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 Bashers" Football Team
"Brahan Bashers" Football Team
"Brahan Bashers" Football Team [Photo and information courtesy of Mavor Wilson Back row l-r: Jimmy Wilson, Dick Macintosh, Ian Bisset, D Bisset, ? Front row l-r: S Maclean, J Maclennan, C Mackenzie, J Macpherson, A Bisset, Peter Wilson
Brahan WRI members
Brahan WRI members
Mrs Kate Macintosh is seen again in the upper photograph (lower left) of Brahan WRI members. Lower photo is of Brahan ladies gathering daffodils. [Photos courtesy of Mavor Wilson}
Brahan community on an outing
Brahan community on an outing
The Brahan community had a great social life. Here are children enjoying ice cream on an outing. [Photo Mavor Wilson]
The adults had their outings.
The adults had their outings.
[Photo Mavor Wilson]
Photos titled "The Gang"
Photos titled "The Gang"
[photos courtesy of Mavor Wilson]
"The Gang" again?
"The Gang" again?
Telegram from Private Secretary at Buckingham Palace
Telegram from Private Secretary at Buckingham Palace
A telegram date-stamped Conon Bridge 29 April 1948 6.20 Buckingham Palace Head Master Brahan School, Conon Bridge Please convey the sincere thanks of the King and Queen to the children of Brahan for their kind and loyal message on the occasion of their Majesties Silver Wedding. Private Secretary. [Original courtesy of Mavor Wilson]
Brahan House, set in a surrounding of lawns and established trees
Brahan House, set in a surrounding of lawns and established trees
Brahan House, set in a surrounding of lawns and established trees. The present house was converted from the stables of the old Brahan Castle.
Butler's cart
Butler's cart
Estate cars [possibly outside The Laundry]
Estate cars [possibly outside The Laundry]
Chapel road (by River Conon)
Chapel road (by River Conon)
Maryburgh residents visit on coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953
Maryburgh residents visit on coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953
Local people from nearby village, Maryburgh, visit the estate on the occasion of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953. The lady second right (standing) is Mrs Kate ("Tosh") Macintosh.
Maryburgh residents visit on coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953
Maryburgh residents visit on coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953
Local people from nearby village, Maryburgh, visit the estate on the occasion of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953.
Maryburgh residents visit on coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953
Maryburgh residents visit on coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953
Local people from nearby village, Maryburgh, visit the estate on the occasion of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953.
Octagonal wooden cupola with a pedimented clock face on its south front
Octagonal wooden cupola with a pedimented clock face on its south front
The centrepiece of Brahan is the Main Square. Built by David Aitken in 1787-88, the building consists of a segmental pend arch under a shallow pediment containing a bullseye window. On top, there is an octagonal wooden cupola with a pedimented clock face on its south front (see below).
Brahan Estate - Gardens and Grounds
Brahan Estate - Gardens and Grounds
Brahan Estate - Gardens and Grounds
Brahan Estate - Gardens and Grounds
Brahan Estate - The Dogs 'Graveyard
Brahan Estate - The Dogs 'Graveyard
Brahan Estate - The Dogs 'Graveyard For nearly 200 years the owners of Brahan Estate have followed the tradition of burying their pets here and visitors are charmed and impressed when they wander into this secluded part of the gardens. Once surrounded by rhododendrons, the graveyard has now been exposed due to this invasive plant being removed in a programme of elimination conducted by the estate in 2014.
Brahan Estate - The Dogs 'Graveyard - Memorial to Walkabout
Brahan Estate - The Dogs 'Graveyard - Memorial to Walkabout
Brahan Estate - The Dogs 'Graveyard For nearly 200 years the owners of Brahan Estate have followed the tradition of burying their pets here and visitors are charmed and impressed when they wander into this secluded part of the gardens. Once surrounded by rhododendrons, the graveyard has now been exposed due to this invasive plant being removed in a programme of elimination conducted by the estate in 2014.
Monument to Cruiser, Lord Seaforth's charger.
Monument to Cruiser, Lord Seaforth's charger.
Monument to Cruiser, Lord Seaforth's charger. The inscription reads: In memory of Cruiser, for fifteen years the faithful friend and companion of Colonel Stewart-Mackenzie of Seaforth. He accompanied the 9th Lancers throughout the Afghan Campaign 1878 - 79 - 80, including the march from .... (indistinct) ...... 1893. [It is recorded that while Lord Seaforth was seriously wounded on a battlefield, Cruiser remained with him for ?two? days until Lord Seaforth was rescued.]
Brahan Estate - The Dogs 'Graveyard
Brahan Estate - The Dogs 'Graveyard
Brahan Estate - The Dogs 'Graveyard For nearly 200 years the owners of Brahan Estate have followed the tradition of burying their pets here and visitors are charmed and impressed when they wander into this secluded part of the gardens. Once surrounded by rhododendrons, the graveyard has now been exposed due to this invasive plant being removed in a programme of elimination conducted by the estate in 2014.
The centrepiece of Brahan is the Main Square
The centrepiece of Brahan is the Main Square
The centrepiece of Brahan is the Main Square. Built by David Aitken in 1787-88, the building consists of a segmental pend arch under a shallow pediment containing a bullseye window. On top, there is an octagonal wooden cupola with a pedimented clock face on its south front (see below).
Brahan Estate - Paths and Tracks
Brahan Estate - Paths and Tracks
Brahan Estate - Gardens and Grounds
Brahan Estate - Gardens and Grounds
Brahan Estate - Gardens and Grounds
Brahan Estate - Gardens and Grounds
Brahan Estate - Gardens and Grounds
Brahan Estate - Gardens and Grounds
Brahan Estate - Gardens and Grounds
Brahan Estate - Gardens and Grounds
Brahan Estate - Gardens and Grounds
Brahan Estate - Gardens and Grounds
Shooting party
Shooting party
Memorial
Memorial
The inscription reads: In loving memory of James Alexander Francis Humberston, Col. Lord Seaforth, whose body rests in the place he loved so well. Born 2nd October 1847, passed away 3rd March 1923. And also of Mary Margaret, Lady Seaforth, whose body rests here. Born 9th March 1862, died 17th February 1933.
Brahan Estate - 'Memories' (the trees)
Brahan Estate - 'Memories' (the trees)
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