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Gladstone

HI, im trying to find out if anyone has read the book(a thousand years of dingwall. I borrowed it years ago from a Dingwall person now passed on. I was sure i read that William Ewart Gladstone was born in Dingwall and his mother came from Maryburgh,then again my mind could be playing tricks on me. On the internet it says he was born in Liverpool.
I would be grateful if anyone could give me any info on this.
From ReplySent 20/07/2010
Searching for ROSS family history

Hi
I was hoping that someone may have old photos of my ancestors who had a shop in the High St.They were painters and decorators.Any info regarding this family is greatly appreciated.Thankyou
From ReplySent 16/07/2010
Death of Donald Macrae pre 1851

Looking for any information of Donald Macrae who married Anne Macrae. He died in Dingwall.
From ReplySent 30/05/2010
name of castle?

Is there something called Gurach castle near Dingwall?
From ReplySent 28/05/2010
Im am looking to find information about my dad

My dad lives in dingwall, simpson place I was wondering if anyone on the site may no him ?
From ReplySent 15/05/2010
Sottish cup final

My daughter moved to Grantown nearly 2 years ago and are ardent Chelsea fans. It would be great if at the end of the day there was a Cup double for everyone concerned
From ReplySent 15/05/2010
Has anyone got an address/contact no. for Vivenne Lawson formerly of 14 Burns Crescent Dingwall.

I believe she may have emigrated to New Zealand after her sisters, Isabel and Sheana. I would love to catch up with her.
From ReplySent 06/05/2010
Fraser/Stenhouse

Hi. Reference my first request for information, I've just found out that the Jessie Fraser/Stenhouse that I'm looking for didn't die in Dunfermline in 1960 (it was a different Jessie Stenhouse) so I'm still looking for any information about her or John Stenhouse. Thanks.
From ReplySent 01/05/2010
hi

well all the best to ross county in scots fa cup can i get cheap bb in dingwell nev....
From ReplySent 30/04/2010
Fraser/Stenhouse Family

Hi. I'm looking for information about Jessie Fraser b.1875 in New Deer and John Stenhouse b.circa 1873. Jessie and John married in 1926 in Edinburgh. John died in Maryburgh in 1950 and Jessie died in Dunfermline in 1960. Any information greatly appreciated. Thanks.
From ReplySent 27/04/2010
James Fraser, Saddler, High St Dingwall

Does anyone know anything about James Fraser, Saddler formerly based at 10 High Street, Dingwall ?
I believe this was the shop owned by James Fraser (1855-1910) who was married to Barbara Macdonald (1865-1949). James and Barbara had 9 children and after James's death the management of the business passed to their second son Lewis (Louie) (1892-1958). Barbara Macdonald was a first cousin of my great grandfather James Mackenzie.
Thanks..........Jim Mackenzie.

From ReplySent 26/04/2010
Well Done

Many congratulations to your team & the entire staff & compliment on your wonderful achievement at Celtic. A most richly deserved win.

I have dear friends in Fearn & Lairg who I know will be joining in the celebrations.

Kind wishes
Mark Rowe
A Torquay United F.C fan
Kingsteignton, Devon
From ReplySent 16/04/2010
Well Done

Well done great result
From ReplySent 15/04/2010
Well Done

You are all heros ! I am based in Cheshire, But to see the underdog win......Fantastic I maybe English but I loved your victory you have a fan....(OK my Grandad was a Highlander)
Please win
Michael
From ReplySent 14/04/2010
winners

Almighty and crivens the mighty were beat,
when the STAGGIES put Celtic in full retreat,
two scorchers went the highanders grin,
some glesca`faces were green,
at an exemplary soccer scene
From ReplySent 12/04/2010
family tree

hi can any one help me iam trying to start a family tree iknow my dad james macdonald came from dingwall my grandad was a john macdonald my grandmother was alexander elder any info would be great thanks
From ReplySent 05/04/2010
find relatives

could you tell me if my mother Annie Beattie lived in Dingwall
From ReplySent 31/03/2010
Lifestyle

Can anyone tell me what it is like to live in Dingwall as i am intending moving there next month. Would need to know about the economy, social life, etc ? Regards...

Scott
From ReplySent 30/03/2010
Looking for Relatives

My grandmother was Floretta Dingwall and her father was Thomas, mother Julie. I believe my great grandparents were from Scotland. Any information would be great!
From ReplySent 18/03/2010
McCrae search

McCrae search
My great Grandmother was Annie McCrae who was born c.1858 and married John Foils on 16.11.1883 aged 25 years in Glasgow where she was a domestic servant.

Annie and John had two children - Roderick George and John, named Foyls, who was born on 17 July 1886 at 52 Crawford Street Glasgow. His father John was present at the birth. Sadly baby John died eight months later of measles. He had been ill for nine days and had convulsions for eighteen hours before he died at home.

Annie died on 20 March 1889, the year after Roderick’s birth. He would never really know his mother. The cause of death was gastritis and nephritis (12 days). She was thirty years of age.

Her father was William McCrae a journeyman blacksmith. William was born c.1829.and died in Whiteface on 13 March 1864 aged 35. He died of influenza though no medical person was present.

William’s father was Donald McCrae (tenant) and his was mother Ann Wymes (Weymss?). Donald was born in Fodderty, Rossshire c. 1781 - in the 1841 census he is aged 60 - a farmer crofter of 12 acres. Donald and Ann married on 08.08.1806 in the parish of Fodderty. Both were deceased at the time of William’s marriage. Donald McCrae and Ann Wymes’ marriage is recorded in the parish of Rosskeen in Ross and Cromarty on 31.12.1852. Donald and Ann had five other children Donald ,Charlotte, Duncan, & Allan McCrae (see below)

An Ann Weymss was born 24.02.1783 Strathskea, Dingwall. Father Duncan, mother Katherine nee McLennan. Is this our ancestor? She is aged 55 in the 1841 Census.

Annie McCrae’s mother was Margaret McLean (daughter of Roderick McLean and Ann Cameron). Margaret is recorded on the 1881 census (with son Duncan aged 17, a day labourer) and 1891 census (with grandson Roderick Foils aged 3) living at Whiteface in the parish of Creich. Margaret was born c.1831 and died in 1900. The address is given as Newton Point No.1.

Annie’s other siblings born to William and Margaret were:

Donald - 05.10.1855 in Creich
Roderick - 03.12.1857 in Creich.
Duncan – 08.01.1863 in Creich
Isabella - born c.1861 – she was Annie’s bridesmaid when she married our Great-grandfather John Foils.

.We also found:

1855 Marriages in the District of Castle and Portsburgh in the City of Edinburgh #302
MCRAE, ALLAN and ANN MACKENZIE
On November 30th, 1855 at 104 Lauriston
Marriage (after Banns) was solemnized between us according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Free Church of Scotland
Groom: Allan MCRAE, 23, Wire Fencer, Bachelor, 2 Spence's Place, b. Fodderty, Rossshire, reg.1832
Parents: Donald MCRAE, Farmer and Ann MCRAE ms WYMSS
From ReplySent 07/03/2010
Searching for Ian [titch] Mackay

I`m still looking for a long lost friend. His name is Ian [titch] Mackay. We lived in Meiklefield Road back in the 50`s and 60`s. He moved down to England somewhere round about 1967ish. We have never been in contact since then. I have posted this on here a couple of times in the last 5 years in the hope that someone who knows of his whereabouts may read this. I guess it`s a long shot. Please email me.
From ReplySent 23/02/2010
Provet Robert Macleod

Does anyone have any information about Robert Macleod, I know he worked in the British Legion and was the Provest for Dingwall?? Can anyone provide anymore information about him? He was my great grandad, never got to meet him as he unfortunately passed away before I was born and I would like to know about him. Thanks
From ReplySent 13/02/2010
ROBERT MACGREGOR

My forbear, Robert MacGregor married to Isabella McLean gave his occupation as "FORRESTER" & his address as "CONANSIDE" on his son's birth reg in 1822.
Was/is there a village called Conanside and where would a forester work in that area and what would he specifically do c1820. He does not appear on the 1841 census
From ReplySent 10/02/2010
Lemons of Dingwall

My husband has been digging in our garden and has found a glass Lemonade bottle with Lemon's of Dingwall, it is a tear drop shaped bottle. I remember as a wee lassie buying juice from the premises but wonder can anyone give a date to this bottle? we are fascinated by the shape, although do not think it is ancient! would love comments please. Thank you
From ReplySent 08/02/2010
Reseller Hosting

I have visited your website so many times but only just noticed you have a guestbook!
From ReplySent 21/01/2010
Remember

My mother and I moved from Scotland in 1944, does anyone remember Anne Fraser nickname "Cherry" Thanks.
From ReplySent 21/01/2010
Castle Gouroch

Looking for any info anyone can give me about Castle Gouroch( not sure of the spelling)on the hill above Tulloch Castle.
Also looking for info on a plane crash in that area.
From ReplySent 10/01/2010
JOHN CAMERCON DINGWALL

I had a grandfather I never met, John Cameron Dingwall, born on or about 1908. He was married to Margaret Crowe, (lived in PA) but left her during the depression in 1933 to look for work. Besides my dad and my aunt, I heard he had a son and daughter from his second marriage. Also heard he may have moved to Connecticut. If you knew him, would love to hear from you.
From ReplySent 23/12/2009
Request for information re my cousin

I would like to say that since I left the message last week, I have had contact with my cousin.
From ReplySent 15/12/2009
Looking for my cousin

My cousin John Green lived at 8 Woodlands Road, Dingwall. I have not heard from him since 2007. He always rang me on New Years Day but I have had no word from him since. I know he and his wife Irene (nee Riley) spent the winters in Fuengirola Spain then returned to Dingwall in the Spring. They have two sons Paul who I believe lives in Dingwall and Colin who lives in the far north of Scotland. I do not have an address for either of them. I am very anxious to trace John and Irene, we were very close and it is most unsual not to have heard from them. If anyone can help me I would be very grateful.
From ReplySent 11/12/2009
Thomas Fowler

My grandfather's father is George Innes, He came to Canada around 1920 at the age of 21. His mother was Janie Innes. Thomas Fowler was his half brother and he was married too Netta Fowler. I would just like to know if my Innes family over here in Canada still has family in Dingwall?
From ReplySent 03/12/2009
Name Dingwall

Want info on name Dingwall from 1700's on back. My maiden name was Dingwall, GreatGrandparents moved to Canada in 1800's from Dingwall. Any info on this family name would be appreciated.
From ReplySent 22/11/2009
BAYNE/BAIN

THE BAINS OF TULLOCH CASTLE, ARE OF THE MACKAY CLAN OF WICK,THE BAINS OF CLAN MACBAIN/BEAN ARE OF THE ALBANI TRIBE OF INVERNESS,INCLUDED ARE THE OF THE GRAMPIANS BAINS.
From ReplySent 15/11/2009
Contact Dingwall´s Provost/Bailie

My great grandfather Mr Colin Bain Calder was born in Dingwall April 16th, 1860, he came to Argentina (Rosario City, Santa Fe Province) so as to work for the Central Argentine Railway and was elected first president and involved in the foundation of Rosario Central Football Club on 24th December 1889, one of the oldest clubs in my country, it is celebrating its 120th anniversary and the Club Staff would like to contact Dingwall´s Provost or Bailie in order to have some comments on this particular time. The Celebration will be on November 26th, hope you could contact me before. Thanks a lot.
From ReplySent 10/11/2009
Interested in Davidson History

I would like to know more about my roots in Scotland.
From ReplySent 28/10/2009
William Ross

From a conversation many years ago I understand that my great great grandfather was William Ross of which I am lead to believe the Hospital is named after? I had the opportunity in 2003 to visit Dingwall and the Hospital as I was told by my grandmother of a picture of him that was in the Hopital. Unfortunately it was no longer there however some of the staff did remember it and was directed to the Town Hall/Museum which was a great experience but no further light shed on the photo however was told William Ross also was on the council in the late 1800's, I would love to know more of him, possibly locate the photo and any other information about him.Regards Mark Fraser, Australia
From ReplySent 18/10/2009
Conon-Side

Hello
I am trying to find the location of Conon-Side.
My family all originally came from the Black Isle and I have been doing research into the place names of the area that various ancestors of mine lived. The placenames that I found included Craighouse, Mulchaich, Bog of Findon, Smithfield. However the one that eludes me is Conon-Side. This was where my great, great, great grandfather lived in the early part of the nineteenth century. His name was Thomas Mackenzie and he was a miller at Conon-Side. He married Barbara Clark of Bog of Findon in 1819 and I think they would live there until his retirement. I have searched on Google and whilst the name comes up quite a few time it is difficult to find the geographical location. I know it is close to Conon Bridge and Dingwall and I am assuming it is by the river Conon. As he was a miller it would make sense that his mill would be on a river or a stream.
Does anyone know the exact location of this place ?

Thankyou...........Jim Mackenzie
From ReplySent 12/10/2009
Gilmour of Woodside cottage

Seeking information about Isabella Gilmour who married Donald Aird in 1881. Isabella lived at a Woodside cottage. In 1883 she had a daughter Robertina or Robina
From ReplySent 11/10/2009
Looking for family name Grant - from Dingwall & Isle Martin Ullapool Loch Broom

Hi looking for family members Grant - Donald (Flesher/Cattle Dealer Ullapool (1880s - 1905) Isle Martin and his wife Anne Morrison also his son Alexander Grant( former member of the MGC IN WW1) whos sister lived in Dingwall I think she died within the last 10 years. Looking for any information Regards
From ReplySent 06/10/2009
Alexander Skinner

Anyone know of the Skinners of Dingwall lived at 10 Wyvis Terrace in 1950s and prob for some years after and before. My cousin is related to the famiy. Any info about Raymond would be appreciated. Louise (London)
From ReplySent 25/09/2009
Roderick MacKenzie

I am trying to find out where my Great Grandfather was born. It was either USA or Canada. I know he came back to this country with his mother and brother and was apprentised in Leith as a plumber. He married Elizabeth Pearson in South Sheilds and came to Dingwall in about 1867 to work or Bailie John MacGregor.He had 9 children. My grandfather was William Cameron Mackenzie, also a plumber and my mother Jememina MacKenzie who was born at 6 Nicols court, Dingwall, If anyone has any information i would be grateful.
From ReplySent 20/09/2009
Name of a house in the County

I was an the wartime Executive Officer (Agriculture, in the Scottish Office)for Ross & Cromarty from 1940 to 1946, based in Dingwall. When I got married in 1945 we lived in a house pronounced Teenahinsh. Can anyone tell me the ADDRESS (if it still exists) please?
From ReplySent 18/09/2009
Murdo McBeath- Clerk Dingwall Station 1950 onwards

Looking for descendants Murdo McBeath who was a clerk at Dingwall Station, born in Elgin area.
From ReplySent 27/08/2009
Fraser and MacDonald familes

I am looking for descendents of the MacDonald and Fraser families who may be related to me. My great, great, great Aunt was Barbara MacDonald (1834-1916). Her husband was Lewis MacDonald (1820-1885)and they lived in Dingwall. Their 3 children were Thomas (1862-1928), Barbara (1865 - ?) and William (1867- ?). Barbara was married to James Fraser (born 1855)and they had 7 children - Jessie(1887), Catherine (1890),James (1891), Lewis (1893), Barbara (1895), John (1896), William (1899) and Robert (1900). In 1901 the family lived at 4 Station Rd, Dingwall.
If anyone knows of any information could they please contact me at jonnyeurostar@yahoo.co.uk.
Thanks.......Jim Mackenzie.
From ReplySent 19/08/2009
my mums wartime friend

i was in invergordon on a cruise ship acouple of weeks ago i remembered my mum joan friend jessie campbell who lived in hill street dingwall she married jim she kept in touch for many years with my mum who died in 1988 i did hear from her afterwards but nothing for a few years any family still in the area ? .
From ReplySent 12/08/2009
Family

I have interested in to know who was the Contin family and why the Village have this name because Im stay in London now and I like a lot to will go at this region. Thank you indeed. I'm apologize for my english wrong.-Contin Maria Teresa
From ReplySent 12/08/2009
looking for old family friends

Hello,

I am looking for some old family friends for my parents. The families name was WIESENBROOK. I am not certain of the spelling but the parents were called Johann and Sandra, the father was from Norway/Sweden. Any info on this family would be greatly appreciated. They live on a farm just outside Dingwall somewhere, and had Shetland ponies. I have no other information about them. Thank you.
From ReplySent 27/07/2009
Dingwall ancestry

I am looking for Alexander Dingwall who married Janet McKenzie (b1785) They had a son Murdoch 1805 -1877
From ReplySent 25/07/2009


looking for school friend, Ishbel Cherry, from Fortrose Accademy.
From ReplySent 17/07/2009
ancestor line?

My grandpa was at orphanage, but kept his last name I want to find out more about him. his name is Thomas Arnold Dingwall, as far as I know I'm 3rd gen in america of my family.
From ReplySent 28/06/2009
Welcome Baileigh Alexandra Matte

I want to welcome the newest Dingwall resident to the world. Baileigh Alexandra Matte was born Saturday April 11 to Carrie and Jeremy Matte. Everyone back in Hoosick Falls, NY USA just want to say great job and welcome to the world Baileigh.
Uncle Mike
From ReplySent 13/04/2009
Photographs or Film Clip

Anyone have any pics of film clips of the 11th Seafoth TA last coulour parade in through Dingwall. I would appreciate a copy.
From ReplySent 18/02/2009
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