tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.comments2023-11-22T08:10:14.369+00:00PerthshireSandy Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14079213157423953783noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-33815760289119265572010-03-05T11:57:10.391+00:002010-03-05T11:57:10.391+00:00Just been back to Delvine Estate (I lived their as...Just been back to Delvine Estate (I lived their as a child) Its a lovely place to visit with the Roman camp site high above the bend of the River Tay. You can see the remains of the old culring pond, the pet graveyard, the old walled garden of the now demolished Delvine house and off course the Roman Camp Site. Its just half a mile outside Spittalfied in theMeklieour direction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-39889140230385704552010-03-02T20:13:47.908+00:002010-03-02T20:13:47.908+00:00just been to perthshire on a nostalgic weekend.i u...just been to perthshire on a nostalgic weekend.i used to work for c h a holidays 40 ago and i was placed at kinfauns castle,unfortunatly i was,nt able to gain access to the castle but it was great to see the old place again.marilyn medwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976042660258943460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-78946943107256605732009-12-05T19:05:47.868+00:002009-12-05T19:05:47.868+00:00Hi, just stumbled on this thread. My wife was bor...Hi, just stumbled on this thread. My wife was born at Meikleour House in May 1947. Regarding Alex's question regarding the house's history, I found this link:<br /><br />http://www.scotlandsplaces.gov.uk/search_item/index.php?service=RCAHMS&id=28506<br /><br />I would be interested in learning more.<br />CarlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-31346701429488430362009-12-03T06:59:29.477+00:002009-12-03T06:59:29.477+00:00I was born there September 25, 1944 and was shown ...I was born there September 25, 1944 and was shown by the Lord in 1985 what section was used as hospital ward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-66820224642693094672009-11-24T15:23:50.218+00:002009-11-24T15:23:50.218+00:00Um...no offence, but I don't see tourists floc...Um...no offence, but I don't see tourists flocking to the Small Dull Museum....you would need to make a very compelling business case for funding from a national body.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-44495080478614276342009-11-05T02:02:58.278+00:002009-11-05T02:02:58.278+00:00to whom concerned, 11.4.09
in 1841 census, a willi...to whom concerned, 11.4.09<br />in 1841 census, a william Shanklin was listed in Kinnooull Parish, Perth, at the address of Vil Of Bin Gend. I want to know if this address still exists or what has happen. Are any Shanklins living in the area or buried in the nearest cemetory or etc. Please help me ronald.l.shankland@prodigy.netR.L. McGregor S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08102849985495977293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-67236626392445390632009-10-09T23:13:38.444+01:002009-10-09T23:13:38.444+01:00Dull Kirk was up for sale with offers closing by t...Dull Kirk was up for sale with offers closing by the end of October 2009.<br /><br />Surely this is an historic building worth keeping as perhaps a small museum of the ancient history of Dull.<br /><br />Has anyone informed the National Trust for Scotland or any other such body who may be interested in its historical preservation?Anne Hutchingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05068528287400619501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-41563986204993623362009-10-09T21:35:04.808+01:002009-10-09T21:35:04.808+01:00I'm interested in these same Rutherfords. Wou...I'm interested in these same Rutherfords. Would like to make contact with someone.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07102447912610274222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-77067460983321789102009-10-06T20:09:55.358+01:002009-10-06T20:09:55.358+01:00Are you the person who is looking for information ...Are you the person who is looking for information on the Rutherford Family?<br />I have a lot of information my Great Grandmother being Dorothea Rutherford Morison, Aunt of James, John, Isabella,Alexander, Thomas, and Jessie?<br />I am not familiar with this web site but if you wish to get in touch we might be able to help each other in our research!<br />Regards<br />James Douglas Rutherford MorisonDouglas Morisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04843734316689440526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-73903031909542537862009-10-06T19:55:06.465+01:002009-10-06T19:55:06.465+01:00I am related to the Rutherford Family through my G...I am related to the Rutherford Family through my Great Grandmother, Dorothea Rutherfod Morison. I have a lot of information if you wish to get in touch?<br />Regards<br />James Douglas Rutherford MorisonDouglas Morisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04843734316689440526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-38684072066720312072009-09-13T20:44:30.776+01:002009-09-13T20:44:30.776+01:00Hello
I have just discovered that my Great Great G...Hello<br />I have just discovered that my Great Great Grandfather Thomas Stratton who worked on Snaigow Estate is buried in Caputh. Maybe his grave is one of these!<br />Sheila in Cape town South AfricaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-59133230607451826552009-09-03T20:24:00.283+01:002009-09-03T20:24:00.283+01:00My mum was born at meiklour in 1945, it was indeed...My mum was born at meiklour in 1945, it was indeed used as a hospital during and just after the war and many unmarried mothers were sent there to give birth too, I believe it was used as a training base for midwives also and that it was connected with some kind of gardeners association, my great grandfather was head gardiner at meginch castle, errol so that figures. Does anyone else have the time of birth on the birth certificate? JuliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-24682834536508961532009-08-05T23:13:33.229+01:002009-08-05T23:13:33.229+01:00What a super site, with so much history on Methven...What a super site, with so much history on Methven. It really makes me want to visit the place where my 5xGreat Grandfather William Haggie or Heggie lived, worked and died as a Shepherd in 1884. <br /><br />Thank you very much for all the useful information you put on your site.Lorna1320https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087762282869073406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-9752753354181900152009-06-17T05:21:51.387+01:002009-06-17T05:21:51.387+01:00How does one contact you? I'm researching the...How does one contact you? I'm researching the same individuals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-55638186781078093222009-05-30T10:30:01.479+01:002009-05-30T10:30:01.479+01:00maybe i see you?
Jambouree Choir St John's Kirk ...maybe i see you? <br /><br />Jambouree Choir St John's Kirk Perth <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRn7K0OlGVo <br /><br />caccamo@virgilio.itUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425058549538687510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-13760436886232394742009-04-23T05:31:00.000+01:002009-04-23T05:31:00.000+01:00My father was born at Meikleour House Hospital, Ca...My father was born at Meikleour House Hospital, Caputh, Perth. Is this the same hospital? He was born on 25/06/47 and named Robert Tait, but later adopted out when he was 2 years old. He was then brought to Australia by my grandmother and raised in Tasmania. I would be interested in any information about hospital etc as it would be nice to see if he has any family left in Scotland. <br />Jackie.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13540790812162696857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-15912569092552951482009-04-19T06:46:00.000+01:002009-04-19T06:46:00.000+01:00It might also be useful to mention that Weem is th...It might also be useful to mention that Weem is thought to be the original home of the McLagan/McLauchlan clans. The name refers to some form of hollow or pit - possibly a cave. In the 15th century the Parish of Weem was known as Machlagan.<br />www.visitdunkeld.com/atholl-clans.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-58969412288398818882009-04-14T17:46:00.000+01:002009-04-14T17:46:00.000+01:00I too was born at Meikleour Hospital and would be ...I too was born at Meikleour Hospital and would be interested in any information on the history of the house and whether it still exits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-34815946604364837942009-03-19T16:17:00.000+00:002009-03-19T16:17:00.000+00:00I am in the Jambouree choir and my name is Nico Pe...I am in the Jambouree choir and my name is Nico Pettigrew andif u want some info on us then u can e-mail me at nicopettigrew@live.co.uk<BR/>and i am singing at the festival if u want to see me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-21440212821077795472009-03-13T10:50:00.000+00:002009-03-13T10:50:00.000+00:00Milnathort is actually in Kinross shire and not Pe...Milnathort is actually in Kinross shire and not Perthshire but thanks for putting the info up. MFFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-52068184000558707012009-02-19T16:54:00.000+00:002009-02-19T16:54:00.000+00:00Fascinating.Ended up in port Allen for first time(...Fascinating.Ended up in port Allen for first time(having lived in Dundee for 50 years!)just walking about here and errol it was obvious that in earlier times there was a lot of activity- wish I had read this before going- well done mr Stevenson I'm going back for a more informed looksee .the bird life is interestig tooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-22469222223562081002009-02-02T20:19:00.000+00:002009-02-02T20:19:00.000+00:00Is much known of the inhabitants of Glendevon Hous...Is much known of the inhabitants of Glendevon House? One of my ancestors worked there as a servant in 1839 and I would be keen to know a bit more about who owned the house at that time and what records if any they have left.<BR/> Also do the names Rahallach or Rahalrig mean anything to you in this context?<BR/> Thank You.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057463154007897142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-92157484992273639252009-01-07T21:33:00.000+00:002009-01-07T21:33:00.000+00:00Do you really have a photo of St Johns Square? Tis...Do you really have a photo of St Johns Square? Tis blank! :o((Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-25619658798858182952008-12-23T18:36:00.000+00:002008-12-23T18:36:00.000+00:00Thanks everyone. This is so helpuful. My birth ...Thanks everyone. This is so helpuful. My birth certificate states that I was born there on the 18th of November, 1947. <BR/><BR/>The background to the request was becuase I visited Meikleour on the 15th Dec, with a view of showing my children where I was born. However because of the rushed visit I was unable to find the house hence my question - and almost doubted the a place existed !<BR/><BR/>Now here is the co-incidence, my parents (father was a shepherd from Inverness) moved to Australia during 1954 and I met and fell in love with (my) Margaret from Brisbane!<BR/><BR/>I suppose another question from the group, does anyone have more history about the house?<BR/><BR/><BR/>Thanks very much.<BR/><BR/>Alex CameronAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512880666507491193.post-90747095849939705432008-12-21T11:44:00.000+00:002008-12-21T11:44:00.000+00:00My parents were Australians living in England. My...My parents were Australians living in England. My mother had a Scottish mother and they moved to Scotland after our house was bombed in Kent. I spent the first 6 weeks of my life in Scotland before we moved back to England and then to Australia in 1949.<BR/><BR/>Margaret (Brisbane Australia)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com