Maryburgh Past Industries
Attribution: S. Fraser (Maryburgh Primary School March 2015)
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.
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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, 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.
Powered Wheelbarrow
An original drawing of the idea for the powered wheelbarrow and is the only information available about it.



