Scotland > 1868, 1878 - Slater's (late Pigot & Co.'s) Royal national commercial directory and topography of Scotland > 1878 > Part 1

DIREOTORY.
ISLE OP ARRAN.
BUTESHIRE.
VINTNERS.
Baiinatyue Ebenezer, Blackwaterfool
Dewar James, Lagg
Jamieson Jauics, Kildonnan
Kenuedy David, Wbitiiig Bay
51'Gregor Charles, Lamlash
M'Millan Neil, Lochranza
Morrison David, Corrie
WooUey George, Shedog
MISCELLANEOUS.
Doyle Thomas, contractor, Lag:?
Mackintosh James, agent for the Liverpool
& London & Globe Insurance Co. Lamlash
Eibbeck nenry,saddler,& coffee house keeper,
Brodick
Tod William, manure agent, Glenree
Public Buildingrs, Offices, dtc.
PLACES OF WORSHIP
AND TilEJR MINISTERS.
EsTABi-ibHED ^Churches:—
Brodick— Rev. Malcolm M'Lean
Kilbride, Lamlash— Rev. Colin Fisher
Campbell
Kilmory— Rev. Duncan Black
Shiskine— Rev. John Hall
Free Churches:—-
Brodick— Rev. Alexander Cameron
ICilmory— Rev. Hugh Munro
Lochranza— vacant
Shiskine — vacant
Whiting Bay— Rev. Angus Stewart
Independent Church,, Glen Sannox— Rev.
John Blacklock
Inland Revenue Office, Lamlash— James
Henry Evans, preventive officer
Lighthouse, Pladda— Jas. Lawton, principal
keeper [chief officer
Coast Guard Station, Lamlaph— Thomas Kay,
Coast Guard & Rocket Station, Kildonnan —
Galbraith Grills, chief officer [sergeant
Police Station, Lamlash— William 5Ium-o»
Registrars of Bii'ths, Deaths & Marriages—
for Kilbride,Donald M'Phail; for Kiimorj-,
Daniel M'Kenzic
CONVEYANCE BY WATER.
To and from ARDROSSAN, the Rothesaj/
Castle, every afternoon '.Sunday e:scepted)^
at three, during summer, and three times a
week in winter, calling at Lamlaah and
Brodick
To GLASGOW, Steam Packets, trom'La.m'laals
and Brodick, daily in summer
MILLPORT (Isle of Cumbray.)
J. HE Isles of Cumbray (orCumbrae) have been already noticed
at a preceding page in the description of Buteshire. Millport is a
burgh, constituted 1864, under the Act 23 and 2-iYic.,cap. 96, and is
poverned by commissioners and a senior and two junior magistrates.
It is chiefly resorted to for sea-bathing, being charmingly situated
on the south side of the greater Cumbray, about four miles from
Largs, in Ayrshire; between which town, as well as Ardrossan, Ayr,
Greenock and Glasgow, commuTiication is maintained by means of
a regular service of steam-packets. The excellent harbour and
pier here present perfect convenience for the landing or embarka-
tion of passengers. Ninety years ago this place possessed only one
dwelling, the hut of a fisherman. The number of inhabitants in the
two Cumbrays amounts at the present time to about sixteen hun-
dred, of whom a considerable proportion are resident in Millport ;
and in the summer months, from the influx of visitors, a life and
bustle is exhibited which forms an agreeable contrast to tlii^
quietude prevailing in other parts of the isles. The village is gas-
lighted, a parochial board exists, a sheriJT and small debts court is
held in March and September, and a cricket club and choral society
ar3 established. Pleasantly situated on the shore is a beautiful
m&rine pavilion, in the pointed style of architecture, belonging to
the Earl of Glasgow. The Earl of Glasgow is owner of nearly two-
POST OFFZCS, BIiLLPORT, David W^iehai-t, Post Master.— heiters from all parts arrive (from Greenock) at half-past ten morn-
ing and half-past six evening, and are despatched at seven morning and fifteen minutes past two afternoon.
Money Order and Tclegrajih OJJice ajid Savings Bank
thirds of the Isle, the remainder belonging to the Marquis of BijStf-
The principal object of attraction is the Episcopal College an*S
Church, a beautiful Gothic erection, situated on an eminence over-
looking the town and bay; an elegant spire surmounts the church,
the gi-ounds are extensive and laid out in lawns, terraces and par-
terres, which are adorned with the choicest flowers ani shrubs ;
indeed everything evinces signs of the most correct taste. The
college and church were opened in 1850 and 1851 respectively, and
were founded and endowed by the Hon. George Frederick Boyle.
The college is devoted to the education of students, and it is pro-
posed^thatthe church shall eventually become the Cathedral of tho
Isles.' The other places of worship are a church of the Establish-
ment, a plain edifice, with a handsome quadrangular tower; a Free
church. United Presbyterian church, and Baptist chapel. The
parish school is kept in a veiy neat structure, and well attended.
The inhabitants of these isles are a class remarkable for their indus-
trious habits— chiefly fishermen and owners of their own boats-
Some parts of the greater Cumbray are well cultivated, producing
good wheat, and here and there may be seen some thriving planta-
tions. On the western side of the Lesser, Cumbray is a l^hthouse.
This isle is the property of the Earl of Eglintoun.
NOBILITY, GENTRY & CLERGY.
Eannerraan Mrs. Margaret, Cross House,
Millport [Millport
Blackstone Kev. Thomas, Denmark Cottage,
Boyd Mr. — , Lome House
Brown Francis, Esq. Maryhill Cottage
Brown James, Esq. j.p. Millport
Cook Alexander, Esq.Farlancraig House
Cook Mr. George, Millport
Davidson Robert, Esq. Woodland House
Ferguson Mr. Richard, Woodneuk
Gillies Mr. James, Millport
Glasgow the Right Hon. the Earl of, The
GaiTison
Grant James, Esq. Farlancraig House
Hardy WilUam, Esq. Karnes Bay
Haselhnrst C. H. Esq. Kilburne Cottage
Home Rev. John, m.a. College, Millport
Hunter Mr. James, Craigenrua [Millport
Eeigwin Rev. James Philip, m.a. College,
Kennedy Mr. John, Millport
M'Callura Miss Margaret, Millport
Macgown John, Esq. m.d. (surgeon), Bute tcr
M'Lean Rev. Robert, Bute terrace
Macnab Rev. James S. Cumbra Manse,
Millport
Marshall Miss H M. Craigenross
Martin William, Esq. Freelaud House
Miller Miss Catherine, Millburn House
Mitchell Captain, Redclifl'o Cottage
Murphv Neil, Esq. Millburn Cottage
Noyes Rev. F. R. H. H. d.d. College, Millport
Reid John Eaton, Esq. Strahoun Lodge
Reid Mrs. R. M. Bellevuc House
Rich ardson Rev. Herbert H. m.a. St. Andrew's
Cottage, Millport
Robertson l\Ir. Robert, Braekough
Ross Mr. James, 20 Stuart st
Simpson Mrs. — , Millport
Smart Alexander, Esq. Clifton House
Stuart Mr. John, Kilburne Cottage
BAKERS.
Allan William, 9 Glasgow st
Baillie James, 2 Quay head
Cunningham John, U Guilford st
Logan Robert, 8 Quay head
Spiers Allan, 24 Stuart st
Taylor James, 3 Glasgow st
BANK.
CiTT OF Glasgow Bank (Branch), Millport
— di-aws on the London Joint Stock Bank,
London— James Ross, agent
BLACKSMITHS.
Campbell Colin, Miller st
Somerville Matthew, Glasgow st
]: . :)T & SHOE MAKERS.
Anderson -James, 8 Kelburne st
Brown Rob'-rt, Cardiff st
Cunningham Wilham, 8 Glasgow st
Little David, 22 Glasgow st
Little James, 9 Guilford st
Smith William, 83 Stuart st
BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS.
Crawford & Auld, 14 Miller st
Shields & Barry, 2 Barcead st
FARMERS.
: Baillie Hugh & Thomas, Upper Kirkton
I Baillie Thomas, jun. Peumachrie
I Barber John, Ballikillet
j Brown Alexander, Kames Mill
j Crawford James, Figgitocli
Finnic James Mid Kirktcu
Tait William, Esq. Millport l£9^ Graham James, Downcraig. Ferry
Thomson John, Esq. j.p. Chflf Cottage, Mill- Hall Alexander, Boggie
"Walker Rev. Alexander, Millburn House, M^Dougall John, Ballochmartcn
Millport -
"Whitehill Mrs. -
-. Crossburn House
SCHOOLS.
CuMBRAE Academy — Wm. Macfie, teacher
Episcopalian School — Margaret Taylor,
mistress
Public Schools—
West School— Duncan M'Laren, teacher
East School — William Wilson, teacher
M'Kirdy .tMexander, Craigengour
M'Kii-dy John, Nether-Kirkton
Robertson Robert, Braekough
Thom John, Portrye.
FIRE, &c. OFFICE AGENTS.
City of Glasgow (life)— James Ross
FLESHERS.
Crawford David, 27V^ Glasgow st
M'Farlane WilUam, 19 Guilford st
Templeton William, 19 Stuart st
GROCERS.
Aliau WilUam, 9 Glasgow st
Anderson Michael, 9 Kelburne 3t|
Baillie John, 14 Glasgow st
Co-operative Store, 12 Cardifl' st
Goldie David, Perry road
Logan Robe«-t, 8 Quav head
M'KechnieWiUiam,^ Glasgow st
Malcolm Andrew, 31 Stuart st
Paterson WilUam, 32 Glasgow st
Stewart Ninian (& draper), 16 Guilford st
Templeton William, 19 Stuart st
Wishart Agnes, 3£} Glasgow st
HOTELS, INNKEEPERS & VINTNERS.
Anderson Michael, 9 Kelburno st
Dickson John D. Quay head
Donaldson William (Kelburne ^Ums), 10
Ritchie st
King Jane, Cumbrae Hotel
M'Keau James, 1 Glasgow st [head
MacmiUau Mary (temperance hotel), 5 Quay
Paterson James, 28 Stuart st
Paterson WilUam, 32 Glasgow st
Sloan Robert, 11 Stuart st
Sommorville Christina (temperance hotel).
10 Stuart st
Stirling^ Ciiarles, 3 Cardig" street
I JOINERS.
: Duncan Thomas, Kamestown road
Gibb John, Miller st
1 Hunter Ninian, Cardiff st
: Stewart James, Miller st
! MILLINERS & DRESSMAKERS.
M'Fie — , 36 Glasgow st
Shearer Janet, 12 Stuart st
I _____
STONEMASONS.
Liverpool & Lo^'DOK & Globe — Jas. Ross
Reliance Mutual (life)— John Cunningham Clerk Robert, George st
Scottish Union— David Wishart ' Wishart & Paterson, 32 Glasgow^ st
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