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ABERDEENSHIRE.
SLATER'S
STEICHEN, ABERDOUR, TYRIE AND NEW PITSLIGO.
S
TRICHEN is a parish in the district of Buchan. The village,
"which is a neat one, is well supplied -with water, and there is also a
gas company, but the streets are not lighted ; it is 33J^ miles n. of
Aberdeen, 20 w. of Banff, IG w. by n. from Turriff, 15 n. by w. from
Peterhead, and 9 s. from Fraserburgh, situated on the north bank of
the Ugie. The town house is a conveuieut and elegant structure,
erected in the year 1816, by the Right Hon. Lord Lovat, at an ex-
pense of £2,000. On the side of one of the hills in this parish are
the figures of a horse and a stag, formed by large pieces of stone,
which have a singular effect at a distance. Upon the same hill is
hunter's lodge, on which is inscribed, "This hunter's lodge, Robb
Gibb commands." The Formartine and Buchan section of the
Great North of Scotland Railway passes through the parish, and has
a station in the village. The places oi worship are a church of the
Estabhshment, a Free church, an Episcopalian chapel, and a United
Presbyterian chapel; also one for the Roman Catholics; and tbe
schools are, a public school aud two or three private ones. Fairs
are held here on the first Thursday of every month. Population of
Strichen in 1871, was 1,184; and of the whole parish, 2,254.
Aberdour parish, 9 miles w. of Fraserburgh, aud 16 e. of Banff,
stretches along the Moray Frith for about ten miles. The shore
here is so bold and precipitous, that there are only three places where
boats can effect a landing; and the rocks have been excavated by
the sea into innumerable caves, one of which is ninety feet long
and twenty-two broad. Upon a precipice overhanging the sea are
the ruins of the ancient castle of Dimdargue, a place of gi-eat strength
and importance in feudal times, and noted for sustaining a long
siege inl3;!iG, when Henry de Beaumont, the EngUsh Earl of Buchan,
was obliged to capitulate to Andrew Murray, regent of Scotland
during the unwarrantable captivity of King Robert Bruce in Eng-
land. The small village of Pennan, situated on the shore of Aber
dour bay, is chiefly inhabited by fishermen. Population of Aber-
dour, in" 1871, 720 ; and of the whole parish, 2,176.
Tyrie parish extends about ten miles in length, by four and a
half in breadth. The surface is agreeably diversified with hill and
dale, heath, moss, meadow, corn land, aud grass parks. On the
northern verge of the parish is the village church of Tyrie, an an-
cient structure, supposed to have been originally erected about the
year 1U04, when the Thane of Buchan routed the Danish army upon
the neighbouring eminences. The late Sh William Forbes founded,
in the southern quarter of the parish, tbe village of New Pitsligo,
into which the weaving of linen was introduced, but since power-
loom weaviug began, it gradually dticreased; and, at the present
time, there is scarcely any done, but the weaving of dress winceys
is carried on to a considerable extent, and affords employment to
some of its inhabitants. The village is now lighted by gas, aud
near it are a few good gi-anite quarries. Population of New Pitsligo,
in 1871, 2,126 ; and of the whole parish of Tyrie, 8,446.
POST OE'H'ICB, Aberdour, George Chalmers, Post Master.— heitevB from all parts arrive (fi-om Fraserburgh) at forty-five
minutes past eleven morning, and at four afternoon ; and are despatched thereto at nine morning, and half-past two afternoon.
The nearest Money Order Office is at Roseheartt.
Post Office, New Pitsligo, George Matthew, Post Master. — Letters from all parts arrive at fifty-five minutes past ten morn-
ing, and fifty-five minutes past five evening; and are despatched thereto at five morning, and half-past two afternoon.
Money Order and Telegraph Office and Savings Bank.
Post OfiB.ce, Strichen, John Stewart, Post Master.— Jjettera fi-om all parts arrive at half-past eight morning, and from the South
at twelve minutes past four afternoon ; and are despatched to all parts at half-past seven morning, and six evening.
Money Order Office and Savings Bank. Telegraph Office at the Railway Station.
Post ^£Qce, Ttrie, Alexander Ironside, Post Master. — Letters from all parts arrive (from Fraserburgh) at eleven morning; aud
are despatched thereto at twenty-five minutes past three afternoon.
The nearest Money Order Office is at Roseheartt.
GENTRY & CLERGY.
Anderson Sirs. Isabella, Strichen
Baird Mrs. — , Strichen House
Barclay Mr. Charles A. Aberdour House
Burnett Mr. WilUam, New Pitsligo
Clark Mr. James, h. a. Strichen
Cruickshank the Misses — , Strichen
Farquhar Rev. William, Woodside, Strichen
Findlay Miss Elizabeth, Strichen
Gavin WiUiam A. Esq. .t. p. Strichen
Gray Mrs. Elizabeth, Mill of Strichen
Gray Miss Jano, Strichen
Gray Mr. WiUiam, Strichen
Hodge Rev. James, New Pitsligo
Ironside Rev. J. L. m. a. Aberdour
Jefferiss Walter R. S. Esq. m. d. New Pitsligo
Kelman Mr, Geoi'ge, Strichen
Loutit Rev. John, The Manse, New Pitsligo
Mackie Mr. Andrew, Strichen
M'Robbie Rev. William, Aberdour
Milne Rev. Alexander, The Manse, Tyrie
Munro Miss Ann, Strichen
Rattray Mr. George, New Pitsligo [Strichen
Robertson-Rev. Charles, m.a. The Parsonage,
Eollo Mr. John, Strichen
Sangster Mr. John, Strichen
Sliives Mr. James, New Pitsligo
Sleigh Mr. Juhn, Strichen
Smith Mr. James, Strichen
Stewart Rev. Charles, m.a. Established
Manse, Strichen
Stewart Mr. John, Bmnshangie, Strichen
Tainsh Rev. John, Strichen
Taylor Rev. Robert, New PitsHgo
Tindall Mr. Robert, Strichen
Walker Mr. Thomas, Strichen
Watson Mrs. Jane, Strichen [Pitsligo
Webster Rev. William, The Parsonage, New
Whillas Rev. Thomas F. New Leeds, Strichen
Whitelaw Alexander, Esq. m.p. Gartsberrie
House, Strichen [dour
Wilson Rev. James, m.a. The Manse, Aber-
ACADEMIES & SCHOOLS.
Episcopal Schools —
Boyndlie, Tyrie— William L. Hogg, master
New Pitshgo — John Brown, master
New Pitsligo (female)— Isabella Cruick-
shank, mi^itress
Strichen — Ann Speed, mistress ; Helen
Keith, assistant
Nicol's Free School, Strichen— Isabella
Watkins, mistress
Public Schools —
Aberdour— Rev. J. L. Ironside, m.a. master;
E. Phimister, mistress [master
Auchmeddeu, Aberdour— John S. Wilson,
Glaslaw, Aberdour— Miss Barron, mistress
New Pitsligo— David StuiTock, master;
Margaret Chessor, mistress
Strichen — James Clark, m. a. master; Jane
L. Aiken, mistress
Tjn-ie- Alexander Coupland, master
Sinclaii- Barbara, New Leeds, Strichea
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AGENTS.
(See also Fire, t£-c. Office Agents.)
Barclay C. A. (estate, and for the Scottish
Provincial Assurance Co.), Aberdour
Edwards John (for the Broadford Company),
New Pitshgo [Pitsligo
Milne James (to Thomas Smith & Co.), New
Salter James (for the Anchor Line Steam
Ship Co.), Strichen
Sinclair James S. (commission), Strichen
Sivewright David (manure), Strichen
BAKERS.
Allan Alexander (and confectioner), Stric en
Begg John, New Pitsligo
Gourlay Alexander, Strichen
M'Donald James, Strichen
Melvin James, New Pitsligo
Mowat George, New Pitsligo
West George, Pennan, Aberdour
BANKERS.
Aberdeen Town & County Bane (Branch)*
Strichen— draws on head office, Aberdeen,
aud the Joint Stock Bank, Loudon — James
Smith, agent
NoRTn OF Scotland Banking Co. (Branch),
Strichen— draws ou the head oifice, Aber-
deen, Messrs. Barclay, Bevan & Co. Lon-
don, & the Union Bank of London— John
Stewart, agent
Union Bank of Scotland (Branch), New
Pitsligo- di-aws ou the head ofiices, Edin-
burgh, Glasgow, & Aberdeen, & Glyn, Mills
& Co. London — James Shives, agent
Savings Bank, New Pitsligo— Rev. W.Web-
ster, treasurer
BLACKSMITHS.
Calder William, Strichen
Clark William, Cowbog, Aberdour
Eraser Alexander, Pennan, Aberdour
Gordon Alexander, Boyndhc, Tyrie
Greig Peter, New Pitshgo
Murray Thomas, Boyndlie, Tyrie
Park James, Glaslaw, Aberdour
Scott WilUam, New Pitsligo
Sim James, Cowburty, Aberdour
Skene George, Turfliillock, Strichen
Tarras James, Stricheu
Walker Jonathan, Abe-dour
Wood WiUiam, Aberdour
BOAT BUILDERS.
West Alexander, Pennan, Aberdour
West Geor.L;e, Pennan, Aberbour
West James & Co. Pennan, Aberdour
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BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS.
Angus John R. Strichen
Campbell Daniel {& bookbinder), Stricheu
Matthew George, New Pitsligo
BOOT & SHOE BIAKERS.
Anderson Thomas, Strichen
Begg Alexander, New PitsUgo
Brockie John, New Pitsligo
Carle Alexander, New PitsUgo
Cassie WiUiam, Aberdom-
Cooke Thomas, Strichen
Finnie James & Alexander, New Pitsligo
Finnic WilUam, New PitsUgo
Forbes Charles, Pennan, Aberdour
Gerrard A. & S. Aberdour
Gerrard Alexander & Co. Aberdour
Gibb James, New PitsUgo
Hemingway George, Strichen
Jack James, Strichen
Mackie James, Tyrie
Thompson William, Strichen
Urquhart William, Strichen
Watt Alexander & John, Pennan, Aberdour
Watt James, Strichen
WTiyte George, Tyrie
WUson WiUiam, Strichen
DRUGGISTS.
Angus John R. (& dentist), Strichen
Matthew George, New PitsUgo
FARMERS.
aberdour parish,
Addie John, Aberdour
Aruott Henry, Upper Glaslaw
Barclay Charles A. Aberdour House
Barron WilUam, Mossgarrie . ■
Birnie Adam, Plucla-ive
Bruce John, Pennan
Bruce William, Sauchentree
Chapman Alexander, IronhiU
Chapman John, Bonnytontreo
Chapman WiUiura, Bracklaymoor
Chapman WilUam, Woodhead
Chapman WUUam, Egj^jt
Cooper John, ArdlawluU
Cruickshank Jean, Mains of Auchmedden
Cumming Jolm, Sauchentree
Elphinstone John, Lauchlansti'j'pe
Farquhar James, GunarhaU
Farquhar WiUiam, Quarrybui-n
Eraser WiUiam, Glenquithal
GaU James, Cowfords
Gall James, North Cowfords
GaU James, Aberdour
Gerrard James, South KiUyquharn
GiU Johu, ForresthiU
Goudsman & Catto, Littlebyth
Guthrie Alexander, Gothlield