Major General Sir Hector Macdonald, KCB, DSO ⋆ Ross and Cromarty Heritage

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

General Sir Hector Macdonald. Photograph may have been taken at Lemlair House.

Attribution: In ownership of RCHS.

Birthplace

In August 2019 Mr Ian McNeish gave permission for RCHS to reproduce this postcard, which he owns, showing the birthplace of Sir Hector Macdonald in the early part of the 20th century.

Rootfield near Dingwall, birthplace of Sir Hector MacDonald

Attribution: Ian McNeish

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.

Freedom ceremony luncheon for Sir Hector Macdonald

Inside the Masonic Hall for luncheon. The Provost standing alongside Sir Hector Macdonald and Lady Macdonald in foreground.

Attribution: In ownership of RCHS.

General Sir Hector Macdonald awarded the Freedom of Dingwall

The crowd in Dingwall when Sir Hector Macdonald awarded the Freedom of Dingwall.

Attribution: In ownership of RCHS.

Shako and Freedom Casket

Sir Hector’s shako, or ceremonial hat, and the Freedom casket, both of which are in Dingwall Museum.

Freedom of Dingwall casket presented to Major General Sir Hector Macdonald in May 1899.

Attribution: Image in ownership of RCHS.

Sir Hector's shako, or ceremonial hat, decorated with ostrich feathers.

Attribution: Image in ownership of RCHS.

Minature Railway

When in due course the residents of Dingwall decided to honour Sir Hector by building the Macdonald Memorial on Mitchell Hill, this was a photograph of the miniature railway used to convey material to the top. The photograph can be seen in Dingwall Museum.

And a photograph of the miniature railway used in the construction of the Macdonald Memorial on Mitchell Hill.

Attribution: In ownership of RCHS.

The Sir Hector Macdonald Memorial on Mitchell Hill.

Attribution: In ownership of RCHS.

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Dingwall » Dingwall Places » Dingwall Churches » Dingwall Castle St Church Centenary

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Rev. Malcolm Buchanan, M.A., 1952-1972

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Pedestal offering box.

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To the Glory of God and sacred to the memory of Donald Cameron, Elder and Session Clerk of this Church. Died 16 December 1960. These choir chairs were presented by his widow.

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Pulpit and choir chairs.

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Sketch (1981) by Mrs Sue Hughan, the daughter of the late Mr Murdo Bethune and of Mrs Mary Bethune.

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The clock in the Church and the one in the Hall were presented by the choir; the Vestry furniture was supplied by the children of the Congregation. Another elder made the picture frames and tables. Someone offered a handsome donation towards a bell (which was never actually installed).

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Plaque on the clock.

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Pedestal offering box plaque. Presented by Provost Colin Stewart of Dingwall to the United Free Church Dingwall in 1909.

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Castle Street Church of 1909.

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Church hall.

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Church hall lectern.

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Church interior from pulpit looking towards organ gallery.

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Church interior.

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Church interior.

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Roll of Honour 1939-45

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Lectern Bible. Presented by Mr. James Ritchie, Mrs. Anne McRae and Mr. David Ritchie in 1988 in memory of their parents Mr. James Ritchie (ex- Postmaster in Dingwall) and Mrs. Nan Ritchie.

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Lectern and Bible In 1957 a reading lectern was purchased by the Church and on the 10th November 1957 (Armistice Day) Mrs. Dorothy White unveiled the lectern and plaque in memory of six members of the Congregation who gave their lives in the World War 1939-1945.

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Rev. Murdo MacAskill, M.A.

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Rev. Ranald McDonald, M.A., 1904-1929

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Rev. Alexander McLean, M.A., 1930-1932

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Rev. Donald McLeod, M.A., 1946-1951

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Rev. J. H. Boyd McPhail, B.A., 1940-1945

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Rev. Archy MacVicar, M.A., 1973-1986

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Kirk Session members during the ministry of Rev Malcolm Buchanan.

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Plaque reads: The west gable of this Church is dedicated to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Hector Crawford, Provost of Dingwall 1919-1927, and his wife Lillie Nicol Crawford. Erected by their Daughter 1950.

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Communion table and chairs.

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Memorial Plaque of 1st World War 1914-1918 On this plaque are 26 names of those who gave their lives in the 1914-1918 World War and whose families were members and adherents of Castle Street Church of Scotland. "Greater love hath no man than this"

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Stained glass window.