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DIRECTORY.
BRECHIN.
FORFARSHIRE.
hands. There are two distillericB on a large scale ; malt is the an ancient seat of the Maules of Panmiire, now represented by tho
basis ol the spirit produce from the latter. Branches of the Royal [ Right Hon. the Earl of Dalhousie ; it is built on a precipitous rock
Bank of Scotland, Britisn Linen Company Bank, Iho City of Glas- i overhanging tho stream. It sustained a siege of twenty days
gow Bank, the Clydesdale Bank, the Union Bank of Scotland, the ' in 1303 from the English army under Edward I., but Sir
National Bank of Scotland, and Bank of Scotland are estabUshed ; Thomas Maule, its commander, being killed, it surrendered,
here. There are excellent inns in the town. A newspaper, estab- ! Tho south front, towards the river, consists of some remains of the
lished in 1848, pubUshed on Tuesday morning, entitled the "Brechin ori^'inal structure, with some more recent erections, including a
Advertiser," is conducted with much talent. The antiquity of , handsome square tower; the west front is formed with regularity,
Brechin as a royal burgh is of remote date ; it is governed by a in the stvle of the seventeenth century, with round towers at the
provost, two baUies, a dean of guild, treasurer, hospital master, and angles. Brechin has the advantage of numerous educational sem-
seven councillors, who are also police commissioners. The burgh
joins with Forfar, Montrose, Arbroath, and Inverbervie in returning
one member to parliament; the present is W. E. Baxter, Esq. Ash-
clifTe, Dundee. A burgh or bailie court is held on every alternate
Wednesday, and oftener when necessary ; tho bailies are the judges
inaries, and these have stimulated even the l>umble classes to the
acouisition of knowledge, which is ministered to them by means ol
several excellent public libraries, the volumes of which are in ac-
tive demand. One of the chief architectural ornaments of the town
is the elegant building containing tho principal schools, and the
A justice of the peace court is held on the first Wednesday in every incebaiiies' institution. The front is in the Tudor style, with castel-
month ; and a sheriff court on the third Tuesday of January, , lated parapet, ornamented with pinnacles ; a fine tower rises in the
March, May, July, September, and November ; the t\vo last-men- centre to the height of eighty or ninety feet, from the summit of
tioned courts are for adjudicating small debt claims. In ancient | which there is an enchanting prospect. This elegant structure was
times the Abbey of Culdees existed here ; and in 1150, when Brechin erected at the sole cost of tho late Lord Panmure.who also presented
was constituted an episcopal see by David I., it is supposed that the : to the institution numerous valuable paintnigs,wbich grace the flue
Bite of this establishment was that selected for the foundation of hall of the mechanics' institution. His lordship's munificence also
the cathedral. An interesting fragment remains of tho hosnital of granted jEl.OOO to be invested at interest, which yields about ±4C a
Maison Dieu, founded by William Brechin in 1264. The cathedral year, and is appropriated to enrichuig the library with books and the
of St. Ninian, which now forms the parish church, stands on the support of courses of lectures ; and the subscribers are entitled to
north verge of a precipitous ravine, which separates the burgh the bonelit of the whole, for a very small payment annually. This
lands from those of Brechin Castle; it was originally a stately town has given birth to several individuals of genius and literary
square erection, 70 feet in height, surmounted bv a hexagonal spire mile north of the town, besides being the site of several great fairs,
of 60 feet. The cathedral of Brechin was one of the few places of is resorted to by cricket and golf players during the summer. 'The
worship in which the service of the liturgy was for some time per- market is held on Tuesday, and the fau'S (held on Trinity Muir),
formed without interruption after its promulgation in 1687. The the third Wednesday and Thursday in August, and the Tuesday
bishop was a man of smgularly strong and daring character, and before the last Wednesday in September. The great sheep, cattle,
ascended the pulpit with a pair of pistols under his gown, deter- and horse fair (on Trinity M.iir), which commences on the second
mined to carry the behests of royalty into execution at whatever Wednesday in June, and continues for three days, is one of the
risk. The other places of worship are two handsome Free churches, largest in Scotland. " Croft " markets, for cattle, are held in the
three United Presbyterian, a chapel of ease, and a Scotch Episcopal, town, and horse markets, also, towards the end of February and be-
Contiguous to the cathedral stands the round tower of Brechin, ginning of March. Brechin parish embraces an area of 14 313 acres;
similar to those in Ireland. It is supposed to have been erected and in 1871 had a population of 9,514; the town contained 7,969.
about the year 1010, and built of treestono, 85 feet in height to the Faknell is aparisli four miles from Brechin, its post town ; it ig
cornice, and 25 feet more to the pinnacle of a modern spire. It has about three miles in length, and two miles in breadth, bounded on
several windows— four in particular, at the top, facing the cardinal the north by Brechin, on the south by Kossie Muir, on tho east by
points. The entrance to the tower is by a door near the siround, on Maryton, and on the west by Kinuell and Brechm, and O's miles
the outside, which was built up, but has been re-opened, and the south west frohi Montrose. Kinnaird Castle, the family seat of ti.e
whole edifice repaired by the Commissioners of Woods and Forests, Earl of South Esk, is an elegant and spacious modern buildmp of
when new wooden ladders were erected. Numerous figures in an a square form, with towers of various dimensions; it contams a
antique style of carving, and a rude representation of the cruel- good collection of paintings, and has an imposing and princely
fixion, are the surrounding ornaments of the door. The diameter of appearance, with its beautiful grounds and other ornamental a ji-
*he tower at the bottom is 16 feet. Formerly there were two email pondages, it is considered one of the most beautiful seats in this
beUs in it, which were removed to the large steeple, where they now part of tho country, being situated in a deer park of about 1,0U()
hang. Between the town and the river, and only separated from acres in extent. Acreage, 5,703 ; population in 1871, 580.
the former by the ravine before mentioned, stands Brechin Castle, '
POST OI'FICl!, Bbechin, William Low, Post Mcwter.
Letters an-ive from the South at half-past two and a quarter to two morning, and ten minutes before three afternoon; and are des-
patched thereto at one noon and half-past four afternoon.
Letters arrive from the north at a quarter before ten morning (from Aberdeen only) at ten minutes before three afternoon and six
evening; and are despatched thereto at eight morning, one noon (to Montrose and Aberdeen only), and ten night.
Monci/ Order and Telegraph Office and Savings Bank.
Post Office, Railway Station, Faekell, John Matthews, Post Master— hotleis arrive from all parts (from Brechin) at twenty
minutes past eight, aud are despatched thereto at a quarter before eleven morning.
The nearest Money Order Office is at Bkechin.
Ewen Mrs. Catherine, Den Side Cottage,
Park road
Fairweather Mr. David, 8 AirUe st
Fairweather the Misses — , Pearse st
Fairweather Mrs. Margaret, Kenmure,
Montrose st
Fettis Mr. WiUiam, 31 St. David st
Footo Rev. A. L. B, m.a. Rose hill I
Eraser Rev. John, Park road
NOBILITY, GENTRY & CLERGY.
Aberdein Francis, Esq. Keithock
Aird Rev. Hugh, Park road
Alexander Rev. George, m.a. 6 Castle st
Anderson Mr. Charles, 5 Castle st
Anderson Mr. John, 95 High st
Anderson Mr. Wilham, 13 Panmure st
Ar-buthnott Miss — , Carnegy, of Balnamoon
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Swan st
Baillie Mtss Elizabeth, High st '
Eallantyne Mva. — , 15 Panmure st I
Bell George, Esq. of Balconnel '
Bell Mrs. Jaue, Church st [Bank st ]
Black Mr. John (City of Glasgow Bank), '
Blackhall Mrs. Helen, South Esk st
Bi-uce iVlrs. Elizabeth, St. David st
Bruce Mr. Wilham, 10 Panmure st
Gardner Rev. Alexander, m.a. Chui-ch st
Gordon Mr. James L. Bridge End House
Gr!>nt Mr. John S. Comely bank
Guthrie James, Esq. J.r. Swan st
Guthrie John, Esq. St. Andrew's place
Guthrie Mrs. Margeret, Townhead
Guthrie Miss — , Swan st
Hood Miss Jane, Bear Hill Cottage
Hudson Mr. David, St. James's park
^"x'7„.*^ ^'^''^ -' """'^ «''°'' °°"^S^' Ir^nd^Il■ A^ZlerBridg"
Latch road
CargUl Mr. David, Springfield
Carnegie the Hon. Charles, of Dalgutty
Carnegie William, Esq. J. v. Dunlappie
Stracathro
Chalmers Patrick, Esq. j.p. Aldbar
Cox Thomas H. Esq. Mawlsden
Crabb Rev. James, M.A. Parsonage, Church st i;'^^;;^„^^ jj,,, Alexander, 4 Castle st
|fk^|A|^X.I^ngleypark:---Mr.C^m^
Dalhousie tho Right Hon. the Earl of, k.t,
Brechin Castle
Ireland Mr. James, East Mill
Jarron Miss Margaret, 7 Panmure st
Jervise Mr. Andrew, 55 South Esk st
Kerr Mrs. Martha, Bear HUl Villa
Lamb Mrs. Ann, The Latch
Lamb Mr. James H. View Bank, Park road
Lamb Mr. John, Caldham Hou,
Don Mrs. Ann, 44 City road
Don Mr. James, St. James place
Don John, Esq. j.p. Northfield
Douglas Robert, Esq. St. Anns
Douglas Miss — , 33 AirUe st
Duke Mr. David, Esk Park House
Duke Mrs. Margery. Esk Park House
Duke Mr. Robert, Bear hill
Duncan WUUam, Esq. j.p. Maybauk House,
Panmure st
Durie the Misses ~, St. James's park
Lawrence Mrs. Jessie, 3 Panmure st
Low Miss Mary, Pearse st
Lyall Robert, Esq. j.p. Carcary, Farnell
M'Bain Mrs. Ann, Comely Bank Cottage
M'lni'oy Major, of the Burn and Arnhall
Mackie Mr. John, West Port House
Mackie Mr. John, jun. 1 Castle st
Mather Mrs. Ann, 3 Union st
Mather Miss Margaret, 18 St. Mary st
Millar Rev. D. Lam-el Cottaco, The Latch
Mitchell BIr. Charles, Townhead
Mitchell Miss Isabella, Trinity Village
1 Mollison the Misses — , 5 Panmure st
L-l
Murray Mr. A. R. Maclean, 6 The Latch
Ogg Mr. Alexander, 63 High st
Ogilvy Mrs. Elizabeth, East bauk
Ogilvy Mr. James, 20 Panmure st
Orr Rev. Robert W. Park road
Oswald Mr. Charles, Cadam House, Park rd
Richard The Misses — , Hawthorn Cottage
Robertson Mr. D. S, R. Cookston park
Rose Rev. Donaldson, St. James's park
Ross Miss — , 11 Clerk st
Scott Mr. David, Summerbauk
Scott Mr. David, Newingtou
Scott the-Misses E. & J. 9 Panmure st
Scott Mr. George A. Park House
Scott Mr. John M. Newington
Sharp BIr. David, Pearse st
Shiell Mr.John, s.s.c. The Latch
Shiress Mr. William, 49 High st «
Sievewright Mrs. Jane, 53 Market st
End Cottage Sievewright Miss M. 73 High st
Smart Mr. George, G Castle st
Smart Mr. James, 25 Church st
Smith Miss Cecilia, Pearse mount
South Esk the Right Hon. tho Eail of,
Kinnaird Castle
Stewart Mrs. Margaret, Park road
: Vallentine Mr. Wilham M. S Clerk st
( Wallace Mr. George, Pearse st
; Webster Miss .Ann, Trinity Villa
i Webster Mrs. Jane, Trmity Village
Whitson Mr. William, 1 Pearse st
■ Will Mr. Charles, Esq. 14 Panmure st
: Will Mr. James, Airlie st
, Will Miss aiarv, 53 High st
Wright Mrs. Ellen, 73 High st
! Wyhie Mrs. Elizabeth, Pearse st
Wyllie Mrs. Mary, St. James's park
ACADEMIK? AND SCHOOLS.
Board Schools : —
Bank street — Thomas Picken, master
Damacre road— Robert Thomson, maste
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BRECHIN.
FORFARSHIRE.
hands. There are two distillericB on a large scale ; malt is the an ancient seat of the Maules of Panmiire, now represented by tho
basis ol the spirit produce from the latter. Branches of the Royal [ Right Hon. the Earl of Dalhousie ; it is built on a precipitous rock
Bank of Scotland, Britisn Linen Company Bank, Iho City of Glas- i overhanging tho stream. It sustained a siege of twenty days
gow Bank, the Clydesdale Bank, the Union Bank of Scotland, the ' in 1303 from the English army under Edward I., but Sir
National Bank of Scotland, and Bank of Scotland are estabUshed ; Thomas Maule, its commander, being killed, it surrendered,
here. There are excellent inns in the town. A newspaper, estab- ! Tho south front, towards the river, consists of some remains of the
lished in 1848, pubUshed on Tuesday morning, entitled the "Brechin ori^'inal structure, with some more recent erections, including a
Advertiser," is conducted with much talent. The antiquity of , handsome square tower; the west front is formed with regularity,
Brechin as a royal burgh is of remote date ; it is governed by a in the stvle of the seventeenth century, with round towers at the
provost, two baUies, a dean of guild, treasurer, hospital master, and angles. Brechin has the advantage of numerous educational sem-
seven councillors, who are also police commissioners. The burgh
joins with Forfar, Montrose, Arbroath, and Inverbervie in returning
one member to parliament; the present is W. E. Baxter, Esq. Ash-
clifTe, Dundee. A burgh or bailie court is held on every alternate
Wednesday, and oftener when necessary ; tho bailies are the judges
inaries, and these have stimulated even the l>umble classes to the
acouisition of knowledge, which is ministered to them by means ol
several excellent public libraries, the volumes of which are in ac-
tive demand. One of the chief architectural ornaments of the town
is the elegant building containing tho principal schools, and the
A justice of the peace court is held on the first Wednesday in every incebaiiies' institution. The front is in the Tudor style, with castel-
month ; and a sheriff court on the third Tuesday of January, , lated parapet, ornamented with pinnacles ; a fine tower rises in the
March, May, July, September, and November ; the t\vo last-men- centre to the height of eighty or ninety feet, from the summit of
tioned courts are for adjudicating small debt claims. In ancient | which there is an enchanting prospect. This elegant structure was
times the Abbey of Culdees existed here ; and in 1150, when Brechin erected at the sole cost of tho late Lord Panmure.who also presented
was constituted an episcopal see by David I., it is supposed that the : to the institution numerous valuable paintnigs,wbich grace the flue
Bite of this establishment was that selected for the foundation of hall of the mechanics' institution. His lordship's munificence also
the cathedral. An interesting fragment remains of tho hosnital of granted jEl.OOO to be invested at interest, which yields about ±4C a
Maison Dieu, founded by William Brechin in 1264. The cathedral year, and is appropriated to enrichuig the library with books and the
of St. Ninian, which now forms the parish church, stands on the support of courses of lectures ; and the subscribers are entitled to
north verge of a precipitous ravine, which separates the burgh the bonelit of the whole, for a very small payment annually. This
lands from those of Brechin Castle; it was originally a stately town has given birth to several individuals of genius and literary
square erection, 70 feet in height, surmounted bv a hexagonal spire mile north of the town, besides being the site of several great fairs,
of 60 feet. The cathedral of Brechin was one of the few places of is resorted to by cricket and golf players during the summer. 'The
worship in which the service of the liturgy was for some time per- market is held on Tuesday, and the fau'S (held on Trinity Muir),
formed without interruption after its promulgation in 1687. The the third Wednesday and Thursday in August, and the Tuesday
bishop was a man of smgularly strong and daring character, and before the last Wednesday in September. The great sheep, cattle,
ascended the pulpit with a pair of pistols under his gown, deter- and horse fair (on Trinity M.iir), which commences on the second
mined to carry the behests of royalty into execution at whatever Wednesday in June, and continues for three days, is one of the
risk. The other places of worship are two handsome Free churches, largest in Scotland. " Croft " markets, for cattle, are held in the
three United Presbyterian, a chapel of ease, and a Scotch Episcopal, town, and horse markets, also, towards the end of February and be-
Contiguous to the cathedral stands the round tower of Brechin, ginning of March. Brechin parish embraces an area of 14 313 acres;
similar to those in Ireland. It is supposed to have been erected and in 1871 had a population of 9,514; the town contained 7,969.
about the year 1010, and built of treestono, 85 feet in height to the Faknell is aparisli four miles from Brechin, its post town ; it ig
cornice, and 25 feet more to the pinnacle of a modern spire. It has about three miles in length, and two miles in breadth, bounded on
several windows— four in particular, at the top, facing the cardinal the north by Brechin, on the south by Kossie Muir, on tho east by
points. The entrance to the tower is by a door near the siround, on Maryton, and on the west by Kinuell and Brechm, and O's miles
the outside, which was built up, but has been re-opened, and the south west frohi Montrose. Kinnaird Castle, the family seat of ti.e
whole edifice repaired by the Commissioners of Woods and Forests, Earl of South Esk, is an elegant and spacious modern buildmp of
when new wooden ladders were erected. Numerous figures in an a square form, with towers of various dimensions; it contams a
antique style of carving, and a rude representation of the cruel- good collection of paintings, and has an imposing and princely
fixion, are the surrounding ornaments of the door. The diameter of appearance, with its beautiful grounds and other ornamental a ji-
*he tower at the bottom is 16 feet. Formerly there were two email pondages, it is considered one of the most beautiful seats in this
beUs in it, which were removed to the large steeple, where they now part of tho country, being situated in a deer park of about 1,0U()
hang. Between the town and the river, and only separated from acres in extent. Acreage, 5,703 ; population in 1871, 580.
the former by the ravine before mentioned, stands Brechin Castle, '
POST OI'FICl!, Bbechin, William Low, Post Mcwter.
Letters an-ive from the South at half-past two and a quarter to two morning, and ten minutes before three afternoon; and are des-
patched thereto at one noon and half-past four afternoon.
Letters arrive from the north at a quarter before ten morning (from Aberdeen only) at ten minutes before three afternoon and six
evening; and are despatched thereto at eight morning, one noon (to Montrose and Aberdeen only), and ten night.
Monci/ Order and Telegraph Office and Savings Bank.
Post Office, Railway Station, Faekell, John Matthews, Post Master— hotleis arrive from all parts (from Brechin) at twenty
minutes past eight, aud are despatched thereto at a quarter before eleven morning.
The nearest Money Order Office is at Bkechin.
Ewen Mrs. Catherine, Den Side Cottage,
Park road
Fairweather Mr. David, 8 AirUe st
Fairweather the Misses — , Pearse st
Fairweather Mrs. Margaret, Kenmure,
Montrose st
Fettis Mr. WiUiam, 31 St. David st
Footo Rev. A. L. B, m.a. Rose hill I
Eraser Rev. John, Park road
NOBILITY, GENTRY & CLERGY.
Aberdein Francis, Esq. Keithock
Aird Rev. Hugh, Park road
Alexander Rev. George, m.a. 6 Castle st
Anderson Mr. Charles, 5 Castle st
Anderson Mr. John, 95 High st
Anderson Mr. Wilham, 13 Panmure st
Ar-buthnott Miss — , Carnegy, of Balnamoon
Xls r- ''"''^'' ""■ «y^-<'^'^ =-''■! G;.irMrEUzTet£,TrinU;vinag
Swan st
Baillie Mtss Elizabeth, High st '
Eallantyne Mva. — , 15 Panmure st I
Bell George, Esq. of Balconnel '
Bell Mrs. Jaue, Church st [Bank st ]
Black Mr. John (City of Glasgow Bank), '
Blackhall Mrs. Helen, South Esk st
Bi-uce iVlrs. Elizabeth, St. David st
Bruce Mr. Wilham, 10 Panmure st
Gardner Rev. Alexander, m.a. Chui-ch st
Gordon Mr. James L. Bridge End House
Gr!>nt Mr. John S. Comely bank
Guthrie James, Esq. J.r. Swan st
Guthrie John, Esq. St. Andrew's place
Guthrie Mrs. Margeret, Townhead
Guthrie Miss — , Swan st
Hood Miss Jane, Bear Hill Cottage
Hudson Mr. David, St. James's park
^"x'7„.*^ ^'^''^ -' """'^ «''°'' °°"^S^' Ir^nd^Il■ A^ZlerBridg"
Latch road
CargUl Mr. David, Springfield
Carnegie the Hon. Charles, of Dalgutty
Carnegie William, Esq. J. v. Dunlappie
Stracathro
Chalmers Patrick, Esq. j.p. Aldbar
Cox Thomas H. Esq. Mawlsden
Crabb Rev. James, M.A. Parsonage, Church st i;'^^;;^„^^ jj,,, Alexander, 4 Castle st
|fk^|A|^X.I^ngleypark:---Mr.C^m^
Dalhousie tho Right Hon. the Earl of, k.t,
Brechin Castle
Ireland Mr. James, East Mill
Jarron Miss Margaret, 7 Panmure st
Jervise Mr. Andrew, 55 South Esk st
Kerr Mrs. Martha, Bear HUl Villa
Lamb Mrs. Ann, The Latch
Lamb Mr. James H. View Bank, Park road
Lamb Mr. John, Caldham Hou,
Don Mrs. Ann, 44 City road
Don Mr. James, St. James place
Don John, Esq. j.p. Northfield
Douglas Robert, Esq. St. Anns
Douglas Miss — , 33 AirUe st
Duke Mr. David, Esk Park House
Duke Mrs. Margery. Esk Park House
Duke Mr. Robert, Bear hill
Duncan WUUam, Esq. j.p. Maybauk House,
Panmure st
Durie the Misses ~, St. James's park
Lawrence Mrs. Jessie, 3 Panmure st
Low Miss Mary, Pearse st
Lyall Robert, Esq. j.p. Carcary, Farnell
M'Bain Mrs. Ann, Comely Bank Cottage
M'lni'oy Major, of the Burn and Arnhall
Mackie Mr. John, West Port House
Mackie Mr. John, jun. 1 Castle st
Mather Mrs. Ann, 3 Union st
Mather Miss Margaret, 18 St. Mary st
Millar Rev. D. Lam-el Cottaco, The Latch
Mitchell BIr. Charles, Townhead
Mitchell Miss Isabella, Trinity Village
1 Mollison the Misses — , 5 Panmure st
L-l
Murray Mr. A. R. Maclean, 6 The Latch
Ogg Mr. Alexander, 63 High st
Ogilvy Mrs. Elizabeth, East bauk
Ogilvy Mr. James, 20 Panmure st
Orr Rev. Robert W. Park road
Oswald Mr. Charles, Cadam House, Park rd
Richard The Misses — , Hawthorn Cottage
Robertson Mr. D. S, R. Cookston park
Rose Rev. Donaldson, St. James's park
Ross Miss — , 11 Clerk st
Scott Mr. David, Summerbauk
Scott Mr. David, Newingtou
Scott the-Misses E. & J. 9 Panmure st
Scott Mr. George A. Park House
Scott Mr. John M. Newington
Sharp BIr. David, Pearse st
Shiell Mr.John, s.s.c. The Latch
Shiress Mr. William, 49 High st «
Sievewright Mrs. Jane, 53 Market st
End Cottage Sievewright Miss M. 73 High st
Smart Mr. George, G Castle st
Smart Mr. James, 25 Church st
Smith Miss Cecilia, Pearse mount
South Esk the Right Hon. tho Eail of,
Kinnaird Castle
Stewart Mrs. Margaret, Park road
: Vallentine Mr. Wilham M. S Clerk st
( Wallace Mr. George, Pearse st
; Webster Miss .Ann, Trinity Villa
i Webster Mrs. Jane, Trmity Village
Whitson Mr. William, 1 Pearse st
■ Will Mr. Charles, Esq. 14 Panmure st
: Will Mr. James, Airlie st
, Will Miss aiarv, 53 High st
Wright Mrs. Ellen, 73 High st
! Wyhie Mrs. Elizabeth, Pearse st
Wyllie Mrs. Mary, St. James's park
ACADEMIK? AND SCHOOLS.
Board Schools : —
Bank street — Thomas Picken, master
Damacre road— Robert Thomson, maste
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