Sutherland, volume 25

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info
OS1/33/25/1 KILDONAN [parish] Kildonan Kildonan Kildonan Kildonan Kildonan Kildonan Kildonan Kildonan Kildonan Revd [Reverend] Mr Clark Ph [Parish] Minister Helmsdale Mr Campbell Ph [Parish] Schoolmaster Helmsdale New Staistical Account Old Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland Sheriff's list of Parishes Registrars Returns of Births Deaths & Marriages Oliver and Boyd's Almanac 1869. The parish of Kildonan is in the Presbytery of Dornoch, Synod of Sutherland and Caithness. In 1847 that portion of the parish of Lothwhich lies between the Burn of Garvault and Caithness was separated and disjoined from said parish by the court of Teinds, and annexed to the parish of Kildonan Quoad Omnia. These lands that were annexed to the parish of Kildonan pays Stipend to the Minister of Loth whose right of the Teinds of same is reserved. See letter to the minister of loth parish and his replies thereto, attached to this page. This parish is bounded on the north by the parishes of Reay and Farr; on the west and sothwest by the parishes of Farr & Clyne, on the south by the parish of Loth; and on the south east & east by the Moray Firth & the parish of Latheron in the County of Caithness. There are no detached portions of this parish and there are nodetached portions of any other parish situated within it.
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OS1/33/25/3 CAEN Caen Caen Caen Caen Caen Mr John Chisholm Mr George McLeod Mr Campbell school master Helmsdale Revd [Reverend] Mr Joass, Golspie New Statistical Account 079 Applied to a farm house with suitable out offices. The dwelling house is one story high slated and in good repair. The offices are thatched and in middling repair. His Grace the DuKe of Sutherland. proprietor.
OS1/33/25/3 ELDRABLE HILL For Authorities & description see 6 inch Name Book of Kildonan Parish, Sheet 79 page 60.
OS1/33/25/3 [Page] 3 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Kildonan Kilfedder [crossed out] Copied into 6 inch Name Book Eldrable Hill [note] Written on 6 Inch
OS1/33/25/4 MARREL Marrel Marrel Marrel Marril Mr John Chisholm Shepherd Torrish Mr George McLeod Shepherd Caen Mr Campbell New Statistical Account of Loth Ph [Parish] 079; 090 This name is applied to a Small district situated about one half mile to the North of the Village of Helmsdale and comprising Several Small Crofts, the greater portion of which is cultivated the remainder being under pasture, the buildings are one story high, thatched and in middling repair. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor.
OS1/33/25/4 MARRIL 1-inch Revision Oct. 1894. Marril Donald McLean Esq. factor Golspie See 1-inch Name list submitted of sh. [sheet] 113. 079; 090
OS1/33/25/4 CREAG MARAIL Creag Marrel Creag Marrel Creag Marrel Creag Marail Creag Marail Mr. John Chisholm Mr.George McLeod Mr Campbell Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Joass. The Manse. Golspie Mr. Rutherford - Helmsdale 079; 090 This name applies to a hill Situated a Short distance to the west of the district of Marrel. It is about two thousand feet high and Covered with rocky heathy pasture. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland proprietor. Meaning of the name uncertain
OS1/33/25/4 [Page] 4 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Kildonan Creag Marail [Note] on Plan 90/2
OS1/33/25/5 PICTISH TOWER (Site of) Pictish Tower (Site of) Pictish Tower (Site of) Pictish Tower (Site of) Mr. John Chisholm Mr. George McLeod Mr. Clark 079 Applied to the Site of a Pictish Tower situated adjacent to the road leading from Helmsdale to Kildonan about 2 1/2 miles distant from the former place, nothing but a heap of stones remain to mark the place where this tower stood the walls being levelled several years ago and the stones thereof used for building purposes and making roads. Property of the Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle by Golspie.
OS1/33/25/5 CHAMBERED CAIRN Chambered Cairn Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie 079
OS1/33/25/5 CREAG BUN-ULLIDH Creag Bun-Ullidh Creag Bun-Ullidh Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass - The Manse, Golspie Mr. Rutherford - Helmsdale 079; 090 The meaning of this name Creag Bun-Ullidh is uncertain, but the name is thought by Mr. Joass to be preferable to Helmsdale Hill.
OS1/33/25/5 HELMSDALE HILL Helmsdale Hill Helmsdale Hill Helmsdale Hill Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clarke, Helmsdale Mr. Campbell, Schoolmaster Mr. D. Sutherland, Helmsdale 079; 090 A prominent hill covered with heathy pasture to its summit. Property of the Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle.
OS1/33/25/5 STRATH OF KILDONAN 090 For authorities & description see 6 inch Name Book of this parish.
OS1/33/25/5 CLAIS CHRUAN Whitewell Burn Whitewell Burn Whitewell Burn Clais Chruan Revd. [Reverend] P. Clarke, Helmsdale Mr. Campbell, Schoolmaster Mr. D. Sutherland, Suisgill Cottage Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Joass, Golspie 079 A stream having its source at the southwest base of Creag Torr na h-Airidh and flowing in a southerly direction until it enters the sea about half a mile east of Navidale. It is the property of the Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle by Golspie.
OS1/33/25/5 [Page] 5 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Kildonan Pictish Tower [Crossed out] Helmsdale Hill [Crossed out] Whitewell Burn [Crossed out] On Margin of Plan 79/15 Clais Chruan [Note] Clais Chruan on Plan Written on Sheet 79
OS1/33/25/6 RIVER HELMSDALE River Helmsdale River Helmsdale River Helmsdale River Helmsdale River Helmsdale Revd. [Reverend] P. Clarke, Helmsdale Joseph Peacock Esq. Factor, Golspie Mr. Donald Sutherland, Suisgill Cottage New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer 078; 079; 090 This is the principal river in the parish through which it runs in a southerly direction until it joins the Sea at Helmsdale, where its mouth becomes the Harbour of that village. It receives its waters from the large lochs in the upper part of the parish and other mountain streams and torrents that swells its downward course and may be fairly classed as one of the second class rivers of Scotland. Property of the Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle by Golspie.
OS1/33/25/6 CAEN BURN For authorities & description see Name Book of Sheet 79 Plan 14 6 inch work of this parish.
OS1/33/25/6 CAEN HILL For authorities & description see Name Book of Sheet 79 Plan 14 6 inch work of this parish.
OS1/33/25/6 CREAG TÒRR NA H-AIRIDH For authorities & description see Name Book of Sheet 79 Plan 14 6 inch work of this parish.
OS1/33/25/6 [Page] 6 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Kildonan Caen [Crossed out] On 6 inch Sheet 79
OS1/33/25/7 ALLT A' BHEATHAICH Allt a' Bheathaich Allt a' Bheathaich Allt a' Bheathaich Revd. [Reverend] P. Clarke, Helmsdale Mr. Campbell, Schoolmaster, Helmsdale Mr. D. Sutherland, Suisgill Cottage 079 A small stream having its source at the northern base of Helmsdale Hill and flowing in a westerly direction until it enters the River Helms at Marrel. It signifies The Beast's Stream; on the property of the Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle.
OS1/33/25/7 ALLT SGRIODAIN Allt Sgriodain Revd. [Reverend] P. Clarke, Helmsdale Mr. Campbell, Schoolmaster, Helmsdale Mr. D. Sutherland, Suisgill Cottage} 079 A small stream having its source at the southern base of Caen Hill and flowing in a westerly direction until it enters the River Helmsdale at Marrel. Meaning obscure. It is on the property of the Duke of Sutherland.
OS1/33/25/7 ALLT SGEALBACH Allt Sgealbach Revd. [Reverend] P. Clarke, Helmsdale Mr. Campbell, Schoolmaster, Helmsdale Mr. D. Sutherland, Suisgill Cottage] 079 A small stream having its source at the western base of Creag Marrel and flowing in a westerly direction until it enters the River Helmsdale near the junction of Caen Burn. Name signifies Rocky Stream. On the property of the Duke of Sutherland.
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OS1/33/25/8 ALLT BRISTE Allt Briste Allt Briste Allt Briste Revd. [Reverend] P. Clarke, Helmsdale Mr. J. Campbell, Schoolmaster, Helmsdale Mr. J. Patterson, Helmsdale 079 This name is applied to a small stream having its source at the northern end of the district of Navidale and flowing in a south easterly direction until in enters the Moray Firth. It means the Broken Stream.
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OS1/33/25/9 GARTYMORE BURN Gartymore Burn Gartymore Burn Gartymore Burn Mr. J. Campbell teacher Helmsdale Mr. J. Patterson, Helmsdale Mr Cruickshank Helmsdale 090 A Small Stream having its Source in the hills South of the district of this name, it flows in a Southerly direction until it enters the Moray Firth near Portgower.
OS1/33/25/9 ALLT GARBH Allt Garbh Allt Garbh Allt Garbh Mr. J. Campbell Mr. Patterson Mr Cruickshank 089; 090 A Small Stream having its source about two miles west of the base of Creag Loisgte and flowing in an Easterly direction until it enters Garty More Burn, name Signifies the Rough Stream.
OS1/33/25/9 [Page] 9 Co. [County] Sutherland -- Parish of Kildonan Creag Loisgte [Crossed out] Copied into Name Book of the Ph. [Parish] of Loth.
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OS1/33/25/11 FREE CHURCH [Helmsdale] Free Church Free Church Free Church Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clarke Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish Schoolmaster Mr. James Patterson Postmaster 090 This is a large building erected A.D. 1845 if seated for 900 persons Proprietors The Trustees of the Free Church
OS1/33/25/11 MANSE [Free Church, Helmsdale] Free Church Manse Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clarke Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish Schoolmaster Mr. James Patterson Postmaster 090 Applies to a fine two Storied and Slated building, with outhouses attached and all in fine repair. Proprietors the Trustees of the Free Church
OS1/33/25/11 SCHOOL [Free Church, Helmsdale] Free Church School Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clarke Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish Schoolmaster Mr. James Patterson Postmaster 090 This School is supported by Government Grant and the Free Church, the attendance is about 100 and the Branches taught are reading, writing and arithmetic Proprietors the Trustees of the Free Church
OS1/33/25/11 [Page] 11 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Kildonan Manse and School [Note] It is considered superfluous to prefix Free Church to the above Manse or School [Initialled] P L
OS1/33/25/12 BRITISH LINEN COMPANY'S BANK [Helmsdale] British Linen Company's Bank Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish Schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This is a two storied and slated building used as branch Bank by the Agent of the British Linen Company Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/12 THE COTTAGE The Cottage Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish Schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This name applies to a fine Cottage slated and in excellent repair Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/12 SURREY AND BELGRAVE ARMS INN [Helmsdale] Surrey and Belgrave Arms Inn Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish Schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This name is given to a good slated building two stories in height, and used for the purposes of an Inn. It has very good accommodation. Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/12 [Page 12 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Kildonan
OS1/33/25/13 HELMSDALE BRIDGE Helmsdale Bridge Helmsdale Bridge Helmsdale Bridge Helmsdale Bridge Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell, schoolmaster, Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale Commissioners Report of Highland Roads and Bridges 090 Applies to a Substantial Structure of Stone, spanning the River Helmsdale by two arches, and was finished A.D. 1811. It is Kept in repair by the County and is Situated on the property of the Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle Sutherlandshire Scotland.
OS1/33/25/13 CARNLAGGIE Carnlaggie Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell, schoolmaster, Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale Commissioners Report of Highland Roads and Bridges] 090 Applies to two Small farmhouses one Story in height thatched and in good repair, Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
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OS1/33/25/14 WEST HELMSDALE West Helmsdale West Helmsdale West Helmsdale West Helmsdale Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish Schoolmaster, Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale New Statistical Account of Loth Ph. [Parish] 090 Is applied to a large district thickly Studded with Small croft houses, the greater part of them are thatched a few are slated and generally in bad repair Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/14 EAST HELMSDALE East Helmsdale East Helmsdale East Helmsdale Easter Helmsdale Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish Schoolmaster, Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale] New Statistical Account of Loth Ph. [Parish] 090 Is a name given to a Small district lying on the east of Helmsdale village. about one half of the houses are Slated and the other thatched and mostly in bad repair Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
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OS1/33/25/15 LILLESHALL STREET [Helmsdale] Lilleshall Street Revd. [Reverend] Mr Clark, Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell, Parish Schoolmaster, Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This Street intersects Sutherland and Strathnaver Streets. Some of the houses are tiled and Some Slated they are mostly in good repair Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/15 STRATHNAVER STREET [Helmsdale] Strathnaver Street Revd. [Reverend] Mr Clark, Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell, Parish Schoolmaster, Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This Street runs along the northeast side of the village, the houses are two storied and slated generally in good repair Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/15 TRENTHAM STREET [Helmsdale] Trentham Street Revd. [Reverend] Mr Clark, Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell, Parish Schoolmaster, Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This street intersects Sutherland and Dunrobin Streets the houses are mostly two stories in height and in fair repair Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/15 [Page] 15 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Kildonan
OS1/33/25/15A [Page] 15A O.S.O. [Ordnance Survey Office] Inverness 8th Augt. [August] 1871 Traces 3, 5 & 6 of Sheet 90 of Kildonan parish are sent herewith. On traces 3 & 6 a Glebe is shewn & written and on trace 5 another Glebe is shewn and written. __ Are there two Glebes in the Ph. [Parish] one attached to the ancient Ph. [Parish] Church on traces 3 & 6 and the other on trace 5 at- tached to the New parish Church in the Village of Helmsdale. It is very doubtful whether the inclosure on trace 5 is a Glebe; or, merely a grass inclosure given by his Grace the Duke of Sutherland to the Ph. [Parish] Minister for his accom- modation and could be taken from him at the will and pleasure of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland. If there are really two Glebes there is but on described in the Name Sheets thus [continued page 15B] Corpl [Corporal] Donovan R.E. [Royal Engineers] Helmsdale 9th. August 1871 Lieut [Lieutenant] Coddington R.E. [Royal Engineers] Sir There is only one Glebe in the Parish viz. that attached to the Parish Church at Helmsdale. The enclosure on trace 5 is Glebe land and Cannot be taken from the Ph. [Parish] Minister at the pleasure of His Grace the Duke of Sutherland.
OS1/33/25/15B [Page] 15B [continued from page 15A] thus "Certain lands attached to the Parish Church of Kildonan, Proprietors the Heritors of the Ph. [Parish] of Kildonan". To which of the Glebes does this vague & indifferent description refer and if there be a second Glebe in the parish of Kildonan please supply a name sheet and a proper description for it. Are there more Heritors for the Ph. [Parish] of Kildonan than one viz. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland ------- No. By order P. Daniels Corp. R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers] This description refers to the Glebe of the Ph. [Parish] Church of Kildonan at Helmsdale. [Signed] John Donovan La. Corpl. R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/33/25/16 HELMSDALE CASTLE (In Ruins) Helmsdale Castle (In Ruins) Helmsdale Castle (In Ruins) Helmsdale Castle (In Ruins) Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell, Schoolmaster, Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This name applies to a considerable ruin the walls of which are still standing The New Statl. [Statistical] account Says "The date of its erection is not Known, but the Building is of that square form, with Sharp Angles, generally attributed to the 14th and 15th centuries". Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/16 ST JOHN THE BAPTIST'S WELL [Helmsdale] St. John the Baptist's Well Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark, Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell, Schoolmaster, Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This is a well of good Water Said to have been dedicated to St. John the Baptist, it is situated on the East bank of the River Helmsdale, opposite the Site of St. John's Chapel Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/16 [Page] 16 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Kildonan St. John's Well [Note] Corrected from remarks sent to the examiner [Initialled] P.L.
OS1/33/25/17 GLEBE Glebe Glebe Glebe Revd. [Reverend] Mr Clark Minister Helmsdale James Campbell Schoolmaster, Helmsdale James Paterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This name applies to two portions of land, attached to the Parish Church in Helmsdale, for the use of the Minister of the Parish of Kildonan. The smaller portion lies quite close to the Manse and on the east side of it. The larger portion is conterminous with and lying on the West Side of the grounds of Navidale Cottage. Proprietor His Grace the Duke of Sutherland who is the only heritor in the parish of Kildonan. Pr. [Proprietor] The minister of the parish for the time being
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OS1/33/25/18 MORAY FIRTH Moray Firth Moray Firth Moray Firth G.C. Paterson, Schoolmaster Portgower James Campbell Schoolmaster Helmsdale James Paterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 Moray Firth extends eastwards from Inverness to a straight line drawn from Duncansbay Head in Caithness-shire to Kinneard Head in Aberdeenshire.
OS1/33/25/18 CREAG A' CHOIRE Creag a' Choire Creag a' Choire Creag a' Choire Revd. [Reverend] J. Murray, Free Church Minister Brora Mr. Paterson, Schoolmaster, Portgower Mr. Alexander Sutherland, Gartymore 090 This name applies to a small hill situated about one Mile to the north of the district known as Gartymore, it is covered with rocky heathy pasture and it signifies the Craig of the Hollow. His Grace the Duke of Sutherland is the Proprietor.
OS1/33/25/18 [Page] 18 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Kildonan
OS1/33/25/19 MANSE [parish, Helmsdale] Manse Manse Manse Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell, Parish Schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This name is given to a fine two storied house slated and in good repair, with suitable outhouses attached to it Proprietors the Heritors of the Parish of Kildonan
OS1/33/25/19 CHURCH Church Revd. [Reverend] Mr Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell, Parish Schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale This name applies to a large Building used as the Parish Church, it was erected in A.D. 1838 and is seated for 500 Persons Proprietors the Heritors of the Parish of Kildonan
OS1/33/25/19 [Page] 19 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Kildonan Glebe [Crossed out] See page 17 for the name and a more fuller description
OS1/33/25/20 SCHOOL [parish, Helmsdale] School School School Revd [Reverend] Mr Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale, Mr Campbell Parish schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This is a commodious building used for the purpose of the Parish School. The average attendance is about 80 and the branches taught are reading, writing, arithmetic, Grammar, and the school is supported by the Heritors of the Parish of Kildonan
OS1/33/25/20 CASTLE PARK Castle Park Revd [Reverend] Mr Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale, Mr Campbell Parish schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This field takes its name from the fact of Helmsdale Castle Standing in it. it has always been in pasture. Proprietor the DuKe of Sutherlend Dunrobin Castle N.B. [North Britain]
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OS1/33/25/21 POST OFFICE [Helmsdale] Post Office Post Office Post Office Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clarke Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish Schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This is a two Storied building used for the purposes of a Post Office, Money order and telegraph office. mails are despatched at 3 A.M. and arrive at 10. 30 P.M. Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/21 HARBOUR [Helmsdale] Harbour Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clarke Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish Schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This Harbour is available for Vessels drawing 10 feet of Water at ordinary Tides and is much frequented by fishing boats employed at the Herring Fishing Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/21 OLD DISTILLERY [Helmsdale] Old Distillery Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clarke Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish Schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale] 090 These houses were once used as a distillery but now as Stores and dwelling houses, the are tiled and in good repair Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
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OS1/33/25/22 VOLUNTEERS' DRILL HALL [Helmsdale] Volunteers' Drill Hall Volunteers' Drill Hall Volunteers' Drill Hall Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish Schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster 090 This is a two Storied and Slated building used by the Volunteer Artillery as an armoury and for Drill purposes Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/22 VOLUNTEERS' BATTERY [Helmsdale] Volunteer's Battery Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish Schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster 090 This is an Elevated 2 gun Battery, armed with 32 Pounder Smoothbore, there is a Powder Magazine and Flagstaff attached to it and it is situated on the property of the Duke of Sutherland
OS1/33/25/22 MAGAZINE [Volunteers' Battery, Helmsdale] 090 This is an Elevated 2 gun Battery, armed with 32 Pounder Smoothbore, there is a Powder Magazine and Flagstaff attached to it and it is situated on the property of the Duke of Sutherland
OS1/33/25/22 GUN PLATFORM [Volunteers' Battery, Helmsdale] 090 This is an Elevated 2 gun Battery, armed with 32 Pounder Smoothbore, there is a Powder Magazine and Flagstaff attached to it and it is situated on the property of the Duke of Sutherland
OS1/33/25/22 VOLUNTEERS' RIFLE RANGE [Helmsdale] Volunteers' Rifle Range Revd. Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish Schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster 090 This range is 300 yards long with targets and markers butt, and is used by the Volunteer Artillery, and is located on the property of the Duke of Sutherland
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OS1/33/25/23 CÀRN LAGGIE Càrn Laggie Càrn Laggie Càrn Laggie Revd. [Reverend] Mr Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. James Campbell Parish Schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This name applies to a heap of Small Stones, lying a short distance north of Carnlaggie farmhouses, it is said to be a Pictish Cairn or Barrow, and to have subterranean passages in connection with it. Duke of Sutherland Proprietor Dunrobin Castle by Golspie
OS1/33/25/23 CAIRN [Helmsdale] Cairn Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. James Campbell Parish Schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale] 090 This name is given to a little heap of Small stones, lying a short Distance northeast of the Village of Helmsdale. It is said to be a Pictish Cairn, but there is nothing further Known about it here Duke of Sutherland Proprietor the only Heritor in the Parish
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OS1/33/25/24 HELMSDALE Helmsdale Helmsdale Helmsdale Helmsdale Helmsdale Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Cark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell, Parish Schoolmaster, Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer 090 This Village Stands on the shore of the Moray Firth at the mouth of the River Helmsdale, the employment of the people is principally in Fishing and Fish-curing and cooperage to some extent the Harbour is a great resort for Herring Boats in the Herring Fishery season Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/24 FEMALE SCHOOL [Helmsdale] Female School Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Cark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell, Parish Schoolmaster, Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer] 090 This School is taught by a female. Sewing and the rudiments are the only things taught in it, supported by shool fees Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
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OS1/33/25/25 NAVIDALE Navidale Navidale Navidale Navidale Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell, Parish schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale New Statistical Account 090 This is a pretty large district, the northern portion of it is closely Studded with croft houses they are generally thatched, but a few of them are Slated and the whole of them are in an indifferent State of repair Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/25 NAVIDALE HOUSE Navidale House Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell, Parish schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale New Statistical Account 090 Is applied to a fine two Storied building, with a farm steading attached, they are both in excellent repair, with Slated roofs Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
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OS1/33/25/26 OLD HELMSDALE Old Helmsdale Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish schoolmaster, Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 Is applied to a few croft houses they are all one Story in height and thatched and in fair repair Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/26 BOGHOLES Bogholes Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish schoolmaster, Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This name is given to a small croft house one story in height thatched and in fair repair Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/26 NAVIDALE COTTAGE Navidale Cottage Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish schoolmaster, Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale] 090 Applies to a fine Villa two Storied, Slated and in excellent repair with Suitable outhouses attached to it, and is located on the property of the Duke of Sutherland
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OS1/33/25/27 SHORE STREET [Helmsdale] Shore Street Revd. [Reverend] Mr Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This Street runs along the Side of the River Helmsdale and consits mostly of curing yards and cooperages which are in good state of repair Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/27 STAFFORD STREET [Helmsdale] Stafford Street Revd. [Reverend] Mr Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale] 090 This street cuts Dunrobin street the houses are mostly Slated and in good repair Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/27 SUTHERLAND STREET [Helmsdale] Sutherland Street Revd. [Reverend] Mr Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale] 090 This Street is intersected by Lilleshall and Trentham Streets it is composed of good houses which are mostly Slated, Some are tiled Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/27 [Page] 27 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Kildonan
OS1/33/25/28 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST'S CHAPEL (Site of) St. John the Baptist's Chapel St. John the Baptist's Chapel St. John the Baptist's Chapel John the Baptist's Chapel Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish shoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale New Statistical Account of Loth Ph. [Parish] 090 The Site of this Chapel can be still traced, it was dedicated to St. John the Baptist, but there is nothing else Known about it here It stands in a Graveyard which is still used by the parishioners Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/28 SITE OF ST. NINIAN'S CHAPEL Site of St. Ninian's Chapel Site of St. Ninian's Chapel Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish shoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale] New Statistical Account of Loth Ph. [Parish] 090 The site of this Chapel Stands in a Graveyard close to Navidale House This Graveyard is still used by the people of the parish. there is nothing Known now about this Chapel only that it was dedicated to St Ninian Duke of Sutherland, Proprietor
OS1/33/25/28 [Page] 28 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Kildonan St John the Baptist's Chapel Corrected from Remarks sent to the Examiner [Initialled] P.L.
OS1/33/25/29 COMMERCIAL INN [Helmsdale] Commercial Inn Commercial Inn Commercial Inn Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This is fine two Storied building Slated and has very good accommodation for Gentlemen It has suitable stables and so attached, where post horses may be had. Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/29 RAILWAY STATION [Helmsdale] Railway Station Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This name is given to a two Storied and slated Building, there is attached to it a Goods shed, Engine shed, and, Water Tank. This is the northern terminus of British Railways at present. Two trains arrive and two are Despatched each day, in connection with the Highland Railway Duke of Sutherland Proprietor Dunrobin Castle by Golspie N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/33/25/29 [Page] 29 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Kildonan
OS1/33/25/30 DUKE OF SUTHERLAND'S RAILWAY Duke of Sutherland's Railway Duke of Sutherland's Railway Duke of Sutherland's Railway Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This Railway extends from Golspie to Helmsdale a distance of 17 miles and was completed in this present year "1871" Trains are ran in connection with the Highland Railway and it is owned by the Duke of Sutherland
OS1/33/25/30 DUNROBIN STREET [Helmsdale] Dunrobin Street Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale Mr. Campbell Parish schoolmaster Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson Postmaster Helmsdale 090 This Street runs parallel to the River Helmsdale, the houses are partly one and partly 2 Stories in height and generally Slated and in good repair. Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/30 [Page] 30 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Kildonan Duke of Sutherland's Railway [Note] written on Plan 90/13
OS1/33/25/31 GARTYMORE Gartymore Gartymore Gartymore George C Paterson Schoolmaster Portgower James Campbell Schoolmaster Helmsdale Revd. [Reverend] Mr Clark, Parish Minister Helmsdale 090 This name is given to a district of Country lying Westward of the district of West Helmsdale it is thickly studded with croft house, which are mostly thatched and in ordinary repair Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/31 SHORE OF GARTYMORE Shore of Gartymore Shore of Gartymore Shore of Gartymore G. C. Paterson James Campbell Revd. [Reverend] Mr Clark 090 This is a small district lying East of Gartymore, there are a few houses on it which are in an ordinary state of repair Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/31 CHAPEL (Site of) [Gartymore] Site of Chapel Site of Chapel Site of Chapel G. C. Paterson James Campbell Revd. [Reverend] Mr Clark 090 In ancient times a Chapel was Said to have Stood here, but there is nothing to mark the Site now but a heap of Stones. It does not appear to have had a dedicatory name, and there is nothing known about the date of its erection. Duke of Sutherland Proprietor Dunrobin Castle by Golspie N.B. [North Britain]
OS1/33/25/31 [Page] 35 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Kildonan
OS1/33/25/32 AUCHVADLIE BURN Achavaddlie Auchvadlie Burn Auchvadlie Burn Auchvadlie Burn James Campbell Schoolmaster Helmsdale George C Paterson Schoolmaster Portgower Revd. [Reverend] Mr Clark Minister Helmsdale Mr. James Patterson, Schoolmaster Helmsdale 090 This name is given to a small Stream dividing the districts of West Helmsdal & Gartymore, it falls into the Moray Firth about a mile West of Helmsdale Village. Proprietor the Duke of Sutherland
OS1/33/25/32 SITE OF DUN PHAIL (PICTISH TOWER) Site of Dun Phail (Pictish Tower) Site of Dun Phail (Pictish Tower) Site of Dun Phail (Pictish Tower) James Campbell G.C. Paterson Revd. [Reverend] Mr Clark 090 This name applies to the Site of a Pictish Tower, It is Said to have been a very large one, there is not a vestige of it to be Seen now, it having been taken away to build fences and so. The Duke of Sutherland Proprietor
OS1/33/25/32 [Page] 32 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Kildonan
OS1/33/25/33 GREENPARK Greenpark Greenpark Greenpark Revd. [Reverend] Mr Clark Parish Minister Helmsdale James Campbell Schoolmaster Helmsdale James Paterson Postmater Helmsdale 090 This name is given to a Slated house one story in height, Situated about half a mile to the West of the Village of Helmsdale in West Helmsdale it is in a good state of repair and is the property of the Duke of Sutherland
OS1/33/25/33 SRÒN A' CHROCHAIR Sròn a' Chrochair Strone-a-chrocher Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass - The Manse - Golspie Mr. Rutherford - Helmsdale Morrison's Map of Sutherland 090 This is applied to a sharp point of land situated about 12 chains south of Navidale Cottage - it somewhat resembles a nose hence the name: Signifies "Promontory of the Headland of the Body or Bier"
OS1/33/25/33 SRÒN RUDHA NA GAOITHE Sròn Rudha na Gaoithe Sròn Rudha na Gaoithe Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass - The Manse, Golspie Mr. Rutherford - Helmsdale 090 This name is applied to a promontory which is covered at high water - it is situated about 15 chains south of where the west Garty Burn empties itself into the sea. Signifies "Promontory of the Headland of the Wind"
OS1/33/25/33 [Page] 33 County of Sutherland -- Parish of Kildonan [Signed] A. B. Coddington Capn. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
OS1/33/25/34 MIDGARTY BURN Midgarty Burn Midgarty Burn Midgartie Burn Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass - The Manse, Golspie Mr. Rutherford - Helmsdale Johnstons Map of Sutherland 090 This is applied to a small stream situated about 40 chains East of West Garty. it collects on the west side of Creag Loisgte and flows in a Southern direction until it empties itself into the Moray Firth
OS1/33/25/34 CREAG AN TAOGHAIN Creag an Taoghain Creag an Taoghain Creag-an-taoghan Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass - The Manse, Golspie Mr. Rutherford - Helmsdale Johnston's Map of Sutherland 090 This is applied to a hill of considerable extent, Situated about 30 chains west of Creag a' Choire - It was once greatly frequented by Pole cats or Badgers - Name signifies "Hill of the Badger"
OS1/33/25/34 SUTHERLAND AND CAITHNESS RAILWAY (In course of construction) Sutherland and Caithness Railway Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass. The Manse - Golspie This is a railway in course of Construction extending from Helmsdale to the North Sea and forming direct railway communication between the towns of Wick & Thurso with the South. It runs in a north westerly direction through the Strath of Kildonan & keeps close to the River Helmsdale for a Great part of its course, & Enters Caithnessshire near Forsinard.
OS1/33/25/34 [Page] 36 Co. [County] of Sutherland -- Sheet 90 Sutherland and Caithness Railway [Note] On Sheet 79 Plan 14 [Note] Highland Railway to Ardgay Sutherland Railway from Ardgay to Golspie Duke of Sutherland's Railway from Golspie to Helmsdale Sutherland & Caithness Railway from Helmsdale to Northsea. note on Impression sheet 90 by Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Joass.
OS1/33/25/35 [Page] 35 OS1/33/25 NAME BOOK OF PART OF THE PARISH OF KILDONAN ON 1/2500 SCALE IN THE CO. [COUNTY] SUTHERLAND [Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY MS [Manuscript] STORE SOUTHAMPTON 29 APR 1903
OS1/33/25/36 [Page] 36 INDEX to that part of the Parish of Kildonan on 1/2500 Scale Names of Objects -- Page Allt a' Bheathaich -- 7 Allt a' Briste-- 8 Allt Garbh -- 9 Allt Sgealbach -- 7 Allt Sgriodain -- 7 Auchvadlie Burn -- 32 Bogholes -- 26 British Linen Companys Bank -- 12 Caen -- 3 Caen Burn -- 6 Caen Hill -- 6 Cairn -- 23 Càrn Laggie -- 23 Carnlaggie -- 13 Castle Park -- 20 Site of Chapel -- 31 Church (Ph. [Parish]) -- 19 Commercial Inn -- 29 Creag a' Choire -- 18 Creag Marail -- 4 Creag an Taoghain -- 34 Creag Tòrr na h-Airidh -- 6 Site of Dun Phail (Pictish Tower) -- 32 Duke of Sutherlands Railway -- 30 East Helmsdale -- 14 Eldrable Hill -- 3 Female School -- 24 Free Church -- 11 Gartymore -- 31 Gartymore Burn -- 9 Glebe (Ph. [Parish]) -- 17 Greenpark -- 33 Harbour -- 21 Helmsdale -- 24 Helmsdale Bridge -- 13 Helmsdale Castle (in Ruins) -- 16 Creag Bun-Ullidh -- 5 Kildonan (Ph. [Parish]) -- 1 Lilleshall Street -- 15 Manse (Ph. [Parish]) -- 19 Midgarty Burn -- 34 Manse (Fr. [Free] Church) -- 11 Marril -- 4 Moray Firth -- 18 Navidale -- 25 Navidale Cottage -- 26 Navidale House -- 25 Old Distillery -- 21 Old Helmsdale -- 26 Chambered Cairn -- 5 Post Office -- 21 Railway Station -- 29 River Helmsdale -- 6 St. John the Baptist's Chapel -- 28 St. John the Baptist's Well -- 16 St. Ninian's Chapel -- 28 School (Ph. [Parish]) -- 20 School (F. [Free] Church) -- 11 Shore of Gartymore -- 31 Shore Street -- 27 Sron a' Chrochair -- 33 Stafford Street -- 27 Strath of Kildonan -- 5 Strathnaver Street -- 15 Sron Rudha na Gaoithe -- 33 Surry & Belgrave Arms Inn -- 12 Sutherland Street -- 27 The Cottage -- 12 Trentham Street -- 15 Volunteers' Battery -- 22 Volunteers' Drill Hall -- 22 Volunteers Rifle Range -- 22 West Helmsdale -- 14 Clais Cruan -- 5
OS1/33/25/37 [Page] 37 Ordnance Survey Office 21st. July 1871 Revd. [Reverend] Sir I have been informed that "Helmsdale and district adjoining was "separated from the parish of Loth by "the Court of Teinds in 1847 and added "to the parish of Kildonan Quoad Civilia "as well as Quoad Sacra and Helmsdale "Church is the parish Church of Kildonan." Will you have the goodness to inform me if the foregoing is correct, but if it be not correct, is the portion of Loth parish which includes the village of Helmsdale annexed to Kildonan parish Quoad Sacra only and not Quoad Civilia? To what parish does the Inspector of the Poor belong who exercises that duty over that part of the parish of Loth which has been annexed to Kildonan parish In 1847 that Portion of the Parish of Loth which lies between the farm of Garvault and Caithness was separated and disjoined from said Parish, by the Court of Teinds and annexed to the parish of Kildonan Quoad Omnia. To the Parish of Kildonan
OS1/33/25/38 Parish. and whether does the Said portion pay Tithes stipend to you or to the Minister of Kildonan. A reply on the opposite half Margin at your earliest convenience will much oblige. I am, Revd. [Reverend] Sir Your most Obdt. [Obedient] Servant A.B. Coddington Lt. R.E. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] To The Minister of Loth Parish Manse by Helmsdale Pays Stipend to the Minister of Loth whose right to the Tiends of same is reserved. [Gilbert McMillan] Minr [Minister] of Loth