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CLACKMANNANSHIRE.
SLATER'S
DOLLAR,
WITH GLENDEVON AND MUCKART (Peethshiee), AND THE VILLAGES OF POWMILL AND BLAIEINGONE.
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/OLLAR is a parish and village, situate at tlie base of the Ocbil
Hills, nejir thoir eastern extremity, on the road from Stirling to Kin-
ross— 9 miles from Clackmannan, 7 from Alloa, 12 from Stirling, and
12 h'om Kinross. A great proportion of the consequence this vil-
lage now enjoys is to be ascribed to its Academy, which was erected
and endowed by the munificent bequest of John JMacnab, a native of
the parish, who, though originally a herd boy, acquired, by industry
and perseverance, a large fortune. By his last v.ill he directed that
one-half nf that fortune should be vested in the public funds, or
some such security, in order that it might yield an annual income
"for the endowment of a Charity or School for the Poor of the Pariah
of Dollar." The bequest was made to the minister and elders of the
palish, for the time being, as trustees. A very handsome edifice was
erected in 181S, and masters appointed to teach the Hebrew, Greek,
and Latin languages, together with English, French, and other
modern tongues; mathematics, natural philosophy, geography,
botany, drawing, writing, arithmetic, fencing, gymnastics, music,
&c. Three female teachers are also connected with the institution.
Near the close of each session examiners, sent by the Syndicate of
the University of Cambridge, subject all the classes to a strict ex
permission to construct a new footpath, making access to the ruin
more easy, and opening uji some of the most wild and beautiful
scenery imaginable. The desired permission was readily granted.
A subscription was commenced, which soon amounted to upwards
of £100; and in the month of May, 1S65, the path was opened. It is
fully 1^2 iiiile in length, and embraces, besides the land scenei-y,
a number of beautiful waterfalls. The attractions of the place have
thus been greatly increased. Half-yearly fairs arc held here on the
second Monday in May and third Monday in October. The parish
of Dollar has an area of 4,773 acres, and in 1871 contained a popu-
lation of 2,524; of this number the village had 2,123.
MucKART is a parish in Perthsbhe, 3 miles from Dollar, 11 from
Alloa, and 18 from Crieff. It is triangular in shape, and its length
from east to west is about 5 miles, its greatest breadth from north
to south about 21-^ miles. The Devon forms its principal boundary,
separating it from Fossoway on the south and east, while on tlie
north and west two small streams separate it respectively from
Glendevon and Dollar. A branch of the Ochil Hills runs east and
west along the northern boundary of the ^parish, terminating on
the east by a conical-shaped hill called Sea-mab, about 1,350 feet
amination, and report to the trustees. In the centre of the building above sea level. The Devon in this neighbourhood displays
is a large hall, containing "the library," with about 5,000 volumes. ' number of interesting waterfalls, amongst which aro the falls of
These books are lent to pupils and heads of families having children ; Rumbling Bridge, Dt.yil's Mill, and Caldron Linn. The water
at the academy, free of charge. Adjoining the academy, is a well- 1 passes through fissures in the rocks, which in many jtlaces present
kept garden of about five acres, to which pupils and the public have j the appearance of having been rent asunder. Wlien viewed from
access. The children of parents belonging to t]ie parish, or who \ the parapet of the Rumbling Bridge, 120 feet above the level of the
have gained a settlement in it, are entitled to free instruction and [ sea, the scenery beneath, on both sides, is such as not to be often met
books. Other special advantages are enjoyed by those who distin- ! with, large numbers of ;yisitors being drawn to the spot, and since
guish themselves in the classes. Many of these, after completing ' the opening of the Devon Valley branch of the Xortli British rail-
their studies, have risen to eminent positions in life. The niimber - way, for which there is a station, this locality has become miich
of pupils at the present time (1877) is about 500, a considerable por- ; frequented. In 1644 every house in Muckart parish, including the
tion being boarders from vaiious parts of the United Kingdom and I church, was burned by the Marquis of Blontrose, when he sacked
the continejit. The scheme of education is regulated so as to pre- ' and destroyed Castle Campbell, at that time belonging to the Earl
pare either for the universities, for commercial pursuits, or for civil ' of Argjil. Besides the parish church, which is at Pool, a small
engineeiiog. The engineering course is recognised by the Secrc- j village, there is an United Presbyterian church, and a^so in the
taryof State for India as adequate for the preparation of candidates centre of the parish a Board school. The soil of Muckart is in
for civil engineering in that country. The entire staff of the i eti- general light and gravelly, but in some parts it is more retentive,
tution embraces the principal and nineteen teachers. Boarders are 1 Acreage, 4,928. Population in 1871, 612.
received by the principal, most of the masters, and other respectable ■ Glendevon is a parish in Perthshire, situated about 6 miles from
residents. In 1S47 an act of parliament was obtained, constituting ; Dollar, 14 from Alloa, and 15 from Crieff. It is pleasantly situated in
a new and extended board of trustees, some of whom are not neces- [ a glen,the Ochil Hills bounding it on the north and south. The Devon
sarily members of tho Established church. Dollar now boasts a : luns through the village, and in the neighbourhood there are some
goodly number of genteel houses and elegant villas, a respectable very beautiful falls ; the river also abounds in trout, and in the
hotel, and numerous well-furnished shops. It has also four hand- ' season anglers have good sport. There is also a mill here for wool
some churches — Established, Free, Episcopal and United Presby- j spinning and the manufacture of tweeds, which employs a large
terian— the latter erected in 1876, at a cost of about £4,500, at the; number of hands. The- only church (the Established) is situated
north end of the village; also a commodious Mission Hall, a branch [ about a mile from the village. The nearest railway station is at
of the Clydesdale Bank, and extensive bleach works, the property of i Rumbling Bridge, about 3^^ miles distant. Acreage, 9,133. Popu-
William J.Haig,Eeq. About a mile from the village is the venerable lation of the parish in 1871, 105.
ruin of Castle Campbell, once the occasional residence of the Ai'gyll | Powmill and Blairingone are hamlets in the parish of Fossoway,
family, and which was taken in 1644 by the Marquis of Montrose, which is partly in Kinross-shire and partly in Perthshire, distant
The remains occupy the summit of a high and almost insulated j about fom* and two and a half miles respectively from Dollar, their
rock; and in the hill itself is a remarkable chasm, called " Kemp's ! post town. There is a limestone quarrj' at Devonshaw, which is
Score," which still bears some marks of a stair. The situation of ' on tho road between the above named hamlets; there ai'e also two
these relics of former strength and grandeur is highly romantic and j small collieries, one at Blairingone and the other at Lambhill:
interesting, and will amply repay the tourist for turning aside to ; the latter is about a mile and a half north of the former. The quoad
contemplate both the ruins and the scenery. The name of John i sacra chiu'ch is situated at the east end of Blairingone, close to the
Knox, the Scottish reformer, is intimately associated with Castlo j public school, both buildings being^f stone. Blairingone is a
Campbell. In the autumn of 1864 application was made by the [ »;iu)f(rf sac7'a parish and has a School Board of its own. The nearest
people of Dollar to Sii- Andrew Orr, the proprietor of the estate, for railway station is at Dollar.
POST 0£^FICE1( Dollar, Andrew Rutherford, Post Master.— hettcrs from all parts arrive (from Stirling) at twenty minutes
past twelve and a quarter-past nine morning, and at five minutes past sis evening, and are despatched thereto at a quarter-past nine
morning, at three afternoon, and at ten minutes past seven evening.
Money Order and Telegraph Office and Savings Bank.
Post Office, Blairingone, David Drummond, Post iir<wtfcr.— Letters from all pai-ts arrive (from Dollar) at half-past seven
morning, and are despatched thereto at five minutes past one afternoon.
Post Office, Muckart, John Young, Post Master.— hetters from all parts arrive (from Dollar) at elevsn morning, and are
despatched thereto at twenty minutes to five afternoon.
Letters for Glendevon aire delivered by messenger from Dollar, arriving at twelve noon, and despatched at half-past three afternoon.
The nearest Money Order OfUce is at Dollar.
*** Letters for Dollar should be addressed "Clackmannanshire," and for Blairingone, Muckart and Glendevon, "Near Dollar,
Clackmannanshire."
GENTRY & CLERGY.
Agnew Captain James, Birchgrove
Aikman Rev. Alexander, Muckart
Allardice Mrs. — , Sycamore House
Anderson Mrs. Jenny, Bridge st
Barrack Rev. William, m.a. ll.d. Dollar
Bell Mrs. — , Clifton Cottage
Blackburn Mrs. — , Charlotte place
Black Miss Mary, Bellarat House
Blackwell Mrs. Catherine, Dollar
Blair Mrs. Letitia, Ochil View
Boss Mrs. — , Bellarat place
Brown Miss Ellen, Academy st
Cadogan Miss Maria. Freshfield Villa
France Mr. Alexander. Mains Cottage
Gardner Mrs. Ehza J. Helen Place Cottage
Gardner Mr. Ouiesphorous T. B. Woodvale
House
Gellatly the Blisses — , Oakbank
j Gibson Mr. George, Powmill
Gibson Mr. James, Burnbank
Grassie Mr. Alexander, Thorn, Muckart
Gunn Rev. Angus, Minse
Haig James R. Esq. Blair hill, Muckart
Haig William .lames, Esq. j.p. Dollarfield
! Hay Mr. Charles, Dollar
j Herriot Mrs. Mary A. Viewfield
! Hood Mrs. Janet, Cashmere Villa
i Hunter Mrs. Elizabeth. Brookvale
Christie John, Esq. Cowden House, Bluckart Hutton Mrs. Isabella, Glen Cottage
Canningham Rev. John, Glendevon
Dawes Mr. William, Sunniside Cottage
Dill Miss Bessie, Cairn Cottage
Douglas Mr. John, Burnside
Driver Mr. John H. Springfield
Drysdale Mr. James, Catherine Villa
Drysdale Mr William. Belleville Cottage
Dunlop Mrs. Marfjaret. Brookside Cottage
Ewing Mrs. Maggie, Devon grove
Fell Mrs. — , Catherine Villa
Findler Mr. Alexander, Argyle Cottags
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I Irvine Mrs. Annie O. Elm Bank
i Jenlile Mrs. EUzabeth, Bellarat place
I Johnstone Mrs. Agnes J. Greenhead
j Kay Jliss Mary, Academy st
; Kirk Mrs. Janet, Mavfield
'' Knight Rot. George "H. Free Church Manse
Lassell Mrs. Charlotte, Academy st
Leishman James, Esq. Broomrigg House
Lennox ?.Jis3 Agnes, Academy st
Levack Miss—, Jersey House
Lindsay James, Esq. "ll.d. Brooklyn
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Lucas Mrs. Margaret, Brooldyn
M'Arthur Mrs. — , Hollybush Cottage
M'Callum Mrs. Agnes, Devonside
M'Ewan Bliss Christian, Park House
M'Lellan Mrs. Normana, Elgin place
M'Nellan Blr. James T. Dollar
BI'Niven Alexander, Esq. Harvicston Villa
Bl'Pherson BIrs. — , South Bank Cottage
Blacraverty Mr. Freeman, Blountdevon
Blair Mrs. Margaret, Chapel place
aianifold BIrs. Blary, Elm Bank
Blelville Mrs. Elizabeth, Brooklyn
Bliddleton BIrs. Isabella, Bellmont
Miller Mrs. Grant, Sheardale House
Bliller Thomas, Esq. BalliUesk
Milne Bliss Jessie, Fairwood
Blowbray Blr. Robeit. Bloors House, Muckai't
Murray Miss Maria F. Dollar
Mylne Mrs. Barbara, Freshfield Villa
Ord Mrs. Annie, Fairwood
Paulin Rev. George, Manse, Bluckart
Pictet BIrs. Rose, Cairn Cottage
Pullar BIrs. Maggie, Gateside Cottage
Richardson BIrs. — Gladstone Cottage
Ritchie BIrs. Blary. Dollar
Ross Bliss Blai-garet, Tbombank
Scott Mrs. Margaret, Brooklyn