Major General Sir Hector Macdonald, KCB, DSO
Attribution: unknown (Greenhill street in Dingwall looking North)
Major General Sir Hector Macdonald, KCB, DSO
Although born at Mulbuie, on the Black Isle, Hector Macdonald was greatly revered by the people of Dingwall and on 11 May 1899 he was awarded the Freedom of the town. The photographs which follow are in the ownership of Ross and Cromarty Heritage Society.
Major General Sir Hector Archibald Macdonald, KCB, DSO
Freedom of Dingwall
On 13 May 1899 Sir Hector Macdonald was awarded the Freedom of Dingwall. The town was thronged for the occasion. This photograph has been taken outside the Masonic Hall (later the Picture House) and the building facing is the gable end of what is now Deas’ tearoom.
Inside the Masonic Hall for luncheon. The Provost standing alongside Sir Hector Macdonald and Lady Macdonald in foreground.
Attribution: In ownership of RCHS.