Ross and Cromarty Mainland, volume 31

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/28/31/1 URQUHART AND LOGIE WESTER Urquhart and Logie Wester Urquhart and Logie Wester Urquhart and Logie Wester Urquhart and Logie Wester Urquhart and Logie Wester Urquhart and Logie Wester Urquhart and Logie Wester Urquhart and Loggy Wester Urquhart and Loggie Wester Urquhart and Loggie Wester Urquhart and Loggie Wester Revd. [Reverend] P. McKenzie Ph. Minister Mr. John McKenzie Ph. Schoolmaster Session Books dated 1871 Registrar's Returns 1862 & 1871 Census Returns 1861 Index to New Statistical Account Other Parish Documents Old Statistical Account New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer John Noble, Farmer, Culnagour The parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester is in the Presbytery of Dingwall, and Synod of Ross. Patron A.C.Forbes, of Culloden. It is bounded on the north west by the River Conan and Cromarty Firth, which separates it from Fodderty, Dingwall and Kiltearn; on the north and east by Resolis; on the east by Avoch, Kilmuir Wester & Suddie, and Killearnan (Detd.); [Detached] on the south east by Killearnan, and on the south and south west by Urray. The parish comprises three districts. Urquhart forms the northeastern, Logie Wester the south western, and the well known detached district of Nairnshire, called Ferrintosh forms the centre of the parish. There are no detached portions of this parish and there are no detached portions of any other parish situated within it, but as stated above the district of Ferrintosh forms a detached part No. [Number] 5 of the County of Nairn. Please see Correspondence at the end of this book referring to this subject. The districts of Urquhart, Logie Wester, & Ferrintosh are now obsolete, and the three ancient districts are now known for all purposes as the Parish of "Urquhart and Logie Wester", the centre portion being in the Co. [County] Nairn (Detd) [Detached]
OS1/28/31/1 [Page] 1 Counties of Ross and Nairn (Detached) -- Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester
OS1/28/31/2 [Page] 2 [blank page]
OS1/28/31/3 EASTER SHORETOWN Easter Shoretown Easter Shoretown Easter Shoretown Mr. Jack. Farmer, W Shoretown Mr. Scott, Ground Officer Findon Cottage Val. Roll 1868.69 077 This name applies to a small Farm, situated about ½ a mile East of "Wester Shoretown" and adjacent to the Ph. [Parish] Bdy between "Urquhart & Logie Wester" and "Resolis" the dwelling and office houses are 1 storey high Thatched and in middling repair, The property of Capt. [Captain] MacKenzie Mountgerrald
OS1/28/31/3 [Page] 3 County of Ross -- Ph. [Parish] of Urquhart & Logie Wester
OS1/28/31/4 CROMARTY FIRTH Cromarty Firth Mr. J. Scott Mr. Ferguson Mr. A. Kemp 077 An arm of the sea extruding from a short distance west of Dingwall in a north easterly direction until its waters are discharged into the Moray Firth through the narrow channel between the Souters of Cromarty.
OS1/28/31/4 FUARAN RIABHACH Fuaran Riabhach Mr. A. Kemp Rev. [Reverend] A. D. McKenzie 077 This name signifies "The Greyish Well" and applies to a very good spring of water Situated a short distance north of Culbokie
OS1/28/31/4 [Page] 4 County of Ross -- Ph [Parish] of Urquhart & Logie Wester
OS1/28/31/5 FINDON MAINS Findon Mains Findon Mains Findon Mains Mr. Donald Maclean, Gardener, Findon Mains Mr. Scott, Ground Officer, Findon Cottage Mr. A. Kemp, merchant Culbokie 077 Applies to a large Farm situated near the County Road from Conon to Cromarty and about one mile from the village of Culbokie. The dwelling House is two storeys high and the offices one storey, all stated and in good repair. the Property of Captain Mackenzie, Mountgerald By Tain.
OS1/28/31/5 WESTER BALGOIL Wester Balgoil Wester Balgoil Wester Balgoil Mr. Donald Maclean Mr. Scott, Ground Office Valuation Roll 1868 and 69 077 This name applies to a Small row of Cottars dwellings or Crofts situated along the County Road leading from Conon to Cromarty and about 1/2 a mile north east of Findon Mains. These dwellings are Thatched and in middling good repair. the Property of Captain MacKenzie, Mountgerrald, by Tain
OS1/28/31/5 [Page] 5 County of Ross. -- Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester
OS1/28/31/6 MARKET STANCE [Culbokie] Market Stance Market Stance Market Stance Mr. Scott, Ground Officer, Findon Cottage Mr. A. Kemp, Merchant, Cubokie Mr. A. Dingwall, Farmer, Culbokie 077 This applies to the Stance running through the village of Culbokie in which Cattle Markets are held four times a year, viz. in April, June, October and December on days which are regulated by the days on which the Muir of Ord markets occur; the Markets in April & October are also feeing markets. These markets are held at the will and discretion of the proprietor Capt. [Captain] J. D. MacKenzie Mountgerald, by Tain
OS1/28/31/6 [Page] 6 County Ross -- Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester
OS1/28/31/7 EASTER BALGOIL Easter Balgoil Easter Balgoil Easter Balgoil Mr. Scott, Ground Officer, Findon Cottage Valuation Roll 1868 & 9 Mr. Kemp 077 Applies to a Small Croft or Farm Laborers house situated a little distance north of the Road leading through "Findon Mains" to Cromarty and about a mile from the former place and about a mile from the former place, the house is thatched, one storey high and in very Bad repair. The property of Capt. [Captain] J. D. MacKenzie, Mountgerald by Tain.is nearly 3/4 of a mile long having an average breadth of 5 Chains. The propty [property] of Captain J. D. MacKenzie, Mountgerald by Tain.
OS1/28/31/7 BALGOIL BELT Balgoil Belt Balgoil Belt Balgoil Belt Mr. Scott, Ground Officer Mr. Ferguson, Keeper Mr. A. Kemp 077 Applied to a Belt of Fir Wood lying East and West between the Farmhouses of "Wester Shoretown" and "Easter Balgoil" the Belt extends from the H.W. [High Water] Mark on the West to near the junction of the two Co [County] Roads on the East. And is nearly 3/4 of a mile long having an average breadth of 5 Chains. The propty [property] of Captain J. D. MacKenzie, Mountgerald by Tain.
OS1/28/31/7 [Page] 7 County of Ross -- Ph [Parish] of Urquhart & Logie Wester
OS1/28/31/8 BLAIRTUA Blairtua Blairtua Blairtua Mr. Scott, Ground Officer, Findon Cottage Mr. Davison, Tenant Mr. A. Kemp Merchant Culbokie 077 This name applies to a Small Farm situated on the North Side of "Blairtua Wood" and about 1/4 of a mile North East from "Broomtown". The dwelling and Office House are 1 Storey high, thatched and in middling repair. The property of Capt. [Captain] James D. MacKenzie, Montgerald by Tain
OS1/28/31/8 BLAIRTUA WOOD Blairtua Wood Blairtua Wood Blairtua Wood Mr. Scott, Ground Officer Mr. Davidson, Blairtua Mr. A. Kemp 077 Applies to a Fir Wood lying East and West between the farmhouses of "Blairbua" and "Bog of Findon" it is about 1/2 a mile long and Extends from the County Road leading through "Culbokie" to "Cromarty" to the Parish Boundary, it is about 18 Chains broad at the widest part. The property of Capt. [Captain] MacKenzie, Montgerald by Tain
OS1/28/31/8 [Page] 8 County of Ross -- Ph [Parish] of Urquhart & Logie Wester
OS1/28/31/9 BROOMTOWN Broomtown Broomtown Broomtown Mr. McDonald, Tenant. Mr. Scott, Ground Officer, Findon Cottage Valuation Roll for 1868 and 1869 077 This name applies to a Small Farm situated about 150 Yds East of the County Road leading through "Culbokie" to "Cromarty" and about a mile distant from the former place. The dwelling house and offices are 1 Storey high and are all Thatched, in middling repair. The property of Captain MacKenzie, Mountgerald by Tain
OS1/28/31/9 BROOMTOWN WOOD Broomtown Wood Broomtown Wood Broomtown Wood Mr. Scott, Ground Officer Mr. Ferguson Mr. A. Kemp 077 This name applies to a pretty extensive Fir Wood situated about 1/2 a mile East of "Findon Mains" and bounding the North side of the County Road leading through Culbokie to Cromarty, the wood is nearly 3/4 of a mile long by 1/4 of a mile broad at its widest part. The property of Captain James D. MacKenzie. Mountgerald, by Tain.
OS1/28/31/9 [Page] 9 County Ross -- Ph. [Parish] Urquhart & Logie Wester
OS1/28/31/10 CRASK Crask Crask Crask Mr. Evan Jack. Tenant Valuation Roll, 1868 and 9 Mr. Scott, Ground Officer Findon Cottage 077 Applies to a Small Farm situated about a 1/4 of a mile N. [North] East of "Muckle Findon" The dwelling and office Houses are all 1 storey high. Thatched and in middling repair The property of Capt [Captain] James D. MacKenzie Mountgerald by Tain.
OS1/28/31/10 BOG OF FINDON Bog of Findon Bog of Findon Bog of Findon Mr. H. Ross. Tenant Mr. Scott. Ground Officer Valuation Roll, 1868 & 9 077 Applies to a Small Farm situated on the South side of "Blairtua Wood" and near the P. [Parish] Boundary. The dwelling and office houses are 1 storey high Thatched and in middling repair The property of Capt [Captain] J. D. MacKenzie Mountgerald by Tain.
OS1/28/31/10 [Page] 10 County of Ross -- Ph [Parish] of Logie Wester
OS1/28/31/11 WESTER SHORETOWN Wester Shoretown Wester Shoretown Wester Shoretown Mr. A.Jack, Tenant Mr. Scott, Ground Officer Findon Cottage Valuation Roll 1868 and 69 077 This name applies a Small Farm situated a little north of "Balgoil Belt" the dwelling and office houses are all one Storey high, Thatched and in good repair. The property of Capt. [Captain] J.D. MacKEnzie, Mountgerland, by Tain
OS1/28/31/11 MUCKLE FINDON Muckle Findon Muckle Findon Muckle Findon Mr. Alexander Gordon, occupier Mr. Scott, Ground Officer Valuation Roll 1868 and 69 077 Applies to a Small Farm Situated about 1/2 a mile South of "Broomtown" and a 1/4 of a mile West of "Crask" the dwelling and office houses are 1 storey high Thatched and in tolerable good repair The property of Captain J.D. MacKenzie in Mountgerald by Tain
OS1/28/31/11 [Page] 11 County Ross -- Ph [Parish] Urquhart and Logie Wester
OS1/28/31/12 FINDON MILL (Corn) 077
OS1/28/31/12 RAVEN'S ROCK 077
OS1/28/31/13 CULBOKIE Culbokie Culbokie Culbokie Culbokie Culbokie Valuation Roll 1868-69 [1869] Mr. Andrew Dingwall Mr. I. Scott, Findon Cottage New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer 077.13 This name applies to a main village, situate about 5 miles from Conon, on the road to Cromarty and consists of a number of houses mostly of one storey, and thatched.
OS1/28/31/13 FINDON QUARRY 077
OS1/28/31/13 MARKET STANCE [Culbokie] 077
OS1/28/31/14 FINDON WOOD 077
OS1/28/31/14 WESTER BALCLADAICH 077
OS1/28/31/15 BALLICHRACH 077
OS1/28/31/15 BALMEANACH 077
OS1/28/31/16 BALCLADAICH 077
OS1/28/31/16 EASTER BALCLADAICH 077
OS1/28/31/17 FINDON PIER 077
OS1/28/31/18 COCKEDHAT WOOD 077
OS1/28/31/18 SCHOOLCROFT 077
OS1/28/31/19 AN GARBH-ALLT 077
OS1/28/31/19 KNOCKANSANOCH 077
OS1/28/31/20 BADGRINANN BURN 077
OS1/28/31/20 KNOCKANDIALLACH 077
OS1/28/31/20 POST OFFICE [Knockandiallach] 077
OS1/28/31/21 SCHOOL [Badrain] 077
OS1/28/31/21 SCHOOL [SPCK, Badrain] 077
OS1/28/31/22 BADRAIN 077
OS1/28/31/22 BRAEFINDON 077; 089
OS1/28/31/23 FINDON COTTAGE 077
OS1/28/31/23 MILTON 077
OS1/28/31/24 BALUACHRACH 077
OS1/28/31/24 FINDON BURN 077
OS1/28/31/25 ALLT NOR 077
OS1/28/31/25 FORT (Remains of) [Findon Mill] 077
OS1/28/31/26 BRAE OF BADRAIN 077
OS1/28/31/26 UPPER BADRAIN 077
OS1/28/31/28 URQUHART 088
OS1/28/31/29 CONAN STATION 088
OS1/28/31/29 RIVERFORD 088
OS1/28/31/29 SCHOOL [Conan] 088
OS1/28/31/29 Page 29 County of Ross Urquhart and Logie Wester Ph. (List of Names) Conan Station (Various modes) Conon Station Conon Station Conon Station (Authority) Passenger's Ticket Mr Russell Mr McIntosh (Situation) Sheet Plan 88-11 (Descriptive Remarks) This is a small wooden building on the Highland Railway, two miles south of Dingwall, and nearly half a mile south of Conon. It is slated and in good repair, and is the property of the company ["company" crossed out and Highland Rly Co. Inverness added] Note added to page - Please see p 37. for correspondence with reference to the spelling of "Conan", Conon being the mode adopted throughout with the several names bearing the prefix "Conan" (List of Names) Riverford (Various modes) Riverford Riverford Riverford (Authority) Mr McIntosh Mr Russell Co Val Roll 1869-70 (Situation) Sheet Plan 88-11 (Descriptive Remarks) This is a large farm house, situated near Conon Station, and is two storeys high having suitable outbuildings attached the whole being slated an in perfect repair Sir, K, Mackenzie, proprietor [Conan House by Dingwall added] (List of Names) School (Various modes) School School School (Authority) Mr McIntosh Teacher Mr Russell Mr McDonald (Situation) Sheet Plan 88-11 (Descriptive Remarks) This is a small school & dwelling house attached two storeys high thatched and in good order It belongs to neither Free nor Established churches, and is supported by Government grant Sir, K, MacKenzie & school fees average attendance 72. The ordinary rudiments of education are taught to both sexes. Sir, K, MacKenzie proprietor
OS1/28/31/30 CONANBRAE 088
OS1/28/31/30 KINKELL CASTLE 088
OS1/28/31/30 QUARRY CROFT 088
OS1/28/31/31 CONAN INN 088
OS1/28/31/31 POST OFFICE [Conan] 088
OS1/28/31/31 TEANAHAUN 088
OS1/28/31/32 CONAN 088
OS1/28/31/32 CONAN BRIDGE 088
OS1/28/31/33 FORT (Supposed Remains of) [Conan] 088
OS1/28/31/33 Page 33 County of Ross Ph. of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Fort (Supposed Remains of) Old English (Various modes) Remains of supposed Fort ["Remains of supposed"] crossed out and bracketed addition made under Fort (Supposed Remains of) (Authority) Mr K. McIntosh Schoolmaster, Conon, Mr A. Grant Station Master Conon Mr Jno Ross Inland Revenue Conon (Situation) Sheet Plan 88 . 11 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a circular trench situated in a clump of Fir Wood about 10 Chains East of Conon Station, No information Can be obtained in the locality respecting it further, than it is supposed to have been a fort forming one of a Chain of similar entrenchments which can be traced through by Beauly into Strath Glass
OS1/28/31/34 CONANSIDE QUARRY 088
OS1/28/31/35 DUGARY 088
OS1/28/31/35 MILLBUIE 077; 088
OS1/28/31/36 BLACK ISLE 088
OS1/28/31/37 CONAN HOUSE 088
OS1/28/31/37 OLDMILL 088
OS1/28/31/37A [Page] 37A Ordnance Survey Office Inverness 1st May 1872 Dear Sir Kenneth, The spelling of your house and Mains has been given to my men as "Conan House" "Conan Mains" Many other objects in the vicinity take their name apparently from the river i.e. "Conon Inn" Conon Station" Conon "Village" Will you Kindly in- form me if you approve of the mode of spelling in the two first named instances ap- pearing on the Ordnance Plans? Yrs. [Yours] very truly (signed) A. B. Coddington Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] To: Sir Kenneth Mackenzie Bart. [Baronet] Ft. George 2nd May My Dear Sir I always spell Conan with an "a" and it is only due to the accidental mis-spelling of the Inn sign- board that the name has come to be spelt differently in the other cases you refer to. The Station and the Post Office are however now Known officially as Conon and I suppose the spelling cannot now be altered, but I should like my own house and farm to be spelt Conan. I thank you for your enquiries about this & I am yours very fauthfully (signed) Kenneth S. MacKenzie P.S. I do not Know if you take note in the survey of the manner in which the land is divided into properties, and of the bound aries which separate these pro- perties If you do I should like to examine the boundary line you have laid down between my pro- perty and that of Mr. Forbes of Culloden in Ferrintosh, as we have a trifling difference about it which is to be settled as soon as he returns to this part of the country. Ordnance Survey Office Inverness 5th May .72 Dear Sir Kenneth, We do not take note of private boundaries on our maps. It often happens that a public boundary is also a private boundary and this may be the case in what you allude to between you & Mr. Forbes of Culloden. I Know there are some parish boundaries in the Black Isle not finally adjusted, [continued on page 37b]
OS1/28/31/37B [Page] 37B [continued from page 37a] as the Sketch Maps containing them at the time of public Ex- hibition were objected to by Mr. Forbes, I am however to hear more from him on the subject. You are quite at liberty to inspect these Sketch Maps whenever convenient to you to call at this office. As regards the spelling "Conon" I must make further inquiries & I thank you for the information contained in your letter. Yrs. [Yours] faithfully (signed) A.B. Coddington Captain R.E. [Royal Engineers] Sir Kenneth Mackenzie Bart. [Baronet] Ft. [Fort] George.
OS1/28/31/38 KINKELL QUARRY 088
OS1/28/31/38 LOGIE BURN 088; 099
OS1/28/31/38 Page 38 County of Ross Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Logie Burn (Various modes) Logie Burn (Authority) Mr Hay Estate Clark Conon Mains Mr MacLeod Conon Mr Alexr Treasurer (Situation) 88 / 15 - 14. & 99 / 2 & 3 4 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to the Burn from where it enters the Parish on the west to it ["to it" crossed out, substituted by "till it"] joins the River Conon a short distance west of Conon House. It flows in a North eastern direction and forms the Boundary of the Black Isle. It is on the Property of Sir Kenneth MacKenzie Bart Conon House. (List of Names) Kinkell Quarry (Various modes) Kinkell Quarry (Authority) Mr Hay Mr MacLeod Mr Alexr Treasurer (Situation) 88 /15 5 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a pretty large freestone Quarry situated in the District of Bishop Kinkell. The stones are very good for building purposes but do not stand the frost very well. Proprietor Sir Kenneth MacKenzie Bart Conon House
OS1/28/31/39 HIGHLAND RAILWAY 088; 099
OS1/28/31/39 Page 39 County of Ross Ph of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Highland Railway Upright Egyptian (Various modes) Highland Railway (Authority) Mr. A. Grant Station Master Conon Mr. D. Hossack, Sctation Master Muir of Ord Mr. J. Campbell Station Master Beauly (Situation) Sheet Plan 88 . 15 [15 crossed out] / 11 . 15. & 99 / 2. & 3. (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to that portion of the Highland Railway extending from Inverness through the Western portion of the parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester, Co. Ross, to Bonar Bridge and in connection with the Dingwall & Skye Branch and the Sutherland Railway, The Conon Station of this Railway being situated at the north western extremity of the parish is distant from Dingwall 2 miles.
OS1/28/31/40 DAVID'S FORT 088
OS1/28/31/40 Page 40 County of Ross Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) David's Fort Old English (Various modes) David's Fort (Authority) Mr Hay Mr MacLeod Alexr Treasurer F.C. Schoolmaster Muir of Conon (Situation) Sheet 88 Plan 15 Trace 5 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to an artificial Mound of a Rectangular form and flat on top with a trench surrounding it about 34 feet wide at the top by 5 or 6 at the bottom and about 10 or 11 deep the Interior of the Mound or fort is raised about 8 or 10 feet abiove the General surface and presents no appearance of ever having abreast work around it. By whoom [second "o" crossed out] it was erected or for what purpose, or why it is called "David's Fort" I could not find out as both History and Tradition of this portion of the County appear to be both limited and vague. Propt Sir K. MacKenzie Bart.
OS1/28/31/41 BALAVIL 088
OS1/28/31/41 BALAVIL HOUSE 088
OS1/28/31/41 BISHOP KINKELL 088
OS1/28/31/41 Page 41 County of Ross Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Balavil House (Various modes) Balavill House Balavill House Balavill House Balavil House Ballavill House Balevil (Authority) Mr D. Fenton Kinkell A. MxKenzie Kinkell G. McLean Balavill Mr Hay Estate Clark ["a" crossed out and substituted by "e"] Mr John MacKenzie Teacher Mr Treasurer Teacher Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 New Statistical Account Page 372 (Situation) Sheet Plan 88 15 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a handsome building situated about one mile to the south east of Conon House, It is two storeys in height, slated, and in fine repair on the property of sir Kenneth McKenzie Conon House. (List of Names) Balavil (Various modes) Balavill Balavil Ballavill (Authority) Mr. D. Fenton Kinkell Castle A. McKenzie Kinkell Castle Kenneth McDonald Balvaird Mr Hay Mr John MacKenzie Mr Treasurer Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69. (Situation) 88 15 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a middling sized farm steading having suitable offices attached. the building is one storey in height, slated, and Kept in good repair. Sir Kenneth McKenzie propt. (List of Names) Bishop Kinkell (Various modes) Bishop Kinkell Bishop Kinkell Bishop Kinkell (Authority) Kenneth McDonald Mr. D. Fenton Kinkell Castle G. McLean Balavill (Situation) 88 15 & 99 3 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small district a short distance to the south of Conon House. There is but one farm house in the district and two or three cottars houses, the former is one storey high, partly slated, and partly thatched the latter one storey high, & thatched. Sir Kenneth McKenzie proprietor
OS1/28/31/42 CONAN MAINS 088
OS1/28/31/42 MUIR OF HIGHFIELD 088
OS1/28/31/42 Page 44 County of Ross Parish of Urquhart & Logir Wester (List of Names) Muir of Highfield (Various modes) Muir of Highfield Muir of Highfield Muir of Highfield (Authority) Kenneth McDonald William Stuart D. Fenton Kinkell (Situation) Sheet Plan 88 15 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small cultivated district on which there are fourteen or fifteen crofts or small farms. The houses are each one storey high, thatched, and in fair repair. I. F. Gillanders Highfield House, proprietor. (List of Names) Conan Mains (Various modes) Conon Mains Conon Mains Conon Mains Conan Mains Note added - See proprietor's letter page 37 (Authority) Kenneth McDonald Balvaird William Stuart Balvaird Mr. D. Fenton Kinkell Sir Kenneth MacKenzie Mr Hay Estate Clark ["Clark" crossed out and substituted by "Clerk"] (Situation) 88 15 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a large farm steading situated a short distance to the west of Conon House The buildings are one storey high, slated, and in fine repair on the property of Sir Kenneth McKenzie Conon House.
OS1/28/31/43 GLEBE LANDS BELONGING TO THE PARISH OF KILLEARNAN 088
OS1/28/31/43 ROOTFIELD 088
OS1/28/31/43 Page 43 County of Ross Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Note. Glebe Lands belonging to the Parish of Killearnan (Various modes) Glebe (Det Portion (Belonging to the Ph. of Killearnan) (Authority) Mr MacDonald Tenant Mr William McLean Mr William Urquhart (Situation) Sheet 88 Plan 16 Trace 4 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a detached protion of Glebe land belonging to the Parish of Killearnan. It is all arable and situated about a mile amd a half south of the village of Conon in the Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester. Co of Ross. It is the Property of the Revd. Mr MacKay Manse Killearnan. in virtue of his office as Parish Minister. (List of Names) Rootfield (Various modes) Rootfield (Authority) Mr MacDonald Mr William McLean Tenant Mr William Urquhart (Situation) Sheet 88 Plan 16 Trace 4 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small one storey thatched farm house with outstanding thatched offices. They are situated in the District of Muir of Allangrange. Proprietor W - F MacKenzie Esq Allangrange Munlochy
OS1/28/31/44 NEWTON OF KINKELL 088; 099
OS1/28/31/44 Page 44 County of Ross Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Newton of Kinkell (Various modes) Newton of Kinkell (Authority) Mr John MacKenzie Parish Schoolmaster Mr William Urquhart Newton of Ferrintosh Mr MacDonald Postmaster (Situation) Sheet 88 Plan 16 Trace 5 99 / 4 --- 1, 2 & 3 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small district of country, Commencing on the east [crossed out, replaced by N] at the Co Road leading from Conon to Munlochy and Extending Westward [crossed out, replaced by southward] for about two miles between the Parish boundary and the Muir of Allangrange Proprietor Sir K MacKenzie
OS1/28/31/45 BADANERIB 089
OS1/28/31/45 BALLOAN 089
OS1/28/31/45 COULNAGOUR 089
OS1/28/31/45 Page 45 County of Ross & Cromarty ["& Cromarty" crossed out] Ph Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Coulnagour (Various modes) Coulnagour Coulnagour Coulnagour Coulnagour (Authority) Captain James D. McKenzie Proprietor Mount Gerald Ross-shire Revd. Peter McKenzie Ph. Minister Mr Scott resident Factor Miltown of Culbokie Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 (Situation) Sheet Plan 89 . 1 (Descriptive Remarks) A small farm steading with dwelling house, and other suitable conveniencies attached. They are all one storey high thatched and in middling repair Captain [J. inserted] D. James [crossed out] McKenzie Proprietor (List of Names) Badenerib (Various modes) Badnerib Badnerib Badnerib Badenerb (Authority) Captain [J. inserted] D. McKenzie Revd. Peter McKenzie Mr Thomas Scott Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 (Situation) 89 - 1 (Descriptive Remarks) Applied to a small farm and two or three cottages, ruins &c they are all one storey high thatched and in bad repair Captain [J. inserted] D. McKenzie proprietor (List of Names) Balloan (Various modes) Balloan Balloan Balloan Balloin (Authority) Captain [J. inserted] D, McKenzie Revd. Peter McKenzie Mr. Thomas Scott Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 (Situation) 89 - 1 (Descriptive Remarks) A small farm steading one storey high thatched and in middling repair Captain [J. inserted] D. McKenzie Proprietor
OS1/28/31/46 GREENLEONACHS 077; 089
OS1/28/31/46 TORE 077; 089
OS1/28/31/46 Page 46 County of Ross & Cromarty ["& Cromarty" crossed out] Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Greenleonachs (Various modes) Greenleonachs Greenleonachs Greenleonachs Greenleonachs (Authority) Captain [J. inserted] D. McKenzie Revd. P. McKenzie Mr T. Scott Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 (Situation) Sheet Plan 89 - 1 [& 2 added] [& 77 / 14 added] (Descriptive Remarks) Applied to a small district situate about 1 mile to the south east of Culbokie. it is composed of patches of arable heathy pasture, and whins. & a few crofters dwellings. The houses are all one storey high thatched and in middling repair, and it all belongs to Captain [J. inserted] D. McKenzie (List of Names) Tore (Various modes) Tore Tore Tore Tore (Authority) Captain [J. inserted] D. McKenzie Revd. P. McKenzie Mr T Scott Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 (Situation) 89 - 1 [77 13 added above] (Descriptive Remarks) Applied to two or three small farm steadings, they are all one storey high thatched and in middling repair and are all the property of Captain James D. McKenzie
OS1/28/31/47 CROCHAR 089
OS1/28/31/47 GLASCAIRN 089
OS1/28/31/47 Page 47 County of Ross & Cromarty ["& Cromarty" crossed out] Ph of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Glascairn (Various modes) Glascairn Glascairn Glascairn (Authority) Captain [J. inserted] D. McKenzie Revd. P. McKenzie Mr T. Scott (Situation) Sheet Plan 89 - 1 (Descriptive Remarks) Applied to a small district close to the south east of the village of Culbokie. it is composed of patches of arable heathy pasture and whins & a few crofters houses. The dwellings are all one storey high thatched and in middling repair. Capt [J. inserted] D. McKenzie Proprietor Mount Gerald Ross-shire (List of Names) Crocher ["e" crossed out and substituted with an "a"] (Various modes) Crocher Crocher Crocher Crochair Crochar (Authority) Captain [J.D. inserted] McKenzie Revd. P. McKenzie Mr T. Scott Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 Arthur Forbes Esq. see letter p59 (Situation) 89 . 1 (Descriptive Remarks) Applied to a smithy and two dwelling houses; they are all both ["both" crossed out] one storey high thatched and in tolerable good repair and the property of Captain James D. McKenzie
OS1/28/31/48 CARN NOR [Fort] 089
OS1/28/31/48 FORT (Remains of) [Cam n Mor] 089
OS1/28/31/48 HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1859 [Cam n Mor] 089
OS1/28/31/48 Page 48 County of Ross & Cromarty ["& Cromarty" crossed out] Ph of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Fort Remains of Called Carn Mor Old English Human Remains found here A.D.1859. (Various modes) Carn Mhor [Fort Remains of Called added; also "h" in Mhor crossed out] Carn Mhor Carn Mhor (Authority) Captain [J. inserted] D. McKenzie Revd. P. McKenzie Mr T. Scott (Situation) Sheet Plan 89 - 1 (Descriptive Remarks) Applied to a sort of concentric cairn of stones, much resembling the pictish Towers of Sutherlandshire. but I could get no information about its date or for what purpose it was built. It is known only as the Carn Mhor ["h" crossed out], which translated into English means the large Cairn. This has evidently been a fort as it is similar in many respects, only larger, to a chain of the same kind of entrenchments which may be found extending from Cromarty by Beauly through Strathglass, it is of a circular form, the inner embankment or parapet being composed of stone and earth, and surrounded by a deep trench. Human bones found in the interior of Intrenchment A.D. 1859.
OS1/28/31/49 BOGBUIE WOOD 089
OS1/28/31/49 CULBOKIE LOCH 077; 089
OS1/28/31/49 CULBOKIE WOOD 077; 089
OS1/28/31/49 Page 49 County of Ross Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester (List of Names) Culbokie Wood Roman Print (Various modes) Culbokie Wood Culbokie Wood Note added - Name written twice so as to be more distinct (Authority) Mr T. Scott Ground Agent Findon Cottage Mr Andrew Dingwall, Culbokie (Situation) Sheet Plan 77. 13. [both crossed out] 89. .2 [crossed out] 77 / 13. 14. 89 / 1. & 2. (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a large extent of Fir Wood situated about a quarter of a mile S.E. from Culbokie, on the property of Capt. J. D. MacKenzie of Findon. (List of Names) Culbokie Loch Italic Capitals (Various modes) Culbokie Loch Culbokie Loch (Authority) Mr J. Scott Mr Andrew Dingwall Mr Scott Gamekeeper (Situation) 77. 13. [crossed out] 89 2 [crossed out] Sheets 77 / 13. 14. 89 / 1. & 2. (Descriptive Remarks) This is the name given to a large sheet of water, situated in the centre of Culbokie Wood. It is of inconsiderable depth, and is subject to change of extent, by heavy rains, drought &c. (List of Names) Bogbuie Wood Roman Print (Various modes) Bogbuie Wood Bogbuie Wood Bogbuie Wood (Authority) Mr Andrew Dingwall Mr Scott Gamekeeper Mr Bremner, Braefindon (Situation) 77. 13. [crossed out] 89. 2 & 3 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a large fir wood, situate about 1 1/2 miles S.E. from Culbokie, on the the property of Capt J D MacKenzie of Findon.
OS1/28/31/50 BOGBUIE 089
OS1/28/31/50 Page 50 County of Ross Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester (List of Names) Bogbuie (Various modes) Bogbuie Bogbuie Bogbuie (Authority) Mr Andrew Dingwall Mr Bremner, Braefindon Valuation Roll 1869 - 1870 [altered to read 1868 - 69] (Situation) Sheet Plan 89 . 2 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small croft situated at the S.E. side of Bogbuie Wood, on the property of Capt J. D. MacKenzie of Findon.
OS1/28/31/51 Page 51 County of Ross Ph of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Note added - See page 35 for this name (Various modes) Millbuie (Authority) Val. Roll 1868 . 69 Mr. J. Scott Mr. A. Kemp (Situation) Blank (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a ridge, the top of which forms the watershed of the Black Isle, It runs through nearly all the Parishes situated within it also, it extends from Poyntzfield on the north east to within a short distance of Tarradale on the south west, and is principally under young growing Fir plantations, The Principal proprietors being, D. Forbes esq. of Culloden, Captain J. D. MacKenzie of Mountgerald Sir K. MacKenzie of Belmaduthy and others.
OS1/28/31/52 BREACHLOCH 089
OS1/28/31/52 MOUNTEAGLE 089
OS1/28/31/52 Page 52 County of Ross Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Breachloch (Various modes) Breachloch Breachloch Breachloch Breachloch (Authority) James Ellison farmer Mounteagle. John Logan Knockgate Culbokie William McIntosh Teacher Culbokie Val Roll 1868 . 69 (Situation) Sheet Plan 89. [2 &. added] 3 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a few small farm houses about one and a half miles to the south east of the village of Culbokie. each house is one storey high, thatched, and in middling repair. on the property of Captain James D. McKenzie per R. Douglas Conon Dingwall (List of Names) Mounteagle (Various modes) Mounteagle Mounteagle Mounteagle Mounteagle (Authority) James Ellison [second 's' crossed out] farmer Mounteagle John Logan Knockgate Culbokie William McIntosh Teacher Culbokie Mr. Scott, Ground officer (Situation) 89 . 3 (Descriptive Remarks) This name is given to two small farm houses situate about two miles to the South east of the village of Culbokie. each house is one storey in height, thatched, and in fair repair. on the property of Captain James D. McKenzie, per R. Douglas Conon Dingwall
OS1/28/31/53 LOGIESIDE 099
OS1/28/31/53 Page 53 County of Ross Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Logieside (Various modes) Logieside (Authority) Mr Hay Estate Clark ["a" crossed out and substituted by "e"] Mr MacLeod Conon Mr Alexr Treasurer F.C. Schoolmaster Muir of Conon (Situation) 99. 2 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small one storey thatched house, occupied by farm servants. it is in good repair and is situated a short distance west of Mains of Conan - Proprietor Sir Kenneth MacKenzie Bronet [crossed out]Bart.
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OS1/28/31/55 CAIRN [Muir of Conan]
OS1/28/31/55 FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Muir of Conan] 099
OS1/28/31/55 Page 55 Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester Co. Ross (List of Names) Free Church School (Various modes) School (F.C.) School (F.C.) School (F.C.) (Authority) Mr Alex Treasurer, Master Mr John McNeill Mr Wm Forsyth (Situation) Sheet Plan 99. .3 (Descriptive Remarks) This is the Free Church school for the districts of Balvaird, and Muir's of Allangrange, and Conon It is attended by both male and female scholars, whose average attendance is 48. The house is of one storey in height, built of stone, and thatched. Mr A. Treasurer is the resident master, and Sir K. S. MacKenzie, Conon House, is proprietor This school is supported by Government grant the Proprietor and scholars fees (List of Names) Cairn Old English Cairn Old English (Various modes) (Authority) Cairns (2) Same Authorities (Situation) 99..3 trace 2 99 - 3 -- 3 (Descriptive Remarks) There are 2 large cairns of loose stones, apparently of ancient erection, one situated about 8 chains west of FC school, the other about 40 chains S.W. nothing being known concerning them in the neighbourhood.
OS1/28/31/56 STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Muir of Conan] 099
OS1/28/31/56 Page 56 Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester Co. Ross (List of Names) Stone Circle (Remains of) Old English Stone Circle (Remains of) Old English (Various modes) Stone Circles (2) (Authority) Blank (Situation) Sheet Plan 99.3 -- 5 Sheet 99 Plan 3 trace 2 (Descriptive Remarks) There are remains of 2 stone circles in this locality, one existing about 30 chains S.S. of F.C. school. Consists of 4 stones only, the remainder having been removed, the other lies about 75 chains S.W. of F.C. school, and of which 18 stones at present are to be seen in various positions.
OS1/28/31/56 Looks like the '8' of 18, in the 3rd bottom line, has been crossed out and replaced by a '2', to read 12
OS1/28/31/57 BALVAIRD 099
OS1/28/31/57 BALVAIRD MAINS 099
OS1/28/31/57 Page 57 Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester Co. Ross (List of Names) Balvaird (Various modes) Balvaird Balvaird Balvaird Balvaird (Authority) Mr. Alex Treasurer Mr John McNeil Mr Findlay Mathison Muir of Conon Valuation Roll for 1868 - 69 (Situation) Sheet Plan 99. .3 (& 7. added) (& 88 / 15 added) (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a large district, situate immediately W. of Muir of Conon. it comprises a number of small crofts, the houses, being of one storey in height built of stone, and thatched, the whole is the property of Sir Kenneth. S. MacKenzie, Conon House. (List of Names) Balvaird Mains (Various modes) Balvaird Mains Balvaird Mains Balvaird Mains Balvaird Farm (Authority) Mr Alexr. Treasurer Mr John. McNeill. Mr Wm. Forsyth. Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 (Situation) 99 . 3 [& 7. added, crossed out] (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a substantial farmhouse, and outbuildings situate about 15 chains W. of Balvaird. The farmhouse is 2 storeys in height, built of stone and is thatched [crossed out, substituted by slated], the farm buildings are of stone, one storey, in height and slated. Mr John Edmonston, is the tenant, and sir K. S. MacKenzie Conon House is proprietor
OS1/28/31/58 MUIR OF ALLANGRANGE 088; 099
OS1/28/31/58 MUIR OF CONAN 088; 099
OS1/28/31/58 Page 58 Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester Co. Ross (List of Names) Muir of Allangrange (Various modes) Muir of Allangrange Muir of Allangrange Muir of Allangrange (Authority) Mr Alexr Treasurer. F.C.School, Balvaird Mr John McNeill. Muir of Conon. Mr Wm. Forsyth. Muir of Allangrange. (Situation) Sheet Plan 99 . 3 & 4 [crossed out] 88 / 15. 16 & 99 / 3. & 4. (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a large district, situated on the N.E side of Muir of Conon. The Croft houses, are of one storey in height, are thatched, and built of stone and are, the property of Jas. MacKenzie Esq. of Allangrange by Munlochy (List of Names) Muir of Conan (Various modes) Muir of Conon Muir of Conon Muir of Conon Note added - See proprietor's letter in page 37 for writing Conan and not Conon. Also in all printed work the Village, Bridge, River & Mansion House are written Conan. (Authority) Mr. Alexr Treasurer. Mr John McNeill Mr Wm Forsyth. (Situation) 99 - 3 & 88 - 15 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a district comprising a number of small crofts, situate between the districts of Balvaird, and Allangrange The houses are of one storey in height built of stone, and thatched, and are the property of Sir Kenneth. S. MacKenzie, Conon House.
OS1/28/31/59 BOAT PIER 088
OS1/28/31/59 TIGHNAHINNSE 088
OS1/28/31/59 Page 59 County of Nairn (Detached) Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester (List of Names) Boat Pier Roman Capitals (Various modes) Boat Quay ["Quay" crossed out, replaced by "Pier"] (Authority) Captain Warren Mr John MacKenzie Mr Hugh McDeirmid (Situation) Sheet Plan 88 / 4 Trace 4 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to the Boat Quay or pier ["or pier" crossed out] which is only a broken row of stones along Each side filled with shingle in the centre it is about twenty Inches higher than the General shingle. and has been carried away for a short distance near High water mark by the action of the tide It is the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan House Inverness (List of Names) Tighnahinnse (Various modes) Tenahinch Teanahuich Tighnahinnse (House of Rest) (Authority) Mr Allan Drumonreach Mr John MacKenzie Mr Hugh McDeirmid Valuation Roll for 1868 & 1869 Arthur Forbes Esq. Culloden House (Situation) 88 / 4 5 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small Farm house part of which is two storeys and tiled their is good outstanding office houses the whole of the buildings are in fair repair and is the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan ["a" crossed out, replaced by "e"] House by Inverness
OS1/28/31/60 ALCAIG 088
OS1/28/31/60 ALCAIG AND DINGWALL FERRY 088; 089
OS1/28/31/60 Page 60 County of Nairn (Detached) Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester (List of Names) Alcaig and Dingwall Ferry (Various modes) Alcaig and Dingwall Ferry (Authority) Captain Warren Ryefield Mr John MacKenzie Parochial Schoolmaster Mr Hugh McDeirmid Free Church Schoolmaster (Situation) Sheet Plan 89 / 4 Trace 4 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to an accommodation ferry for foot passengers between Alcaig and Dingwall. There is no charter and the ferry is rented from the proprietor Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan House Who I understand is about to apply for a charter and establish A permanent ferry for the transport of Goods Cattle Vehicles & & (List of Names) Alcaig (Various modes) Alcaig (Authority) Captain Warren Mr John MacKenzie Mr Hugh McDeirmid Valuation Roll for 1868 - 69. (Situation) 88 / 4 4 88 / 8 -- 1 & 2 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to ten or twelve small one storey houses chiefly thatched they are situated in a scattered manner along both sides of the public Road leading to Alcaig and Dingwall Ferry (they) contain one small Public House one grocers shop and one smithy and is the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan House
OS1/28/31/61 DRUMONREACH 088
OS1/28/31/61 TEANDORE 088
OS1/28/31/61 Page 61 County of Nairn (Detached) Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester (List of Names) Drumonreach (Various modes) Drumonreach (Authority) Mr Allan Tenant Mr John MacKenzie Mr Hugh McDeirmid Valuation Roll for 1868 - 69 (Situation) Sheet Plan 88 / 4 Trace 6 (Descriptive Remarks) Thia name applies to a small farm House with good outstanding office houses the whole of which are in good repair and is the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan House (List of Names) Teandore (Various modes) Teandore (Authority) Mr Allan Mr John MacKenzie Mr Hugh McDeirmid Valuation Roll for 1868 - 69. (Situation) 88 / 4 6 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a one storey thatched house occupied by farm Laborers it was formerly a separate farm but is now Incorporated with the farm of Drumonreach It is the Property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan House
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OS1/28/31/64 GLEBE 088
OS1/28/31/64 MANSE [Urquhart & Logie Wester] 088
OS1/28/31/64 Page 64 County of Nairn Detached Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester (List of Names) Manse Roman Print (Various modes) Manse (Authority) Mr Allan, Drumonreach Mr John MacKenzie Parish Schoolmaster Mr Hugh McDeirmid F. C Schoolmaster (Situation) Sheet Plan 88 / 4 Trace 6 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to the Parish Manse which is a plain substantial double house two storeys high and slated. It was Erected about the year 1777 and is still in very good repair there is good outstanding slated office houses they are the property of the Revd Peter MacKenzie in virtue of his office as parish Minister (List of Names) Glebe (Various modes) Glebe (Authority) Mr Allan Mr John MacKenzie Mr Hugh McDeirmid (Situation) 88 / 4 traces 3 & 6 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to the Glebe land which is situated around the Manse in the Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester Co of Nairn (Det no 5) and Urquhart and Logie Wester Co of Ross it is chiefly arable and is the Property of the Revd Peter MacKenzie in virtue of his office as Parish Minister
OS1/28/31/65 FREE CHURCH 088
OS1/28/31/65 FREE CHURCH SCHOOL 088
OS1/28/31/65 Page 65 County of Nairn Detached Parish of Urquhart and Logie (List of Names) Free Church (Various modes) Free Church (Authority) Captain Warren Ryefield Mr John MacKenzie Parochial Schoolmaster Mr Hugh McDeirmid Free Church Schoolmaster (Situation) Sheet Plan 88 / 8 Trace 3 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to the F Church which is a large plain substantial building Erected in 1843 it is seated for 1200 ands is capable of accommodating many more it is situated about half way between the Cromarty firth [altered to capital "F"] and Mulbuie [altered to Millbuie] and is the property of the free church Trustees ["of Scotland." added] (List of Names) Free Church School Note added - The prefix F.C. is not necessary in this case, as it is so near the F. Church. (Various modes) Free Church School (Authority) Captain Warren Mr John MacKenzie Mr Hugh McDeirmid (Situation) 88 / 8 3 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to the free Church school which is a substantial slated house one storey high it is situated a little west from the Manse the schoolmaster's salary is paid by the Free Church Trustees Government Grant and scholars fees there is one pupil teacher and the average number of pupils is 65 It is the Property of the Free Church Trustees
OS1/28/31/66 RYEFIELD 088
OS1/28/31/66 WESTER ALCAIG 088
OS1/28/31/66 Page 66 County of Nairn Detached Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Wester Alcaig (Various modes) Wester Alcaig (Authority) Captain Warren Tenant Mr John MacKenzie Mr Hugh McDeirmid Valuation Roll 1868 - 69 (Situation) Sheet Plan 88 / 8 Trace 4 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a good one storey slated house with extensive slated office houses the Dwelling house is now occupied by Farm servants belonging to Captain Warren of Ryefield They are all in very good repair and is on the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan House (List of Names) Ryefield (Various modes) Ryefield (Authority) Captain Warren Tenant Mr John MacKenzie Mr Hugh McDeirmid (Situation) 88 / 8 5 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a pretty large Mansion house occupied by Captain Warren the house is two storeys high and slated and is very prettily situated overlooking the Cromarty firth and a great Extent of Ross-shire It is the Property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan House
OS1/28/31/67 STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) 088
OS1/28/31/67 Page 67 County of Nairn Detached Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester (List of Names) Stone Circle (Remains of) (Various modes) Stone Crcle (Remains of) (Authority) Captain Warren Ryefield Mr John MacKenzie Parochial Schoolmaster Mt Hugh McDeirmid Free Church Schoolmaster (Situation) Sheet Plan 88 / 8 Trace 3 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to what is commonly supposed to have been a stone circle Captain Warren who is a good authoraty on these matters cannot determine whether it has been a pictish Tower or stone circle but supposes it to have been the latter as there is one small stone yet standing near the western side of it about 2 1/2 feet high by about 2 feet broad This circle has all the characteristics of a Danish fort the inner circle is on the highest point of the small hill and has been strongly built with large stones and earth all of which has been removed Except the under row of stones the inner circle has also been surrounded buy a rampart wall also made of stones and earth where the dotted line is shown on tracing which is still about Eighteen Inches above the general surface. It is on the Property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan House Note added - This object having been referd a second time to the sup. of the Examination section in Ross-shire, It has been decided to write the name on plan as "Stone Circle" (Remains of) as no information can be gleaned on the ground of its being a Danish or British Fort, but the prevelant belief is ["is" underlined] that it was a "Stone Circle"
OS1/28/31/68 FREE CHURCH MANSE 088
OS1/28/31/68 POST OFFICE 088
OS1/28/31/68 SCHOOL [parish] 088
OS1/28/31/68 Page 68 County of Nairn (Detached) Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) School Roman Print (Various modes) School (Authority) Captain Warren Mr John MacKenzie Teacher Mr Hugh McDeirmid (Situation) Sheet Plan 88 / 8 Trace 3 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to the Parish School which is a good substantial building with pretty large schoolroom the salary is paid by the Heritors and scholars fees Average number of pupils about 45 It is the property of Mr John MacKenzie in virtue of his office as Parish Schoolmaster (List of Names) Post Office (Various modes) Post Office (Authority) Captain Warren Mr John MacKenzie Mr Hugh McDeirmid (Situation) 88 / 8 3 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a sub-Postoffice in the District of Dingwall Kept by the Parish schoolmaster Arrival of mails 7.O.C P.M Departure 6 O.C A.M (List of Names) Free Church Manse Note added - Simply written "Manse" as it is so near the church. (Various modes) Free Church Manse (Authority) Captain Warren Mr John MacKenzie Mr Hugh McDeirmid (Situation) 88 / 8 3 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to F.C Manse which is a plain substantial Building two stories high and slated it Is in very good repair and is the property of the Free Church Trustees
OS1/28/31/69 CORN AND FLOUR MILL [Easter Alcaig] 088
OS1/28/31/69 EASTER ALCAIG 088
OS1/28/31/69 RYEFIELD BURN 088; 089
OS1/28/31/69 Page 69 County of Nairn Detached Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Easter Alcaig (Various modes) Easter Alcaig Corn and Flour Mill To be written separately to the Mill (Authority) Captain Warren Ryefield Mr John MacKenzie Parochial Schoolmaster Postmaster and Registrar Mr Hugh McDeirmid Free Church Schoolmaster (Situation) Sheet Plan 88 / 8 Trace 1 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a couple of dwellinghouses one of which is two storeys and slated the other is one storey and thatched with outstanding office houses and thrashing mill driven by water power also a meal ["meal" crossed out, "Corn" over-written] & Flour Mill They Are the Property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan House by Inverness. (List of Names) Note - appears to have been erased (Various modes) Mill (Flour & corn) Note - To be written on Plan as shewn above (Authority) Captain Warren Ryefield Mr John MacKenzie Mr Hugh McDeirmid (Situation) 88 / 8 3 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a flour and Meal Mill which is a good substantial Building situated in Easter Alcaig the machienery is driven by water power and consists of three pair of stones for grinding. There is [...] and sifters & It is on the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan House (List of Names) Ryefield Burn (Various modes) Ryefield Burn (Authority) Captain Warren Mr John MacKenzie Mr Hugh McDeirmid (Situation) 88 / 8 & 12. 1 & 89 / 9 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small stream having its source about half a mile south of Ryefield it flows northward to it Enters the Cromarty firth at Easter Alcaig It is on the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan House
OS1/28/31/69 Note that the entire entry for "Mill" has been crossed through. One word has eluded me, near the end of the entry.
OS1/28/31/70 MAOLCHAICH 088
OS1/28/31/70 OAK WOOD 088; 089
OS1/28/31/71 GALLOW HILL 088
OS1/28/31/71 GALLOWHILL 088
OS1/28/31/71 Page 71 County of Nairn (Detached) Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Gallowhill (Various modes) Gallowhill (Authority) Captain Warren Mr John MacKenzie Mr Hugh McDeirmid (Situation) Sheet Plan 88 / 8 Trace 6 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small one storey thatched Cot house Situated a little East of Ryefield Burn It is on the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [as above, "e" substituted for "a"] House (List of Names) Gallow Hill (Various modes) Gallow Hill (Authority) Captain Warren Mr John MacKenzie Mr Hugh McDeirmid (Situation) Blank (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small Cultivated Knoll on which it is commonly asserted that the Culprits belonging to the Ferintosh [second "r" added] Estate were formerly Hung It is a natural feature It is on the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [as above, "e" substituted for "a"] House
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OS1/28/31/73 CORNTON 088
OS1/28/31/73 EASTER KINKELL 088
OS1/28/31/73 TORGORM 088
OS1/28/31/73 Page 73 County of Nairn Det County of Ross [crossed out] Parish of Urquhart & Loggie [one "g" crossed out] Wester (List of Names) Cornton (Various modes) Cornton Cornton Cornton Cornton (Authority) Mr Alexr McKenzie Farmer Easter Kinkell Mr Donald McDonald Tenant Newlands Mr W. Ross Tenant Cnocnafannaig Valuation Roll for 1868 - 69. (Situation) Sheet Plan 88 . 12 (Descriptive Remarks) This name is applied to a farm house with offices detached the dwelling house is two stories high the offices one, the whole is slated and in excellent repair it is situated about one mile to the north east of the village of Conon [altered to read Conan] Arthur Forbes Esqr Culloden Proprietor. (List of Names) Torgorm (Various modes) Torgorm Torgorm Torgorm Torgorm (Authority) Mr A. McKenzie Mr D. McDonald Mr Wm. Ross Valuation Roll for 1868 - 69 (Situation) Sheet Plan 88 . 12 (Descriptive Remarks) This name is applied to a farm house with offices detached the whole is one storey high slated and in excellent repair it is situated about one mile to the east of the village of Conon [altered to read Conan] Arthur Forbes Esqr Culloden Proprietor (List of Names) Easter Kinkell (Various modes) Easter Kinkell Easter Kinkell Easter Kinkell Easter Kinkell (Authority) Mr A. McKenzie Mr D. McDonald Mr Wm. Ross Valuation Roll for 1868 - 69. (Situation) Sheet Plan 88 . 12 (Descriptive Remarks) This name is applied to a farm house with outstanding offices the whole is one storey high slated and in good repair it is situated about 2 miles to the east of the village of Conon [altered to read Conan] Arthur Forbes Esqr Culloden Proprietor
OS1/28/31/74 BALGALKIN 088
OS1/28/31/74 WELLHOUSE 088
OS1/28/31/74 Page 74 Co. of Nairn Det. County of Ross [crossed out] Parish of Urquhart & Loggie Wester (List of Names) Balgalkin (Various modes) Balgalkin Balgalkin Balgalkin Balgalkin (Authority) Mr Alexr McKenzie Mr Donald McDonald Mr Wm. Ross Valuation Roll for 1868 -69 (Situation) Sheet Plan 88. 12 (Descriptive Remarks) This name is applied to a dwelling house one storey high thatched and in middling repair it is situated about one mile to the south east of the village of Conon [altered to read Conan] Arthur Forbes Esqr Proprietor (List of Names) Wellhouse (Various modes) Wellhouse Wellhouse Wellhouse Wellhouse (Authority) Mr A. McKenzie Mr D. McDonald Mr W. Ross Valuation Roll for 1868 - 69 (Situation) 88 / 8 & 12. (Descriptive Remarks) This name is applied to a farm house with offices detached the whole is one storey high slated [crossed out] thatched and in middling repair it is situated about two miles to the east of the village of Conon [altered to read Conan] Arthur Forbes Esqr Culloden Proprietor
OS1/28/31/75 BRAE OF EASTERE KINKELL 088; 089
OS1/28/31/75 KNOCKNAFANAIG 088
OS1/28/31/75 Page 75 County of Nairn Det. Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Knocknafanaig (Various modes) Knocknafanaig (Authority) Roderick Sutherland Easter Kinkell Mr Ross Tenant Mr MacDonald Postmaster Newton of Ferrintosh (Situation) Sheet Plan 88 / 12 Trace 6 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to three small Farm houses they are Each one storey and thatched with outstanding offices all in Fair repair they are situated in the district of Brae of Easter Kinkell Propt. Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [altered to read Culloden] House (List of Names) Brae of Easter Kinkell (Various modes) Brae of Easter Kinkell (Authority) Roderick Sutherland Mr Ross Mr MacDonald (Situation) 88 / 12 & 16 6 & 89 / 13 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small District Situated on the south side and about half way along the Co Road leading between the Villages of Conon [altered to read Conan] and Culbokie the houses are Each one storey & thatched with small outstanding offices Proprietor Arthur Forbes Esq Cullodan [altered to read Culloden] House.
OS1/28/31/76 BLACK LOCH 088; 089
OS1/28/31/76 Page 76 County of Nairn (Det) Ph of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Black Loch (Various modes) Black Loch (Authority) Mr Wm Urquhart Mr T. Stewart Mr A. Kemp (Situation) 89 . 13 88 . 12 --- 16 89 . 9. (Descriptive Remarks) A considerable Loch situated about a half mile north west of Monadh Mor on the Property of A Forbes. esq. of Culloden. (List of Names) Note - See page 36 for this name. (Various modes) Black Isle (Authority) Mr Wm Urquhart Mr T Stewart Mr A Kemp (Situation) 89 . 13 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to an extensive tract of Country comprising Several parishes, it is bounded on the South by the Beauly and Moray Firths on the north and east by the Cromarty Firth and on the west by Logie Burn and the Boundary between Urray and Urquhart & Logie Wester.
OS1/28/31/77 GLEBE LANDS BELONGING TO THE PARISH OF URQUHART AND LOGIE WESTER 088
OS1/28/31/77 Page 77 County of Nairn Detached [Nairn Detached crossed out] Ross Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester (List of Names) Note. Glebe Lands belonging to the Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester (Various modes) Glebe Ph of Urquhart & Logie Wester Co Nairn Det (Authority) Mr MacDonald Tenant Mr William Mclean Rootfield Mr William Urquhart Newton of Ferrintosh (Situation) Sheet Plan 88 / 16 Trace 4 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a detached portion of Glebe lands belonging to the Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester County of Nairn (Det) It is composed of arable and Heathy Pasture and is situated about a mile and a half south of the village of Conon [altered to read Conan] in the Northern portion of the Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester and County of Ross. It is the Property of the Revd Peter MacKenzie Manse Urquhart & Logie Wester in virtue of his office as Parish Minister
OS1/28/31/78 LOCH BUIDHE 088
OS1/28/31/78 LOCH DUBH 088
OS1/28/31/78 Page 78 County of Nairn Det Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester (List of names) Loch Buidhe (Various modes) Loch Buidhe (Authority) Mr John MacKenzie Parish Schoolmaster Mr William Urquhart Newton of Ferrintosh Mr MacDonald Postmaster (Situation) Sheet 88 / 16 Plan Trace 3 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small shallow loch situated in the District of Newton of Ferrintosh. It is situated about three miles S.E. of Conon [altered to read Conan] near the Public Road leading from there to Munlochy Proprietor Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [altered to read Culloden] House Meaning "Yellow Loch" (List of Names) Loch Dubh (Various modes) Loch Dubh (Authority) Mr John MacKenzie Mr William Urquhart Mr MacDonald (Situation) 88 / 16 6 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small Loch situated in the District of Newton of Ferrintosh a short distance south of Loch Buidhe and near the Co Road leading between the villages of Conon and Munlochy Proprietor Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [altered to read Culloden] House Meaning "Black Loch"
OS1/28/31/79 LEANAIG 088
OS1/28/31/79 P.H. [post office] 088
OS1/28/31/79 POST OFFICE and P.H. 088
OS1/28/31/79 Page 79 County of Nairn (Detd.) Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Leanaig (Various modes) Leanaig Leanaig Leanaig (Authority) Mr Cameron Tenant Mr D MacDonald Kinkell William Urquhart Kinkell Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 (Situation) Sheet 88 / 16 Plan Trace 1 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a good one storey farm house with suitable outstanding office houses. It is situate about a mile and a half S.S. of the village of Conon [altered to read Conan] on the leading road to Munlochy Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [altered to read Culloden] House Proprietor (List of Names) Post Office P. H (Various modes) Post Office & P.H. ["& P.H." crossed out] P. H (Authority) Mr MacDonald Tenant Mr Cameron William Urquhart (Situation) Sheet 88 / 16 Plan Trace 1 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small one storey slated house used as a grocer shop Public house and Sub Post Office in the District of Dingwall - Departure of Mails 6H.- 15M A.M, arrival 6H. 35m P.M. It is situated about two miles from Conon on the public Road to Munlochy Proprietor Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [altered to read Culloden] House
OS1/28/31/80 NEWTON OF FERRINTOSH 088; 099
OS1/28/31/80 Page 80 County of Nairn Det Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester (List of Names) Newton of Ferrintosh (Various modes) Newton of Ferrintosh (Authority) Mr John MacKenzie Parochial Schoolmaster Mr William Urquhart Newton Ferrintosh Mr McDonald Postmaster (Situation) 88 / 16 - 12 2 & 99 / 4 -- 2 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a Small District Situated in the South Western corner of the parish it is chiefly occupied by Farmers with small holdings and is for the most part cultivated the Houses are Each one storey and thatched with suitable outstanding offices they are all in midling repair and is the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [altered to read Culloden] House
OS1/28/31/81 DUN BUAIREIS 089
OS1/28/31/81 TOBAR AN T-SRATH 089
OS1/28/31/81 Page 81 County of Nairn (Det) Parish of Urquhart & Logie [Wester] (List of Names) Dun Buaireis (Various modes) Dun Buaireis (Authority) Mr John MacKenzie Parish Schoolmaster Mr Forbes Crocher Rev. A. D. Mackenzie Beauly (Situation) Sheet Trace 89 / 1 Plan 6 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small Knoll on the parish Boundary about a mile south west of the village of Culbokie and between the Estates of Ferrintosh and Findon The Common tradition of the Country avers there was many Battles fought by the Herdsmen of the different Proprietors on this spot relative to their respective rights of Grazing and Extent of Property It is on the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr & Capt MacKenzie Meaning "Heap of strife" (List of Names) Tobar an t-Srath (Various modes) Tobar an t-Srath (Authority) Mr John MacKenzie Mr Forbes Rev. A. D. MacKenzie ["A. D. MacKenzie" crossed out and replaced by] M. Macgrigor Free Church Manse Urquhart (Situation) 89 / 1 6 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a very good spring well situated on the Parish ["Parish" crossed out and replaced by "County"] Boundary between Nairn Detd. and Rosss-shire, about half a mile south of Crochar It is on the Property of Captain MacKenzie Arthur Forbes Esq. Culloden House Meaning "Well of the Strath"
OS1/28/31/82 EASTER OAK WOOD 089
OS1/28/31/82 FORT (Site of) 089
OS1/28/31/82 Page 82 County of Nairn (Detd.) Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Fort (Site of) Old English (Various modes) Fort (Site of) (Remains of) (Authority) Murdo MacKenzie Tenagairn Mr Forbes Crocher Mr MacKenzie Parish Schoolmaster (Situation) Sheet Trace 89 / 1 plan 5 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to an old Fort supposed to have been of Danish Erection, it is surrounded by a trench 12 or 15 feet wide and from three to four feet deep But No Earthen rampart as is usual in Danish forts The Interior is leval with the General surface of the Exterior and is only separated from it by the above mentioned Trench It is on the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [altered to read Culloden] House (List of Names) Easter Oak Wood Roman Print (Various modes) Easter Oak Wood (Authority) Captain Warren Mr Forbes Mr John MacKenzie (Situation) 89 / 1 4 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small portion of mixed wood lying along the Eastern side of the Parish It is the Property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [altered to read Culloden] House
OS1/28/31/83 CROCHAR 089
OS1/28/31/83 TIGHNACARN 089
OS1/28/31/83 Page 87 County of Nairn Detached Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of names) Tighnacarn (Various modes) Tenegairn Teanagairn Tighnacarn (House of Heaps of Stones - Cairns) See letter page 59 (Authority) Mr Forbes Crocher Murdo Mackenzie Tenant Mr John MacKenzie Parish Schoolmaster Valuation Roll for 1868 & 1869 Arthur Forbes Esq. Culloden House (Situation) Sheet 89 -- Plan 1 Trace 2 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small one storey thatched farm house with outstanding slated office houses they are in midling repair and is the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [altered to read Culloden] House (List of Names) Crochar (Various modes) Crocher Crochar Crochair (Authority) Murdo MacKenzie Mr Forbes Tenant Mr John MacKenzie Arthur Forbes Esqr. Culloden House See letter page 59 Valuation Roll for 1868 & 1869. (Situation) 89 / 1 5 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small one storey thatched farm house with outstanding Thatched office houses they are in midling repair And is the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [altered to read Culloden] House
OS1/28/31/84 FORT (Supposed Site of) 088; 089
OS1/28/31/84 Page 84 County of Nairn Detached Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Fort (Supposed Site of) Old English (Various modes) Castle [crossed out, replaced by] Fort (Remains of) [crossed out, replaced by] Supposed Site of (Authority) Mr Allan Drumonreach Mr Forbes Crochair Mr John MacKenzie (Situation) Sheet 89 / 1 Plan Trace 4 & 88 / 4. (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to an old Mound Much in the form of a Danish Fort Commonly asserted to be the remains of a Castle but what name it bore by whoom Erected or when demolished there is neither history or Tradition to state. Mr Forbes who is an aged man asserts that he remembers part of the walls standing which has since been removed for farm purposes. There were pieces of Warlike Accoutiements and bits of human remains found in it but at what date I couldn't Ascertain It is on the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan House
OS1/28/31/85 CASTLE BURN 088; 089
OS1/28/31/85 DUNCANSTON 089
OS1/28/31/85 Page 85 County of Nairn Detached Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Castle Burn (Various modes) Castle Burn (Authority) Mr Allan Drumonreach Mr Forbes Crocher Mr John MacKenzie Parish Schoolmaster (Situation) Sheet 89 / 5 [crossed out] Plan 4 5 88 / 4. Trace 1 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small stream having its source a short distance south of the Braes of Dunvornie it runs in a northern direction to it Enters the Cromarty Firth a short distance N-W of the Established Church Manse. It is on the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr for near its whole Length (List of Names) Duncanston (Various modes) Duncanston (Authority) Mr John MacKenzie Mr Forbes Crocher Alexr Chisholm Balraillan (Situation) 89 / 5 1. (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to four or five small one storey thatched Croft houses situated along the County Road leading from Conon to Culbokie they are the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [altered to read Culloden] House
OS1/28/31/86 WESTER DUNVORNIE 089
OS1/28/31/86 Page 86 County of Nairn (Detd.) Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Easter Dunvornie (Various modes) Easter Dunvornie (Authority) Mr Allan Mr Forbes Mr John MacKenzie Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69 (Situation) Sheet 89 / 5 plan 1 & 5 Trace 2 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a medium Farm house two storeys high and thatched with outstanding thatched office houses they are in middling repair & are the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [altered to read Culloden] House (List of Names) Wester Dunvornie (Various modes) Wester Dunvornie (Auhority) Mr Allan Mr Forbes Mr MacKenzie Valuation Roll for 1868 & 69. (Situation) 89 / 5 2 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small one storey thatched farm house with Extensive outstanding thatched office houses they are in middling repair and is [crossed out] are the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan House
OS1/28/31/87 BRAES OF DUNVORNIE 089
OS1/28/31/87 EASTER DUNVORNIE 089
OS1/28/31/87 Page 87 County of Nairn Det Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Braes of Dunvornie (Various modes) Braes of Dunvornie (Authority) Mr McKenzie Parochial Schoolmaster Mr Forbes Crocher Mr Allan Drumonreach (Situation) Sheet 89 / 5 & 6 plans 1. 2. 5. & 6 Trace 3 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a large district of Country occupied by Farmers & Crofters with small holdings the houses are Each one storey high and thatched with suitable outstanding offices this district is situated in the South Eastern portion of the Parish between the Co Road leading from Conon to Culbokie and the Parish Boundary and is partly Cultivated, Heathy pasture and scattered Fir wood It is the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [altered to read Culloden] House
OS1/28/31/88 BALNABEEN 089
OS1/28/31/88 BALREILLAN 089
OS1/28/31/88 Page 88 County of Nairn Det Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Balnabeen (Various modes) Balnabeen (Authority) Mr MacKenzie Mr Forbes Mr Roderick Sutherland Easter Kinkell (Situation) Sheet 89 / 5 plan Trace 4 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a medium Farm house one storey and slated with Extensive outstanding slated offices the whole are in Good repair and are the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [altered to read Culloden] House (List of Names) Balreillan (Various modes) Balreillan (Authority) Mr MacKenzie Mr Forbes Mr Roderick Sutherland (Situation) 89 / 5 4 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small district Containing three small Farm houses they are Each one storey high and thatched with suitable outstanding offices It is situated a short distance East of Balnabeen and Is the property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [altered to read Culloden] House
OS1/28/31/89 CNOC NA CRAISG 089
OS1/28/31/89 CRAIGLEA 089
OS1/28/31/89 Page 89 County of Nairn Det Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Craiglea (Various modes) Craiglea (Authority) Mr MacKenzie Parochial Schoolmaster Mr Forbes Crocher Mr Alexr Chisholm Balraillan (Situation) Sheet 89 / 6 plan Trace 1 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small farm house with small outstanding office houses they are Each one storey and Thatched and situated in the southern portion of the District of Braes of Dunvornie Arthur Forbes Esqr Culloden House, Proprietor (List of Names) Cnoc na Craisg (Various modes) Cnoc na Craisg (Authority) Mr MacKenzie Mr Forbes Rev A. D. MacKenzie (Situation) 89 / 6 4 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small flat hill covered with Heathy pasture and Fir wood It is situated in the southern corner of the district of Braes of Dunvornie Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [altered to read Culloden] House Proprietor Meaning Crop Hill
OS1/28/31/90 BOGBUIE 089
OS1/28/31/90 NEWLANDS OF FERRINTOSH 089
OS1/28/31/90 Page 90 County of Nairn (Det) Ph of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Bogbuie (Various modes) Bogbuie (Authority) Mr T Stewart, Farmer Bogbuie Mr A. Fowler, Farmer Brae of Dunvornie Mr Wm Urquhart Ground Officer Brae of Easter Kinkell (Situation) Sheet Plan 89. 4 [crossed out] 5 & 9. (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a large District, consisting of a number of small farms, the houses of which are one storey high and in good repair. The property of Arthur Forbes esq. of Culloden. (List of Names) Newlands of Ferrintosh (Various modes) Newlands of Ferrintosh (Authority) Mr T. Stewart Mr A. Fowler Mr Wm. Urquhart (Situation) 89 . 5. 9. & 10 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a considerable District consisting of a number of small farms or crofts, the houses of which are one storey high and in good repair, it is situated on the eastern confines of the parish, Arthur Forbes esq, of Culloden proprietor.
OS1/28/31/91 MONADH MOR 089
OS1/28/31/91 Page 91 County of Nairn (Det.) Parish of Urquhart [& Logie Wester] (List of Names) Monadh Mor Roman Capitals (Various modes) Monadh Mor (Authority) Rev. M. Macgrigor Free Church Manse Urquhart Mr T. Stewart Mr A. Kemp Grocer, Culbokie (Situation) Sheet Plan 89 . 13 (Descriptive Remarks) This name signifies "Big Heath or Moss", and applies to the only peat Moss in the Black Isle. It is in three parishes, and the [...] of the undermentioned proprietors are the only persons that are allowed to a[...] peats therein, and is the common property of A Forbes esq. of Culloden, Sir C. McKenzie of Belmaduthy, A McKenzie esq. of Allangrange and J. G. Baille esq. of Redcastle
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OS1/28/31/92 BRAE OF BALNABEEN 089
OS1/28/31/92 TOBAR NA CLOICHE 089
OS1/28/31/92 Page 92 County of Nairn Det Parish of Urquhart & Logie Wester (List of Names) Tobar na Cloiche (Various modes) Tobar na Cloiche (Authority) Mr John MacKenzie Mr Forbes Rev. A. D. MacKenzie (Situation) Sheet 89 / 1 plan Trace 2 (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a well situated near the Parish Boundary a short distance north of Tenegairn It is on the Property of Arthur Forbes Esqr Cullodan [altered to read Culloden] House Name signifies "Well of the stone". (List of Names) Brae of Balnabeen (Various modes) Brae of Balnabeen (Authority) Mr T. Stewart Mr A. Fowler Mr Wm. Urquhart (Situation) Sheet Plan 89. 9 - & 13, (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to a small District situated between Bogbuie and Newlands of Ferintosh, consisting of a few small crofts the houses are one storey high and in good repair, The property of Arthur Forbes esq of Culloden. by Inverness,
OS1/28/31/93 Page 93 County of Ross Ph of Urqu[hart ...] (Various modes) Cromarty Firth Note - See page 4 for this name (Authority) Mr. Scott, Ground officer Findon Cottage Culbokie Mr. Jno. McKenzie Mr. A. Treasurer (Descriptive Remarks) This name applies to an extensive arm of the sea stretching from a short distance south west of Dingwall in a north easterly direction, until its waters flow through a narrow outlet between the Souters of Cromarty, into the Moray Forth. The Cromarty Firth is a safe anchorage and is often frequented by vessels caught in storms on the east coast.
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OS1/28/31/94 RIVER CONAN 088
OS1/28/31/94 Page 94 [Parish of Urquhart] & Logie Wester Co Ross (List of Names) River Conan (Various modes) River Conon (Authority) Mr. J. Hay, clerk to Sir R. McKenzie Mr. John McKenzie Parochial Schoolmaster Ferintosh Mr. A. Treasurer F. C. school Muir of Conon (Various modes) River Conan (Authority) Johnston's County Maps Black's County Maps Philips County Atlas New Statistical Account Old Statistical Account See correspondence page 37 (Descriptive Remarks) This river flows (from a loch situated about 15 miles west of Conon village) in a north eastern direction until it joins the Cromarty Firth a short distance north of Conon Bridge. (Signed) A. B. Coldington Capt. R.E.
OS1/28/31/95 [Page] 95 Extracts from Old Statistical Account ------- Examiners replies to each of the underlines portions United Parishes of Urquhart and Loggie Wester This parish, now known by the name of Urquhart, is in all church records designated the united parishes of Urquhart and ------- A name sheet supplied Loggie Wester; the former, comprehending the eastern, and the latter, ------- for proper spelling the western district of the parish as now constituted. ------- of Parish Name Urquhart derives its name, according to a tradition still current in the place, from the first church, on the erection of the parish, having been built by a lady of the name, Sophia Urquhart, in Gaelic, Sitheag Etrachdun. Loggie, the name of the other parish, is a Gaelic word (Laggie, from Lag) signifying a hollow, and is descriptive of the Situation of the old church of that parish, the ruins of which are still to be seen ------- Shewn and Described on the south bank of the river Conan. From the shore and the bank of the Conan, the ground rises with a gradual and pretty uniform slope, to the ridge of hill called the Maolbuie. The surface is nearly regular, there being nothing to diversify ------- Written & Described it, beyond here and there a knoll or hollow. The Findon-burn has a fine cascade of about 20 feet, which, pouring its waters into a yawning gorge, formed by a sudden widening of the fissure on each side. This gloomy chasm was, in olden times, fully believed by the common people to be the abode of some ideal being, called in Gaelic a' Bhaobh, or a' Bhean Shith. ------- Now known as the Raven's Rock Among the splendid mansions of gentlemen may be enumerated Brahan Castle, Tulloch Castle, Mountgerald House, the princely ------- These names are not Castle of Fowlis, and Novar House. ------- in this parish In the distance, again, rises to the horizon a range of hills piled on one another, extending in the form of a crescent for about 25 miles commencing with the hills of Urray on the west, and terminating in the hills of Ardross in the east. In the centre of this chain sits in majesty Ben Wyvis, often either capped with snow, or enveloped in mist, and resting its lofty front, as if looking down with contempt on every pretender for elevation around it. The river Conan pours its waters in the Firth at its western ------- Written & Described [continued on page 96]
OS1/28/31/96 [Page] 96 [continued from page 95] Extracts from Old Statistical Account ------- Examiners replies to each of the underlines portions extremity, rises in a small lake, about 30 miles north west ------- out of the parish Has this Lake a name from its mouth. In its course it is augmented by the------- Is it called Loch Conan. confluence of several streams, such as the Black River, the ------- These names are not Meag, the Orrin &c. Its breadth near its mouth is about 50 yards, ------- in this parish and its mean depth 2 1/2 feet. It abounds with salmon of a rich flavour, which is chiefly sent to the London market. General John Mackenzie, residing at Balevil, in this parish. ------- Written and Described He is of the family of Gairloch, and was born at Conan House ------- Written and Described Land-owners The land owners are, Mr. Forbes of Culloden, Sir James Wemyss Mackenzie of Scatwell, and Sir Francis A. Mackenzie of Gairloch. The estate of Findon, forming the ------- Written and Described eastern portion of the parish, is the property of Sir James. The village of Conan Bridge, on the line of the great northern road, ------- Written and Described is a thriving place, with a population of about 300 souls. Culbokie is the only other village. ------- Written and Described The Bridge thrown over the Conan, at the village called by that ------- Written and Described name, in 1810, consisting of five arches, is a handsome solid fabric. It is built of durable free stone and the cost of erection £6000. Between it and the Beauly Bridge a communication is opened by an excellent turnpike road. Another road leads from Conan Bridge, across the Maolbine to the Kessock The parish Church is a plain capacious house, situated near ------- Written and Described the sea shore. It was built in 1795, and is in a good state of repair. The number of sitters intended to be accommodated is 1200. The Manse was built in 1777, and is still in good ------- Written and Described condition. It underwent, of course, several times, the last in 1837. There are 3 schools in the parish, the parochial school in the centre; ------- Written and Described A school maintained by the Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge, in the east end; and one established a few years ago by Sir F. A. Mackenzie on his own property in the west end.
OS1/28/31/97 [Page] 97 Extracts from Old Statistical Account ------- Examiners replies to each of the underlines portions Antiquities. - The names of places throughout the parish are evidently of Gaelic origin. At the S.W. [South West] extremity of the parish, in an extensive high but level moor, there are several tumuli, or large conical heaps of Stones. There is not any ------- shewn tradition as to the particular occasion of collecting them. By the directions of the proprietor, one of them was lately laid open, when three stone coffins were found in it ranged in a line from east to west. Ferries. - There are two or three ferries in this parish, ------- Written and Described one of them is at its eastern extremity and opposite to Fowlis, from whence it has its name. Towards the west end of the parish on the river of Conan, and beyond where the tide at any time flows, is the ferry of Scuddale, on the post road from Beauly to Dingwall. Besides these ferries, there is a small boat for foot passengers, which, at high water, plies between Dingwall and Ferrintosh. On the tide's retiring, and when the river is not high, there is access to Dingwall from this side of the water by different fords. Some of these fords have a zig-zag direction, which they retain amidst partial variations, to which all of them are very subject, from the united force of high tides, and frequent swellings of the river. These circum- stances, together with the rapid flowing of the tide at particular times, render this a hazardous passage, which proves fatal to many. In replying to remarks on antiquities &c. in this parish ------- Vide Authorities the Superintendent of Examiners will supply all the local -------for local information information he can obtain and state what steps he has taken to obtain such information. Signed, A. B. Coddington Lieut. R. Engrs. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] Extracts of from Fullarton's Gazetteer Ferrintosh, a village and barony in the parish of Logie ------- Ferrintosh is an and Urquhart, in Ross-shire, but politically belonging to ------- estate name and the County of Nairn. It long possessed the exclusive privilege [continued on page 98] [note] district is Det. [Detached] of Nairn County and the name of the district should be shown.
OS1/28/31/98 [Page] 98 [continued from page 97] Extracts from Old Statistical Account ------- Examiners replies to each of the underlines portions originally granted to the proprietor Forbes of Culloden ------- property of Forbes of distilling whiskey from barley of its own growth, free of ------- of Culloden, which duty, but this privilege was withdrawn by Government ------- comprises a great in 1785, and the superior of the barony allowed £90000 in ------- portion of that part compensation. The district occupies about 8 square miles, ------- of the parish situated and stretches along the south shore of the Conan, and the ------- in the County of firth of Cromarty, about 2 1/2 miles. ------- Nairn (Detd) [Detached] By order P Daniels Corp. R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers] N. Bartlett 2nd Corp [Corporal]
OS1/28/31/99 [page] 99 [volume] 31 OS1/28/31 NAME BOOK OF THE PARISH OF URQUHART AND LOGIE WESTER On 1/2500 Scale IN THE COS. [COUNTIES] ROSS & NAIRN (Detd) [Detached]
OS1/28/31/100 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Alcaig -- 60 Alcaig and Dingwall Ferry -- 60 Allt Mor -- 25 Allt Garbh-allt -- 19 Badenerib -- 45 Badgrinann Burn -- 20 Badrain -- 22 Balavil -- 41 Balavil House -- 41 Balcladaich -- 16 Balgalkin -- 74 Balgoil Belt -- 7 Ballichrach -- 15 Balloan -- 45 Balmeanach -- 15 Balnabeen -- 88 Balreillan -- 88 Baluachrach -- 24 Balvaird -- 57 Balvaird Mains -- 57 Bishop Kinkell -- 41 Black Isle -- 36 Black Loch -- 76 Blairtua -- 8 Blairtua Wood -- 8 Boat Pier -- 59 Bogbuie -- 50 Bogbuie -- 90 Bogbuie Wood -- 49 Bog of Findon -- 10 Braefindon -- 22 Brae of Badrain -- 26 Brae of Balnabeen -- 92 Braes of Dunvornie -- 87 Brae of Easter Kinkell -- 75 Breachloch -- 52 Broomtown -- 9 Broomtown Wood -- 9 Cairn -- 55 Cairn -- 55 Castle Burn -- 85 Church (Ph.) -- 63 Church (In Ruins) -- 28 Cnoc na Craisg -- 89 Cockedhat Wood -- 18 Conan -- 32 Conanbrae -- 30 Conan Bridge -- 32 Conan House -- 37 Conan Inn -- 31 Conan Mains -- 42 Conan Quarry -- 34 Conan Station -- 29 Cornton -- 73 Coulnagour -- 45 Craiglea -- 89 Crask -- 10 Crocher -- 47 Crochar -- 83 Cromarty Firth -- 4 Culbokie -- 13 Culbokie Loch -- 49 Culbokie Wood -- 49 David's Fort -- 40 Drumonreach -- 61 Dugary -- 35 Dun Buaireis -- 81 Duncanston -- 85 Easter Alcaig -- 69 Easter Balcladaich -- 16 Easter Balgoil -- 7 Easter Dunvornie -- 87 Easter Kinkell -- 73 Easter Oak Wood -- 82 Easter Shoretown -- 3 Findon Burn -- 24 Findon Cottage -- 23 Findon Mains -- 5 Findon Mill (Corn) -- 12 Findon Pier -- 17 Findon Quarry -- 13 Findon Wood -- 4 Fort (Remains of) -- 25 Fort (Supposed Remains of) -- 33 Fort Remains of called Carn Mor -- 48 Fort (Site of) -- 82 Fort (supposed site of) -- 84 Free Church -- 65 Free Church Manse -- 68 Free Church School -- 65 Free Church School -- 55
OS1/28/31/101 INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Fuaran Riabhach -- 4 Gallow Hill -- 71 Gallowhill -- 71 Glascairn -- 47 Glebe -- 64 Glebe Lands belonging to the Parish of Killearnan -- 43 Glebe Lands belonging to the Parish of Urquhart and Logie Wester -- 77 Greenleonachs -- 46 Highland Railway -- 39 Kinkell Castle -- 30 Kinkell Quarry -- 38 Knockandialtach -- 20 Knockansanoch -- 19 Knocknafanaig -- 75 Leanaig -- 79 Loch Buidhe -- 78 Loch Dubh -- 78 Logie Burn -- 38 Logieside -- 53 Manse (Ph.) -- 64 Millbuie -- 35 Milton -- 23 Monadh Mor -- 91 Mounteagle -- 52 Muckle Findon -- 11 Muir of Allangrange -- 58 Muir of Conan -- 58 Muir of Highfield -- 42 Mulchaic -- 70 Newlands of Ferrintosh -- 90 Newton of Ferrintosh -- 80 Newton of Kinkell -- 44 Oak Wood -- 70 Oldmill -- 37 Post Office -- 20 Post Office -- 31 Post Office -- 68 Post Office and P.H. -- 79 Quarry Croft -- 30 Raven's Rock -- 12 River Conan -- 94 Riverford -- 29 Rootfield -- 43 Ryefield -- 66 Ryefield Burn -- 69 Schoolcroft -- 18 School -- 21 School -- 21 School -- 29 School -- 68 Stone Circle (Remains of) -- 56 Stone Circle (Remains of) -- 56 Stone Circle (Remains of) -- 67 Teandore -- 61 Tighnacarn -- 83 Teanahaun -- 31 Tighnahinnse -- 59 Tobar an t-Srath -- 81 Tobar na Cloiche -- 92 Tore -- 46 Torgorm -- 73 Upper Badrain -- 26 Urquhart -- 28 Urquhart and Logie Wester -- 1 Wellhouse -- 74 Wester Alcaig -- 66 Wester Balcladaich -- 14 Wester Balgoil -- 5 Wester Dunvornie -- 86 Wester Shoretown -- 11