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SLATER'S
DIRECTORY
THE ISLE OF ARRAN,
INCLUDING THE PARISHES OF KILBRIDE AND KILMORY, AND THE TILLAGES OF BRODICK AND LAMLASH,
WITH THEIR VICINITIES.
rPHE ISLE OF ARRAN has been partially described under the
f~ the bead of Buteshire, to which county it belongs. It is divided
into two parishes, Kilbride and Kilmory. Kilbride parish occupies
about one half of the island, on the ease side, extending twenty-
five miles in length, by a breadth of from four to six. This parish,
and others of the same name, are said to have derived their designa-
tion from Saint Bride or Bridget; and the fame of this sainted
female seems to have been extended over the whole of Britain. The
ruins of the old church of Kilbride are still remaining. The present
edihee which is situated in Lamlash, was erected in 1774; a new one
is now (1885) being built at the cost of the Duke of Hamilton. The
anchorage in Lamlash Bay is reckoned the best in the west of Scot-
land, affording perfect security to vessels driven by stress of weather
from the Irish Channel. The haven forms a natural basin, with the
high protecting rocky islet of Holy Island lying at its mouth. On
the inner side of the bay, is the village where there is a good inn,
called the Lamlash Hotel. In this parish are some tall obelisks,
which are supposed to bo fragments of Druidical circles, or places
of worship. Brodick Castle, the seat of the D alio of Hamilton, is
placed on a rocky bank, which rises from tho north side of the Bay
of Brodick. * The bank forms part of a peninsular elevation or
shoulder, projecting from the base of Goatfell mountain, which
eminence rises nearly throe thousand feet above the level of the sua,
and overlooks the throe kingdoms. Brodick village contains a very
handsome and commodious family hotel, facing the new pier, en-
closed in spacious grounds, and a splendid view may he obtained
from the various apartments of this hotel, including Brodick Bay.
Goatfell mountain, and Glenrosa, together with the coast of Ayr-
shire, and Argyleshire ; it was erected by His Grace tho Duke, of
Hamilton, and is in tho occupation of Mr. Peter Macdonald. The
Duke of Hamilton is superior of the island. Tho isle of Arrau,
which embraces an area of 105,436 statute acres, contained in 1871 a
population of 5,234, and in 1881, 4,762.
The parish of Kilmory (Kil-a-Mlioire, or St. Mary's burying place),
occupies fully more than half tho island of Arrau, on its western bide,
and the kirk of Kihnory, which a few years ago was stripped and
handsomely rebuilt by his Grace the Duke of Hamilton, at a cost of
£1,300, is situate on the southern extremity. " For fertility of soil,"
as a recent writer remarks, "Kilmory is truly like the Garden of
Eden. In the neighbourhood of Lagg Hotel or of tho parish church,
the district is one of the finest and richest a gracious Providence
hath bestowed on man. Dairy produce is abundant, and fair crops
from largo fields well laid out with good fences. Tho liills are of
moderate height, and so accessible to culture that every spot is con-
vertible to use." The island is noted for its situation as a herring
fishery, but this is pursued by only a comparatively small portion of
tho inhabitants, chiefly at tho north end. The staple industry of
the island is agriculture, which, under tho fostering care of tho
Arrau Farmers' Socioty, who hold annunl ploughing matches,
cattle shows, &c, is attaining to a degree of excellence which will
compare favourably with some of tho best cultivated districts on tho
mainland. The majority of the inhabitants aro occupiers of small
plots of land, but a considerable moiety occupy holdiugs rented at
from about £400 to £S00. The smaller tenants taking advantage of
the influx of summer visitors find house letting a ready source of
providing additional winter comforts, and even those who by
industry and thrift have managed to lay up a decent competence,
do not hesitate to extemporise for dwellings every available out-
house, in order to place the ordinary house accommodation at tho
disposal of tho incomers. As a summer resort the island is held iu
high reputation, as, besides possessing a climate highly salubrious
— the longevity of the people being remarkable— it presents ample
opportunities for boating, sea and trout fishing, botanical and
geological researches, and kindred outdoor pursuits. All the
streams, many of which afford tolerably good sport to tho careful
angler, are free to all comers, except two in tho neighbourhood of
Dugarie Shooting Lodge. Game is abundant, as it is also scrupulously
preserved by His Grace the Duke of Hamilton, who, however, places
no restriction on the pcrigrinations of excursionists, prosecution for
trespass being unknown on the island. A good road ruus along tho
shore for tho whole circuit of the island, a distance of sixty miles,
while two roads cut across from shoro to shore — one from
Lagg to Lamlash, and ihe other from Shiskine to Brodick.
Following the road along the shore, 25 miles of tho
distance traversed are within tho limits of Kilbride parish,
and the remaining 35 miles within Kilmory parish.
Till fchn last twenty or thirty years scarcely any part of Arran.beyond
the Brodick district— always rich in woodland — could boast of
tre^s; now, however, by the exertions of tho Duke of Hamilton's
foresters, plantations of considerable extent and growth form a
special feature of attraction iu various localities, the beautiful and
wooded glen of Lagg, in Kilmory parish, and other sequestered
spots, presenting a combination of scenery which never fails to
" satisfy the eye and make tho miud glad." The island is copiously
watered by the numerous streams issuing on either side from the
" great backbone of mountain rock," extending from north to south.
Its natural beauties have again and again formed the subject for
the artists' pencil, and the poets' theme. Mountain, rock, and glen,
and deep ravine, and gushing stream, appearing in panoramic suc-
cession, form a pleasing background to the belt of green pasture
slopes and cultivated land, which, for the most part, fringe tho
seaboard of the island. Fairs are held at Brodick on the first
Tuesday after the 2Uth of June; and at Lamlash in the months of
April and October. Population of the pariah of Kilmory in 1871,
2,879; and of the parish of Kilbride, 2,380; iu 18S1 Kilmory had a
population of 2,742, and Kilbride, 2,020.
POST OFFICE, Brodick, Ernest Ribbeck, Post Master.— Letters arrive from all parts (via Ardrossan) twice daily (Sunday
excepted,) during the summer months, at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., and are despatched thereto at 6.30 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and during the winter
mouths daily (Sunday and Tuesday excepted) at 11 a.m., and are despatched at 2.30 p.m. 3*ar Money Order & Telegraph Office <£
Savings Bank.
Post Office, Lamlash, Thomas M'Ncisb, Post Master.— Letters arrive from all parts {via Ardrossan) twice daily (Sunday excepted)
during the summer months, at 11.30 a.m. and 7 p.m., and are despatched thereto at 2.30 p.m. and 6.15 a.m.; and during the wioter
months daily (Sunday and Tuesday excepted) at 11.30 a.m., aud are despatched at 2 p.m. I-3" Money Order and Telegraph Office and
Savings Bank.
Post Office, BLACKWATERFOOT,Ebenezer Murcbie, Post Master,— Letters arrive from and are despatched to all parts (through
Brodick, via Ardrossan) daily (Sunday excepted) during the summer months, aud daily (Sunday and Tuesday excepted) during the vinter
months.
Post Office, Coriue, Margaret Douglas, Post Mistress. — Letters arrive from all parts (through Brodick, via Ardrospan) twice daily
(Sunday excepted) during the summer months, at 12.30 and 7.20 p.m., and aro despatched at 1.30 and 8 p.m., and daily (Sunday and.
Tuesday excepted) during tbo winter months, at 12.30 p.m., and aro despatched at 1.30 p.m. |os" Telegraph Office.
Post Office, Dipping, Walter Boa, Post Master. — Letters arrive from and aro despatched to all parts (through Lamlash, via
Ardrossan) daily (Sundays excepted) duringthesummer mouths, and daily (Sunday and Tuesday excepted) during the winter months.
Post Office, Kilmory, Donald Cook, Post Master. — Letters arrive from and are despatched to all parts (through Lamlash, via
Ardrossan) daily (Sunday excepted) during the summer months, aud daily (Sunday and Tuesday excepted) during the winter months.
IS* Money Order Office.
Post Office, King's Cross, Elizabeth Cook, Post Mistress.— Letters arrives from and are despatched to all parts (through Lamlash,
via Ardrossan) daily (Sunday excepted; during the summer months, and daily (Sunday and Tuesday .excepted) during the winter
months.
Post Office, Lochranza, Robert Kerr, Post Master.— Letters arrive from all parts (via Greenock; daily in summer at lp.m., and
are despatched at 10 a.m. Iu winter four times a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Post Office, Pirnmill, Mary Robertson, Post Mistress. — Letters arrive from all parts {via Greenock.) daily in summer at 2 p.m., and
are despatched at 9 a.m. Iu winter four times a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Post Office, Shedog, Alexander JU'Bride, Post Master. — Letters arrive from and are despatched to all parts (through Brodick, via
Ardrossan) daily (Sunday excepted) during the summer months, and daily (Sunday anil Tuesday excepted) during tke winter months.
IS" Money Order Office.
Post Office, Whiting Bat, Archibald M'Millan, Post Master.— Letters arrive from all parts (through Lamlash, via Ardrossan) twice
daily (Sunday excepted) during the summer months, at 12 noon aud 8 p.m., and are despatched thereto at 5.40 a.m. and 1 50 p.m., and
during the winter months daily (Sunday aud Tuesday excepted) at 1 p.m., and are despatched at 1 10 p.m. l^ Money Order and
Telegraph Office and Savings Bank.
NOBILITY, GENTRY & CLERGY.
Allan James, Esq. j.p. Clauchlans
Black Rev. Duncan, Kilmory
Brown Captain Hugh, Lamlash
Buchannan Captain—, Kinneil, Lamlash
Cameron Rev. Alexander, Brodick
Campbell Mrs. Anne M. Lamlash
Fullarton Misses—, Auchrannie
Fullartou Miss Jessie, Kilmiclmel
Fullarton Neil, Esq. m.b.,c.m. Lamlash
Hamilton His Grace the Duke of, Brodrick
Castle
Jamieson Mrs. — , Lamlash [lash
Jamieson James A. Esq. Whito House, Lam-
Jamiosou John Anderson, Esq. m.d. Glencloy,
Brodick
M'Cormick Rev. Dugald, Catucol
M'Dougall Rev. Allan, Glen Sannox
M'Intosh James, Esq. Lamlash
M'Lean Rev. John, Torbeg, Shiskine
M*Leau Rev. Malcolm, Brodick [ranza
Meikleham Mr. William, The Lodge, Loch-
Miller Mrs. — , Whiting Bay
Morrison Mr. Duucau, Torbeg, Shiskine
Murray Patrick, Esq. (factor for His Grace
tho Duke of Hamilton), Strabane, Brodick
Paterson Adam, Esq. Silver bank
Robertson Rev. Peter, m.a. LaraUsh
Stewart Rev. Angus, Whiting Bay
Stoddart Mrs. Mary, Brodick
Strachan Rev. William, Shiskine
SCHOOLS.
Board Schools: —
Dremlabarra — John D. MacKinnon, master
Kilmory— Kenneth Sutherland, master
Lamlash — A. P. Davidson, master; Janet
Heddle, mistress
Lochranza — Archibald M'Alister, master
Penrioch- Flora J. Cameron, mistress
Shedog — Archibald Macintyre, master
Slidderie — John Cook, master
Whiting Bay — Peter Downie, master
Endowed Schools (Duke of Hamilton's): —
Brodick — Thomas Rcid, master; J.
Stevenson, mistress
Corrie — William Hay, master
Dougarie— Neil Downie, master
347
DIRECTORY
THE ISLE OF ARRAN,
INCLUDING THE PARISHES OF KILBRIDE AND KILMORY, AND THE TILLAGES OF BRODICK AND LAMLASH,
WITH THEIR VICINITIES.
rPHE ISLE OF ARRAN has been partially described under the
f~ the bead of Buteshire, to which county it belongs. It is divided
into two parishes, Kilbride and Kilmory. Kilbride parish occupies
about one half of the island, on the ease side, extending twenty-
five miles in length, by a breadth of from four to six. This parish,
and others of the same name, are said to have derived their designa-
tion from Saint Bride or Bridget; and the fame of this sainted
female seems to have been extended over the whole of Britain. The
ruins of the old church of Kilbride are still remaining. The present
edihee which is situated in Lamlash, was erected in 1774; a new one
is now (1885) being built at the cost of the Duke of Hamilton. The
anchorage in Lamlash Bay is reckoned the best in the west of Scot-
land, affording perfect security to vessels driven by stress of weather
from the Irish Channel. The haven forms a natural basin, with the
high protecting rocky islet of Holy Island lying at its mouth. On
the inner side of the bay, is the village where there is a good inn,
called the Lamlash Hotel. In this parish are some tall obelisks,
which are supposed to bo fragments of Druidical circles, or places
of worship. Brodick Castle, the seat of the D alio of Hamilton, is
placed on a rocky bank, which rises from tho north side of the Bay
of Brodick. * The bank forms part of a peninsular elevation or
shoulder, projecting from the base of Goatfell mountain, which
eminence rises nearly throe thousand feet above the level of the sua,
and overlooks the throe kingdoms. Brodick village contains a very
handsome and commodious family hotel, facing the new pier, en-
closed in spacious grounds, and a splendid view may he obtained
from the various apartments of this hotel, including Brodick Bay.
Goatfell mountain, and Glenrosa, together with the coast of Ayr-
shire, and Argyleshire ; it was erected by His Grace tho Duke, of
Hamilton, and is in tho occupation of Mr. Peter Macdonald. The
Duke of Hamilton is superior of the island. Tho isle of Arrau,
which embraces an area of 105,436 statute acres, contained in 1871 a
population of 5,234, and in 1881, 4,762.
The parish of Kilmory (Kil-a-Mlioire, or St. Mary's burying place),
occupies fully more than half tho island of Arrau, on its western bide,
and the kirk of Kihnory, which a few years ago was stripped and
handsomely rebuilt by his Grace the Duke of Hamilton, at a cost of
£1,300, is situate on the southern extremity. " For fertility of soil,"
as a recent writer remarks, "Kilmory is truly like the Garden of
Eden. In the neighbourhood of Lagg Hotel or of tho parish church,
the district is one of the finest and richest a gracious Providence
hath bestowed on man. Dairy produce is abundant, and fair crops
from largo fields well laid out with good fences. Tho liills are of
moderate height, and so accessible to culture that every spot is con-
vertible to use." The island is noted for its situation as a herring
fishery, but this is pursued by only a comparatively small portion of
tho inhabitants, chiefly at tho north end. The staple industry of
the island is agriculture, which, under tho fostering care of tho
Arrau Farmers' Socioty, who hold annunl ploughing matches,
cattle shows, &c, is attaining to a degree of excellence which will
compare favourably with some of tho best cultivated districts on tho
mainland. The majority of the inhabitants aro occupiers of small
plots of land, but a considerable moiety occupy holdiugs rented at
from about £400 to £S00. The smaller tenants taking advantage of
the influx of summer visitors find house letting a ready source of
providing additional winter comforts, and even those who by
industry and thrift have managed to lay up a decent competence,
do not hesitate to extemporise for dwellings every available out-
house, in order to place the ordinary house accommodation at tho
disposal of tho incomers. As a summer resort the island is held iu
high reputation, as, besides possessing a climate highly salubrious
— the longevity of the people being remarkable— it presents ample
opportunities for boating, sea and trout fishing, botanical and
geological researches, and kindred outdoor pursuits. All the
streams, many of which afford tolerably good sport to tho careful
angler, are free to all comers, except two in tho neighbourhood of
Dugarie Shooting Lodge. Game is abundant, as it is also scrupulously
preserved by His Grace the Duke of Hamilton, who, however, places
no restriction on the pcrigrinations of excursionists, prosecution for
trespass being unknown on the island. A good road ruus along tho
shore for tho whole circuit of the island, a distance of sixty miles,
while two roads cut across from shoro to shore — one from
Lagg to Lamlash, and ihe other from Shiskine to Brodick.
Following the road along the shore, 25 miles of tho
distance traversed are within tho limits of Kilbride parish,
and the remaining 35 miles within Kilmory parish.
Till fchn last twenty or thirty years scarcely any part of Arran.beyond
the Brodick district— always rich in woodland — could boast of
tre^s; now, however, by the exertions of tho Duke of Hamilton's
foresters, plantations of considerable extent and growth form a
special feature of attraction iu various localities, the beautiful and
wooded glen of Lagg, in Kilmory parish, and other sequestered
spots, presenting a combination of scenery which never fails to
" satisfy the eye and make tho miud glad." The island is copiously
watered by the numerous streams issuing on either side from the
" great backbone of mountain rock," extending from north to south.
Its natural beauties have again and again formed the subject for
the artists' pencil, and the poets' theme. Mountain, rock, and glen,
and deep ravine, and gushing stream, appearing in panoramic suc-
cession, form a pleasing background to the belt of green pasture
slopes and cultivated land, which, for the most part, fringe tho
seaboard of the island. Fairs are held at Brodick on the first
Tuesday after the 2Uth of June; and at Lamlash in the months of
April and October. Population of the pariah of Kilmory in 1871,
2,879; and of the parish of Kilbride, 2,380; iu 18S1 Kilmory had a
population of 2,742, and Kilbride, 2,020.
POST OFFICE, Brodick, Ernest Ribbeck, Post Master.— Letters arrive from all parts (via Ardrossan) twice daily (Sunday
excepted,) during the summer months, at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., and are despatched thereto at 6.30 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and during the winter
mouths daily (Sunday and Tuesday excepted) at 11 a.m., and are despatched at 2.30 p.m. 3*ar Money Order & Telegraph Office <£
Savings Bank.
Post Office, Lamlash, Thomas M'Ncisb, Post Master.— Letters arrive from all parts {via Ardrossan) twice daily (Sunday excepted)
during the summer months, at 11.30 a.m. and 7 p.m., and are despatched thereto at 2.30 p.m. and 6.15 a.m.; and during the wioter
months daily (Sunday and Tuesday excepted) at 11.30 a.m., aud are despatched at 2 p.m. I-3" Money Order and Telegraph Office and
Savings Bank.
Post Office, BLACKWATERFOOT,Ebenezer Murcbie, Post Master,— Letters arrive from and are despatched to all parts (through
Brodick, via Ardrossan) daily (Sunday excepted) during the summer months, aud daily (Sunday and Tuesday excepted) during the vinter
months.
Post Office, Coriue, Margaret Douglas, Post Mistress. — Letters arrive from all parts (through Brodick, via Ardrospan) twice daily
(Sunday excepted) during the summer months, at 12.30 and 7.20 p.m., and aro despatched at 1.30 and 8 p.m., and daily (Sunday and.
Tuesday excepted) during tbo winter months, at 12.30 p.m., and aro despatched at 1.30 p.m. |os" Telegraph Office.
Post Office, Dipping, Walter Boa, Post Master. — Letters arrive from and aro despatched to all parts (through Lamlash, via
Ardrossan) daily (Sundays excepted) duringthesummer mouths, and daily (Sunday and Tuesday excepted) during the winter months.
Post Office, Kilmory, Donald Cook, Post Master. — Letters arrive from and are despatched to all parts (through Lamlash, via
Ardrossan) daily (Sunday excepted) during the summer months, aud daily (Sunday and Tuesday excepted) during the winter months.
IS* Money Order Office.
Post Office, King's Cross, Elizabeth Cook, Post Mistress.— Letters arrives from and are despatched to all parts (through Lamlash,
via Ardrossan) daily (Sunday excepted; during the summer months, and daily (Sunday and Tuesday .excepted) during the winter
months.
Post Office, Lochranza, Robert Kerr, Post Master.— Letters arrive from all parts (via Greenock; daily in summer at lp.m., and
are despatched at 10 a.m. Iu winter four times a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Post Office, Pirnmill, Mary Robertson, Post Mistress. — Letters arrive from all parts {via Greenock.) daily in summer at 2 p.m., and
are despatched at 9 a.m. Iu winter four times a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Post Office, Shedog, Alexander JU'Bride, Post Master. — Letters arrive from and are despatched to all parts (through Brodick, via
Ardrossan) daily (Sunday excepted) during the summer months, and daily (Sunday anil Tuesday excepted) during tke winter months.
IS" Money Order Office.
Post Office, Whiting Bat, Archibald M'Millan, Post Master.— Letters arrive from all parts (through Lamlash, via Ardrossan) twice
daily (Sunday excepted) during the summer months, at 12 noon aud 8 p.m., and are despatched thereto at 5.40 a.m. and 1 50 p.m., and
during the winter months daily (Sunday aud Tuesday excepted) at 1 p.m., and are despatched at 1 10 p.m. l^ Money Order and
Telegraph Office and Savings Bank.
NOBILITY, GENTRY & CLERGY.
Allan James, Esq. j.p. Clauchlans
Black Rev. Duncan, Kilmory
Brown Captain Hugh, Lamlash
Buchannan Captain—, Kinneil, Lamlash
Cameron Rev. Alexander, Brodick
Campbell Mrs. Anne M. Lamlash
Fullarton Misses—, Auchrannie
Fullartou Miss Jessie, Kilmiclmel
Fullarton Neil, Esq. m.b.,c.m. Lamlash
Hamilton His Grace the Duke of, Brodrick
Castle
Jamieson Mrs. — , Lamlash [lash
Jamieson James A. Esq. Whito House, Lam-
Jamiosou John Anderson, Esq. m.d. Glencloy,
Brodick
M'Cormick Rev. Dugald, Catucol
M'Dougall Rev. Allan, Glen Sannox
M'Intosh James, Esq. Lamlash
M'Lean Rev. John, Torbeg, Shiskine
M*Leau Rev. Malcolm, Brodick [ranza
Meikleham Mr. William, The Lodge, Loch-
Miller Mrs. — , Whiting Bay
Morrison Mr. Duucau, Torbeg, Shiskine
Murray Patrick, Esq. (factor for His Grace
tho Duke of Hamilton), Strabane, Brodick
Paterson Adam, Esq. Silver bank
Robertson Rev. Peter, m.a. LaraUsh
Stewart Rev. Angus, Whiting Bay
Stoddart Mrs. Mary, Brodick
Strachan Rev. William, Shiskine
SCHOOLS.
Board Schools: —
Dremlabarra — John D. MacKinnon, master
Kilmory— Kenneth Sutherland, master
Lamlash — A. P. Davidson, master; Janet
Heddle, mistress
Lochranza — Archibald M'Alister, master
Penrioch- Flora J. Cameron, mistress
Shedog — Archibald Macintyre, master
Slidderie — John Cook, master
Whiting Bay — Peter Downie, master
Endowed Schools (Duke of Hamilton's): —
Brodick — Thomas Rcid, master; J.
Stevenson, mistress
Corrie — William Hay, master
Dougarie— Neil Downie, master
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