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 bricks used in construction of old properties in Maryburgh
Maryburgh bricks used in construction of old properties in Maryburgh
Maryburgh brick used in the construction of Hill Cottage, Proby St.
Maryburgh brick used in the construction of Hill Cottage, Proby St.
This is the section of the Carden mill lade where the millwheel once stood.
This is the section of the Carden mill lade where the millwheel once stood.
Site of remains of the foundations of the Carden Mill.
Site of remains of the foundations of the Carden Mill.
The Fodderty Parish Valuation Roll with the Carden Mill and Land listed
The Fodderty Parish Valuation Roll with the Carden Mill and Land listed
Ussie Mill, Maryburgh, taken from the air, 1952.
Ussie Mill, Maryburgh, taken from the air, 1952.
The location of the SNUFF and LINT MILL is shown on an ESTATE MAP dated 1787
The location of the SNUFF and LINT MILL is shown on an ESTATE MAP dated 1787
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 mill lade and dam can still be seen today
The mill lade and dam can still be seen today
The mill lade and dam can still be seen today and the water continues to flow along the lade into the dam. The mill is totally demolished.
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.
Map showing location of Mill in centre left.
Map showing location of Mill in centre left.
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