Guest Book
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| i am triying to find a relative who served and fought with the seaforth highlanders in india in the 1890s his name was bernard woodcock | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 30/06/2008 | ||
| Ferguson of Arboll David Ferguson of Arboll was the father of my ancestor Barbara who married c.1784 Alexander MacLeod of Sallachy & Tain. I'd like to find the name of David Ferguson's wife and would appreciate information from anyone who can help. Many thanks. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 27/06/2008 | ||
| MacIver's In Tain Are there any MacIvers in Tain that may have relatives in Stornoway.My cousin Murdo MacIver was married in Tain to a woman from Tain in the 50's,the marriage broke up but he had a son. sadly Murdo died some time ago, and I think his ex wife remarried her name was Sheila | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 19/06/2008 | ||
| Long lost music mate I have an old mate who lives in Tain his name is John Rattray we played in a dance band together for many years john is an ardent bowler and he plays the accordion, would love to hear from him we haven't been in contact now for 21 years. I'm still around John...hope you are too! we are both now in our early 60's | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 13/06/2008 | ||
| Tain Telephone Exchange - Stafford Street Years ago, Tain Telephone Exchange was situated in Stafford Street(No10). Does anyone have any details/photographs/stories of the telephone exchange or folk who used to live at 10 Stafford Street? I am trying to find as much history of the building as possible. Kind Regards | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 29/05/2008 | ||
| Knockbreck Primary Pupils at Knockbreck Primary School are compiling a book about the history of their school. Anyone with interesting stories or photos from the past who would be willing to contribute to this interesting and worthwhile project can contact the school directly.Thanking you in advance. Lorraine MacSween. | ||||
| From Lorraine MacSween | Reply | Sent 26/05/2008 | ||
| childrens quitar lessons does anybody know of anyone who does children's quitar lessons in Tain or surrounding area. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 21/05/2008 | ||
| Wherabouts of Ashley Duthie, MB ChB Just curious as to whether you're still alive--am hearing some entertaining stories about you from my mother, who's 74 now. Your parents lived in Chesterfield, Derbyshire but your family is from Scotland. Thanks, anyone from Duthie clan. :-) Hali from America | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 29/04/2008 | ||
| MacKenzies buried at Fearn Abbey My great great grandfather was John MacKenzie 1811-1850, mason at Beachanlochan. I can find no trace of this ?placename. Does anyone know of him and his wife Margaret, and their family? Their daughter Catherine 10.6.1841 - 1891/2 was my great grannie, and her brother Hugh b.20.7.1843 was a Tain builder and is buried at Old St. Duthus, Tain. Any further info would be much appreciated. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 26/04/2008 | ||
| Tain Pipe Band I am aware that Tain has a Pipe band at present but I am looking for information/photographs from earlier years ie 50's 60's etc that could be scanned and e-mailed to me! Thanks in anticipation. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 25/04/2008 | ||
| Pipe band Re: Earlier query about Pipe band e-mail address is wrong way round geetting on you know! | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 25/04/2008 | ||
| Bowling How are my freinds at St Duthus Bowling Club.We hope your green is now in use and you have a good season.If your green is open could you e.mail me a fixture list and my wife and i might come up and play in one of your open tournaments. Your Friends from Blacklands Bowling Club A.Tudhope | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 14/04/2008 | ||
| Flat/house to rent in Tain? Anyone know of a 1-2 bedroom house/flat available to rent in Tain, longterm and unfurnished? Quiet, non-smoking tenant, no pets, professional. Any ideas much appreciated. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 12/04/2008 | ||
| How to reach Tian? hello friends, actually i m trying to organize my trip to north of scotland and planning to visit in august. I hope the weather would be nice at that time. Right i according to my trip, i have reached upto Lochinver, now i would like to know how can i travel from Lochinver to Tain with public transport, What sort of public transport i can use ? how much it cost approx? It would be great help, if anyone knows. you can email me on aryan5185@yahoo.com Thank you very much.. Uday | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 07/04/2008 | ||
| Mcleods of Tain? Janet, Alexander? Advice Please Hello beautiful Tain: Though I fortified myself at Glenmorhangie, and stayed at Carbisdale castle, I was unable to find a stitch about my long lost 4th grandmother. Might anyone have familiarity with the following people from your country's past please? Janet Mcleod, born 1783 tain - died 4 April 1873 Daughter of Alexander Mcleod and Grace Mcleod. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Kind Regards, Jim Walker scotlandforever7@sbcglobal.net | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 14/03/2008 | ||
| St Duthac cemetery/Lewis and Mary Bain Hello, I am just wondering if anyone who lives near the above cemetery, would be able to look for the graves for Lewis and Mary Bain. I am not sure what year Lewis died but Mary died June 2005 and Lewis was before that. I'm just interested to know his year of death and any inscriptions if they have a headstone. A Photo would be even better?!!!! Mary was my grandmother's sister. Also if anyone knows of this couple I would love to hear any info. I live in Australia so any help would be much appreciated. Thankyou!! | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 08/03/2008 | ||
| Ross & McKay ancestors from Edderton? My great great grandparents came from somewhere in Scotland to East Nissouri, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada probably around 1862. Laughlin Ross was born abt 8 July 1838 and "Minnie" (?Mary A.) McKay was born 22 July 1837. I don't know when they married. Their first child Elizabeth "Libby" was born 1862 in Ontario. I'd like to know more about their origins and ancestry. Love this website. Carrol | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 04/03/2008 | ||
| Buccaneer crash is their any reported article concerning the crash of the above aircaft in 1965 flown by LT/CDR Watson and L/T Hulme whilst on a bombing run at Tain range /kind regards Scouse | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 18/02/2008 | ||
| Wheels film made in tain Could any one help me find a copy of the film WHEELS that was made in tain. THANK YOU | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 18/02/2008 | ||
| ann richards does anyone know the whereabouts of Ann Richards..last heard of growing up in Tain and living there in the 80's. She will be in her early 40's now.Any information will be appreciated. Many thanks. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 13/02/2008 | ||
| Ann from Ireland Been to Tain many times, lovely place. If anyone knows John Ross from Lower Arboll, let him know that Ann was wandering how things are in Tain. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 31/01/2008 | ||
| Tain Violin Maker Can any Tain folk remember or tell me something about a bagpipe/fiddle maker called Torquil Macleod---producing instruments in the 1920s and 1930s in Tain? | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 19/01/2008 | ||
| how do i..... can anyone tell me, where i might find a contact telephone number for the band rhythem and reel? i have tryed yellow pages but have had no luck!thanks | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 15/01/2008 | ||
| Festive Greetings From Tain! Great guestbook for the town on the net! :-) As a resident of Tain, I take this opprotunity to wish everyone festive greetings! I'm looking forward to the Hogmanay street party - it's always fun. Tain's a great place to live, I've lived here for 20 years. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 23/12/2007 | ||
| May thanks I would like to thank the Tain community for your wonderful hospitality during my recent vist. In particular, Colin MacKay and Sheila for enabling contact with Peter McKenzie and the subsequent visit to the old WW2 airstrip. I took many photos of the town and strip for dad who was RNZAF and he also sends his thanks. Some of dad's flying mates after WW2 in NZ were Czech and I presume he met them while they were in Tain with 311 squadron. We stayed at Morangie House simply because it was the first accomadation place we saw and Adrian and his mob were brilliant hosts. We enjoyed the atmosphere so much that we decided to drive up around the east coast via Wick along the top and then down the west coast taking our time to enjoy the views. We have decided that we are coming back with some friends of ours to spend two or three weeks in Tain next Christmas so hope to catch up with you all again. Peter says that the surf is good out on the bar so I might take him up on his offer to try it out if I can get some cold water gear. We were telling the immigration guy at Prestwick when we arrived of the link between us thru Dad and also how my wife could be a descendant of Sir Walter Scott and reckons that we should claim a few hundred years royalties and buy Scotland. Now that's a thought!! Thanks again Tony | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 16/12/2007 | ||
| Van Hire In Tain Is there anyone in Tain who hires out vans, transit size would be ideal. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 14/12/2007 | ||
| a wonderful visit We rented a cottage in Portmahomack in July 07. We had visited with a large family group July 06. Even though it was much cooler this past summer we loved every moment. Your area is just the most enchanting in the world to us. We are from the US and just wish we could spend every summer in the Tain area. | ||||
| From glenda | Reply | Sent 27/11/2007 | ||
| Polish I was wondering if there was any plans to perhaps have a beginners course in Polish running in Tain. The reason for my thoughts is that, as everyone is well aware, there are now many Polish people who work and are living in or around our town. Would it not be a good idea to perhaps learn at least a small part of their language so that we could make them feel welcome in our community. It might also be good for the Polish people too if they could be at the course and maybe learn a little more English and get to make a few friends outside of their community which in turn would help them integrate into our community a little easier maybe. It might also give many of us an insight into their lives, culture and traditions which we might never know about otherwise. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 26/11/2007 | ||
| Mains i am looking for any one that know Cathrine & andrew Finlayson lived in park road. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 14/11/2007 | ||
Hi, I am trying to contact Phil Oliver who used to live in Tain, anyone help. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 11/11/2007 | ||
| Trying to find someone I am looking for a Jean Arthur who lived in Tain and went to Tain Acadamy in the 70s she will be around 44 years old now,and her mother was a maths teacher at Tain Royal Acadamy in the 70s. Please can someone help.....thank you | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 07/11/2007 | ||
| Tain holding Vintage Car Rally This is great news that Tain is hosting the 2008 vintage car rally. Well done to the hard-working Gala Association team for taking this on | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 30/10/2007 | ||
| Christmas Lights Does anyone know who is switching on the Christmas lights this year? I love this event in Tain - marks the start of Christmas | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 30/10/2007 | ||
| The Townhouse Tain I have tried reaching the management for the Townhouse in Tain listed on the community website to no avail. The numbers and emails on the website are not valid. Does anyone know how to contact the managers of the property? | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 18/10/2007 | ||
| Ross family Am researching my family name of Bell my father was b in Edinburgh1904. His Mother was Catherine Ross. Her father Finlay Ross was b inTarbat by Fearn Ross and Cromarty as I have gone further back I am now looking for Alexander Ross who m Annabell Ross on11 Jun 1813. I am trying to establish his birth. so many of the Ross family inter married. most live in Tain -- is Tarbat near Tain. Having looked at this site I will make every effort to come for a holiday it will have to be next year now. It looks a lovely place. Silver. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 17/10/2007 | ||
| i'm lookin to find someone hi, i'm trying to find a great friend i have now lost contact with, nicki halsey, peter halsey, kit halsey, if anyone could help me id be very greatfull, please feel free to e-mail me if you no where my friends are zoemariemac37@hotmail.com | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 18/09/2007 | ||
| Why? Why is it that this website never seems to be updated? For weeks now I have looked and its the same messages that are in the guest book, are folk getting bored with it? Does anyone have any news on when Asda is goingto start building in Tain? Please dont tell me the Scottish office or whoever is still holding it back, that would be terrible considering it was the people who voted them in and its the same folk who want an Asda here. COME ON GET IT SORTED!! | ||||
| From Duncan | Reply | Sent 21/08/2007 | ||
| WW2 Hi My dad, Paul, was a kiwi pilot who flew out of Tain towards the end of the war. Only recently has he talked about the war and how he remembers Tain as being a cold but hospitable place. As we are in the UK during the first week of November, my wife and I are considering popping up and taking some photos for Dad. Can anyone please tell me if any of the old airfield buildings such as the control tower stand. Thanks in anticipation. Tony Queensland Australia | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 20/08/2007 | ||
| Family History I am researching my husbands family history, in particular the Mackay - Russell side who where mainly from Tain. Looking for information on Jessie Russell who was married to (John Mackay born 1842 - died 1913)I believe he was a Road Surveyor and at one time they lived at Hartfield House,Tain. Jessie Russell's father was Lewis Russell (died 1878) also I think a Road Surveyor. Any information greatly appreciated. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 15/08/2007 | ||
| genealogy Do you have anyone interested in helping with genealogy? My family lived in Dornoch (Sackville George Sutherland Mackay) I would be so happy to find someone close to Dornoch that I could pay to help our family find its members in Dornoch. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 30/07/2007 | ||
| Train Hello. I lived in Shandwick from 1995-2000. I attended The Queens On Highlanders Cadet Force, and I am wondering if there is anyone who remembers me. I have now moved back to my home town in 2000. Linda McPherson | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 19/07/2007 | ||
| Looking for Room/Flat to rent. Hi does anyone know of any houses, flats, or even rooms for rent in Tain? I have been looking for a while now and I am on the council listing, but unfortunately our house is now sold and we have very little time till we have to move out... I am only looking to rent for a number of months but am happy to stick around if the minimum for renting was 6 months etc and have a stable job for income. I only have 2 weeks or so to move and I have to stay in Tain If any one can help or know where I can go or someone to ask this would be greatly appreciated Gemma | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 09/07/2007 | ||
| wireless internet service in portmahomack We are renting a cottage in Portmahomack in July and would like to know where it is likely that we can find wireless internet service in that area. Such as the library , etc? Thank you so much . | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 27/06/2007 | ||
| Looking for relatives Needle in a haystack stuff, I expect, but my grandfather George Donald Ross was born in Tain and joined the navy as a boy seaman serving at Gallipoli rowing troops ashore. He was seconded to the Royal Australian navy in WW2 and after being torpedoed in HMAS Perth he spent the rest of the war on the Burma railroad. He died shortly after returning to Britain after the war. Does this ring any bells with anyone? | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 13/06/2007 | ||
| Mabel Ross - seeking any info on family "Hi - I am desperately seeking some information on my grandmothers side of the family. Her name was Mabel Ross (when she married it became Mabel Niclasen), born around 1912 time, and lived in Tain with her family. She left to serve in the WAF in London during the Second World War and never returned, having seemingly cut off contact with everyone. Her family lived on Knockbreck (sp?) street/road, and both her parents died quite young. She had two sisters and a brother, and apparently her Grandfather used to work in a grocers in Tain, which was an Antiques shop when we went back to see it in 1992. I think her father was called Charles. I know this isn't much but i'd be so grateful for anyone who thinks the name rings a bell. She would never really tell us much about her family and it's such a shame that we'll have family out there we'll never meet unless we can find some links. Many thanks" | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 08/05/2007 | ||
| Mrs Knox I am trying to trace some information about a Mrs Knox who lived on Hartfield Street, Tain back in 1974. I have a short letter from her at that address. She was possibly related to us and gave us a family photo from about the 1880s and one of Isa Graham. She was also related to Isa(bel) Graham, who possibly lived at Balnagore and died I think, the following year. Any information would be most welcome. Thanks, Lindsey | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 07/05/2007 | ||
| The Duthie Family I am looking to visit Scotland next June 2008 with my family. My maiden is Duthie. I have been doing research on my family name. I know we are part of the Ross Clan. My great great great grandfather was James Duthie born 1820 and my great great great grandmother was Christian Duncan born 1824. My great great grandfather was James Duthie born 1848 and my great great grandmother was Elsie Marr Duthie born 1855. My great grandfther was Graeme Duthie born 1889 and my great grandmother was born Rose Pullen Duthie born 1894. If anyone has additional information on the Duthie family I would greatly appreciate any information. Also, is there a connection between the Duthie Family and Tain. Thank you! | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 22/04/2007 | ||
| family history i have just found your website while researching my family tree and was surprised to find so many people doing the same. the earliest is thomas denoon born 1773 married jane mcdonald ? son benjamin born 1793 married ann ross born 1794 son thomas denoon born7/11/1826 married barbara mckenzie son nicholas denoon born 1856 married isabella greig noble born 1855, on1/1/1875 @old machar aberdeen. their son nicholas denoon born 10/2/1882 @ tarbat and was my grandfather. i have other details of the denoon family if anyone else is interested best wishes to all demus | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 22/04/2007 | ||
| Sutherland family of Hilton with McKenzie and Skinner connections Hello Everyone, I am wondering if anyone reading this message sees any connection to my Sutherland family who lived in Hilton, Fearn during the 1800s and early 1900s or to my related McKenzie and Skinner ancestors and relatives. Sophia McKenzie (born about 1816 - died 30 May 1905, Hilton) daughter of George McKenzie and Sophia Skinner married George Sutherland (born about 1813 - died before 1855) on December 24, 1835 in the parish of Fearn. George Sutherland was a fisherman from Hilton and Sophia McKenzie was from Balintore. I am having trouble finding a death record for George Sutherland who I believe died before 1855. I also believe that Sophia McKenzie had at least two siblings: William McKenzie (born 01 Jun 1807, Fearn) and Lily McKenzie (born 24 Aug 1802, Fearn) whom I would like to see if any potential marriage or death records exist for which could yield additional information. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 12/04/2007 | ||
| where to shop We were visiting in your beautiful area last summer with eleven of our family members. Our daughter-in-law's grandfather , George Ross ,was born and raised in Aberdeen and we had to come see the Ross Clan Centre. We are coming back in July with friends and renting a cottage in Hilton. Would someone please recommend a butcher, fish shop and grocery store in Tain. Thank you, we are from Virgina, USA | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 08/04/2007 | ||
| Childrens Dance classes Is there any dance classes in Tain for children, I have a 6 year old daughter who is looking to join a dance class, ballet or highland. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 03/04/2007 | ||
| RODERICK McRAE roderick mcrae was buried in a church yard in marybank on 17th may 1871.does anyone no any other info on roderick please e mail me.cynthgordon1948@yahoo.co.uk thankyou | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 02/04/2007 | ||
| Looking for MacDonald Family I am looking if anyone out there amy know something about James MacDonald who married a Babara Paxton Murray. He wsa born 1849 and as i understand in a place called Novar?? Evanton Inverness Scotland I cant seem to find any record of his birth anywhere (i have looked all over) Can anyone assist?? I think they had 5 children. Thank you so muach for any help | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 30/03/2007 | ||
| Looking for grandfather's home I have visited the beautiful town of Tain because this is where my grandfather, James Alexander Michael was born. My grandmother was born in Strathpeffer and when they married they lived in Dingwall. They moved to Canada sometime around 1908. The two eldest children were born in Dingwall, Alexander and Helen Michael. My aunt Christina and my mother Henrietta were born in Canada. I hope someone remembers the Michael family from Tain. Any information would be wonderful. I adored Tain and would love to visit for longer next time. Thank you | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 30/03/2007 | ||
| Directory assistance Hello, we are trying to locate Ross and Rosemary MacDonald. We are from Seattle, Washington and met them on a vacation last year. I am looking for an address or email. Do you have a directory assistance that I might access by email? Thank you. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 26/03/2007 | ||
| munro/ross in tain hello, In the 1861 census,my great, great grandfather, Donald Mackay, who was the schoolmaster of Achnahannet school, born in Rogart abt 1802 and his wife Johanna m.s.Munro born abt.1617, are listed with Donald,s mother in law Christina Ross, born in 1778 in Tain. I presume that Christina married a Munro and then a Ross. Does this connect with anyone? I would be so happy if it did! many thanks, Linda. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 25/03/2007 | ||
| Looking for...Sandra Dearness I used to live in Tain many years ago, left there in 1978. I'm hoping to get in touch with Sandra Dearness who used to live next door to us in Glebe Crescent. Would appreciate anyone that knows Sandra passing my email add to her. "rfcowie@lineone.net" Thanks a lot. Good site by the way, brings back lots of memories. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 16/03/2007 | ||
| looking for axel henrich I`m looking for Axel Henrich , moved 15 or more years ago, from Germany (Erkrath) to Tain.I would be very happy to hear something about him. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 16/03/2007 | ||
| mckenzie/ross looking for any information on these families please. Isobella Mckenzie b.ab.1800 in Tain, Ross and Cromarty. Her father was Alexander (?)Mckenzie and her mother was Katherin(?) Mcveir(?). She married Donald ROSS b 1798 Edderton and married in Edderton on the 5/9/1823. They had 5 children all born in Edderton.Donald was a Miller.2 of the children, Donald and Angus came to Australia. thanks heaps | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 14/03/2007 | ||
| Munro/Ross Family Ross & Cromarty Looking for family of Robert Munro b. abt. 181 Alness on 1851 Census. b.abt. 1813 Roskin (sic) Rosskeen? Rosshire on 1861 Census. Married Margaret Ross 1838 in Edderton and had Mary, 1839,b. Edderton, Donald 1842 Kincardine, William 1844 Kincardine, Robert Rossb. 1852 and James 1856 Edderton. I believe Margaret Ross b. 1816 Edderton was daughter of Donald Ross and Margaret (nee Ross). Is anyone able to help with parents for Robert Munro Senior? Many thanks Frances | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 10/03/2007 | ||
| Audra Marsh Anyone know a contact for Audra Marsh. Would like an update of some photos we shared in the 80's | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 08/03/2007 | ||
| Planning NOT permitted? Is there anyone out there that is able to accept the post of "Champion of the people of Tain" ? I think that since 93% of the population of Tain and the surrounding areas are in favour of Asda setting up in Tain then there is a need for someone to Champion their cause and let planning departments and officials know exactly which way they should be casting their votes. It is quite ironic when you think of, that planning for a new Asda in Tain will be decided by people in Invenress. These are the very same people who for years have opposed Asda starting up in Inverness and yet have allowed Tesco to control and monopolise the city. Do the people in power not understand that this developement is required, they say that they wish to build more houses somewhere in the region of about 400. Does this mean that when 400 familes occupy these new houses then they will all have a wonderful future driving the 35 miles to Inverness everyday to get to a place of employment? Wouldnt it be simpler just to provide somewhere for them to work in Tain i.e Asda? Please get to grips on that planning committee and let Asda build here, if you dont it could cost you your job too....AT THE POLLS! | ||||
| From Joseph | Reply | Sent 16/02/2007 | ||
| Looking for lost cousins My relatives come from Ardgay-Hilton-Bonar.William Ross married Margaret Munro in 1877. They had seven children, one was my Grandfather Alexander b 1885. He came to Canada in 1902. Their other children were. Hugh 1877, Hector 1879, David 1881,Flora Ann 1883, William 1887, and Roderick 1899?. William married Willamina Macgregor. Roderick married Elizabeth Gunn. Flora Ann married John Ross Clark. Does any one out there know this family? Are there any lost cousins that I can make contact with? Thank you. From Marion in Canada | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 09/02/2007 | ||
| Elizabeth (Lilly) MacBean Does anyone remember my mother known Lilly, she was born in 1938 - one of 4 children - Lilly, Sheena, Jeanette and Forbes - born in Nigg - attending Tain Royal Academy. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 06/02/2007 | ||
| kirstin campbell hi would like to get in touch with kirstin who we met on holiday in gran canaria. i think she lives in tain,any info would be great,you can e mail me info | ||||
| From paul jones | Reply | Sent 26/01/2007 | ||
| lost family history. What I now is very little, my great, great grandfather was from the highlands, but due to a family tragedy it was never spoken about. And all that anyone knew of it was scant at best, so every thing he could tell of our family in Scotland went to the grave with him. Any help is greatly appreciated, yours in spirit, John Tiffany | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 26/01/2007 | ||
| art gallery Can anyone give me the name and contact details of the art gallery in/around Tain owned by a Mr G Brown. I've heard some good reports. Any info greatly received. Thank you | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 18/01/2007 | ||
| Looking to buy or rent in Tain Hi does anyone know of any houses for sale in Tain. I have checked out all local web pages however I would like to buy in Knockbreck road. Anyone fancy a move without the expence of advertising please contact myself. The same applies to anyone with info on houses to rent in Tain. Still selling our house at the moment but would look to move in and around march. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 17/01/2007 | ||
| Fendom - family name Family name is Fendom which suddenly appeared in English census in 1854. No trace in Scotland and yet the place name of Fendom only appears at Tain. Museum unable to help, has anyone any clues please? | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 08/01/2007 | ||
| Looking for Munro/Ross connections My husband, Tony, and I visited Tain in 2004 and loved it. Thank you for the warm welcome. We were in the footsteps of Tony's ancestors, and would love further information if it is available. Finlay Munro (b abt 1780), died some time before 1838, when his widow, Alexandrina (nee Ross, b about 1780) emigrated to Sydney, Australia with her five adult children: Alexander b 1810 William b 1812 Ann b 1814 James b 1816 (my husband's ancestor) Christina (or Christian) b 1818. They lived in Kincardine and left from Loch Inver or Loch Broom on the James Moran on 22 Oct 1838. Alexandrina's parents were William Ross and Eliza Thompson. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 31/12/2006 | ||
| looking for old freinds I used to live across the road from Karrie and Sarah Bennett on Mayfield Wynd, and wondered what they were up to these days etc etc....or if someone had an e-mail address for them possibly?? thanks | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 21/12/2006 | ||
| New Year Street Party Can anyone tell me exactly what's lined up for the Hogmanay Street party this year. Who's playing, etc ... Cheers, Sporran | ||||
| From Sporran | Reply | Sent 18/12/2006 | ||
| Old friends Looking for an old Army pal, Tony Davie, who married a Tain girl, (Ali) who I knew in NI in the 80's. If anyone has any info, it would be greatly appreciated, Thanks Al | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 13/12/2006 | ||
| Re: Isabella Fraser Just checking I gave you the right email address. Looking forward to a reply, I know 1843 was a long time ago but I have a strong desire to discover my roots and to find out if their are other family members of Isabella's siblings still alive here in Australia. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 13/12/2006 | ||
| a wee dram its been 6 years since i was there,and i can look back with more than a smile.please tell robbie nolan i was asking for him and my freind from balintore | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 12/12/2006 | ||
| Looking for friends I am trying to contact friends from our past. We have many fond memories of Tain and the wonderful people in the community. My husband, Frank worked at Nigg Bay during late 1976-1979. Mairi and Harry Forbes, Lynn and John Ferguson, Barry and Eunice Finleson (spelling?) or anyone else who may remember that time. If anyone has e-mail addresses and would send along to me, I would greatly appreciate it. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 06/12/2006 | ||
| just wanted to say hi just wanted to say hi to all in tain. moved to nairn bout mnth and half ago. was wondering if u all are still having a hogmanay street party at all? may come up and join you s all 4 new year well come back really.xx | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 24/11/2006 | ||
| moving to tain I've never been to Tain and I wonder if you could help me? There is the possibility of a job coming up nearby and I was looking at Tain as a possible place to live. I have three kids (11, 9 and 4) and I was wondering what sort of place Tain was. I currently live in Brechin which is really a very depressing dead end town and Tain seems to be a very active place. Do you get a lot of noise/disturbance from the nearby bombing range or is it not a problem. Basically should I move to Tain? Please help! | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 06/11/2006 | ||
| Ross - Sutherland I am trying to get information on David Sutherland and Ann Ross married 6 February, 1822, Tain, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. They are my great great grandparents, I am connected through their daughter Ann born 1835. She married John Richards in Victoria, Australia. On Ann's death certificate it shows David her father as a distiller. Would love to hear from anyone with connections to this family. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 31/10/2006 | ||
| Clifford Nicol Williamson: Looking for relatives I am trying to get into contact with any relatives/associates of my late father Clifford Nicol Williamson. He was born (in 1933) and brought up in Tain but left for Glasgow in the late 1950s.He died in 2003. I know there are some relatives up in the Tain area but we have longs since lost contact. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 31/10/2006 | ||
| A wonderful 7 weeks in Tain This summer, my family and I spent seven weeks in your beautiful town. We had a delightful time! We visited the Associated Presbyterian Churh on King St. We were made to feel very welcome!I recommend that you visit there. They are a wonderful group of Christians! Lucy van Eyk from Ontario, Canada | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 25/10/2006 | ||
| MacKay family Railway Hotel Tain Hi, A distant cousin John MacKay owned the Railway Hotel Tain back in the 1940's. His wife was Mary MacKinnon. They had a son Alaister. Can anyone tell me if the hotel is still owned by the MacKay family? Thank you Lorraine Weaver | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 24/10/2006 | ||
| looking for family history My husbands great-grandfather was apparently a well-known cattle breeder and dealer in tain. His premises were where the fish and chip restaurant now stands. He moved from Fife Keith in the early 1900s. He was a judge of cattle at the agricultural shows. Grateful for any information. His name was James Grant | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 20/10/2006 | ||
| Thank you Tain I'm just back from my holiday in Scotland and am so pleased to find your website to thank the lovely people of Tain for their graciousness. Thank you to the gentleman at Tain in Time for speaking with me about my family and for the informative Clan Ross history. Thank you Brambles for the warm atmosphere and delicious lunch (by far the best baked potato I've had in years!). A very special thank you to Catherine of Glenmorangie Distillery. You are a gem for going out of your way to help me contact the fine folks at Balnagown Castle. To the lovely ladies at Tain Silver, thank you, your warm welcome made me feel like an old friend. I felt as though I could have rolled up my sleeves and helped you with the cement for your new art gallery Gordon Brown, what a beautiful place you have, I can't wait to see it finished. You were extraordinarily wonderful to speak with and thank you again for the cup of tea. Finally, thank you to David and Jackie Knight of Ardgay who suggested that I spend the day in Tain. It was by far one of the friendlist places on my 1500 mile journey through Scotland. All the best, tapadh leibh Tain! Suzan Garrett Imperial Beach, California (The lady with long blonde hair and the 'funny accent') | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 18/10/2006 | ||
| Taste of Tain What date is the 2006 Taste of Tain ? | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 18/10/2006 | ||
| ferguson looking for family of my great grand father fergus ferguson came from gairloch or ross shire scotland in 1805 and settled in gairloch ns | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 14/10/2006 | ||
| looking for relatives i am trying to tracemmy mothers familythey lived in the village of hilton her maiden name was dorthy hendry she had a sister called jessie her fathers name was john hendryhe had two brothers called andrew and willie her mothers maiden name was mcinnes she was born in hilton in 1927 she had an aunty called nellie mckenzie i meet her in the1970s i think she used to work in the local pub or hotel she had a son called john he was in the navey i hope someone can help thank you john | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 08/10/2006 | ||
| looking for ancestry Mackenzie I'm looking for birth records and related family of Roderick Charles Walter Mackenzie. Think born in Tain in 1906. I don't know who his parents were. Anyone know if school records, church recorts etc are kept? Thanks and regards from Australia | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 07/10/2006 | ||
| looking for relatives i am looking for imformation about my mothers family her maiden name was hendry and she was born in hilton in the 1920s she had a sister called jessie i meet her aunty in the 1970s in hilton her namewas nellie mckenzie and she worked in the local hotel or pub i know she had a son called john and he was in the navey i would be gratful if any one has any information and could help | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 02/10/2006 | ||
| ANYONE KNOW GAIL MOYNES HI i was wondering if anyone could tell Gail Moynes am looking to catch up with her i worked with her for about 1 year and left just as she was about to have her baby and was wondering how she was doing and stuff so thought i would talk to her if possible | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 18/09/2006 | ||
| im trying to get bk in touch with erin cameron hello i lost contact with erin 3 years ago id love to hear from hear from you its a differant me x | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 14/09/2006 | ||
| Vass statue My Aunt Isobel Vass (1923-1986) from Balintore used to take me to Tain and tell me we were related to the man represented by the Vass statue on the main street. What can you tell us about that person? | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 13/09/2006 | ||
| Munro Ross Family I have a Donald Munro who married a Janet Ross in Fearn on 26th Jan 1798. A son Hugh born 15th March in 1800 is the link to my Australian Family. Wife of Hugh was a Janet Mann? but no marriage found. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 01/09/2006 | ||
| Ross genealogy inTain I'm looking to find out the birth abt 1732 of Hector William Ross. He was in the 78th Fraser Highlanders in 1757 fighting for the English against the French in the battle of Louisburg and the Plains of Abraham in Canada. Also looking for information on his parents Alexander and Helen Baines [Bains] about married abt 1732. It is said they are from Tain, Easter Ross, in the Highlands. Many thanks inadvance Fran | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 26/08/2006 | ||
| Seeking Caroline Mcgougan...again I'm trying to get back in touch with Caroline Mcgougan. She was in touch for a very brief spell but my address book was wiped and I can't get back in touch and she probably thinks I've not replied. Could someone please send me her email, I do remember its Caz something, or could someone please let her know I'm trying to get in touch. many thanks Will | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 18/08/2006 | ||
| Forbes I'll be staying in Tain for 4 nights in September and would like to contact a family with the name 'Forbes' who had a jewellers shop owned (or run) by Neil Forbes (now deceased. If this is still a family business I hope to meet up with you. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 12/08/2006 | ||
| WHEELS /film made in tain Could any one help me find a copy of the film that was made in tain (WHEELS),My 1979 ford capri was featured in this film and i would like to show my grandchildren, i am willing to travel and pay for a copy,can any one please help THANK YOU | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 04/08/2006 | ||
| ALEXANDER MUNRO A PLOUGHMAN FROM KILMUIR EASTER Hi,I am from glasgow and have discovered my great great grandfather was alexander munro who married elsie douglas they had a daughter margaret munro who went to edinburgh and wed a david inglis my great grandfather and great grandmother does anyone know of their descendants in the area?? thanks great web site and great pictures looks a good place to visit | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 02/08/2006 | ||
| Ross family would like to get in touch with anyone with Ross family connections from Rosskeen area. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 27/07/2006 | ||
| Ross families looking for descendants of the following family.... Name: CHARLES ROSS Birth: 5 10 1849 Spouse: ISABELLA MCRAE Birth: C1847 Children: 1 F: MARY ROSS Birth: 16 4 1870 2 M: GEORGE ROSS Birth: 1871 3 F: ISABELLA ROSS Birth: 19 4 1874 Death: 11 2 1951 Spouse: WILLIAM MACPHERSON 4 M: CHARLES ROSS Birth: 14 2 1876 Spouse: ANNIE MORRISON 5 M: JOHN MCRAE ROSS Birth: 1877 6 M: DONALD ROSS Birth: 1879 7 M: WILLIAM CASSELS ROSS Birth: 1883 8 F: JESSIE ANN ROSS Birth: 1885 9 F: MARGARET C ROSS Birth: 1887 10 M: ROBERT MUNRO ROSS Birth: 1889 11 M: KENNETH MARTIN ROSS Birth: 1891 12 F: ELIZABETH ROSS Birth: 1894 i know one of the girls married a man with the surname "Warsfold" - not sure of spelling though... any help greatly appreciated! kind regards, Lorna. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 11/07/2006 | ||
| Information on Bayfield House Nigg Does anyone have any photos or information on Bayfield House on Nigg Hill.I have been looking at some old parish records but am very surprised that there is so little mention of what is really quite a substantial Georgian(?)house ...would be most grateful for any help ... thanx | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 10/07/2006 | ||
| SEEKING DAVID CALDER Does anyone know whereabouts of David Calder who used to frequent Ardgay in early 80's. He had family in Tain and Invergordon, and I think a brother-in-law who went by the name of 'Dodds'. David would be in his 40's now, any info greatly appreciated. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 05/07/2006 | ||
When did the Glenmorangie Highland Gathering move from Tain Links, and why ??? | ||||
| From Mad Haggis | Reply | Sent 04/07/2006 | ||
| TAIN hello i ilve in tain and i think that this webpage is brill!!!! it shows all that tain has to offer and everything!! well done!! x | ||||
| From Emma Mackintosh | Reply | Sent 02/07/2006 | ||
| Bryces of Dumbarton Road Glasgow Hello Glasweigans, I am trying to find information on the burial/lair of my uncle David Rankin Bryce and his daughter Ali who died aged 11. He was a Director of a Distillery and died c1940- 1945. I can't remember the name of the cemetary where they rest, and would appreciate help. i have a friend visiting Glasgow in August who will visit grave for me. Any help appreciated. what a great site. Regards Viwig. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 20/06/2006 | ||
| Accommodation Does anyone have or know a place to live in during July and August 2006. I'll be moving from Holland to Tain area with my family of 5 for the summer. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 15/06/2006 | ||
| Harry Ramsdens I have just discovered that there is someone trying to get the old hairdressers changed into a Harry Ramsdens fish shop. WOW!! What is happening to the town of Tain, all these well known stores and chippys coming here is this fantastic news or what? Now all we need is for MacDonalds to take over the old Balnagowan Hotel and hey presto! Tain might well become the next big "CITY" in the highlands, after all it did happen to the town of Inverness recently and when they became a "CITY" look at all the benefits, cash and other good things, that they got for it. On the other hand, would the good citizens of Tain wish all this good fortune to befall them, or would it perhaps drown them in fear with the thought that people were about to descend upon their ancient Royal Burgh and take it full on into the future? Who knows but I am sure that if all of these shops, chippys etc were to come to fruitition then the infrastructure of Tain would certainly have to be overhauled and updated to cope as there isn't enough space to park a push bike in the town let alone all the cars and folk who will be expected to come here. Just take a good look at Stafford street now and tell me the parking that takes place there at the moment is suitable or EVEN SAFE!!! Come on dont sit back, air your views let people know what you think and want for your town. | ||||
| From Duncan | Reply | Sent 08/06/2006 | ||
| Asda I think that it is fantastic news that Tain will hopefully be getting it's own Asda. I do think that not only will it create welcome employment, it will also provide that little bit of competition which is needed to try and get the people of Tain and surrounding areas a better deal on their groceries etc. It will also save them a few pounds on wasted time and petrol driving to places like Inverness to do their shopping and spending their money there rather than here. Tain town centre wont "die" as some would have us believe (has Alness, with Morrisons and Lidls? has dingwall with tesco and Lidl?) I believe that more people who come to Tain for Asda will use the town centre and will use the local shops although I do realise that the local shops are going to have to change to keep up with the times and ultimeately some might go. I also think that Lidl being at the opposite end of town will also help bring more people into the town who may well have by-passed us and went to say Alness, Dingwall or even Inverness. I think that we should aslo do everything we can to encourage and assist in the refurbishment and rebuoilding of Tain picture house. This would help attract folk here and give them something else to do rahter than just shopping. Whats your views and opinions? | ||||
| From Duncan | Reply | Sent 02/06/2006 | ||
| Message from Moscow Still here in Moscow, three years soon, still waiting to hear from June Dingwall and the Polson twins from Ardgay, I do hear from Jacqui Ferguson and do appreciate this very much,hope everyone is well. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 21/05/2006 | ||
| Helen(nellie) Maclean and William Urquhart Still seeking my fathers half brothers or their descendants (1)William (2)John (3)James (4) Albert(5) Simon Urquhart. all beleived born in the 1920's and lived in Tain. William and Helen are buried in Drumnadrochit. We have been searching for many years. Helen Maclean was from Culburnie and had my father before her marriage to William Urquhart. My father is a Thomas Coram Foundling | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 12/05/2006 | ||
| Donald Robertson I am hoping someone can help me find someone knowing a family called Robertson from Tain.Donald was buried with my g/g/grandparents in the old graveyard in St Duthus Tain & i would love to know why.Donald was born in Fearn 1819 & in the 1901 census lived with his sisters Annie & Bella( Isabella?).Hoping someone can help me,thankyou. Sheila. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 04/05/2006 | ||
| streets of tain is there a street called union place in tain, my ancestor finlay mckenzie listed as here in the 1871 census,earlier census show him in lower tain, | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 01/05/2006 | ||
| Knockbreck Primary/TRA Could anyone put me in touch with George Melvin, Andrew Wilson, Robert Mcintyre, Alan Kelly, Hexie, Robert Bonner, David Mcphee, who attended Knockbreck Pprimary or TRE in the late 70s early 80s? | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 22/04/2006 | ||
| Hi Everyone Just like to say a big Hi to all. Miss the music, the people, The parties but not the winters. Hope to get up there soon. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 21/04/2006 | ||
| Cant find it on any map Please can anyone tell exactly where Logie Easter Kilmuir Easter and Lochbroom are? I know its around the Tain and Cromarty area but no map appears to show them. Any advice on how to trace ancesters from this area? Bill@hughesdrivertraining.co.uk.Thanks to anyone who can help. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 11/04/2006 | ||
| Bradford family Trying to contact Elana Bradford, Andrew Bradford. Anyone who knows them, please have them contact me. We are old friends who have just lost contact with each other. Thank you. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 07/04/2006 | ||
| dingwall family Do you hhhave any information on Kenneth Dingwalldied 19/11/1760 Milnairn Dingwall | ||||
| From mary | Reply | Sent 30/03/2006 | ||
| Dave Bremner I'm an old friend of Dave Bremner. He used to sing in a band with me back in 1969 in aberdeen.I think he originally lived in fountain road? in Tain. Last time i seen him was in Edinburgh, mid-seventies. I would appreciate any info. Dave would be about, early-mid fifties, If still alive! | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 29/03/2006 | ||
| FAMILY CONTACTS MY MOTHER AND FAMILY MEMBERS ARE TAKING A LIFE TIME DREAM TRIP TO TRACE DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT ROSS WHO WAS BORN IN ROSSHIRE...SCOTLAND...APPROX. BORN 20. 02. 1830 IN THE PARISH OF LOGGIE...ALSO DOES ANYONE HAVE CONNECTIONS TO WILLIAM DONALD ROSS WHO OWNED A CHEMIST IN TAIN...INVERNESS THAT CARRIED A NON DEPLUME OF SHAKE THE BOTTLE ROSS...SCOTLAND...IT WOULD BE SO LOVELY TO CONNECT BEFORE MY FAMILY LEFT NEW ZEALAND TO SEEK OUT LINKS IN THEIR FAMILY CHAIN... REGARDS NISBIT | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 16/03/2006 | ||
| hi I was just looking at your web site, and it brought back fond and happy memories of when I lived there. I lived in tain 89/91 on manse street, and was in 6g at TRA. As I can see from your web site the little supermarket that Alasdair Rhind used to own is no longer there. I was one of the staff that worked there. What a laugh we all had when I worked there. I moved back down to the south (kent) with my family, and was sorry to leave tain. It would be lovely to hear from anyone who can remember me! | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 15/03/2006 | ||
| For my Shen This is a wee note for my Shen who is working away in Russia. You just left today and Im missing you already. I know when your feeling down and missing home you look up this brill site as a wee reminder of us all here in sunny Tain. Hopefully this will cheer you up. Love you and miss you very much, Akheera.xxx | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 13/03/2006 | ||
| Robert Ross As an avid genealogy researcher into my family...clan Ross.I am searching for connections to my great grandfather who was Robert Ross approx. d.o.b 20.02.1830. He was a wire worker and was born in Mary Bank Loggie...Rosshire...Scotland. He married Eliza Smith d.o.b=01.01.1834...birth place Inniskillen county Fermanagh...Northern Island... They immigrated to New Zealand. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Regards Nisbit | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 12/03/2006 | ||
| Searching for descendants of John Hugh Ross Williamson and Fanny Clarke of Pitcalnie and Balnagorn, Fearn, Scotland..information and portraits or fotos desired.... Dear Tain Community - My ancestors that were from Pitcalnie and Balnagore were Fanny Clarke and John Hugh Ross Williamson They married in Pitcalnie and had four children at their home in Balnagore, Fearn. George Ross Williamson Ross Katherine Evelyn Williamson Ross Ethel Frances Sarah Williamson Ross Rosa Ross Williamson Ross Any connections, fotos, portrait or information will be immensely appreciated. Fanny's parents were Frances Georgiana Chapman and Vicar Theophilus Clarke who were my GGAunt and GGUncle. They lived at Tadcaster Yorkshire and Theo vicared at Tadcaster Church. Hope to hear from someone, Regards, Ms. Layna Jan Wilson, Vancouver, Canada. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 11/03/2006 | ||
| Map of Tain Streets To Hugh Reid With reference to your recent enquiry through the Tain website, I tried to email you by return but your email address is coming up as incorrect. There is a street map on the site. If you click on the ‘location’ option in the menu list on the left you will find a street map which you can zoom in and out of. Hope this helps. There are also maps available to purchase through the Tower Bookshop in Tain. You can find contact details for the shop on the shops and business listings on the Tain website. | ||||
| From Fiona Robertson | Reply | Sent 06/03/2006 | ||
| Ina (Thomasina) Riddle - G'day Tain - I'm looking for family information on a woman called "Ina" (name was thomasina) Riddle. Her sister elizabeth was born 1914 and died 1984, she died a few years back. Elizabeth was my mother-in-laws grandmother and we are trying to trace her parents, but have no names (very hard to do from Australia also). Ina was born and lived her life Tain we believe, while elizabeth moved to Montrose after her marriage in Forfar in 1936 to David Beattie. Elizabeth's middle name was Bain. If this seems familiar to anybody please help as we are stuck for ideas at this point. Cheers | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 06/03/2006 | ||
| Fendom My maiden name is Fendom, can anyone supply me with info/photos on this area? Fendom Farm/Fendom Road/Fendom Airfield. I just discovered this place existed. | ||||
| From | Reply | Sent 03/03/2006 | ||
| James Macallan Munro 1809 Greetings from Canada! I am descended from James Macallan Munro, born in Tain |