BREACHLICH CHURCHYARD A Survey of Its Memorials.

NH 7961/5285

By Stuart Farrell

B.A A.I.F.A F.S.A.Scot April 2003

Abstract This survey was conducted, further to the survey work carried out by the author in the Inverness area (Farrell 1997). This report gives details of inscriptions and an index of surnames. Acknowledgments I would like to thank the following people for their help during this survey: - Mr. J Hepburn-Wright, of Adrem Cartographic Services Ltd for the plan; - Mr. J Welsh, for help with the recording of the stones. This survey was conducted with the help of funding from the following: - The Marc Fitch Fund. Location Site location is circled.

Cover : Churchyard facing West.

Church History It is unknown by whom and when the church of Breachlich was founded though mentioned in 1281 and dedicated to St. Ewan. The parish of Bracholie united with the adjacent parish of Petty c1500. The church was in use till 1688 and the ruins of the church were still to be seen when the Rev William Smith wrote for the Old Statistical Account in 1792. Church Records Records of burials exist from the parish of Petty from 1800-1854 (see appendix 1). Ministers of the Church No former ministers of the parish are commemorated within the churchyard. Date and condition of Monuments The memorials in the churchyard date from the mid 18th century to the modern day. They are in a variety of styles including slabs, obelisks, pedestals, effigy slabs and headstones. The vast majority is in a fair condition, only a few being damaged or broken. Previous Work Though no survey has been undertaken of the inscriptions of the stones in the churchyard it has been noted that a number of stones are possibly cup-marked (Jolly, 1882). A total of six stones were recorded by W Jolly of which one is a well worn grave-slab with an armorial panel (see below top left). None of the stones have been noted by anyone else during visits to the site and it may be as suggested by Young (1901) that these are not cup-marked stones but the results of weathering on the natural sandstone. One of these stones was found as part of the current survey work (58 – that is depicted top left but was found without the armorial shield and lettering).

Bibliography Farrell S. (1997) Inverness Graveyard Survey. Unpublished report held by Highland Council Archaeology Unit and National Monuments Record of Scotland. Highland Council Sites and Monuments Record entry NH75SE 7. Jolly, W. (1882) On cup marked stones in the neighbourhood of Inverness; with an appendix on cup-marked stones in the Western Isles. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 1881-1882, 16, 369-372. Jones J. (1984) How to record Graveyards. Council for British Archaeology and RESCUE. London. National Monuments Record of Scotland CANMORE entry NH75SE 7. Scott H. (1915-1961) Fasti-Ecclesiae Scoticanae: The Succession of Ministers in the Church of Scotland from the Reformation. Vol. 6: Synods of Aberdeen and of Moray. Oliver & Boyd. Edinburgh. Sinclair J (1791-99) First Statistical Account of Scotland. Edinburgh. Volume 3, 21. Young H R. (1901) The Church of St. Ewan at Barevan, Nairnshire. The Reliquary & Illustrated Archaeologist 1901, New series volume 6, 47-52.

Recording Form For the purposes of this survey a recording form was devised based on that recommended by the Council for British Archaeology (Jones 1984). This form being quite detailed (see over), and possibly difficult to use, a simplified form detailing the most important points of recording was drawn up. (See over) This was to include the following: 1. Full inscription, including all genealogical information. 2. Type and style of monument. 3. Orientation and size. 4. Material used. 5. Photograph : a colour print (4x5) for attachment to each recording form. Also any details of carvings or other comments could be recorded. Key to Recording Form 1st line - Date of Record - day upon record made; - Recorder - initials of person making record; - Memorial No. - number of stone relating to plan; 2nd line - Monument type - what kind of monument is it? Headstone/slab/etc; 3rd line - Material - What it is made of pink/yellow sandstone, granite, slate, etc; 4th line - Faces Inscribed (Compass Points) - What direction does the inscription face? 5th line - Condition of stone & inscription - overall is the stone and inscription together very good, good, very poor, or poor. Take into consideration the eligibility of the inscription and the stone itself; 6th line - Dimensions - use a hand-tape or extending ruler to measure size; 7th line - Remarks - describe anything of interest - carvings, condition in general. A sketch of any particular feature of the stone. 8th line - Inscription - record the complete inscription. Write each line as it is on the stone.

Inscription Details The number relates to that of the plan. _ Notes space. ... Notes letters illegible.

1 – In memory of Cameron Family 1906 – 1934. 2 – In loving memory. 3 – In loving memory of my dear husband Alexander Findlay died at Balblair Nairn 11

th

Nov 1923, aged 72 years. Also our sons Robert (with effects of the war) died 28 Aug 1919, aged 29 years. Interred in Moffat Cemetery. William died at Milton, Gollanfield 29 Dec 1902, aged 23 years. And our daughter Maggie Anne, died 6 Nov 1895, aged 10 years. Also of Annie Fraser beloved wife of the above Alexander Findlay who died at Lower Balblair Nairn 18 Oct 1932, aged 80 years. Also their sons Alick, who died in Canada March 1952, aged 75 years. And John died in Nairn, 28 February 1958, aged 79 years. “Not lost but gone before”. 4 – In memory of Catherine Mackintosh who died 4

th January 1950, beloved wife of

James Fraser, who died 5th January 1966.

5 – In loving memory of Sarah Harper who died at Wester Lochend 7

th April 1902 the

beloved wife of Donald McLennan who died 26th Nov 1914. Also Mary Harper wife of

John Bremner who died 29th April 1912. Also James who died at Milton of Connage 29

th

April 1921, aged 37 years eldest son of Thomas McLennan. Also Bella Maculloch beloved wife of the said Thomas MacLennan who died at Nairn on the 29

th August 1932,

aged 75 years. And the said Thomas MacLennan, who also dies there on 10th April 1944,

aged 85 years. 6 – In loving memory of John Campbell died at Clepenton, 10 April 1892 aged 60. 7 – Erected by Donald Shaw, in memory of his children died at Blairnfade 1889. The said Donald Shaw, who died 18 March 1906, aged 43 years. Deeply regretted. And of his daughter Christina who died 26 June 1916 aged 22 years. 8 – In loving memory of my husband and sons John Mackintosh died 1

st August 1917.

John died in India, 5th July 1943. Donald, killed in action at El-Alamein, 2

nd Nov 1942.

Martha Shaw wife of John Mackintosh died 10th August 1947 aged 50 years.

9 – Erected by John Ross general merchant Campellton in memory of his beloved wife Elizabeth Smith who died 19

th April 1872 aged 64 years.

10 – Erected by Alexr McIntosh Campelton in memory of his daughter Margt who died 18

th May 1865 aged 13 years.

11 – Erected to the memory of Margaret Morrison, beloved wife of Thomas Young, who died 19

th Septr 1890, aged 85 years. Also of the said Thomas Young who died 6

th August

1895 aged 80 y. 12 – Sacred to the memory of Maria Presland born May 4

th 1804, fell asleep Feb 23

rd

1869, the faithful servant and friend of M Genl & Mrs Gardner. 13 – Sacred to the memory of Mary the beloved daughter of M Genl & Mrs Gardiner born June 3

rd 1852 fell asleep December 27

th 1871. And of Bertha their dearly beloved

daughter born 28th July 1859 fell asleep 7

th June 1889. Also their beloved daughter Susan

Gorgiana Gardner born 13 Octr 1850 died 9 Octr 1924. 14 – Top panel – Sacred to the memory of Eliza Augusta beloved wife of Major General W B Gardner, born 22

nd January 1820, fell asleep 19

th September 1878. “At evening the ..

shall be light”.

Lower panel – And of William Bethell Gardner, Major General R.A born August 19th 1815,

fell asleep June 15th 1880. “For he giveth his beloved sleep”.

Stone – Also of Eliz Augusta, their beloved daughter born April 21 1845, fell asleep Jany 25 1921. 15 – Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth, widow of Col Sir Alexr Anderson G.B K.T.S born Octr 28

th 1792 fell asleep March 18

th 1869. “When Christ, who is our life, shall appear,

then shall ye also appear with him in glory”. Col:III:4. 16 – Sacred to the memory of Augusta the beloved daughter of M Genl & Mrs Gardner born February 11

th 1857 fell asleep March 23

rd 1873. Also of their beloved daughter

Agnes, born June 10th 1849, fell asleep May 31

st 1910.

17 – Sacred to the memory of Edith Elizabeth who died 3

rd March 1872 aged 4 days the

infant daughter of James Gillies Serj Major 91st Highlanders.

18 – In affectionate remembrance of my father Duncan McTavish died 1

st March 1870.

Also his wife Ann McLean died 16th May 1902. And their son William Aeneas who died in

Malta 12th Oct 1892. And their daughter Annabella died 6

th August 1935.

19 – Erected by Alexr Mackenzie I.C.P in memory of his son Donald who died at Ardersier the 24

th August 1872 aged 12 years. Also in memory of the aforesaid Alexander

Mackenzie who died at Kingussie on the 4th of May 1891 aged 62 years. And of his son

Robert who died at Aberdeen on the 26th June 1891 aged 20 years and 3 months. And

his widow Helen Ross who died at Kingussie on the 25th November 1910 aged 82 years.

“Blessed be his name”. 20 – In loving memory of William Stewart who died 28 Dec 1914, aged 70 years. Also his wife Catherine Williamson who died 18 Oct 1915, aged 65 years. Erected by his son Robert. 21- Erected by Hugh Stewart in memory of his son John, died 10 Nov 1915, aged 30 years. 22 – In memory of Robert Stewart died 9 March 1903, aged 31. Erected by his wife. 23 – In memory of John Stewart, died 28

th Feby 1890, aged 49 years. And of his son

William Stewart died 17th March 1903 aged 31 years. Beloved husband of Christina

Stewart. 24 – In loving memory of my dear father Gilbert Stewart died 13

th April 1932, aged 41

years. 25 – In memory of Janet Fraser the beloved wife of Roderick Paterson, Campeltown who departed this life 1

st April 1884, aged 56 years. “Blessed are the dead which die in the

Lord”. 26 – In loving memory of Mary McKay wife of Angus McLean who died at Ardersier 2

nd

February 1885. Also of Angus McLean who died at Ardersier 13th January 1893. Gone

the parents I loved so dear; gone but not forgotten. Never will their memories fade; my sweetest thoughts will always linger round the place where they are laid. H Ramsay. Plinth – Erected in loving remembrance by the daughter Mrs Ramsay ……………………... 27 – “Suffer little children come unto me”. In memorian Donald Couper died 24

th July

1877 aged 10 years. 28 – In loving memory of Donald Munro, who died at Clephanton 5

th October 1895, aged

74 years. Also his sons William, who died November 1908 aged 53 years. Colin, who died September 1862 aged 9 years.

29 – Erected by Roderick Cameron to the memory of Margaret Calder who lived in hope and died in faith the 11 Nov 1862 aged 50 years. Her infant child who died 4

th April 1849.

Alexander Cameron who died 13 June 1861 aged 13 years. Jessie Cameron who died 1st

May 1864 aged 21 years. 30 – Sacred to the memory of Hugh Mackenzie, who died at Ardersier, 22

nd February

1898. Also his wife Isabella Cuthbert, who died 1st September 1916. And their daughters

Isabella Fraser, who died 1st February 1939. Catherine Cameron who died 6

th May 1951.

31 – Sacred to the memory of Jessie, youngest daughter of Alexander Cameron, schoolmaster, Gollanfield, who died Decr 13 1891 aged 48 years. Psalm LXXI “In thee o Lord have I hoped, thou art my trust from my youth”. 32 – 1840 In memory of M M Cameron aged 14 months. 33 – Sacred to the memory of our beloved parents Annie McLeod who died 4 Feb 1892, aged 83 gently beloved by all, waiting a glorious resurrection. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. And their works do …. them. Alexander Cameron who died .. March 1893, aged 91 years. A man of God; and was the highly esteemed parish schoolmaster in the parish of Petty for 36 years, after retiring still continued his s school, s.s addresses and meetings, visiting the sick and dying, in his great frailty until the last day that he walked on earth “they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament, and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever”. Daniel XII and 3. “He was humble as a child, but bold as a lion, in the cause of his Lord and saviour”. Also their beloved daughter Helen who died 29

th Decr 1915. Also their son Alexander who died 16 June

1917. 34 – East side – In memory of David Fraser, farmer, Balblair, who died 7

th Jan 1896, aged

79 years. Also his wife Ann Mackintosh who died 7th Sept 1905 aged 84 years.

North side – Also in memory of Ann Souter, wife of Alexr Fraser, who died 9 April 1909 aged 60 years. And the said Alexander Fraser, who died at Balblair, Gollanfield, 5 Nov 1916, aged 73 years. 35 – M. 36 – In loving memory of our parents James Hossack died 15 January 1939 Betsy Hossack died 16 July 1944. And their son Robert J Hossack died 19 April 1971. Also Roderick J Hossack died 28 June 1962 and Donald A Hossack died 6 March 1969 both interred in Tomnahurich. And their daughter Margaret Ann Hossack died 8 June 1978. “Rest in peace”. 37 – In memory of James Grant pensioner from the 92

nd Regt aged 57 years. And his

spouse Margaret McPhail aged 47 who both died in October 1834. Erected by their only daughter Isobel Grant. 38 – In affectionate remembrance of our father Evan Fowler Smith farmer, Easter Clackton who died 5 Oct 1894. And loving mother Isabella Watson who died 21 Dec 1916. Also their daughters Fanny, aged 12 years. And Margaret Ann, died 29 January 1940. And their son William Walton, who died 7 December 1947. Plinth – Inserted by family. 39 – Erected to the memory of James Masson late farmer Ballinreich who died on the 17

th

March 1873, aged 68 years. Also Alexander Shaw, son in law departed this life 9th

December 1874 aged 39 years. Annie Masson wife of the above died at Ballinreich 11

th

August 1897. Bookplate – In loving memory of Helen Shaw who died at Elgin 26

th Nov 1922.

40 – In loving memory of William Nicolson, Stuarton, Ardersier, died 15 Novr 1885, aged 71 years. And of Isabella Law, his wife died 23 Jany 1910, aged 84 years. And their son George, died 9 Decr 1871, aged 10 years. Also in loving memory of Marjory Colvin wife of

Thomas Nicolson died 1 Jany 1894, aged 23 years. And their son John Colvin died 7 Jany 1911, aged 23 years. Also their daughter Helen Isabella died 30 March 1887, aged 7 months. Also their son Wm George who fell in France in the Great War 12 March 1917. Alexander Nicolson died 10 Oct 1935, aged 71 years. Plinth – We all do fade as a leaf. 41 – Erected by the congregation and a few friends in memory of Revd William Main 19 years minister of United Presbyterian Church Campeltown died 14

th April 1871. Romans

VIII. 1st 2

nd.

42 – Erected in memory of Alexander George gardener, Flemington House who died on 10

th March 1875.

43 – In memory of Margaret Ann Nicolson as a token of respect and esteem from Kettins Parish choir and friends in the congregation 4

th June 1911.

44 – In memory of Duncan McDonald died at Loch Flemington 14 Sept 1907, aged 80 years. 45 – In memory of Isabella McDonald beloved wife of Duncan McDonald who died at Drumine 13 Nov 1875 aged 37 years Also their daughters ………….. 46 – East side – In loving memory of our dear father James McIntosh, farmer, Clackton, Gollanfield died 30 August 1928 aged 70. And his wife Jean Marr died 22 January 1928 aged 66. Also their son William John McIntosh, farmer, Ellands of Brodie, died 27 April 1962, aged 73. Plinth – Not forgotten. North side – And his wife Flora Fraser Niven James died peacefully on 9 May 19784 aged 73. 47 – East side – In loving memory of Alexander Marr, shipowner, and Inspector of Poor who died at Woodend, Dalcross, 7

th July 1899 aged 46 years. Also of his beloved wife

Caroline Campbell Marr who died at the “Sheiling”, Lossiemouth, on 3rd

August 1933 aged 72 years. Also their beloved daughter Elizabeth Stewart Marr MA teacher The Moorings, Borum, Drumnadrochit, who died 17

th October 1966, aged 77 years.

North side – In honoured memory of William Marr, son, killed in action on the Somme 30th

July 1916, aged 23. “Who stands if Britain fall”. 48 – D McL. 49 – No inscription. 50 – In loving memory of Donald MacDonald died at Wester Galacantray 5 June 1913. Also his wife Elizabeth Fraser died at Bracklay farm-house 31 Decr 1922. And their daughters Alexandrina (Ecky) died at Bydand, Croy 9 March 1941. Also Elizabeth Mary and Annie Jane died respectively 21 June 1952 & 8 March 1953. Also Joan died 26 March 1976. Erected by the family. 51 – IE McG 1558. 52 - … spouse who departed this life the 10 day of Novr 1775 and in the 49 year of her age. AM McK R 1768. 53 – In loving memory of our dear parents Donald McRae died at Clephanton 8 April 1909, aged 86. Also his beloved wife Jessie Watson died 22 Feby 1909, aged 87. Betsy died at Washington 1889. And their son Donald died at Argentine 1909. Also their daughter Mary Ann (Mrs Roxburgh) died 27 Septr 1952, aged 88. 54 – Erected by the parents, in memory of their beloved son John Reat, who died at Campellton 29

th July 1883, aged 25 years. Also Isabella Mackenzie beloved wife of

George Reat, farmer, of Leichfield who died 5th February 1914. And the said George Reat

who died 13th September 1916.

Plinth – Slowly but surely we saw him fade, as a tender plant when bleak winds blow, and we felt how vain all human aid, since heaven had willed that it should be so. 55 - …… of James McQueen son to James McQueen schoolmaster at Ardersier who departed this life 31 Octr 1761 in .8 year of his age. 56 – In memory of Alexander Falconer Ballaggan, Gollanfield who died 24

th April 1928.

And of Eliza McKay his wife who died 7th April 1923. Also their infant daughter Jane

Anne, who died 2nd

October 1890. And of Walter Clark, their son who died 13th February

1943. Also their son Alexander Hugh who died 10th January 1958. And of his wife Jane

Mackintosh who died 26th June 1976.

57 – Erected in memory of John Reat, who died at Campbellton 24

th October 1880, aged

63 years. Also his wife Jessie McIntosh who died at Ardersier aged 33 years. By his widow and family. 58 – No inscription. 59 – In loving memory of Jessie McKay beloved wife of Colin Cameron, pointsman Fort George Station who died at The Royal Infirmary Aberdeen 22

nd March 1897 aged 39

years. Also of their son Kenneth Cameron 13th S H Batt Black Watch killed in action at

Mormal Forest 4 Nov 1918, aged 35 years. And the said Colin Cameron, died 20 May 1927, aged 80 years. Also his son-in-law Ralph Ormiston Rae beloved husband of Jean Cameron died at Hawthrondene, Inverness, 31 January 1931, aged 52 years. And the said Jean Cameron died at the Royal Northern Infirmary, Inverness 5 July 1967 aged 79 years. Plinth – Erected by husband and family. 60 – In memory of Lachlan Young, who died at Milton of Brachlich 27

th July 1877, aged

57 years. Also his son William who died at Ardersier April 2nd

1902 aged 42 years. Also his wife Catherine Cuthbert who died at Ardersier May 26 1906 aged 87 years. This stone is erected by his widow and family. 61 – In memory of a beloved brother and sister M.Y. 62 – In memory of Isabella Young, beloved wife of Ahynnie Campbell died at Cnocan Lairg 22 June 1903, aged 45. Plinth – “Thy will be done”. 63 – Placed here by Donald Fraser in memory of his dutiful parents Alexander Fraser who died at Ester Clacktoun 22

nd Dec 1819 aged 79. Also his mother Margaret Fraser

who died _ April 1854 aged 82. Also his sister Jessie Fraser who died 17th April 1843

aged 47. 64 – Illegible. 65 – M McL Js McD. 66 – Erected by John McKenzie in memory of his beloved wife Christina Darling who died at Assich 13

th Novr 1870 aged 34 years.

67 – This stone is placed here by William Hay farmer in Newton of Ardersier in memory of my spouse Margeat Shaw daughter to William Shaw farmer Croy who departed this life the 10 of December 1781 in the 25 year of hir age. Also their daughter Jane Hay who died 24

th Decr 1857 aged 78 years.

68 – Beneath this stone lies the remains of William Shaw late farmer at Croy who died the 20

th of March aged 67 years and Isobal McIntosh his spouse 1783.

69 – Margret McPherson his spouses 1727 HS KS M MP. 70 – To the memory of John Shaw farmer Pollphatan who died January 1826 aged 77 years. And of his wife Elizabeth McIntosh who died January 1838 aged 71 years. Also of their children James who died 1

st April 1845 aged 52 years. Isabella, who died 24

th Augt

1869 aged 78 years. 71 - …st …..sr les ……….. Donald Mcintoh ……… Margrate ……….. children. 72 – Erected by Colin Shaw in memory of his father Colin Shaw Woodend, Petty. Also of his mother Isabella Hay. And of his sister Isabella who are all interred here. 73 – East side – In memory of Margaret Fraser beloved wife of James MacDonald farmer Polfaden who died 3 Nov 1918 aged 78 years. Also their sons James who died in London 28 Nov 1917 aged 38 years. His father James MacDonald who died 3 July 1923 aged 87 years. Also their daughter Elizabeth who died 29 June 1961. And their daughter Margaret who died 20 Aug 1966. North side – And their son Donald Fraser died in London 6 June 1934. South side – Also their son Colin Shaw, farmer, Kerrowcair, died 31 October 1943 aged 68 years. 74 – WF (?) I M K 1810. 75 – In memory of Robert Mackintosh who died at Milton of Breaklick Gollanfield on 19

th

Feb 1932, aged 75. And his wife Mary Ann Smith died 6th March 1940, aged 83. Also

their sons George died 15th July 1932, aged 50. Alexander died 26

th Sept 1943, aged 45.

Tom died 12th Sept 1943, aged 43. Husband of Isobel Janet Stewart died 4

th Aug 1953,

aged 46. Their daughter Mary Ann died 21st Sept 1983, aged 77. Their son Kenneth last

survivor died 16th April 1988, aged 92.

76 – In loving memory of Elizabeth Campbell died 18

th July 1934 beloved wife of John

MacDonald died 15th March 1945. Also their son Alexander died 2

nd March 1982.

77 – In loving memory of William Bisset, born 24

th Dec 1892, died 1

st April 1935. Johann

Flora Bisset born 14th Aug 1902, died 14

th Jan 1967. Forever remembered.

78 – Isla Stuart, Loch Flemington 1896 – 1973. 79 – East side – In affectionate remembrance of Isabella MacGregor wife of James Rose, farmer, Mains of Connage who died there on 31

st Decr 1884, aged 45 years. And of their

youngest son William Cruickshank who died on 10th March 1901 aged 21 years. Also their

only daughter Janet who died on the 14th Feby 1907, aged 32 years. Also the said James

Rose, farmer of Mains of Connage for 63 years died 11th Novr 1913, aged 85 years.

Plinth – “Thy will be done”. South side – And their second son James Donald Rose born 28

th July 1876, died 17

th

February 1955 interred at Bathgate Cemetery. And their eldest son John Rose born 27th

February 1872 died at 3 Crown Drive, Inverness 31st August 1966. For 26 years farmer at

Mains of Connage interred at Tomnahurich Cemetery. James Rose JP AIA FinstD only son of the above farmer at Mains of Connage and Wester Delnies. 80 – In memory of William Cruickshank for 36 years tacksman of the farm of Milton of Bracklich in the parish of Petty, who died at Milton on the 17

th day of April 1879 aged 67

years. Also his wife Barbara Rose who died at Reaybank, Ardersier on 24th January 1926

aged 90 years. And their devoted niece Elispeth Smith, who died at Ardersier on 2nd

August 1926 aged 88 years. “For I know whom I have believed, and an persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day”. II TIM.1.12. 81 – Erected to the memory of Kenneth S Mackenzie sergeant 78

th Highlanders who died

at Fort George on the 10th July 1875 aged 29 years.

82 – In memory of Major Thomas Mayne, 2 Batt Leicestershire Regiment who died at Campellton Ardersier 28

th June 1902, aged 62 years. Also of his eldest son Alexander

Miles Mayne CE Caledonian Railway perth who died at Edinburgh, 3rd

November 1905, aged 39 years. And of his daughter Christina Alison Mayne MB ChB who died at Edinburgh, 8

th July 1938, aged 62 years. For 9 years a medical missionary of the church

in India, thereafter in practice in Gorgie, Edinburgh. “Suffer me to come to thee”. Plinth – “Trusting and resting”. 83 – In loving memory of John MacDonald, farmer, Tirfochrien, Croy, who died 15 April 1893 aged 73 years. Also his daughter Catherine who died 23 Sept 1892. Also of his brother Hugh died 30 Sept 1901. Also Alexander son of the above John MacDonald died at Nairn 2 July 1923 aged 71 years. Also of Janet daughter of the above John MacDonald, died at Rosedene, Nairn 2 Octr 1939. “Be ye also ready”. 84 – In memory of Janet MacGregor, beloved wife of John MacDonald farmer, Tirfochrein who died there 21 Jan 1890, aged 88. Stone – Our loved ones lies here J M D. 85 – Erected by John G Gollan of Gollanfield to the memory of his beloved father John Gollan Esq first proprietor of Gollanfield who died 2

nd Decr 1818 aged 51 years. Beneath

are also deposited the mortal remains ……… children of the said John Gollan. Hannah who died 25

th Sept 1835 aged 5 months. Alexandrina who died 1

st Nov 1838 aged 10

days. Margaret, his eldest daughter who died 14th Augt 1839 aged 18 years. Robert his

second son who died 22nd

Augt 1840 aged 14 years. And Jessie his fourth daughter who died 21

st April 1845 aged 15 years.

86 – Sacred to the memory of John McIntosh who died June 25

th 1870 aged 41 years.

Also his son James who died 6th Febry 1860 aged 5 months. And Donald who died Febry

15 1869 aged 11 months. 87 – Erected by Alexr Davidson contractor Ardersier in memory of his beloved wife Betsy Stuart who died 29

th Decr 1878 aged 48 years.

88 – Erected by Alexr Davidson contractor in memory of his beloved wife Jessie Fraser who died at Ardersier 6

th Augt 1896 aged 62 years.

89 – In memory of Jean Cameron who died March 12

th 1812 aged .. years by W ..an……

90 – Hugh Falconer aged 63 years MC 1795.

91 - ……. Tobacconist in Campelltown who …….1772 IF ♡ BW.

92 – Alexr Fraser Margret Clark 1752. 93 – East side – FA GM. 94 – Erected in memory of Janet McGilvray spouse of John Cameron .en…….. in Campelltown who died 1

st Jany 1820 aged 75 years.

95 – In loving memory of Donald Russell farmer at Treetown & Wester Connage, born 1847 died 1923. And his wife Jessie Scott Reid born 1850 died 4 March 1947. Also their daughter Christina Rose Russell Wester Connage, born 16 July 1893 – died 20 February 1978. 96 – Illegible. 97 – In loving memory of Anne Nicholson died November 1907, aged 47. Her husband James Mackintosh died March 1925, aged 80. Their daughter Mary died 29

th September

1965, aged 77. Their son Norman died 15th May 1975, aged 73. Also Annie Mackintosh

died 10th June 1992.

98 – In memory of Alexander McIntosh who died at Milton of Connage 17 Nov 1886. Also his wife Elizabeth McIntosh who died at Drummacreich, Petty 15 march 1933, aged 76 years. Erected by his widow and family. 99 – In loving memory of my dear husband Donald Mackintosh who died 7 May 1973 aged 74 years. Also Annie Mackintosh who died 10 June 1992. 100 – Erected by Christina Mackenzie in memory of her husband John Mackintosh who died at Culblair 6

th June 1844 aged 48 years. His relict Christina Mackenzie who died 11

th

Febry 1881 aged 92 years. 101 – Erected to the memory of Donald McKenzie who died at Midcoul 24

th October

1872, aged 59 years. And his wife Isabella McGillivray who died 25th January 1883, aged

75 years. 102 – Sacred to the memory of May Shaw who fells asleep 26 May 1905 the dearly beloved wife of John Calder carpenter Inverness. Also of John Calder who died at Grantown on Spey Dec 19 1916 aged 79 years. Also of their son Donald who died in New York USA 11 Nov 1914, aged 41. And their daughter Lily wife of William A Watson MPS Grantown-on-Spey died 19 April 1934. “Peace, perfect peace”. 103 – In loving memory of David Calder died 6 April 1899, aged 60. And his wife Isabella Fraser died 10 March 1930, aged 89. Also their daughters Bella, died 20 Sept 1890, aged 12 Jean Clark died 10 Aug 1960, aged 86. 104 – In memory of John Campbell Milton of Connage died 27

th Dec 1867, aged 51

years. And of his wife Jane Johnstone died 8th October 1892, aged 81 years. Also of their

children Johanna Campbell died 4th Dec 1860, aged 19 years.

105 – Erected to the memory of Donald Calder late farmer Balnacaldrach who died 21

st

August 1857 aged 52 years. And his wife Margaret McIntosh. 106 – Erected in memory of Duncan Cameron, Cross Roads died 12 Dec ….. aged 62 years. Also his beloved wife Mary Watson who died 5

th April 1850 aged 43 years.

107 - ………… Janet Clark my spouse is placed here by me in memory of Thomas & Elizabeth my lawful children who departed this life in the year 1772. 108 – In memory of William McBean late weaver Crook of Campbelltown died the 20

th

May 1839 aged 71 years. Placed here by Donald his youngest son. Also his wife Isabella Urquhart died 24

th March 1849 aged 71 years.

109 – Erected by their family in memory of their beloved parents James MacBean weaver, who died at Campellton, Ardersier, 26

th March 1849, aged 50 years. Also of his

wife Mary MacDonald who died 21st December 1888 aged 63 years. Also their daughters

Ann who died 8th September 1894. Isabella who died 27 March 1926. Christina who died

19 Feby 1928. Mary who died 8 Nov 1932. There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. Heb.IV.IX. 110 – In loving memory of Kenneth MacDonald who died 19

th August 1891, aged 10

years & 6 months. And his brothers John, died in South Africa 18 Feb 1903, aged 20 years. Thomas, died 15 July 1906 aged 19 years. And their father Thomas MacDonald who died 13

th September 1921, aged 77 years. And their mother Elizabeth Mackintosh

who died 30th May 1923, aged 79 years.

111 – Sacred to the memory of John Clarke Loch Flemington who departed this life 27

th

October 1875, aged 70 years. Also his beloved wife Margaret McLennan who died 6th

July 1881 aged 73 years. Their son Kenneth Clarke, at New Westminister British Columbia 28

th September 1886. Erected by his son William Clarke late 72

nd Highlanders.

112 – Erected by Helen Johnstone in memory of her beloved parents James Johnstone who died at Loch Flemington 3 January 1881. Also her mother Mary McKenzie died 23 December 1898. Also their grandsone James Johnstone in the Northern Infirmary Inverness 6 October 1909 aged 16 years. 113 – In loving memory of Donald Clarke who died at Calder Cottage, Ardersier, on October 20

th 1902. And his children Alexander, Jessie, Elizabeth who died in infancy.

Also his wife Jane Cameron who died 23rd

November 1903. Also their daughter Jane, who died 11

th Nov 1905, aged 23 years. And of their son Angus 6

th Seaforth Highlanders

who fell in action on the Somme July 27 1916. Buried in Quarry Cemetery Cazetin …….tit ……….. France. 114 – In memory of Thomas Murcar pensioner who died in 1818 aged 56. Also his wife Charlotte Ferrier who died in 1848 aged 84. Their daughter Charlotte died in 18… 115 – In loving memory of Thomas MacDonald Forbes farmer Milton of Connage Ardersier died 9

th February 1955, aged 53 years. And his beloved wife Annie Dallas

Sinclair died at The Knoll, Abertaff Road, Inverness 29th February 1988 aged 90 years.

116 – Sacred to the memory of a character John Cameron Johnny Laddie a native of Campellton Ardersier who died there 26

th Augt 1858, aged 65 years. Erected to his

memory by public subscription. Sixty winters on the street no shoes nor stockings on his feet amusement both to small and great was poor Johnny Laddie. 117 – In memory of James Mackenzie died 19

th April 1921 aged 82. His wife Catherine

Urquhart died 29th Oct 1916 aged 75. Their daughter Johanna died 5

th June 1889, aged

12. 118 – In memory of William Forbes farmer Drumine who died there 14 April 1895. And his wife Mary Davidson who also died at Drumine 20 Feb 1911, aged 75 years. Also their son Alexander who died 29 July 1911 aged 39 years. 119 – In loving memory of John Forbes farmer Fernielea Rafford who died there 4

th

August 1918 aged 55 years. His wife Henrietta McDonald who died at Inverness 3rd

April 1953 aged 84 years. Also of his eldest daughter Henrietta Davidson (Etta) who died 5

th

November 1902 aged 4 years. And of his youngest daughter Mary who died at Inverness 10

th Novr 1934 aged 29 years.

Plinth – I have loved thee with an everlasting love. 120 – Sacred to the memory of Malcolm Rose MacBean farmer Milton of Connage who died 12

th January 1909 aged 41 years. The beloved husband of Margaret Forbes who

died 13th April 1933, aged 67 years.

121 – In loving memory of Ewen McColl farmer beloved husband of Mary Forbes who died at Drumine Gollanfield 12

th Nov 1914 aged 54. Also the said Mary Forbes who died

at Inverness 1st May 1947 aged 78.

122 – In memory of Alexander MacPherson late boot and shoemaker, Kinloss, who died 5

th March 1853, aged 35 years. And his second son James, who died at Nairn 13

th June

1883, aged 33 years. Jane Mackintosh mother died 22nd

March 1902 aged 83 years. And their son Revd John MacPherson who died 14

th April 1919, aged 70 years.

123 – Erected by Malcolm McLean in memory of his beloved wife Sarah McNeil died December 1882 aged 55 years. Also the above Malcolm McLean died 21 May 1900 aged 90 years. 124 – D.S. 125 – D.S.

126 – Erected by Alexander Falconer farmer Newlands of Smithtown Ardersier in memory of his son William who died 6

th Decr 1842, aged 30 years. Moria Falconer died 30

th May

1858 aged 20 years. 127 – Erected by Alexr Falconer Newland of Smithton in memory of his wife Margt Barber who died 27

th Octr 1845 aged 65 years. Alexr Falconer died 20

th April 1865 aged 86

years. James Falconer died 7th May 1858 aged 86 years.

128 – Sacred to the memory of George Ross Brae of Cantray who died 25

th Septr 1888

aged 72 years. Also of his wife Eliza Sinclair who died at Brae of Cantray 16 March 1896 aged 73. And their daughter Christina who died at Lancaster and is interred there 5 Feby 1902. Erected by the family. Stone – In loving memory of George Ross pensioner aged 80 years and his wife Catherine McLean aged 78 Ca………. 129 – 1879. Erected by James McKenzie New Arr in memory of his daughter May McKenzie who died at West Burn Gardens Glasgow, 8

th June 1878, aged 52 years. Also

the said James McKenzie Craeside Cottage Lethen who died 13th February 1896 aged 71

years. Also his beloved wife Margaret Fraser who died 3rd

March 1896 aged 73 years. 130 – Erected in memory of John Dallas aged 73 years died at Campellton 4

th December

1854. 131 – Erected by Peter Morrison Loch Flemington in loving memory of his wife Christina McDonald who died at Loch Flemington 1

st May 1901, aged 40 years. Also their beloved

son Peter Morrison MA BSc (Abdn) who died at Farnborough Hants 6th Nov 1922 aged

30 years. Also of the above Peter Morrison who died at Loch Flemington 23rd

Oct 1935 aged 71 years. 132 – Erected by John Morrison in memory of his wife Betsey Fraser who died at Gollanfield 21 Feby 1868 aged 42 years. Also of his mother Ann Tolmie who died 19

th

Decr 1857 aged 68 years. 133 – Erected by Duncan Shaw in memory of his beloved wife Elizabeth Morrison who died at Loch Flemington 20

th August 1876, aged 27 years. Also his son Alexander died 4

th

May 1877 aged 2 years. Also James, eldest son of above died 20th January 1944, aged

73 years, husband of Mary H Shaw. And Mary Halley Stewart his wife died 14th March

1950 aged 77 years. 134 – East side – In memory of William Leach army contractor Ardersier died 28

th May

1896 aged 72 years. Also of his son Simon Mackenzie farmer, Drumore died 1st May

1896 aged 26 years. And of Christina Mackenzie wife of William Leach, died 13th May

1910, aged 69 years. North side – Also Christina, daughter of the said William and Christina Leach, died 15

th

July 1952, aged 76 years. South side – Also Hellen Ann Leach died 19

th Sept 1956 aged 76 years. Also niece

Catherine M Hamilton died 4th Feb 1985 aged 70 years.

135 – Sacred to the memory of William Baxter who died at Clonburn Resaurie on 26

th

April 1958, dearly loved husband of Bertha C Arres Mather, who died on 23rd

May 1966. “The eternal God is thy refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms”. 136 – East side – In affectionate remembrance of James Mather Arres farmer Mains of Ardersier who died there 19

th February 1881 aged 36 years. Also James Arres who died

30th Sept 1885 aged 84 and Jessie Mather his wife who died 12

th June 1888 aged 80.

North side – In loving memory of William Paterson younger son of John Arres Mather Denies, Nairn who fell asleep at Falty Ballinasloc, Ireland 3

rd August 1905, aged 28 years.

Also his eldest son James Daniel Arres-Mather who died at Delnies, Nairn on 19th

May 1920, aged 43 years. Also Rachel Ogilvie Arres Mather who entered into rest at Delnies, on 27

th April 1924.

South side – In loving memory of John Arres Mather who fell asleep at Delnies, Nairn 15 March 1916 aged 74 years. And his wife Margaret Shaw Paterson who fell asleep at Delnies on 16

th June 1931. Also his eldest daughter Janet Shaw who fell asleep at

Delnies on 2nd

April 1950. “Till he come”. 137 – Sacred to the memory of Margaret Arres-Mather beloved wife of Dr A W Mackay, Arras, Inverness who died there 5

th April 1950. And the said Alexander Will Mackay MA

MB CM who also died at Arras, Inverness 23rd

March 1953. Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing. Titus.2.13 138 – East side – Erected by Alexander Winton, farmer, Viewhill of Ardersier in loving remembrance of his wife Jessie Mather who died 29

th December 1883 aged 36 years.

And of their daughter Jessie Mather Black who died 5th April 1883, aged 14 months. “The

Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord”. North side – Also to the memory of Alexander Mather died at Delnies Nairn on 4

th Nov

1936. Brother of Jessie Mather, also his wife Florence F Thomas died on 1st Feb 1932.

139 – Erected by William Cumming in memory of his beloved wife Catherine McKenzie who died at Mains of Connage 9 Octr 1883 aged 56. Also the said William Cumming who died at Elmbank, Ardersier 20

th Decr 1897 aged 75. “Blessed are the dead which die in

the Lord”. 140 – Left panel – In loving memory of Segt Alexander Johnstone killed in action in France 11

th March 1915, aged 36 years eldest son of James Johnstone farmer, Rait,

Nairn. And of his beloved wife Mary MacLean who died at Rait Farm, Nairn January 8th

1917. And the said James Johnstone who died at Rait Castle 5th May 1932 aged 85.

Sarah daughter of above 1975. Right panel – In loving memory of James Johnstone who died at Burnside Cottage, Gollanfield 11

th May 1901 aged 93 years. Also of his wife Jessie Ross who also died

there 21st February 1893, aged 84 years. Also their grandchild John, who died in infancy.

Also their daughter Esther B W Johnstone died at Gollanfield Post Office 19th February

1935, aged 83 years. Plinth – Erected by their son James. Thomas Thompson Horan husband of Sarah died 1984. 141 – In loving memory of Duncan Tolmie died at Loch Flemington 17

th June 1918. And

his son William, who died in infancy. Also of his wife Annie Morrison also died there 27th

Aug 1926, aged 83. And their daughter Elizabeth Margaret died 31st march 1940.

Isabella, born 10th April 1872 died 7

th Sept 1960. Donald, born 28

th Aug 1873 died 30

th

Oct 1961. John Alexander MD born 14th April 1890, died 25

th Aug 1962.

Plinth – James Morrison Tolmie died 5th March 1973 aged 96 years. Eldest son of

Duncan & Annie Tolmie of Loch Flemington. 142 – In memory of David McLennan who died 1923, aged 76. And his wife Agnes Grant who died 1920, aged 72. And their children Donald, died in infancy. James, in Egypt 1896, aged 26. Donald, in 1915, aged 30. John, in France 1916, aged 26. Wm, in France 1917, aged 31. Flora, in Canada 191, aged 41. 143 – In loving memory of Roderick McLean Cross Raods who died 29

th November 1881

aged 64 years. And his wife Catherine Sinclair, died at Nairn 30th January 1914 aged 86

years. Also their daughters Mary, died 1942. Jane, died 1943. 144 – In loving memory of Marjory McLennan died 14

th June 1985 aged 86 years beloved

wife of Alexander McLeod died 2nd

November 1951 aged 69 years interred Cortland N.Y. 145 – To the memory of James MacDonald died at Loch Flemington May 1911, aged 73 years. And his wife Annie Sinclair died Nov 1880, aged 41 years. Also their daughter Annie, widow of Murdoch McLennan died April 1907, aged 36 years. Also Mary MacDonald beloved wife of Donald Shaw died 8 February 1937, in her 71

st year. Also

Donald Shaw, died 12 May 1940. And Alex MacDonald died 25 June 1944. John

McLennan died 13 Oct 1966, aged 66 years. Their grandchildren Thomas died Feb 1896, aged 10 months. Catherine, died May 1905, aged 15 months. James, killed in action May 1915, aged 19 years. Children of Donald Shaw. Stone – Alexander MacDonald Shaw died 16 Nov 1980. 146 – Erected by the Free Church congregation of Ardersier to the memory of the Rev Alexander Cameron their faithful and esteemed pastor for thirty two years died 1

st April

1886, aged 70 years. And of his spouse Jessie Cameron who died 21st Novr 1897.

147 – In loving memory of Donald Hugh Munro 4

th son of Donald Munro Milton of

Bracklich, who died 10th March 1883 aged 14 years. “It is the Lord”.

148 – East side – Erected by their son John in loving memory of Donald Munro farmer Milton of Briacchlaich born 23

rd July 1825, died 22

nd Dec 1905. Also his beloved wife

Isabella Rose born 6th

May 1835, died 9th March 1918. Also their fourth son Donald Hugh

born 27th April 1871, died 10

th March 1886. Also the said John Munro died 7

th May 1949

aged 83 years. South side – And their daughter Grace C Munro died 6

th Feb 1954, aged 91 years. Also

the said John Munro died 7th May 1949 aged 83 years beloved husband of Isabella

Geddes died 9th Dec 1976 aged 92 years.

Index of Surnames Number relates to inscription details. Anderson – 15 Arres - 136 Barber - 127 Baxter - 135 Bisset - 77 Bremner - 5 Calder – 29, 102, 103, 105 Cameron – 1, 29, 31, 32, 33, 59, 89, 94, 106, 113, 116, 146 Campbell – 6, 62, 76, 104 Clark – 92, 107 Clarke – 111, 113 Colvin - 40 Couper - 27 Cruickshank - 80 Cumming – 139 Cuthbert – 30, 60 Dallas – 115, 130 Darling – 66 Davidson – 87, 88, 118 Falconer – 56, 90, 126, 127 Ferrier - 114 Findlay - 3 Forbes – 115, 118, 119, 120, 121 Fraser – 3, 4, 25, 34, 50, 63, 73, 88, 92, 103, 129, 132 Gardiner - 13 Gardner – 12, 13, 14, 16 Geddes - 148 George - 42 Gillies – 17

Gollan - 85 Grant – 37, 142 Hamilton - 134 Harper – 5 Hay – 67, 72 Horan - 140 Hossack - 36 James - 46 Johnstone – 104, 112, 140 Law – 40 Leach - 134 MacBean/McBean – 108, 109, 120 McColl - 121 Maculloch - 5 McDonald/MacDonald – 44, 45, 50, 73, 76, 83, 84, 109, 110, 119, 131, 145 McGilvray/McGillivray – 94, 101 MacGregor – 79, 84 McIntosh/MacIntosh/Mackintosh – 4, 8, 10, 34, 46, 56, 57, 68, 70, 71, 75, 86, 97, 98, 99, 100, 105, 110, 122 MacKay/McKay – 26, 56, 59, 137 McKenzie/MacKenzie – 19, 30, 54, 66, 81, 100, 101, 112, 117, 129, 134, 139 McLean/MacLean – 18, 26, 123, 128, 140, 143 McLennan – 5, 111, 142, 144, 145 McLeod – 33, 144 McNeil - 123 McPhail - 37 McPherson/MacPherson – 69, 122 McQueen - 55 McRae - 53 McTavish - 18 Main – 41 Marr – 46, 47 Masson – 39 Mather – 135, 136, 137, 138 Mayne - 82 Morrison – 11, 131, 132, 133, 141 Munro – 28, 147, 148 Murcar - 114 Nicholson – 43, 97 Nicolson - 40 Paterson – 25, 136 Presland - 12 Rae - 59 Ramsay - 26 Reat – 54, 57 Reid - 95 Rose – 79, 80, 148 Ross – 9, 19, 128, 140 Roxburgh – 53 Russell - 95

Shaw – 7, 8, 39, 67, 68, 70, 72, 102, 133, 145 Sinclair – 128, 143, 145 Smith – 9, 38, 75, 80 Souter - 34 Stewart – 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 75, 133 Stuart – 78, 87 Thomas - 138 Tolmie – 132, 141 Urquhart – 108, 117 Watson – 38, 53, 102, 106 Williamson – 20 Winton - 138 Young – 11, 60, 62 Initials Only 35 – M 48 – D McL 51 – JE McQ 1758 52 – AM McQ MK 1768 65 – M McL Js McD 74 – I MK WF 1810 91 – IF BW 1772 93 – FA GM 124 – DS 125 - DS