Avoch and Killen Places

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avoch burial grounds

Avoch has two burial grounds which have been in use for many years. In addition, there are burial locations for previous dignitaries. 

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New cemetery

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avoch churches

Avoch has a variety of churches from many different denominations.

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Congregational Church

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avoch commercial buildings

Avoch is a bustling community which is represented by many different local shops.

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avoch features

From the Pallay Stone to a beautiful harbour Avoch has many features to view.

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Henrietta bridge

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avoch industrial premises

Fish Farm base

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Avoch had, and still has, had a variety of different industrial premises.

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locations

From an ancient castle to a pictorial beach there are many beautiful locations in Avoch.

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Avoch from Ormonde Hill

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public buildings

Children 1st.

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From buildings which have been endowed to local authority buildings we find a variety in Avoch.

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Avoch residential properties

Avoch has a variety of different architectural types of housing.

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Avoch harbour
Avoch harbour
The first harbour was built in 1814and was designed by Telford. A new harbour was constructed in the first decade of the twentieth century and the eastern breakwater was added in 1948. It no longer sees the same number of fishing boats as it once did but is used for recreational purposes.
Avoch harbour
Avoch harbour
The first harbour was built in 1814and was designed by Telford. A new harbour was constructed in the first decade of the twentieth century and the eastern breakwater was added in 1948. It no longer sees the same number of fishing boats as it once did but is used for recreational purposes.
Avoch War Memorial
Avoch War Memorial
Avoch War Memorial
Avoch War Memorial
Avoch War Memorial
Avoch War Memorial
Henrietta bridge
Henrietta bridge
This bridge was built in about 1800 when the harbour was constructed and it linked the fishermen's cottages on the West side of the village with the area known as Dock and the harbour. During the flood in 1946 when a lot of the silt was washed away from the base of the bridge huge slabs were seen indicating the likeliehood of an older ford on the site.
Pallay Stone
Pallay Stone
This unusual object is believed to be part of a Victorian gas manifold - part of a lighting scheme installed by the owner of Rosehaugh House, James Douglas Fletcher. The gasometer was in the grounds of the old blanket factory in George Street. There is now no gas supply to the village. Apart from the general historic interest the Pallay is of sentimental value to a number of locals for whom it was a plaything.
Pallay Stone
Pallay Stone
This unusual object is believed to be part of a Victorian gas manifold - part of a lighting scheme installed by the owner of Rosehaugh House, James Douglas Fletcher. The gasometer was in the grounds of the old blanket factory in George Street. There is now no gas supply to the village. Apart from the general historic interest the Pallay is of sentimental value to a number of locals for whom it was a plaything.
Railway Bridge
Railway Bridge
This unusual double arched bridge was constructed as part of the 1902 Muir of Ord to Fortrose branch line and carried the line eastward from Avoch station. The route of the line now serves as a pleasant walk between Avoch and Fortrose.
Railway Bridge
Railway Bridge
This unusual double arched bridge was constructed as part of the 1902 Muir of Ord to Fortrose branch line and carried the line eastward from Avoch station. The route of the line now serves as a pleasant walk between Avoch and Fortrose.
War Memorial - site of midnight service on 31 December 1999.
War Memorial - site of midnight service on 31 December 1999.
This imposing Memorial stands on high ground at the junction of the main road into Avoch (A832) and a side road which leads to a former Free Church, now converted into a dwelling house. Map reference is NH698551 on Sheet 26. The Memorial is a well-designed, elegant tapered pillar, painted primrose-yellow, and standing on a three-stepped platform painted a dark grey.
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Avoch Recreation

Avoch has many different types of recreational areas from playparks to bowling greens.

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'The Parkie'

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