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

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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 » Avoch Places » Avoch Burial Grounds
The Re-furbishment of the grave of Sir Alexander Mackenzie
The Re-furbishment of the grave of Sir Alexander Mackenzie
For many years the grave of Sir Alexander Mackenzie was tended by Gregor Mackintosh but when he became less able to cope the area became somewhat neglected. Towards the end of 2002 the Avoch Heritage Association with the help of the Black Isle Partnership decided to refurbish the site. The Canadian High Commission donated Canadian flags and Gregor donated a new Union Flag. The area was covered with a weedproof membrane and stone chips and the walls were re-painted. On the 16th April 2003 there was a brief ceremony to mark the refurbishment.
Grave of James Douglas Fletcher
Grave of James Douglas Fletcher
This is the overgrown site of a magnificent burial enclosure in the grounds of the Rosehaugh Estate. It was commissioned by the widow of J. D. Fletcher - a local benefactor - from the eminent Sir Edwin Lutyens (whose memorials include the Cenotaph in London). Photographs of the original splendour of the area may be found in "Rosehaugh, A House Of Its Time" published by The Avoch Heritage Association. For further details 01381 620587
Burial Site of James Douglas Fletcher
Burial Site of James Douglas Fletcher
This is the overgrown site of a magnificent burial enclosure in the grounds of the Rosehaugh Estate. It was commissioned by the widow of J. D. Fletcher - a local benefactor - from the eminent Sir Edwin Lutyens (whose memorials include the Cenotaph in London). Photographs of the original splendour of the area may be found in "Rosehaugh, A House Of Its Time" published by The Avoch Heritage Association. For further details 01381 620587
Burial Place of Sir Alexander Mackenzie
Burial Place of Sir Alexander Mackenzie
The famous explorer was born in Stornaway but ended his days in the village at Avoch house - now known as 'The Burnt House' after a fire badly damaged it in 1833. Because of his immense achievements in Canada (the Mackenzie River is named after him) many Canadians visit the site and provide funds to aid its upkeep.
New cemetery
New cemetery
Situated on the top of Gallow Hill, overlooking the Firth, a new burial ground was opened in1925 and supplemented in 1940. In 2000 it was extended to a third phase. Access is by way of a very steep road now named Cemetery Brae.
Old cemetery, Parish Church
Old cemetery, Parish Church
There are 549 graves with head/flat stones.The inscriptions give a history of the people of Avoch Parish: James Fletcher of Rosehaugh, Sir Alexander Mackenzie (explorer of Canada after whom the Mackenzie River is named), ministers, headmasters, farmers, tradesmen - but most of all the fishing community. The oldest gravestone is a flat stone placed by a Donald Jack (fisherman) in memory of his spouse Bessy Main who died sometime in harvest 1733 aged 42 years. Read more on our Burial Grounds page.
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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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