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Starts: 19:00
Ends: 20:30
In June 2022, Clyne Heritage Society hosted an archaeological excavation of a longhouse at Greeanan, in Strath Brora (MHG32074). This talk outlines the findings.
Amongst its inhabitants was the Rev Walter Ross, Minister of the parish of Clyne from 1776 to his death in 1825. It was his one and only appointment.
There are various stories, mostly unfavourable, about him, one of which being that he was more interested in animal husbandry and agrarian practices than preaching. He took a tack at Greeanan, and spent summer months there, preaching to the local population and ignoring his flock nearer Brora! He knew, and helped, Donald Sage, of Wilkhouse fame and is mentioned more than once in his Memorabilia Domestica book, notoriously for his assistance in hiding smuggled spirits in his church!
Later inhabitants were newlyweds 79-year-old John Mathieson and 27-year-old Isabella Baillie!
Venue: Brora Community Centre (rear of Brora Primary School)
Free / donations welcome
Children welcome if with adult
Suitable for wheelchair access
Clyne Heritage
Phone 01408 621338
Email nicklindsay@btinternet.com
Clyneheritage.com
