nicolson - Aird of Sleat
Hi, does anyone know of an Angus Smith who I think came from that area in the 1800,s. He is my paternal Great Grandfather and I would like to know if there are any more Nicolson's in that area.

Campbell in Arderseir - Ardersier
My Great Great Grandpa was born in Ardersier according to the 1881 census. This also showed a brother called William. According to his wedding certificate (to Margaret Norrie in Forres) his parents were John Norrie and Jessie McPherson/Macpherson.

spears in ardersier - Ardersier
Spears married Martha Anderson @1932 from families of Grant and Long can you help

Watson- Skinner - Ardersier
Any information about Martha Watson and Finlay Skinner who were married in Ardersier abt 1833 and had four children whilst living in Campbeltown would be much appreciated

Denoons of Campbeltown - Ardersier
Any information about the Denoons of Campbeltown would be much appreciated.

Hugh Somerville & Isabella McLean - Ardersier
I am decended from Isabella Somerville B 1800 Married James Davidson (B abt1793)of 78th Seaforth Reg't in Dublin 1821 & went to Ceylon with Regt. I believe Isabella may have been a sister or relative of Hugh Somerville who married Isobella McLean 16/3/1811 at Ardersier.

Davidson - Ardersier
Interested in any families connected to the Davidson family of Ardersier. They were Fisherman.

Main - Ardersier
Interested in any family connected to the Fishing families of Ardersier. Mainly Main, Davidson, Ralph. Some also went to Hopeman & Burghead

McKenzie - Main - Ardersier
Interested in the fishing village of Ardersier. David McKenzie, born c.1809 at Ardersier, married 10 October 1833, Diana Main, born c. 1808. at Ardersier. They had at least 7 children. Parents of David McKenzie = John McKenzie, Margaret Tolmie. Parents of Diana Main = Alexander Main, Janet Cameron. Particularly interested on information regarding parents of David McKenzie and parents of Diana Main.

Thomas Jacks - Ardersier
I am researching Thomas Jacks, born about 1827, son of Hugh Jacks, cooper. Mother possibly Janet McKilican. Thomas probably had an older brother Donald who emigrated to Canada. I have very little information about the family or where they originally came from (poss. Knockbain).

Need Ardersier help on Browne and Macom info please! - Ardersier
hi! looking for information on Wellington Browne or Eliza Macom. According to Ardersier birth records Wellington (or Willington, was a Quartermaster in the 80th Regiment and was married to Eliza who gave birth to twin boys on 11OCT1854. The boys were named Henry (later goes by Harry) and Wellington. The trail ends there for me so I would appreciate any help on finding out more about Wellington (or maybe William) and/or Eliza Macom. I have a family tree and am trying to validate it but have already run into problems. Any leads or search tips would be greatly appreciated.

McDonald - Arisaig
l am looking for information on Simon McDonald, a writer (probably legal clerk) born about 1800 and his spouse Ann McDonald born about 1801 in Arisaig (according to 1851 census. Their son John McDonald born about 1827 in Arisaig was my gt, gt grandfather. John married Janet Adamson in Glasgow and had 12 children although only about 3 survived to adulthood and lived a normal lifespan

McLean of Aviemore - Aviemore
Searching for any information on any members of the McLean family who lived at or near Aviemore, at least one of whom migrated to Australia in the 1800s

Davidson, Phimenister, Smith at Balloch, Culloden - Balloch
I am looking for information on Francis Davidson, died 05/04/1902 at Balloch, Culloden, Inverness-shire. He married Charlotte Davidson,who died 31/08/1893 at Milton of Faillie. Charlotte's parents were Donald Davidson and Elizabeth Phimenister. Francis Davidson's parents were James Davidson and Margaret Smith

Beauly Invernesshire - Glasgow Orphans - Beauly
I am trying to find information on James, Mary & Jack Duff from Denniston, Lanarks. James was born in 1902 and Mary may have been his twin. Jack was born in Glasgow iin 1900. At some period after 1902 these three children were orphaned and either adopted or resettled on a farm (Rheindown) in Beauly. James married Catharine Cameron in 1920 in the catholic church in Beauly. The family just called them "Glasgow Orphans". Was this a church or private organisation and how can we trace how these three children were orphaned? Any help appreciated. Christine

Ross, Catherine(kate) Glenstrathfarrar - Beauly
Born 2nd April 1840 brought up in Glenstrathfarrar. Her father was John Ross and mother was Mary Cameron. John Ross was a keeper and estate manager on various estates of Lord Lovat. Younger brother Alex (Sandy)married to Mary children Poppy Mcleod, Lina McDonald, John Ross,William and Alex. William was a famous pipe major. Catherine also had a younger sister called Annie married to Dan Fraser. Catherine married Hugh MacKenzie and emigrated to New Zealand on the Viola 5th December 1864.

mackay/chisholm - Beauly
Roderick Frederick Mackay born 1807 Broallann Inverness Married Ann Chisholm 1824. Ann born 1807 Kennacroe.Son Joseph Mackay b 1824, married Jane Roberts 1851 in Kirk Bradden I.O.M. He drowned off the point of Ayr Liverpool Bay 1859. Jane b 1821 in Derwen Denbighshire,Wales, died 1881 in Liverpool. Their daughter Ann Chisholm Mackay b 1852 in Dublin married William Morgan in 1870 St Nicholas ch in liverpool.Any decendants out there who would like to get in touch?

MacDonalds of Moidart - Blain
My family hail from moidart. My GGrandfather was the blacksmith at Blain he lived in a croft at Moss. Hugh ronald married Christine MacDonald and had 8 children my nana being the eldest. Philomina married an Irish man called John Foy from Glossop and had 3 children upon his death she lived with a Martin Moore and had 3 more. My father Alec was born in glossop but grew up with his grandparents as an evacuee.

Watsons of Bracadale - Bracadale
researching Watson surname 1860's onward.

Family of Murdoch Matheson - Bracadale
I am searching for the parents of my GGG grandfather Murdoch Matheson, born in or around Bracadale c. 1800, married to Janet (Jessie) Macaskill at Bracadale 1824, emigrated to Australia with his 8 children on the "Georgiana" in 1852. Any lead, no matter how small, would be a great help. Thanks!

Related to Flora MacDonald!!!! - Bracora, Bracara
Sarah Gillies was my great- grandmother she was married Donald Gillies. In her obiturary in the Oban times, early April 1917 she is reported as saying that her mother had been the second cousin to Flora MacDonald. My great -grand mothers maiden name was Mackay and she came from South Uist. She was house keeper to her Uncle who was the parish priest in Bracara in the 1850's that how she meet my great grand father. Could anyone from the area tell me where I might be able to find any documents. The Church on South Uist was not build I believe until the 1820's. I believe Flora MacDonalds family did not live far from my great-great- grandparents but realize this does not necessarly mean that they are connected. Hope someone out there can help

Ronald Thomas Gillies - Bracora, Bracara
Ronald Thomas Gillies name was mentioned in a book on fishing I remember seeing it as a child.I can not remember the title but believe it was printed around 1907/08 any help with title would be gratfully recieved

Stewarts and Morrisons - Broadford
Anyone have info on John Stewart born c1820 - his parents were John Stewart and Christina Morrison - have all John's census records from 1851 which state he was born in Broadford,IOS. Have not been able to find him or if he had any siblings. He married in 1844 to Marion Tear in Dunbar and stayed there for the remainder of his life but unable to find him on 1841 census for either Broadford or Dunbar.

MacDonald / Mcpherson - Carinis, Carinish
Isabella MacDonald born 1881 in Carinish. father Angus MacDonald from Locheport married Flora McPherson from Carinish in 1880. Angus parents Donald and Isabella MacDonald and Floras parents Murdoch and Catherine (nee MacDonald)

Parents of John Johnston or Johnson c.1789 - Clachnaharry
My GGG Grandfather John Johnston was born in Clachnaharry c. 1789. He married Elizabeth Mackay in 1824. His death cert records parents as John Johnson and Jessie Fraser. Any information would be gratefully accepted. Thanks.

Carbost 1859 - Colbost
Looking for info on Carbost Isle of Skye around 1859. My great-great grandfather Duncan McCaskill married in Govan in 1859 but came from Bracadale on Skye at some point before that. Great-great-great grandmother Marion McCaskill died in Carbost in 1861.

Cromdale Inverallon & Advie - Cromdale
GARROW Elsie born 1838 Mills of Castle Grant Cromdale married to John Nicolson. Married at Castle Grant 1859

Gray - Cromdale
I'm looking for any information on my Gray Family Tree. James Gray born c 1742 Banffshire died after April 1782 and buried Cromdale next to son.Headstone - "James Gray, gardener". Married Jean Faich/Fetch c 1767. William Gray bapt 19 Apr 1782 Cromdale Parish Invernesshire, died 27 Jun 1848 Grantown, Invernesshire. Buried Cromdale Church Burying Ground with 1st wife and infant daughter "who died in hir nonage". His headstone states William Gray "gardener Castle Grant". Beside him is second wife Janet and an infant child. On the other side is his father James Gray. All three headstones were in excellent condition when sighted in 1985. Married (1) Elizabeth (Betty) Grant c. 1802 - place not known. Married (2) Janet McIntosh (parents not known). John Gray born c1826 Forres (from Census) died 16 Aug 1888 Grantown, Invernesshire. Married Jane McIntosh (daughter of Alexander McIntosh and Jean McKenzie) 2 Jul 1852 at Rothes, Morayshire. William Gray born 2 Apr 1860 Grantown, Invernesshire, died 19 Jan 1943 Ayr, Ayrshire. Married Elizabeth Osborn Murdoch 21 Mar 1884 Glasgow.

McAuley - Cromdale
Hello, I am looking to for my ggg-grandfather, his name was Ewen McAuley or variations thereof. He was born abt 1833 and married Mary Smith born abt 1825. They immigrated to Lambton County, Ontario, Canada in the late 1850's. I believe Ewen's parents are possibly John and Janet, although I have not confirmed this. Any help is greatly appreciated. Reg

MCPHERSON - Croy
DONALD MCPHERSON BORN 1803 CROY/DALCROSS.PARENTS DONALD MCPHERSON & MARJORY ROSE. YOUNG DONALD MARRIED MARY CAMPBELL IN IPSWICH SUFFOLK. DESCENDANT CAME TO NEW ZEALAND CAN ANYONE HELP ME PLEASE. DIANE

John Rose - Croy
I'm looking for the wife of John Rose of Croy & Dalcross, whose daughter Anne (b 6 Nov 1749) married Lachlan Gow Smith in Croy in 1769. There are two possible John Roses and two possible wives - Henrietta Dallas and Margaret Watson. Anybody got a connection to either?

Falconers of Falcon Cottage, Croy - Croy
My g-g-grandfather was James Falconer 1797-1873. He was the parish schoolmaster at Croy church for 50 years from 1823-1873. He married Helen Mackintosh, then Sarah Allen, and fathered about 20 children. Many of these children died young. Most stayed in the general area of Inverness (Allan Falconer was registrar of Edinburgh) but one (my g-grandmother Mary Jane b. 1865) went to Perth and another (Charles b. 1856) went to New Zealand. Two of the daughters became hospital matrons in Scotland and never married. We would be interested in finding anyone who is related to the Falconers who lived in Croy and Inverness. I have some old pictures of this side of the family to share. Regards, Tim

Milton of Faillie, Daviot, Inverness-shire - Daviot
I am looking for information on Isabella MacGillivray, bn 26/05/1860, married to James Davidson, bn 04/05/1856 at Daviot. Isabella's parents were John MacGillivray and Margaret MacTavish.

Catherine Forbes 1854 - Daviot
I'm searching for information on Catherine Forbes, who married Roderick Fraser 1880, both from the Daviot area.(Inverness, I think) Catherine's Father was Alexander Forbes and her mother was Helen Forbes (nee MacIntosh) Roderick's parents were Roderick Fraser.. DB around 1840 ( Farmer) and Lilias Fraser (nee Mclean or Maclean) Any information on any members of the family very welcome

Duncan Bain and Duncan McGillivary - Daviot
The BAIN siblings Alexander, (1814), Duncan (about 1821) and Ann (1823) were from Daviot, Parish of Dunlichity, Inverness. They immigrated to West Zorra Township, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. Alex married Mary Colville, Duncan married Sybell or Isabella Ross. Their sister Mary BAIN was already married to Duncan MCGILLIVARY when they immigrated. There is another Bain family in West Zorra associated with the name FRASER but I have not been able to establish a connection.

Mason - Daviot
I am researching the Mason /Masson family. Donald Mason, a farm labourer at Daviot,Inverness,married Margaret Gray from Knockbain in 1830. Any information about the family would be appreciated.

Easter Urchill Inverness - Daviot
Does anyone in the Inverness area know anything about a place called Easter Urchill where three of my ancestors were born and baptised (1831-1838)? As there does not seem to be a village of that name I am wondering if it may have been a farm. The information about them was recorded in the OPR of Daviot and Dunlichty.

Urquhart - Dores
Looking for members of the Urquhart family who lived in Dores from 1901. John & Elizabeth(nee Macpherson) My Grandmothers name Johan, she attended Aldourie School from 1906-1915. She delivered the post during WW1 while the men were away. Her younger Brother Gregor joined the school in 1909. Her father is buried in Dores Churchyard. One of her brothers-Donald George- died in France in 1918, at the time the family were living in Cherry Villa, Dores. It could be wonderful if anyone can help. Regards

Agnes and William Somerville - Dores
Grateful For any information regarding my grandparents Agnes and William Somerville who lived in Dores and died there in the 1960s.

Shaw - Dores
Looking for any family or details of Donald Shaw and Mary Noble from 1800 to 1850. Sons were William (1811) and Alexander (1814-1883). Alexander was living in Daviot in 1848 when he married Jane Grant from Inverness

Dores Village - Dores
Does anyone have a photograph of Dores Village, I would love to see what it looks like as my maternal granparents were born there.

hugh cumming and margaret macdonald - Dores
I am trying to trace my grandfather and grandmother who were born in invernesshire dores, borlum, or scaniport.they were married I believe in inverness on 31st march 1898.my grandfather's father his name was alexander and mother elizabeth falconer had cullard farm. There were numerous brothers and sisters on both sides.

MacDonald drumnadrochit to American Colonies in Sept 1775 - Drumnadrochit
Looking for information on the following Mc/MacDonald family, all apparently born in Glenurquhart between 1720 and 1772, but possibly associated with the Glenmoriston Mc/MacDonalds: John McDonald was born at Glen Urquhart and belonged to the Glencoe McDonalds. At the time of the Glencoe Massacre, 1692, one of the McDonalds fled to Glen Urquhart and settled there. John McDonald was a grandson or great grandson of that man. He was about eight years in the Royal Highland Emigrant Regiment, and three of his sons fought with him in the Revolutionary War on the Loyalists' side. He was married twice. By his first wife he had Duncan, Alexander, Mary and Christy. By his second wife, Margaret Grant, he had James, Ewen, Ann and Ellen. I have a 1 July 1772 birth record for twin girls Ann & Helen (Ellen) that shows the birth on 1 July 1772 at Drumnadrochit. 3rd son James was born abt 1753 and 4th son Hugh/Ewen born about 1764 (all in Glenurquhart) The family was recorded in Dr William Mackay's 1893 book "Urquhart & Glenmoriston" (Index : Urquhart Settlement in Nova Scotia, numbers #8 (Hugh/Ewen), #9 (James), & #14 (the father, John McDonald, also known as Iain MacEoghainn Oig)

Duthil, Rothemurchus - Duthil
Duncan MacGillivray, bn 1858 at Duthil, married Janet Ann Campbell. He was the son of William MacGillivray and Elsie Dunbar. Can anyone tell me anymore about them?

McCrimmon,Robertson, Sinclair, Morrison, Matheson - Duthil
Researching McCrimmon. My Great Grandmother was Margaret Clark McCrimmon b.7 Jul 1870 in Ballinlaggan Duthil, Invernesshire. She married William Scoular. She died 27 May 1916 in Edinburgh. Her father was Archibald McCrimmon b.1842 in Skye. He married Elspet Robertson (though 1 record states her name was Sinclair). He died 22 Dec 1907, in Duthil, Invernesshire. Archibald's father was Peter McCrimmon, married to Margaret Morrison. (again 1 record states her name was Sinclair). Does anyone out there share this lineage? Many thanks.

watson,stewart/stuart - Duthil
any info on my g g grandmother ann stewart born 1799,married david watson 1840 in forres,her parents james stuart,no first name for mother but grant is maiden name.

Thomas Hulse 1858, Lochgorm, Duthil - Duthil
Hi I am seeking information on Thomas Hulse's Father Henry William Hulse. He married Mary Grant (father John) in 31/8/1857 in Duthil a widower with place of residence listed as Burton on Trent. Their son, Thomas was born in 1/12/1858 at Lochgorm. Henry is not showing on the 1861 Census, Mary is living with her parents and son. Any info would be much appreciated as I'm stumped with him

McInnes MacInnes - Earlish
I would like to gather information regarding Duncan McInnes. He was born on the Isle of Skye, Scotland c1826. He married Ann Morrison in Snizort, Isle of Skye, Scotland, in 1849. Duncan and Ann came to Australia in 1852. The ship the "Georgiana" arrived at Point Henry, Victoria, Australia. Bob, Australia.

Ballindalloch, Stratherick, Near Dores - Easter Boleskine
Looking for Brian and John Clark, sons of Archibald "Archie" Clark, bn 05/12/1903 at Ballindalloch, Stratherick, Dores. Archie's parents were Angus Clark and Mary MacGillivray. Archie was married to Ella.

Ramsay family in late 18th and early 19th centuries - Easter Boleskine
Does anyone have any information about the Ramsay family living in the Boleskine region (possibly including across the Loch in Glen Urquhart) in the period from 1750 to 1830? Given names in this family include Euan, John, William, and Alexander, and I am particularly interested in the marriage and family of Euan Ramsay and Christy Brown, both born about 1795 and married 15th Jan 1824 at Boleskine. Thanks in anticipation, Jim