Strathpeffer Folk

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Kenny Ross, Heights of Brae and Germany 13 December 1941 - 30 June 2010

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Kenny Ross

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Kenny Stewart

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Kenny Stewart

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Dr Robert Fortescue Fox (1858-1940)

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Dr Robert Fortescue Fox

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Olaf and Hester Macleod

The contribution of Olaf and Hester Macleod to the cultural life of Ross and Cromarty was brought to mind when, in August 2019, Ross and Cromarty Heritage Society received an email from Alberto Rubio Diaz, owner of a house which he now runs as an hotel in Minas de Riotinto, Andalucia, Spain.

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T Wellwood Maxwell & Some more Strathpeffer folk from long ago

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The Aird family of Toran Sligeach.
The Aird family of Toran Sligeach.
Chrissie Urquhart, Alec John and Nan Maclennan - March 1941
Chrissie Urquhart, Alec John and Nan Maclennan - March 1941
Alec John and his dog with Ben Wyvis in the background
Alec John and his dog with Ben Wyvis in the background
The Camerons
The Camerons
Alick Cameron, Jean (his wife), Mary Cameron, Margaret Cameron, Jack Cameron
Margaret Bain, ?, ? Bain, Mrs Maclennan, ? Bain, Alick Maclennan ("Taller") at Fleuchlady.
Margaret Bain, ?, ? Bain, Mrs Maclennan, ? Bain, Alick Maclennan ("Taller") at Fleuchlady.
Margaret Bain, ?, ? Bain, Mrs Maclennan, ? Bain, Alick Maclennan ("Taller") at Fleuchlady.
Colin MacDonald (author) and his wife Margaret c1970,(see comment below)
Colin MacDonald (author) and his wife Margaret c1970,(see comment below)
Postcard from Donald Maclennan
Postcard from Donald Maclennan
Post Card to Miss Helen Maclennan, Leadcruich, Dingwall, from her brother Donald - 'Best Wishes from Donald' - also has written in pencil on it - '26000 Pte Robert Gourlay, Hut No. 4, 3rd Seaforths, Cromarty'.
Carte Postale - to Mrs L Rose, Heights of Docharty, Dingwall
Carte Postale - to Mrs L Rose, Heights of Docharty, Dingwall
Carte Postale - to Mrs L Rose, Heights of Docharty, Dingwall - also written on it 'Helen Maclennan, Heights of Docharty, Dingwall 12/4/19'.
The MacDonald family of Tigh na gaoith
The MacDonald family of Tigh na gaoith
The MacDonald family of Tigh na gaoith Standing (left to right) - Colin MacDonald, (unknown man, girl, bearded man, girl, youth - the girls might be Connie and Rosie Munro, Newhouse) Seated - Donald MacDonald, Donald Foubister, Belle Foubister (nee MacDonald) with baby David Foubister, Elsie MacDonald, Christina MacKenzie (nee MacDonald) with baby Elsie MacKenzie. Photo taken at Tigh-na-gaoith, 1906.
5th from left: Martin Maclean, Martin Watson with baby Jemma ?, far right Rory Macgregor.
5th from left: Martin Maclean, Martin Watson with baby Jemma ?, far right Rory Macgregor.
Donnie Mackenzie's niece, Chrisanna Maciver, feeding the hens
Donnie Mackenzie's niece, Chrisanna Maciver, feeding the hens
Donnie Mackenzie with his horse and cart and the corner leading to Leidcruich
Donnie Mackenzie with his horse and cart and the corner leading to Leidcruich
Harvest Home at Achterneed early 1960s
Harvest Home at Achterneed early 1960s
Harvest Home at Achterneed early 1960s. l-r: Jean Tulloch, ?, Betty Mackenzie, Jessie Maclennan, Shona Macritchie, Marnie Mackenzie.
Group
Group
Mrs Mackenzie, Isobel Cameron, George Macdonald, Mrs I Macdonald, Miss Isobel Macdonald (Spean), Jessie Maclennan (Macdonald), Betty Mackenzie, Kenny Ross, Jean Tulloch, George Macdonald, Shona Macritchie, Donnie Mackenzie, Jackie Macdonald, Andy Tulloch, Willie Souter.
George and Isobella Macdonald, Ivy Cottage.
George and Isobella Macdonald, Ivy Cottage.
Jessie Macdonald's wedding
Jessie Macdonald's wedding
Dod Robertson, Mrs I Tulloch, Ivor Ross (Cromarty), Annie Maclennan (Mackenzie), Jimmy Maclennan, Mrs J Mackenzie, Andy Tulloch. Taken 01.06.61 at Jessie Macdonald's wedding.
Jessie and George's wedding
Jessie and George's wedding
Annie Maclennan, Mrs Mackenzie, John Junor, Chrissie Macdonald, Margaret Cameron, Isobel Macdonald, Jessie Robertson, Donnie Mackenzie, Flora Shaw (Maclean), Peter Louden, George Macdonald (Geordie the Pump), Isabella Macdonald, Mrs F Junor. Taken on 01.06.1961, going to Jessie and George's wedding.
Jock Finlay and Flora at Castle Leod
Jock Finlay and Flora at Castle Leod
John Fraser, around 1900, at the Chalet on Knockfarrel
John Fraser, around 1900, at the Chalet on Knockfarrel
Katie Macdonald
Katie Macdonald
Kenny Stewart with son Kenny.
Kenny Stewart with son Kenny.
Kenny Stewart with grand-daughter Avril, 1957.
Kenny Stewart with grand-daughter Avril, 1957.
The MacDonald family 1924.
The MacDonald family 1924.
Macpherson family (shoemaker).
Macpherson family (shoemaker).
Eleanor Macpherson and Sadie Munro.
Eleanor Macpherson and Sadie Munro.
Back: Murdo Macleod. Front l-r: Gordon Maciver, Irene Macleod, Roddie Macleod.
Back: Murdo Macleod. Front l-r: Gordon Maciver, Irene Macleod, Roddie Macleod.
Dunkie ("Kettle") and Eleanor Macpherson
Dunkie ("Kettle") and Eleanor Macpherson
The MacDonalds - Photo taken at Tigh-na-gaoith, 1911.
The MacDonalds - Photo taken at Tigh-na-gaoith, 1911.
At back: Belle Foubister (nee MacDonald) and Alec MacDonald. Front: Elsie MacDonald, Donald MacDonald, Thomas Young, David Foubister, Donald Foubister, Margaret Young. Photo taken at Tigh-na-gaoith, 1911.
Group
Group
Back row l-r: Donnie Mackenzie, Duncan Mackenzie, Jimmy Maclennan, Duncan Finlay. (Middle row): Alex John Maclennan (Front row): Roy's Maciver's mother Frances, Roy Maciver (child), George Macdonald, Fay Mackenzie, Chrisanna Maciver, Annie (R) Mackenzie.
Andy Tulloch, and Roy's father John Maciver at Upper Dochcarty.
Andy Tulloch, and Roy's father John Maciver at Upper Dochcarty.
Rona, Jane and Avril Stewart.
Rona, Jane and Avril Stewart.
Before embarking for France in 1939
Before embarking for France in 1939
Officers and men of the 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, commanded by the late Lord Tarbat, Strathpeffer. Pictured before embarking for France in 1939.
Sgt. James Macdonald - born in Gardener's Cottage, Brae, 1884.
Sgt. James Macdonald - born in Gardener's Cottage, Brae, 1884.
Donald Armstrong (Drynie)
Donald Armstrong (Drynie)
Donald Armstrong (Drynie). The trees at the top of the hill still stand and are not much larger.
Kenny Stewart
Kenny Stewart
Mrs Maclennan and grand-daughter Annie Maclennan, c.1930
Mrs Maclennan and grand-daughter Annie Maclennan, c.1930
Mrs Maclennan and grand-daughter Annie Maclennan, c.1930, at a cottage on 'The Street'. Ruins now, just to the west of Donald Maciver's house.
Travelling people with donkey.
Travelling people with donkey.
Wedding at the Hall, 20 April 1906
Wedding at the Hall, 20 April 1906
Kenny Stewart Ross-shire businessman
Kenny Stewart Ross-shire businessman
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