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.
Inside the Masonic Hall for luncheon. The Provost standing alongside Sir Hector Macdonald and Lady Macdonald in foreground.
Attribution: In ownership of RCHS.
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.
Attribution: Image in ownership of RCHS.
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.
Attribution: In ownership of RCHS.
The Sir Hector Macdonald Memorial on Mitchell Hill.
Attribution: In ownership of RCHS.
