Maryburgh Introduction

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

An Introduction

The founding of the village of Maryburgh is of comparatively recent origin. It dates from 1815 when Mary Elizabeth MacKenzie returned to Brahan Estate on the death of her father.

Since those early beginnings a thriving community has developed.

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The Cottage Bar
The Cottage Bar
This property is now privately owned and is used for storage purposes.
This property is now privately owned and is used for storage purposes.
Photograph of the Post Office and Shop at Maryburgh owned by the Strachan family and taken after the year 1900. The photograph is taken from a postcard published by Macpherson Brothers of Beauly and Invergordon.
Photograph of the Post Office and Shop at Maryburgh owned by the Strachan family and taken after the year 1900. The photograph is taken from a postcard published by Macpherson Brothers of Beauly and Invergordon.
Maryburgh Shop
Maryburgh Shop
Here is Maryburgh shop in September 2020 with its new frontage. Owners Anthony and Prianka took over the shop in 2019 and have worked hard to make it an excellent store, where they and their staff continue to meet the needs of the community during this difficult time of COVID-19. [Photo RCHS]
Maryburgh shop showing Post Office sign but this facility ceased in July 2008.
Maryburgh shop showing Post Office sign but this facility ceased in July 2008.
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