steep slope all round. On the top of this hill is a large mound called Duncan's Camp. Property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet], Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/42 STRATH BRAN 062 For authorities and description see Name Book of 6 inch sheet 61
OS1/25/50/42 RIVER BRAN 062 For authorities and description see Name Book of 6 inch sheet 61
OS1/25/50/42 STRATH TAY 062 For authorities and description see Name Book of 6 inch sheet 61
OS1/25/50/42 RIVER TAY 062 For authorities and description see Name Book of 6 inch sheet 61
OS1/25/50/42 [page] 42 Parish of Little Dunkeld
OS1/25/50/43 CHAPEL [Murthly] Chapel Chapel Chapel Mr. John Bullion Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. William Menzies 062 An ancient Chapel in the pleasure grounds of Murthly, which is now used as a burying place for the Stewart family, around the walls of the interior are the arms of various branches of their family which have been interred therein. A very elegant Roman Catholic chapel has been erected against the west side of this old building. The date of erection of the Old Chapel is not known, neither is its dedicatory name. "There is no Episcopalian nor Catholic chapel in the parish, if we except a small old and decayed chapel attached to Murthly Castle, and lately fitted up for service by the present proprietor." New Statistical Account
OS1/25/50/43 [page] 43 Perthshire Parish of Little Dunkeld
OS1/25/50/44 ST ANTHONY'S CHAPEL (Roman Catholic) [Murthly] St. Anthony's Chapel (Roman Catholic) St. Anthony's Chapel (Roman Catholic) Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies 062 A very elegant Roman Catholic Chapel, erected in 1847 by Sir William D. Stewart, its situation is at the west end of the old chapel of Murthly, and with it forms one building. The interior adorments of this Chapel are of a gorgeous nature. At its west end is a neat tower containing a clock. It is seated to accommodate 200 persons.
OS1/25/50/44 GAS WORKS [Murthly] Gas Works Gas Works Gas Works Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies 062 A small block of buildings partly of stone and partly of wood used as a manufactory for gas for the accommodation of the residents in Murthly Castle.
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OS1/25/50/45 MURTHLY CASTLE (Unfinished) Murthly Castle Murthly Castle Murthly Castle Murthly Castle Murthly Castle Murthly Castle Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies Valuation Roll 1857-8 New Statistical Account Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens 062 An elegant mansion of large proportions, four stories in height and having a quadangular tower rising from its centre, the property of Sir W.D. Stewart, the interior of this building is still in an unfinished state and has never been occupied. "There is a new mansion lately erected in front of the old castle, remarkable for beauty of design and elegance of architecture. The shell of the house, or mason-work, was completed ten years ago; but the rest remains in an unfinished state." New Statistical Account
OS1/25/50/45 [page] 45 Perthshire Parish of Little Dunkeld
OS1/25/50/46 MURTHLY CASTLE Murthly Castle Murthly Castle Murthly Castle Murthly Castle Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies Valuation Roll 1857-8 062 The old Castle of Murthly consists of the Keep surrounded by a number of other buildings of a more modern date, it is uncertain at what time the first part of this building was erected, but it bears the appearance of great age. "A splendid structure in the Elizabethan style of architecture, still unfinished. Close to it is the Old Castle, bearing the marks of great antiquity. It is splendidly fitted up, and adorned by many paintings and works of art of the first masters, and forms the chief seat of the Murthly Family. The Keep is the oldest part of the building, but the record of its erection has been lost." Dunkeld, its Straths & Glens
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OS1/25/50/47 STANDING STONE [Murthly Castle] Standing Stone Standing Stone Standing Stone Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies 062 A Standing Stone in Murthly pleasure grounds about 10 feet in height, there is no tradition relating to it otherwise than the supposition of its being Druidical.
OS1/25/50/47 [page] 47 Parish of Little Dunkeld
OS1/25/50/48 MUIR OF THORN Muir of Thorn Muir of Thorn Muir of Thorn Muir of Thorn Moor of Thorn Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] of Auchtergaven Ph. [Parish] 062 ; 073 Within the limits of Murthly district there is an extent of marshy moorland, a considerable portion of which is planted also small portion of it is now arable and all is known by this name, and extends from Kingswood to the district of Arntully on the South and from the plantations which surrounds the South base of Birnam Hill to the Home farm. Property of Sir William Stewart Bart [Baronet] "A portion of the "Muir of Thorn", and also of another muir near Tullybelton, are said to belong to the minister of Auchtergaven parish. *** This muir extends over a portion of the surface of this parish, as well as that of the parishes of Little Dunkeld and Kinclaven." New Statistical Account
OS1/25/50/48 [page] 48 Perthshire Parish of Little Dunkeld
OS1/25/50/49 BROADARTHUR Broadarthur Broadarthur Broadarthur Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies 062 A neat dwelling house one storey slated and in good repair. Property of Sir William Stewart Bart [Baronet] Murthly
OS1/25/50/49 THE ARCH The Arch The Arch The Arch Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies 062 A stone built arch which spans the approach to Murthly Castle. The abutments are so constructed as to answer the purpose of Lodges
OS1/25/50/49 MEADOW BOG Meadow Bog Meadow Bog Meadow Bog Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies 062 An extent of marshy ground formerly a pond in the ornamental grounds on the east side of Murthly Castle. Property of Sir William D Stewart Bart. [Baronet]
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OS1/25/50/50 PITTENSORN Pittersorn Pittersorn Pittersorn Pittersorn Pittersorn Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies Valuation Roll 1857-8 Johnstone's Co. [County] Map 062 Three dwellinghouses a farmsteading and school house, all one storey slated and in good repair Property of Sir W.D. Stewart Bart [Baronet]
OS1/25/50/50 BRANDERS HILL Branders Hill Branders Hill Branders Hill Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr John Bullion Mr. William Menzies 062 A small wooded eminence within the ornamental grounds at Murthly Castle. Property of Sir W.D. Stewart Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/25/50/50 [page] 50 Perthshire Parish of Little Dunkeld [St. Anthony's Chapel entry crossed out with note:] See pages 43 & 44 for the proper modes of writing the two Chapels
OS1/25/50/51 GELLYBURN Gellyburn Gellyburn Gellyburn Gellyburn Mr.Thomas Cameron, Surveyor Murthly Mr. John Bullion Mason Murthly, Dunkeld Mr. William Menzies Farmer Broompark Murthly Valuation Roll 1857-8 062 Six self contained dwelling houses situated at nearly equal distance from one another, on the toll road from Dunkeld through Caputh towards Perth. A post office for the convenience and accommodation of Murthly district has been established for some years in this village, the houses on an average are one storey slated and in good repair Property of Sir William D. Stewart Bart. [Baronet] Murthly
OS1/25/50/51 POST OFFICE [Gellyburn] Post Office Post Office Post Office Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies 062 A sub post office in the village of Gellyburn, and in the Dunkeld postal district, one dispatch and one arrival daily. The former at 6.30 AM and the latter at 3.30 P.M.
OS1/25/50/51 [page] 51 Perthshire Parish of Little Dunkeld
OS1/25/50/52 TATHYHILL Tathyhill Tathyhill Tathyhill Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies 062 Several Cothouses, one storey thatched and in bad repair Property of Sir William Stewart Bart. [Baronet] Murthly
OS1/25/50/52 EASTER BURNBANE Easter Burnbane Easter Burnbane Easter Burnbane Easter Burnbane Burnbane Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies Valuation Roll 1857-8 Johnstone's Co. [County] Map 062 A dwellinghouse one storey slated and in middling repair Property of Sir William Stewart Murthly
OS1/25/50/52 LITTLE BURNBANE Little Burnbane Little Burnbane Little Burnbane Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies 062 Several Cothouses, one storey partly thatched and partly slated, and in good repair Property of Sir W D Steuart Baronet Murthly Castle
OS1/25/50/52 [page] 52 Perthshire Parish of Little Dunkeld
OS1/25/50/53 ROUND KNOWE Round Knowe Round Knowe Round Knowe Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies 062 A conical-shaped Knoll on the west side of the approach, and near to Murthly Castle. Property of Sir William Steuart Bart [Baronet]
OS1/25/50/53 KINGSWOOD Kingswood Kingswood Kingswood Kingswood Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies Valuation Roll 1857-8 062 ; 073 A few cothouses on either sides of the Inverness and Perth Junction Railway. One storey slated and in good repair Property of Sir William Stewart Bart [Baronet]
OS1/25/50/53 MURTHLY FERRY Murthly Ferry Murthly Ferry Murthly Ferry Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies 062 A private ferry on the River Tay at Murthly Castle - for the accommodation of the laborers and others employed on the estate. On the Caputh Side of the river there is a dwellinghouse the residence of the ferry man. Property of Sir William Stewart Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/25/50/53 [page] 53 Perthshire - Parish of Little Dunkeld [Pencil note under Kingswood:] On 62/15 & 73/3
OS1/25/50/54 CAPUTH FERRY Caputh Ferry Caputh Ferry Caputh Ferry Caputh Ferry Caputh Ferry Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies Valuation Roll 1857-8 New Statistical Account 062 A public ferry on the River Tay near to the village of Caputh, connecting the traffic on the toll road, which leads from Dunkeld, on the north side of the river to this ferry, afterwards diverting from the South side through Stanley to Perth. The rates payable are imposed by the Commissioners of Supply, and are similar to those levied at a toll bar. Property of Sir Alexander Muir McKenzie Bart [Baronet] Delvine. "Again at Caputh Ferry, opposite the church, in the centre between these extremes, in place of the common chain-boat which formerly plied there, in 1834 a boat was erected, under the superintendence of the late Sir Alexander Muir MacKenzie of Delvine, consisting of a large platform placed upon two long narrow pointed boats lying parallel to each other and at several feet distant, which, by a simple machinery, are made to present their sides to the action of the stream, and are thus propelled to either side of the river, and the greater the strength of the current, the more rapid the conveyance across. A chain is also stretched across the river, and which, passing over a fly-wheel fixed to the side of the platform, keeps the boat in a straight course. It is capable of taking in four loaded carts at one time, without unyoking the horses, and the passage is performed in five minutes" New Statistical Account
OS1/25/50/54 [page] 54 Perthshire - Parish of Little Dunkeld
OS1/25/50/55 KEPPIE WOOD Keppie Wood Keppie Wood Keppie Wood Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies 062 A strip of wood adjoining Nether Wood on the South, and extends from near Murthly Arch to what is locally known as the East Lodge. Property of Sir William Stewart
OS1/25/50/55 SCHOOL [Pittensorn] School School School Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies 062 A Schoolhouse and Masters' dwelling in Pittensorn, and connected with the Parish School. The teacher has a fixed Salary from the Parochial Board and the Scholars fees Daily average in attendance Male and Female 20.
OS1/25/50/55 NEWTYLE Newtyle Newtyle Newtyle Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies 062 A dwellinghouse one storey slated and in good repair Property of Sir W D Steuart Murthly Castle
OS1/25/50/55 [page] 55 Parthshire - Parish of Little Dunkeld
OS1/25/50/56 BROOMPARK Broompark Broompark Broompark Broompark Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies Valuation Roll 1857-8 062 A farmsteading dwelling house two Storeys, offices one - all slated and in good repair Property of Sir William Stewart Bart. [Baronet].
OS1/25/50/56 GELLY BURN Gelly Burn Gelly Burn Gelly Burn Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies 062 A Burn which gathers from drains in the Muir of Thorn, and falls into the River Tay near the village of Gellyburn
OS1/25/50/56 NETHER WOOD Nether Wood Nether Wood Nether Wood Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. John Bullion Mr. William Menzies 062 A strip of mixed wood which extends from Broadarthur to the Lodge a little west of Caputh Ferry Property of Sir William Stewart Bart [Baronet] Murthly Dunkeld
OS1/25/50/56 [page] 56 Perthshire - Parish of Little Dunkeld [Pencil note under Gelly Burn:] On 73/4
OS1/25/50/57 MURTHLY SAW MILL Murthly Saw Mill Murthly Saw Mill Murthly Saw Mill Murthly Saw Mills James McLeish (tenant) Murthly Saw Mill by Dunkeld George Goodall Rohallion by Dunkeld William Clark, Murthly Saw Mill by Dunkeld Valuation Roll 1857-8 073 The name applies to a dwelling house, two stories, slated, Offices &c. in good repair, with about twenty acres of land attached, for a number of years it has been the residence of the tenant of Murthly Saw Mills, situated a few chains N.E. [North East] Rent Receipts are granted for the whole premises, under this name, by the proprietor Sir William Stewart Bart. [Baronet]
OS1/25/50/57 STARE DAM Stare Dam Stare Dam Stare Dam Stare Dam James McLeish George Goodall William Clark New Statistical Acct [Account] 073 A small loch near the N.W. [North West] extremity of the parish, formerly it was much larger, but drainage & embanking have reduced it considerably. [continued on page 58]
OS1/25/50/57 [page] 57 Perthshire -- Sheet 73 No.2 -- Parish of Little Dunkeld
OS1/25/50/58 Stare Dam Continued [continued from page 57] "Draining, planting, and the improved methods of cultivation have deprived the Stare Dam, where this parish joins that of Little Dunkeld on the road from Perth to Dunkeld, of its indescribable eeriness complained of by Morrison, as quoted by Sir Walter Scott in his "Fair Maid of Perth". The dam is now removed to a situation invisible from the road; and when the young wood has had a few years more growth, this place will form no contrast to what the same author justly calls at a furlong's distance from it, "one of the loveliest and richest scenes of Scotland - the north-west opening of Strathmore." New Statistical Acct [Account]
OS1/25/50/58 [page] 58 Perthshire - Parish of Little Dunkeld
OS1/25/50/59 SADDLE STONE Saddle Stone Saddle Stone Saddle Stone Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. William Watson Mr. James Rodger 073 A small rock in the Muir of Thorn about a foot of the general surface, and being shaped something like a saddle, there is no tradition regarding it.
OS1/25/50/59 BROOMHILL BURN Broomhill Burn Broomhill Burn Broomhill Burn Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. William Watson Mr. James Rodger 073 A small stream which has its origin from a drain near the boundary between the parishes of Little Dunkeld and Auchtergaven. It falls into Gelly Burn a short distance west of Home Farm.
OS1/25/50/59 [page] 59 Perthshire - Parish of Little Dunkeld
OS1/25/50/60 CLOVEN STONE Cloven Stone Cloven Stone Cloven Stone Mr. Thomas Cameron Land Steward & Surveyor, Murthly Mr. William Watson Kingswood, Murthly Mr. James Rodger Arntully by Stanley 073 A splintered rock situated on the boundary between the parishes of Little Dunkeld and Auchtergaven. There is no tradition regarding this rock, but Sir William Murray states that it is spoken of in the Title Deeds of the Estate as an object marking the southern boundary of the old barony of Murthly.
OS1/25/50/60 WHINNYHILLS Whinnyhills Whinnyhills Whinnyhills Mr. Thomas Cameron Mr. William Watson Mr. James Rodger 073 A dwelling house and offices one storey in height, slated and in good repair, the property of Sir William D. Stewart, Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/60 [page] 60 Perthshire - Parish of Little Dunkeld
OS1/25/50/61 LUNATIC ASYLUM [Murthly] Lunatic Asylum Lunatic Asylum Lunatic Asylum Lunatic Asylum Sir William Drummond Stewart Murthly Mr. Thomas Cameron Land Steward Murthly Mr. J. Jackson Ardoch Mr. William Woodie Inspector Dundee 073 This is a large and extensive plain stone building from one to two storeys high, in the centre there is a small square which rises to three storey and surmounted by a plain wooden Cupola, all slated and regularly laid out for the accommodation of 202 Lunatic patients belonging to the County of Perth; the Governors House a little to the east is a neat building two storeys and the Farm Steading to the west of the Asylum is also two storeys, all lately enclosed, but none of the buildings or ornament on the Farm are as yet finished; the land was purchased by the County of Perth from Sir William Drummond Stewart Bart. [Baronet] Murthly Castle.
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OS1/25/50/62 STONE CIRCLE [Murthly] Druidical Temple Druidical Temple Druidical Temple Sir William D. Stewart Murthly Castle Mr. Thomas Cameron Land Steward Murthly Mr. J. Jackson Ardoch 073 A circle of five Standing Stones, four of which are of the same size and shape viz. four feet high and about as many in girt, the fifth is about six feet high and more of the Slate shape than the other four, the Circle is to be enclosed by a stone wall imediately. On the property belonging to the Lunatic Asylum.
OS1/25/50/62 HIGHLAND RAILWAY 062 For authorities and descriptive remarks see Name Book of Auchtergaven Parish
OS1/25/50/62 [page] 62 Perthshire - Parish of Little Dunkeld [Note under Stone Circle:] Altered to Stone Circle in accordance with order from Southampton dated 10th. December 1864. [Initialled] T.L. [Pencil note under Highland Railway:] On 62/14
OS1/25/50/63 WITCHES STONE Witches Stone Witches Stone Witches Stone Sir W.D. Stewart Bart [Baronet] Murthly Castle Mr. T. Cameron Land steward & Surveyor, Murthly Mr. J. Cameron Teacher Pittensorn 073 A small rock nearly level with the ordinary ground surface, underneath which it is traditionally held that a large sum of money is buried. In order to test the truth of this tradition, it is said that some years ago a man commenced to excavate the soil around the rock in order, if possible, to secure the hidden treasure, while so employed, a small dog suddenly appeared on the top of the rock and desired the man to desist, assuring him at the same time that the reputed treasure was really there, but it was never intended that the eye of mortal should behold it. There are some marks on the rock which the superstitious tell you are the prints of this very sagacious dog's paws.
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OS1/25/50/64 GARRY BURN 073 For authorities and descriptive remarks see Name Book of 6 inch sheet 72
OS1/25/50/64 GLEN GARR 073 For authorities and descriptive remarks see Name Book of 6 inch sheet 72
OS1/25/50/64 [page] 64 [Pencil note under Garry Burn:] On sheet 73 [Pencil note under Glen Garr:] On sheet 72
OS1/25/50/65 BRADYSTON Bradyston Bradyston Bradyston Bradystown Breadyston Sir William D. Stewart Bart [Baronet] Mr. T. Cameron Mr. J. Jackson Valuation Roll 1857-8 Johnstone's Co. [County] Map 073 A farmsteading together with two dwelling houses, all two stories in height, slated and in very good repair, property of Sir William D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet] Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/65 ARDOCH Ardoch Ardoch Ardoch Ardoch Sir William D. Stewart, Bart [Baronet] Mr. T. Cameron Mr. J. Jackson Valuation Roll 1857-8 073 A large farmsteading and four dwelling houses, the former two stories, latter one, all slated and in good repair, the property of Sir W.D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet] Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/65 BURNBANE COTTAGE Burnbane Cottage Burnbane Cottage Burnbane Cottage Sir William D. Stewart, Bart [Baronet] Mr. T. Cameron Mr. J. Jackson 073 A dwelling house, two stories in height, slated and in good repair, the property of Sir William D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet] Murthly Castle.
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OS1/25/50/66 MURTHLY STATION Murthly Station Murthly Station Murthly Station Murthly Railway Station Sir William D. Stewart, Bart [Baronet] Mr. T. Cameron Mr. J. Jackson Valuation Roll 1857-8 073 A station on the Inverness and Perth Junction Railway, the buildings consist of Ticket Office and Station Master's residence together with a Goods Shed, property of the Railway Compy. [Company]. Adjacent to the station is a Public House, and three dwelling houses, these are also known by the same name - Murthly Station - and are the property of Sir William D. Stewart, Bart. [Baronet] Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/66 HOME FARM Home Farm Home Farm Home Farm Home Farm Sir William D. Stewart, Bart [Baronet] Mr. T. Cameron Mr. J. Jackson Valuation Roll 1857-8 073 A farmsteading, dwelling house and Offices one storey in height slated and in good repair, property of Sir William D. Stewart Bart. [Baronet] Murthly Castle.
OS1/25/50/66 [page] 66 Perthshire - Parish of Little Dunkeld [Volume signed] F. E. Pratt Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
OS1/25/50/67 [Page] 67 [Volume] 50 OS1/25/50 [Date Stamp:] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE SOUTHAMPTON 28 APR. 1898 NAME BOOK OF PART OF THE PARISH OF LITTLE DUNKELD Described in this Name Book On the 1/2500 Scale IN THE COUNTY OF PERTH For the remainder of the 1/2500 work of this parish see Name Books of Six inch Sheets 40, 50, 61 & 72.
OS1/25/50/68 [Page] 68 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Arch Cottage -- 25 Ardoch -- 65 Balhomish -- 27 Birchwood House -- 9 Birnam -- 12 Birnambank Cottage -- 14 Birnam Bridge -- 35 Birnam Burn -- 30 Birnam Cottage -- 13 Birnam Hill -- 11 Birnam Hotel -- 21 Birnam House -- 13 Birnam Lodge -- 13 Birnam Quarry (Slate) -- 34 Birnam T.P. [Turnpike] -- 34 Birnam Wood -- 35 Bradyston -- 65 Branders Hill -- 50 Broadarthur -- 49 Broomhill Burn -- 59 Broompark -- 56 Burnbane Cottage -- 65 Burnside -- 19 Byres -- 36 Byres Wood -- 36 Caputh Ferry -- 54 Chapel -- 43 Church -- 4 Cloven Stone -- 60 Clune Cottage -- 36 Clune Hill -- 30 Court Hill -- 41 Creag na Buire -- 25 Craig Ruenshin -- 34 Dalpowie -- 31 Duncan's Camp -- 37 Duncan's Hill -- 42 Dunkeld Bridge -- 7 Dunkeld Station -- 19 Easter Burnbane -- 52 East Ferry (Disused) -- 3 Erigmore -- 26 Free Church School -- 24 Garry Burn -- 64 Gas Works -- 23 Gas Works -- 44 Gellyburn -- 51 Gelly Burn -- 56 Glen Garr -- 64 Hangedmen's Tree -- 38 Heathpark -- 10 Home Farm -- 66 Hospital -- 29 Inchewan -- 9 Inchewan Burn -- 10 Inver -- 5 Inver Bridge -- 18 Highland Railway -- 62 Keppie Wood -- 55 King's Rock -- 32 King's Seat -- 27 Kingswood -- 53 Lady Hill -- 15 Ladywell -- 17 Lady Well -- 18 Ladywell Cottage -- 18 Ladywell Park -- 15 Little Burnbane -- 52 Little Dunkeld (Parish) -- 1 Little Dunkeld -- 8 Lunatic Asylum -- 61 Manse -- 3 Meadow Bog -- 49 Middle Inchewan -- 26 Muir of Thorn -- 48 Murthly -- 22 Murthly Castle -- 46 Murthly Castle (Unfinished) -- 45 Murthly Ferry (Private) -- 53 Murthly Saw Mill -- 57 Murthly Station -- 66 Neil Gow's Cottage -- 6 Neil Gow's Tree -- 4 Nether Wood -- 56 Newtyle -- 55 Park Cottage -- 17 Pass of Birnam -- 39 Pittensorn -- 50 Post Office -- 17 Post Office -- 51 Ring Wood -- 31 Ringwood -- 31 River Bran -- 42 River Tay -- 42 Rose Cottage -- 12 Robin's Dam -- 32 Rochanroy Wood -- 32 Rohallion Castle (Ruins of) -- 33 Rohallion Lodge -- 30 Round Knowe -- 53 Saddle Stone -- 59 St. Anthony's Chapel (Roman Catholic) -- 44 St. Mary's Church (Episcopal) on site of Cross -- 16 St. Maryshill -- 23 St. Mary's Tower -- 24 School -- 6 School -- 55 Stair Bridge -- 35 Stone Circle -- 62
OS1/25/50/69 [Page] 69 Names of Objects -- Page Standing Stone -- 47 Stare Dam -- 57 Strath Bran -- 42 Strath Tay -- 42 Tathyhill -- 52 The Arch -- 49 The Terrace -- 10 Torwood -- 26 Torwoodbank -- 14 Torwood House -- 14 Torwood Lodge -- 9 Whinnyhills -- 60 Witches Stone -- 63