Maryburgh, an introduction ⋆ Ross and Cromarty Heritage

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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Maryburgh » Maryburgh Folk

Angus S Christie

Angus with the engraved hip flask which he received from the community of Maryburgh in appreciation of his work in establishing a hall and organising other annual events in the village over a period of 42 years.

Colin Cameron, Piper to the Duke of Fife

Donald Cameron, Piper to Keith Stewart Mackenzie of Seaforth, in 1864

Donald (left) and Hugh (right) Chisholm with their father.

Donald J Chisholm 1938-2017

Drama group?

The date of this photograph is unknown but it may be taken outside a wooden building (hall?) which was known to be beside Albert Place. The white building in the background may be Maryburgh Inn. Writing on the back identifies the participants - in a drama of some sort? Back row, l-r: Mrs Hendry, Sybil Mackay (Albert Place); Mrs Mackenzie; Mrs Higgs. Middle row, l-r: Mrs Macdonald (Schoolhouse); Miss Campbell (teacher); Daisy Carr. Front row, l-r: Miss Mackenzie (Anne's house); Mrs Munro.

Frank Menzies at his garage

Frank Menzies at his garage which was opposite the old Tollhouse (area now the dwelling "Tigh Abhinn").

The entrance to Frank's garage, opposite the Tollhouse.

Looking through Frank Menzies garage entrance towards Maryburgh

Grave of Frank and his wife Jane Menzies

George Murdoch (on the left)

George Murdoch (on the left) at the opening of the new Maryburgh Amenities Centre in May 1981. Angus Christie (centre) and Angus' wife Betty in the red coat.

George donated an electrical cardiograph machine to Dingwall Health Centre

George donated an electrical cardiograph machine to Dingwall Health Centre in 1985.

George Murdoch gift of his estate

George's final act as a benefactor was to leave his entire estate to the RNLI as a major contribution to a new lifeboat to be stationed in Scotland. Angus Christie presents the cheque to Maren Fitzgerald of the RNLI. Looking on are Jane Chisholm (left) and Betty Christie (right).

Hugh Chisholm

Roddie Campbell 1916-2011

Roddie Campbell 1916-2011 Photograph courtesy of Colin Campbell, his son.

Rt. Hon. James Alexander Stewart-Mackenzie

Rt. Hon. James Alexander Stewart-Mackenzie, son of Vice-Admiral Hon. Keith Stewart, MP for County of Ross-shire, Governor of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), Lord High Commissioner for Ionian Islands 1784-1843.

Kenneth, 3rd Earl of Seaforth, died 1678

Kenneth, 4th Earl of Seaforth and 1st Marquis. Died 1701

Lady Madeline Stewart-Mackenzie with Col. Tyler at Brahan.

Hon. Mary Frederika Elizabeth Mackenzie

The inscription on the portrait reads: Hon. Mary Frederika Elizabeth daughter of Francis Humberston, Lord Seaforth. Born 1783, died 1862. Married first 1804 Admiral Sir Samuel Hood who died 1814. Married second 1817 Rt. Hon. James Alexander Stewart Mackenzie.

Mary Mackenzie

Mary Mackenzie, Gairloch, who later moved to Maryburgh.

Mary Gordon Ross (later Menzies)

Mary Gordon Ross (later Menzies) 248962 J/Cmdr ATS Catering Pool, Army School Cookery, Aldershot. Left 28 September 1945. BEM. Mentioned in Dispatches.

Official list confirming the commendation awarded to Mary Gordon Ross

This is the official list confirming the commendation awarded to Mary Gordon Ross. Her name is marked with blue ink in the left margin.

Official list confirming the commendation awarded to Mary Gordon Ross

This is the official list confirming the commendation awarded to Mary Gordon Ross. Her name is marked with blue ink in the left margin.

Official list confirming the commendation awarded to Mary Gordon Ross

This is the official list confirming the commendation awarded to Mary Gordon Ross. Her name is marked with blue ink in the left margin.

Official list confirming the commendation awarded to Mary Gordon Ross

This is the official list confirming the commendation awarded to Mary Gordon Ross. Her name is marked with blue ink in the left margin.

Mary Gordon Ross (later Menzies)

Margaret (Chisholm) Macleod and her brother Donnie

Margaret (Chisholm) Macleod, author of above article, with her brother Donnie.

Mrs Margaret Mackay on 3 October 2014, celebrating her 100th birthday

Mrs Margaret Mackay on 3 October 2014, celebrating her 100th birthday with family and friends in Wyvis House, Dingwall, and showing her congratulatory card from HM The Queen.

Angus Mackenzie of Maryburgh, piper

This picture was taken at the time of the Paris Olympics 1924 and the laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. The piper standing closest to the then Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII and even later the Duke of Windsor) is Angus Mackenzie of Maryburgh. The British Olympic team in the background is the team that many years later inspired the famous film Chariots of Fire. [Photograph courtesy of Bill and Joan Mackenzie]

Rev. Roderick Mackenzie in his later years

Rev. Roderick Mackenzie in his later years. Photograph courtesy of Mrs Margaret Bull, Melbourne, Australia, his great-granddaughter.

Seaforth Cottage

Seaforth Cottage can be seen adjacent to Maryburgh Shop (formerly Post Office). Seaforth Cottage was given to Donald Cameron, pupil of John MacKay of Raasay and source of the Cameron school of Piobaireachd playing, in 1864 and was lived in by him, then his son Colin and grandson Colin.