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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Brahan Castle
Brahan Castle
Another view of Brahan Castle. [Photo courtesy of Mavor Wilson.]
Brahan Castle
Brahan Castle
Brahan Castle
Brahan Castle
Photograph donated by Mrs Rosemary Henderson, Maryburgh. Note the two stags at the front of the Castle.
Ornamental Stags
Ornamental Stags
Dingwall Volunteers Band
Dingwall Volunteers Band
Dingwall Volunteers Band at front of Brahan Castle, date unknown. [Photo courtesy of Lewis Mackenzie.]
Old Colours of Seaforth
Old Colours of Seaforth
Old Colours of Seaforth. (The small boy on the left is Jimmy Wilson, son of the Estate Factor.)
Built in the early 17th century, it was a stronghold of the MacKenzies
Built in the early 17th century, it was a stronghold of the MacKenzies
Due to the exorbitant costs of upgrading, Brahan Castle was dismantled in 1953. Built in the early 17th century, it was a stronghold of the MacKenzies.
The Entrance to the Castle
The Entrance to the Castle
[W J MacCulloch collection]
Ornamental Stags
Ornamental Stags
A fine pair of ornamental stags once surmounted the sturdy pillars either side of the drive leading to Brahan Castle, c.1903. (See "Manderley", Strathpeffer.)
Ornamental Stags
Ornamental Stags
A fine pair of ornamental stags once surmounted the sturdy pillars either side of the drive leading to Brahan Castle, c.1903. (See "Manderley", Strathpeffer.)
Main hall
Main hall
The Golden Bed
The Golden Bed
Sittingroom/Study
Sittingroom/Study
Main hall
Main hall
Music room
Music room
Music room
Music room
Main hall
Main hall
Billiards room
Billiards room
Main hall
Main hall
Mackenzie tartan
Mackenzie tartan
Plaque beside the golden bed.
Plaque beside the golden bed.
Plaque beside the bed. The caption reads as follows: "History of the Golden Bed of Brahan. "Colonel Daniel Mackenzie was for some time in the service of Colin Earl of Seaforth and afterwards, going abroad, served in the wars for several years in Moscow and Flanders. "There, having by his merit and valour run through the inferior degrees of honour, he at length attained that of a Colonel of a Regiment of Foot and married the daughter of Dean Wolfard, Count de Vredrad, Governor of Buldorbe in Flanders, a descendant of the noble and illustrious House of Nassau."
The site of Brahan Castle viewed from the old stable buildings.
The site of Brahan Castle viewed from the old stable buildings.
(Photo taken on an 'Open Day' 2000.)
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