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DUNBARNEY.
JL he parish of Dunbarney takes 5n the jichest
part of Strathern. The bridge of Earn, in this pa-
rish, is distant from Perth about 3 miles, near to
which place is Pitcaithly wells, so long famous for
giving relief to those troubled with the gravel;i;curvy,
&c. They are in the possession of Mr. D, Seaton,
who has, for the accommodation of visitors, one of
the most excellent and oommodious Inns, in Scot-
land, being pleasantly situated upon the banks of
the Earn, surrounded with beautiful and romantic
scenery. In the inn are two large public rooms,
fifty bed rooms, besides a number of sitting room,-* ;
also hot and cold bath^ for tlie convenience of the
company. -
POST OFFICS — Post Master, Mr. Daniel Seaton, Bridge of Earn. The mail amves from the
South every inorning at three, and half-past eleven in the forenoon, and is despatched for the North at
the same time. The mail arrives from the North every morning at one, also at twelve at noon, and is des-
patched for the South at the same time.
V-- PX.ACE OF WORSHIP.
Es'TABLisHED Church— Rcv. Johu Andcrson, Ml-
PAROCHIAI. SCHOOL*
Robert Mc Nab, Master
Clerk Geo. esq. of Craigie
Drummond Mrs. of Earn Bank
Grant John, wsq. of Kilgraston
GENTRY.
Moncreiffe Sir David, bart.
Moncreiffe
of
Reir Patrick Small, esq. of Kin-
month^
Stoddart Wm. esq. of Ballandrick
INN A: POSTING HOUSE.
Moncrieffe Arms, Daniel Seaton,
Bridge of Earn
COACHES
FROM THE BRIDGE OF EAR\.
EDINBURGH, the Royal Mail, every
morning at one, alio at twelve at
nooii.
EDINBURGH, the Waterloo, every
mirninj; at seven, & returns at three
in the afternoon for Perth.
EDINBURGH, the ?axe Cobonrir, at
hnir-past nine in the morning, & re-
turns at half-past two in tha after-
noon for Perth.
CARRIER.
PERTH, James Blair, everyday.
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^ Town in Perthshire, distant from Edinburgh 4l
miles, Perth 32, Auchterarder 14, Crieff 16, Logic 6,
and Dotine 3. It was formerly the see of a bishop,
founded by David I. The aspect of Dunblane is
bleak, though the surface is pretty level, but chiefly
moor ground. A great part of the venerable cathe-
dral, which yet remains, serves for a parish church,
and ha.? an excellent library. It has been once an
elegant structure. The bishop's palace is in ruins.
— The river Allan, which runs through the parish,
abounds with excellent trout. At Kippenross there
is a plane tree, supposed to be the largest in Scot-
land, the trunk being 27 feet in circumfciTiice. The
parish of Dunblane extetids about nine miles in
length and six in breadth. The Sherriff moor, on
DUNBLANE,
which was fought the famous battle, in November,
1715, between the royal forces, under the Duke of
Argyle, and the rebel army, under the command of
the Earl of Marr, is distant a few miles from the
town. Dunblane is a Scottish peerage, by the title
of Viscount, in the person of the Duke of Leeds. It
is at present governed by a sheriff substitute. A
sheriff's conrt is held every Wednesday; also a jus-
tice of peace court, every three months, for the re-
covery of debts not exceeding hi. Weekly market
on Thunsday. There are fuur fairs held annually,
viz. the first Wednesday iu March, O. S. the last
Tuesday iu May, the 10th of August, O. S. and the
12th of November ; the last three are for cattle.
■POST OFFICE, Kirk-street.— Po5< Ma.tter, Mr. John Ferguson. The mail from Glasgow arrives
pry night at half-past eleven, and is despatched immediately. The mail from Perth arrives everv fore-
on at half-past eleven, and IS despatched immediately.
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PLACES OF >VORSHIP-
Established Cihjrch — Rev. John Grierson, Mi-
nister
Burgher Chapels — Rev. John Wallace, and Rev.
James Anderson, Ministers
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL*
Dauiel Stewart, Master
Magistrates.
George Baillie, esq. Sheriff Substitute
RESIDENT GENTRY.
Cainpbdl Lady, of Kilbride i Smith Alex. esq. of Glassingall | Stirling John, esq. of Kippendavie
MERCHANTS TRADESMEN, Ore.
Charles Macara, Sheriff Clerk
Iiightonian Library
Malcolm Coldstream, Librarian
Saving Bank.
Mr. John Graham, Treasurer
Gaol*
Duncan Mc Leish, Gaoler
BAKERS
Fogo William, High st
Kinross Johh, High st
Monteath John, Cross
B'-ACKSMITHS-
Kinross George, (& cartwri^ht)
Mc Kenzie A1. (& farrier) High st
Montekh Wm. Higli st
582
BOOT & SHOE MAKERS.
Dow Charles, High st
Stewart John, Pudding wynd
GROCERS
Drummond Jas. (& spirit dealer)
Kirk st
Gentle John, Hi^h st
Gow Tlioj. (& spirit dealer"! Cross
Mc Farlane Janet, High st
Whyte Al. (& spirit dealer) Cros»
HABERDASHERS-
Mc Gruthar Andrew, (& stamp
distributor) High st
Monteath James, High st
SADDLERS
Miller John, High st
Monteath G. (& vintner) Higli