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 » Maryburgh Frank Menzies Inventions

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 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.