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DIRECTORY.
KIRKMIOHAEL.
BANFFSHIRE,
MISCELLANEOUS.
M'Hardy Donald, g:amckee'per, Tomiutoul
Meldrum Andrew, sheriff's officer, Tomintoul
Meldium Douold, sheriff's clerk depute,
Tumintoul '
Meldrum Mary, shopkeeper, Tomintoul |
Shearer Alexander, miller, Inverchabet, j
Tomintoul I
PLACES OF WORSHIP
AND THEIR MINISTERS.
Established Church, Kirkmichael — Rev.
James Grant
Established Chuech, Tomintoul — Rev.
Alexander Guthrie [queen
Free Church, Tomintoul— Rev. John Mac-
RoaiAN Catholic Chapel, Tomintoul— Rev,
William Smith, priest
CONVEYANCE BY RAILWAY,
ON THE strathspey LINE.
Th'^ nearest Station is at ABEiiNETHy,di8tant
about 12 miles
CARRIERS.
To BALLINDALOCH, James M'Donald
and Charles Stewart, from Tomintoul,
twice a week
MACDUFF AND GARDENSTOWN,
M.
IN GAMRIE AND DUBFORD.
_1ACDUFF is a sea-port town, in the parish of Gamrie, situated
about a mile east from the town oi Banff, on the opposite side of the
Deveron river, and ou the declivity of a hill descending towards
the sea-shore. This town has risen, since the early part of the
eighteenth century, from being little more than the huttage of a few
fishermen, to a place of respectable size and trade. It is built on
the property of the Earl of Fife, whose fine seat lies in this neigh
bourhood ; and to this nobleman it has been indebted for its chief
improvements and prosperity; through his influence it was created
a burgh of barony by George III., in 17S3, when its name was altered
from Doou to its present appellation; it has from that period in-
creased rapidly in extent and conscqueuce ; it contains two hand-
some churches, Board schools, and a school for poor children of
from this port. There are two branch banking establishments— the
Union Bank of Scotland and the North of Scotland Banking Co,
The greater proportion of the grain produced for twenty miles east
of Macduff is exported hence, as are salmon, cod and herring; and
the country inland is supplied from here with coal, bone manure,
and lime. Several vessels trade with London and the Baltic, the
number of fishing boats is very considerable, and in the curiug of
fish tiiore are some respectable establishments, and many of the
inhabitants obtain in this branch comfortable and even lucrative
employment. The town is governed by a provost, bailies and coun-
cil; and it has a weekly market on Tuesday. Population in 1871,
3,912.
Gardenstown is also a small seaport village in the same parish,
both sexes— the latter, called the "Murray Institution." from its ; eight miles east of Banff, and fourteen west of Fraserburgh; an
Established church, and one for the United Presbyterians, together
with two schools, are in the village. Population in 1871, 717.
The parish of Gamrie extends about eleven miles, by an average
breadth of about two and a half. The coast is bold and precipitous
and indented with caverns. The land is partly under tillage and
partly in pastm-e. Thriving plantations greet the eye in several
quarters, and other beneficial improvements are in progress in this
parish, the greater part of which belongs to the Earl of Fife. In
1871 the quoad sacra parish of Gamrie contained 2,649 inhabitants.
having been founded by a Mr. Blurray, of London, a canvas manu
lacturer, and a native of Macduff, in 1849; there is also a town house
and gaol. The church occupies a conspicuous position on the
eminence ; and Lord Fife has ornamented its precincts with a cross,
which is highly effective at a little distance. The same nobleman
has munificently expended a vast sum in the erection and improve-
ment of the harbour, which is now considered one of the best on the
Moray Frith ; as a station of the herring fishery, it is exceedingly
valuable, a great supply of that fish being obtained and shipped
POST OrnCE, Duff street, Macduff, Andrew Hendry, Post Master.— Ijettevs arrive from London and all parts at ten morning
from Gardenstown and Dubiord at half -past ten morning ; from London and aU parts at two afternoon ; from Aberdeen and Banff at four
afternoon; and are despatched to London and all parts at forty minutes past five morning; to Banff at fifteen minutes past ten morning;
to Loudon and all parts at thirty minutes past eleven morning'; to Banff' at twenty minutes past one afternoon; to Aberdeen and the
South at twenty minutes past three afternoon.
Money Order and Telegraph 0;ffice and Savings Bank.
Post Office, Gardenstown, William Ingram, Pos* Master.— Letters from all parts arrive (from Banff) at five afternoon, and are
despatched thereto at fifty minutes past eight morning.
Post Office, DuBFORD, Grace Ingram, Post Mistress.— Letters from all parts arrive (from Banff) at five afternoon, and are des-
patched thereto at fifty minutes past eight morning.
Post Office, LoNGMANHiLL, Alexander Shepherd, Post Master.— 'Letters, fi'om all parts arrive (from Macduff) at fifteen minutes
past eleven morning, and are despatched thereto at nine morning.
The nearest Money Order Office is at Macduff.
CHEMISTS & DRUGGISTS.
GENTRY AND CLERGY.
Blacklock Mrs. Elizabeth, Marine Villa
Cameron Dr. James, Market st
Campbell Colonel F. G. of Troup [mill st
Carny the Misses Ann and Catherine, Gelly-
Clark Mrs. Jaue M'Donald, Duff st
Clark Rev. Patrick T. Gardenstown
Collie James. Esq.. m.d. Lightnot
DaUas Mr. Alexander, Macduff
Duncan Mrs. fane B. Duff st
Dykes Rev. D. P. Gardenstown
Forsyth Mr. Charles, Marine ViUa
Gardner Rev. Joseph, The Manse, Duff st
George Mr. Alexander, Shore House, Shore
Gill Mrs. Charlotte, Duff st
Gillespie Mrs. Margaret, GellymiU st
Gilmour Rev. John, Gardenstown
Horn Miss — , Hornesbrae
Hunter Rev. William, The Manse, Gellyraill
Martin James, Esq. (provost), 60 Duff st
Nicol Mr. George, School lane
Sherran Mrs. Grace, School hill
Strachan Mrs. Maggie, Melrose Farm, Gamrie
Watt Mrs. Helen, Duff st
"Wilson Mrs. — , GelljTnill st
Wilson the Misses Marv & Johan, Duff st
Wilson Mrs. Marv, Duff st
ACADEMIES AND SCHOOLS.
Public Schools: —
Bracoden — Alex. W. Farquhar, master
Clenterty— Benjamin Skinner Panton,mstr
Wilson William, GellymiU st
Wiseman Andi-ew, Gardenstown
Wiseman James, Crook O'Ness st
BANKERS.
North of Scotland Bakking Co. (Branch),
Shore— draws on the parent establishment,
Aberdeen, and the Union Bank, London —
Alexander Robert.son, agent ; David Chal-
mers agent at Gardenstown
Union Bank of Scotland (Branch)— draws
on the parent establishment, Aberdeen,
and Glyu, Mills and Co. London— James
Martin, agent
Cruickshank John, 20 Shore
Hendry Andrew, 21 Duff st
Stephen John W. 38 Duff st
% BLACKSMITHS.
Anderson John, Dubford
Barber George, Macduff
Cruickshank James, Pitgair
Davie WiUiam, 82 Shore
Henderson Alexander, Market st
Kidd John, Prodstowu hill
Littlojohn Alexander, Greenskairs
M'Robb James, Lougmanhill
Urquhart John, Nicols brae
Watson Robert, Institution st
BOAT BUILDERS.
Duncan George, Low Shore
Stephen George & William, Gardenstown
COAL MERCHANTS.
Dallas William (& lime), Shore
Duncan James, Duff st
Kelman William, 41 Market st
Laing Hugh, Duff st
Macduff Commercial Company (& lime), Mao-
duff — James Bisset, manager
&I'Kenzie John, GellymiU st
Nicol George, Gardenstown
Walker Alexander, High st
COOPERS.
See Fish Curers and Coopers.
CORN MERCHANTS.
Bow Alexander, 47 Crook O'Ness st
: Dallas William, Shore
Duncan James (and miller), Macduff Steam
Meal and Barley Mills, Macduff
Laing Hugh, Market st
Macduff Coiiimercial Company, Macduff—
] James Bisset, manager
j Milne Alexander, Market st
Wilson James (and meal), 84 Shore
T. ^ . - ^ T. - - ^ X ' - BONE MILL.
Duff street— David Ronton, master ; Jane Macduff Commercial Co. Macduff-
Nicoi, mistress
Shand street — John Fowlie, m.a., f.e.i.s.
master; Jessie Ann Robertson, mistress
Murray's Institution — Mary S. Allan,
mistress
Subscription School, Longmanlull—Alex-
ander Shepherd, master
Watt Elspet, Gardenstown
BAKERS.
Allan James, 65 Shore
Chalmers Agnes, Gardenstown
Forbes James, Duif st
Hepburn William, Gardenstown
Irvine Fraiicia, Skene st
Nicolson Alexander, 25 Crook O'Ness st
Reid James, Duff st
Still Mary, Duff st
Bisset, manager
James
DYER.
Brown G>eorg-e, Shore and 2a
Bridge st. Banff
BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS.
Cruickshank John, 20 Shore
Hendry Andi-ew, 21 Duff st
Stephen John W. Duff st
I BOOT & SHOE MAKERS.
: Cassie Joseph, 15 Skene st
Craib James & Son, Duff st
Davidson Alexander, Gardenstown
Gerrard Andrew, GellymiU st
; Gordon Robert, Gardenstown
\ Henry Lewis, Longm.viiiiiU
1 M'Donald James, 83 Shore
Nicol Andrew, Duff st
; Robb John, Duff st
' Scott Joseph, Gardenstown
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j FARMERS.
I IN GAIHRIE PARISH.
Alexander George, Smithy ton
( Alexander James, Hilltown of Loggie
I Alexander John, Smithyton
I Alexander R. Westertown
I Anderson Alexander, Avaulds
' Anderson Francis, Easter Mains of Melrose
; Angus Alexander, Upper Cushnie
I Asher John, Hillside
'. Badeuoch David, Easter Mount Bletton
Beddie William, Pit-rr-'r
, Begg Georgo, Bogheud
\ Birnie James, Easter Meh'ose
, Bow Alexander, Macduff
[ Erebner George, Easter Headytown
Bremner James, Newton of Melrose
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