Maryburgh Past Industries

Attribution: S. Fraser (Maryburgh Primary School March 2015)

Ussie Mill

This Corn and Meal mill was in operation during the second half of the 18th century.

This Corn and Meal mill was in operation during the second half of the 18th century.

Attribution: unknown

CARDEN MILL

The CARDEN MILL is possibly of the same period as the USSIE MILL but, although the lade can be identified, only the outline ruins of the building foundation can be seen.

The Fodderty Parish Valuation Roll with the Carden Mill and Land listed

Attribution: unknown

Snuff and Lint Mill

The location of the SNUFF and LINT MILL is shown on an ESTATE MAP dated 1787, but there is no evidence to be seen of its exact location today.

The location of the SNUFF and LINT MILL is shown on an ESTATE MAP dated 1787

Attribution: unknown

Brick and Tile Works

On a later map, dated 1847, a brick and tile works is shown as being in production on a site immediately below the old road bridge at the north-east end of the village and probably continued in operation to a much later date. In fact, the modernisation of some old properties in Maryburgh has revealed the use of MARYBURGH BRICKS.

Maryburgh bricks used in construction of old properties in Maryburgh

Attribution: unknown

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The child in them car is Frank's daughter Marjory.
The child in them car is Frank's daughter Marjory.
Donald Menzies, 4 year old son of Frank, getting a fill of petrol for the miniature motor cycle
Donald Menzies, 4 year old son of Frank, getting a fill of petrol for the miniature motor cycle
Donald Menzies, 4 year old son of Frank, getting a fill of petrol for the miniature motor cycle. Donald died on 21 October 2005. The old Tollhouse can be seen in the background.
Sandy Maclaren at the top of Ben Nevis
Sandy Maclaren at the top of Ben Nevis
Sandy Maclaren, an Inverness photographer, climbed to the top of Ben Nevis on the motor cycle. The photo was taken at the summit. The ascent took 3½ hours and the descent took 5½ hours.
The Conon Bridge trike
The Conon Bridge trike
The Flea that Flew
The Flea that Flew
Starting device for Anson bomber.
Starting device for Anson bomber.
The Anson Bomber.
The Anson Bomber.
Original design diagram for the starting device.
Original design diagram for the starting device.
Powered Wheelbarrow
Powered Wheelbarrow
An original drawing of the idea for the powered wheelbarrow and is the only information available about it.
Protective sleeve for Bendix gear.
Protective sleeve for Bendix gear.
Article about Protective Sleeve for Bendix Gear
Article about Protective Sleeve for Bendix Gear
Frank Menzies' sketch for mobility chair.
Frank Menzies' sketch for mobility chair.
Another sketch for mobility chair
Another sketch for mobility chair
Frank Menzies hand written notes.
Frank Menzies hand written notes.
The double-headed split pin
The double-headed split pin

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