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House to buy/exchange

I am looking to buy a house in Knockbreck Road, our current property is on the market and I just wandering if anyone would be interested in an exchange. Please e-mail for details and photos are available.
From ReplySent 07/06/2010
Tracing Ancestors

I am looking for information about my Gt.Gt.Grandparents Angus and Georgina Graham (Ross)who lived and worked in Tain and Invergordon. Georgina died in 1911 and Angus in 1931. Their son Charles Graham was my Gt.Grandfather. Charles's sister, Isabella, married a David Douglas, in Tain in 1885. She died at 13,Hartfield Street, Tain, in 1932. I believe Isabella and David had six children. One daughter, also called Georgina, married a Donald Ross in 1927, and she died in Tain in 1969. Georgina's brother, William Douglas was born 1898, and died in Tain in 1987. Can anyone help with information about the family. Thank you.
From ReplySent 06/06/2010
Bike Hire

Spending the first week in August in Portmahomack. Looking to hire 2 adult bikes. Grateful for any help.
Thank you.
From ReplySent 30/05/2010
Weathervane - Tain Tollbooth

Can anyone remember the year that the tollbooth was getting refurbished, and the primary school kids at Craighill Primary got to jump over the Weathervane?
I remember doing it as a kid but cannot remember the year- would have been around 1987-1990.
From ReplySent 13/05/2010
Innis Mhor & RAF Tain

I am writing a book about tidal islands and hope to visit Innis Mhor in Dornoch Firth.
Firstly can anyone tell me if it is easy to walk to this at low tide and where I can find information about when it is safe to walk on the MOD range.
Secondly, I would be most grateful if anyone has any information on the island - history, stories, shipwrecks, wildlife etc.
I can be contacted through my website www.petercatonbooks.co.uk or please post on this board.
Thank you.
From ReplySent 07/05/2010
Sale of Local Craft Work

Calling all local crafts people, if there was a shop locally in which you could sell your art and crafts work for a small fee would you be interested?
From ReplySent 05/05/2010
Art Club

Hello
We are moving to the area soon and I was wondering if there is an art club in Tain, Dornoch or surrounding towns?
From ReplySent 03/05/2010
Tain Guides Brownies & Rainbows

Just to say there are spaces in the units in Tain if anyone is interested please e-mail me on NicolaCBoydN@aol.com and I will put you in touch with the unit you would like to join and information on times and days etc. The units are
1st Tain Rainbows
1st Tain Brownies
2nd Tain Brownies
1st Tain Guides

From ReplySent 02/05/2010
House Wanted

I am hopefully moving to Tain in the next few weeks so I am looking for a 2 or 3 bedroom house to rent for my family and I. Please email any offers with thanks in advance. sleepychef@mac.com
From ReplySent 18/04/2010
Greetings to my host family (McLean)

I'd like to thank once again McLean family, who kindly hosted me in September 2000. Time has passed but I've never stopped thinking about my marvellous days spent in Tain! I hope I'll come back to Scotland one day....

A big hug from Italy
From ReplySent 12/03/2010
Allison Family

I am searching for information on Isabella Allison Born in Tain approx 1850. Emmigrated to New Zealand in 1871. Her father is recorded as Henry Allison on her marriage certificate.Any leads would be appreciated.
From ReplySent 23/02/2010
Would you abseil 100ft off Dunrobin Castle for charity?

Come along on the 17th of April 2010 for a great day out!
It's easy register, just call Peter Logie on 01463 713080, text
From Clic SargentReplySent 18/02/2010
Pattison Cup 1899

My grandfather Donald Bowie was a member of this team and I have his team photo and medal. I would love to hear from anyone with info for persons on team or other. I live in Australia where Donald emigrated to and intend to visit at some stage. Regards Lynda
From ReplySent 07/02/2010
Looking for relative Ross

I am looking for information on a Ethel Ross especially from your older readers who might have more information knowledge of a Ethel Ross who was believed to have emigrated to Rhodesia back in the 40`s, 50`s or even 60`s. She is believed to have at some stage got married to a David Muir here or over abroad. She was also known to have had a daughter and possibly a son. Our informaiton is very sketchy. We were also told that her family might have ran a grocery store or some other type of store in Tain many many years ago. We would really appreciate hearing from relatives of Ethel's extended family. Thank you very much for your time. This would make some people very happy.
From ReplySent 18/01/2010
House for sale Knockbreck Road

Just wandering if anyone is planning selling in knockbreck road (school side) as I have been after a property there for some time. e-mail for details
From ReplySent 18/01/2010
the hammond/bailey family

i lived in morangie Road and opposite me lived the lovely hammond/bailey family.Mam was Shirley she made great toasted cheese, Dad was Truman.I was great friends with Wanda,and Mark and would love to hear from them.Iknow Beverley was asking after me (older sister) Anybody know anything about such a
From ReplySent 21/10/2009
Katherine (Irene) Woods

Katherine (Irene) Woods left Tain about 1966 and got a secretarial job at the University of Edinburgh. She subsequently was hired by a professor at George Peabody College in Nashville,
Tennessee, where I met and dated her in 1966-1967. I moved away - she moved away - California, I think. If anyone in or near Tain has any information regarding her, I'd really like to know where she is and how she's doing.

Many thanks, Charles Patterson, P.O. Box 351, Cross Plains, TN 37049 - Tennwoodrocker@yahoo.com
From ReplySent 17/10/2009
looking for a flat share in tain or dornoch

i am looking for a flat to buy or share with i looking to work in inverness and would to stay in tain or dornoch
From ReplySent 13/10/2009
Archibald and Lily WILSON, of Badvoon and Edderton

Archibald and Lily Wilson died in 1912. Their children are reported to be:
Alexander b. 1845/46
Kenneth b. 1848
James b. 1850
Annie b. 1854
Georgina b. 1856
Archibald b. 1857
William b. 1862

If you or anyone you know may have information regarding this family then please contact me via email. foster4@xtra.co.nz
With warm and sincere thanks, Gail
From ReplySent 09/10/2009
Information regarding family

I am trying to research my family, am trying to get information regarding the following
the 1881 census shows
James Rose age 83 gardener, probably my great,great grandfather
living with
Margaret Rose age 36, great great grandmother Domestic
Alexander Paterson age 12
Jessie Cameron age 8
Dora Rose age 2, my grandmother
the children are all down as grandchildren
living in ?Chadel Street (poor writing on census)
I think James was married to Margaret MacIntosh but do not have any record of her.
Dora married in 1907 in Inverness where she and Alexaner were both living.
From ReplySent 04/09/2009
family history Campbell

I am trying to get information about another family member who I think lived in Tain.
His name was Donald George Campbell, I have a photo of him taken by John Munro, when he was champion of Tain Bowling Club.He was bourne in 1901 in Inverness, father John mother Isabella who died in 1903.
Donald was married to Annie May in 1924.
From ReplySent 04/09/2009
Tain flowers

I WANT TO CONGRATULATE TAIN TASK FORCE,
NEVER HAVE THE FLOWERS IN TAIN LOOKED SO MAGNIFICANT. GOOD WORK
From ReplySent 04/08/2009
The Mitchell clan

Hi the good folks of Tain,
Did anyone know my Grandfather - William Mitchell a postman for many years in Tain. He lived at 1 Ankerville Street, Tain and had 3 sons David, Gordon and William or Charlie (my dad) as he was known by two names, apparently he was named after a doctor that delivered him in 1932 by the name of Willaim Charles Ross.
My father left Tain I think in the fifties and moved to Grangemouth to work in the railway.
We used to come up and have great holidays visiting my uncle.
My dad and my uncle Gordon were very close as their older brother David moved to South Africa where I have "Mitchell" realives and then he moved on to Canada.
If you have any stories about my dad, uncle Gordon of grandfather I would be very grateful.
My grandmother was known by the name Willimina Robertson.
They had a sister Barbara, she died very young at the age of 3 and is buried in the old cemetery across from the good old Railway Inn.
Thanks
Gordon
gordon.mitchell@carron.com
From ReplySent 22/07/2009
FRIEND

Looking for an old friend who I believed moved to Tain many years ago,dont have much information to go on with, but his name is Robert or Rab Doyle,he has a twin brother called Davie and an older brother called Billy
From ReplySent 08/07/2009
Rose Garden

I had a walk around the new-look Rose Garden in sunny Tain today. It looks absolutely beautiful! What a difference from the old Rose Garden. Well done to all in the community who have done a tremendous job building and maintaining it.

Cadboll Place
Tain
From Neil HourstonReplySent 03/07/2009
Shandwick castle

I am trying to locate a Shandwick Castle (possible misspelling) the supposed birthplace of one of my ancestors (David Ross), date of birth uncertain, died Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1879. Supposedly a Battle of Waterloo veteran he was a colourful identity in early Victorian settlement.
From ReplySent 28/06/2009
looking for family

I'm looking for some members of my mother's family. My mother was Annabel Shaw from Invergordon and her cousins were McKenzies. Their mother was my granny's sister - Jessie. I'm going to be up staying in Fearn and visiting with my cousin Gardie Munro in August and again in September. I wouldn't mind meeting some of the relatives I only vaguely remember from my childhood.
From ReplySent 26/06/2009
WI-FI INTERNET

Does anyone know of a public area in Tain that offers WI-FI internet?
From ReplySent 15/06/2009
Tain St Duthus (1920)

I have a list of indviduals named on a team sheet for Tain St Duthus' first post WW1 trophy win, when they beat Alness 1-0 to win the Pattison Cup in 1920.

I am looking for help with who these players were, or if anyone was perhaps a relative, I would be interested in photographs or more information about who they were.

Here are the names:

W Munro
W Macleod
T Macleod
R Earl
A Macleod
W B Dunnett
J G Holmes
D J H Mitchell
D Mackay
G Findlay
W Ross
E M Fraser

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kind Rgds,
Niall
From ReplySent 13/06/2009
How often do you post?

I'd really like to know the whereabouts, family in Tain, or how to find Katherine Woods who immigrated to
America in about 1967. Please post.
From ReplySent 13/06/2009
What schools were in Tain around 1909

Hi Folks,

I am doing some research on my great uncle who came from lairg.

He was a teacher in Scotland from around 1908-12. He emigrated to Australia in 1912 and taught there till the beginning of the Great war. He died at the battle of Gallipoli in 1915.

I have a photo of him about age 20 in 1909 aprox, it looks like a official school photo and was taken in Tain by a studio called Smiths.

I think he may have been a student teacher or even a qualified teacher there.

What schools were there around that time in Tain. I have Australian teaching records and he was sole teacher in a school there. I'd imagine that he was a primary teacher though not sure.

If I can find the names of schools around that time I may be able to find records of him in the archives in Inverness Library.

His name was Alexander Maclean.

Any thoughts or info would be appreciated!

Many thanks

Kind regards

Alan Macrae
From ReplySent 07/05/2009
Gordon MacIntosh Condolances

We would like to express our sincerest condolances to the friends and family of Gordon MacIntosh who died last week.
Gordon shared an interest in cars when we first met him in Tain/Portmahomack in the 1980's with our RS2000 when he had a origional RS1800 and exteemly nice too. We often brought parts for him courier style on a Friday night from Eagle Rally Services on our way to The Port. He also helped us on numerous occasions to keep on the road with his friend Howard. We are sure Gordon is in Heaven now still reving the White RS1800. Your loss is shared by many -
Best Wishes, Andy & Dougie (Janspeed) McFadzean from Johnstone, Paisley.
From ReplySent 07/05/2009
Rose Gardens

I was trawling through the image gallery and came across a photo of the presentation of the rose garden sun dial, i am just wondering if it will be replacedin the new garden or moved elsewhere? if it is going to me moved could anyone say to where?
From ReplySent 17/04/2009
DENOONS OF FEARN & ROSSKEEN

I am searching for relatives of Alexander Denoon, born 1856 Fearn, who married Jane Fyfe, born 1854 Newport, Fife - their children were Charles 1891, Janetta 1895 & John 1897. On the 1901 census the Denoon family were living in Quire Cottage, Rosskeen, Ross-shire (Farmer). Alexander's parents were John Denoon, born 1831 Fearn & Janet Ross, born Edderton 1821, and they lived in Balinroich, Fearn. Jane Fyfe was my grandmother's sister. Any info would be welcome - I live in Chicago, USA.
From ReplySent 07/04/2009
Coming to Scotland

I'm coming to Scotland in August and will be staying in Tain. I'm hoping to find lost cousins. The children/grandchildren of William Ross and Williamina MacGregor and the children/grandchildren of Roderick Ross and Elizabeth Gunn all from the Ardgay/Bonar areas. My Grandpa Alexander Ross immigrated to Canada abt.1902, William and Roderick were two of his brothers.
From ReplySent 25/03/2009
Denoon family from Tain

Am looking for the Scottish side of my family tree - William Denoon was born about 1835 and his last address in Scotland was Tain, before he left for Australia. He had a son John Denoon, who was born on 7/10/1874 at Gundagai, NSW and William was a storekeeper at Coolamon, near Gundagai at that time.
William married Catherine Helen McKenzie in Australia and am looking for a birth place for him and any other information about his ancestors in Scotland.
From ReplySent 13/03/2009
Coming to Scotland

I'm trying to find my lost cousins. Children of William(Bill)Ross and Williamina(Mina) MacGregor, also children of Roderick Ross and Elizabeth Gunn. All from Ardgay, Hilton, Bonar Bridge areas. My Grandfather Alexander was a brother to William and Roderick,and he immigrated to Canada.
From ReplySent 07/03/2009
Rose Garden Trees

I was upset to see the last two trees in the Rose Garden being cut down. Even with those trees being hundreds of years old I don't believe that they were in a bad way, I guess that the team re-vamping the Rose Garden simply wanted rid of them... A real shame.
From ReplySent 28/02/2009
Where are they now ?

My father, Donald McLeod moved from Lanarkshire to Hill-o-Fearn around 1970. I visted him and his new family at Balblair Farm in Hill-o-Fearn in 1980, and I,ve not seen or heard from them since,and was wondering if they are still in the area,they had a son called James who i think would be about 32/33 now, my dad used to have a shopping van that went around the area.
I am sure the farm was called Balblair,
it was the last on the right comming from the railway station heading towards the Fearn Hotel.
It would be nice to hear how they are getting on.

Thanks Elaine.
From ReplySent 12/02/2009
Tain Thistle Football Club

Just to give everyone an update. Tain Thistle Football Club will play their final two games of the 2008/09 season on January 24th against Alness (A) then against Invergordon on the 31st, at home.

Anyone who wishes to come along and support the team would be greatly welcome. We have food and drinks on sale at the game, as well as match programmes and scarves (for that wee extra bit of warmth!)

The club are also now looking for sponsors for next season (2009/10) and would welcome any offers via our official website:

tainthistle.co.uk

Many thanks,

Niall
From ReplySent 22/01/2009
HEATHERDALE

We recently stayed in your lovely town. We stayed at a guesthouse with the above name. I would like to highly recommend this place, the lady who owns it Alice, gives you such a warm and freindly welcome. Lovely clean fresh room, with a comfortable bed. Breakfast is delicious, with lots of tea and coffee to wash it down. Thankyou Alice
From ReplySent 20/01/2009
My name is TAIN

How might I find out if my family has any association with the Tain community,history,clans, etc?
From ReplySent 10/01/2009
Isabella Ross Edinbane

Has anyone any information on Isabella Ross who was a table maid at a big house in Edinbane around 1926.
From ReplySent 09/01/2009
On Holiday

I'm looking to travel to Scotland in the next year and am quite interested in the town of Tain, as well as the towns surrounding the Cromarty Firth. Thanks for being so informational.
From ReplySent 02/01/2009
Niall Thomson

I am a former captain in the Dutch Commandos. In February 1995 I was privelidged to meet Niall Thomson during a training we had in and around Achnacarry where Niall was an instructor during the war. Only recently I read on a site that Niall passed away in the latter part of 1997. I still have photographs of him taken during our stay at Achnacarry. I know that his address than was: Tigh Na Greine, Quebec Bridge, Tain. I am looking for relatives of Niall to get in contact with.
From ReplySent 28/12/2008
Niall Thomson

In 1995 I was in Scotland as an instructor with the Commando course of the Dutch Army. Our guest during those days was Niall Thomson. During the war he served with the Commandos and as an instructor at Achnacarry. Niall was a great person and I was very priviliged and proud to be in his company. After the excercise I stayed in contact with Niall for a short while. A few months ago I read on a site that Niall had died in the latter part of 1997, only two years after I had met him. I still have the adress he had than: N.G.G. Thomson, Tigh Na Greine, Quebec Bridge, Tain, but I don't know if this is still valid. Does anyone know if the adress does still excist and does anyone know any relatives of Niall? As I would like to know more about Niall and his service with the Commandos, I would like to get in contact with them. I have some photos of him taken during our stay at Spean Bridge and Achnacarry. I am looking forward to any reply.
From ReplySent 12/12/2008
Love Tain

I lived in Tain when I was a teenager as my father brought us over from Texas with his job at Brown and Root. They were many American familes there at the time and we attened Tain Royal Academy. I am so grateful for the experience and pleasure of living in Scotland. Hope to return one day.
From ReplySent 25/11/2008
Francis Robertson 1764-1852

I am engaged on the renewal of a disused victorian burial ground in Brighton - England. One of the monuments which I hope to restore bears the following inscription:

To the memory of LAURENTIA DOROTHEA wife of FRANCIS ROBERTSON Esq died 2 August 1846 aged 70 years. Also sacred to the memory of FRANCIS ROBERTSON Esq of Tain in Rosshire born 1 August 1764 died 7 September 1852 aged 87 years who exemplary in all the social duties of life evinced the spirit of heavenly love, which actuated her performance of these duties and prepared her for the sufferings of a long and painful illness to submit with pious and cheerful resignation to the will of God and in the deep consciousness of her own utter insufficiency to rest her sole hope of eternal salvation on the atoning merits and mediation of her blessed redeemer.
--- gifted with eminent abilities. Endowed with great virtues and possessing singular truthfulness of character the excellent qualities of his mind and heart rendered him esteemed and beloved in every relation of life, for the benefit of his fellow creatures many profited by his prosperity, and his unshaken trust in all the sufficient merits of the one and only saviour prepared him to meet death with the calm resignation of a true Christian.
Deeply and fervently regretted by his surviving children and remaining friends he was permitted to retain his mental facilities unclouded to the last, and having been blessed with more than ordinary health and length of days his spirit returned to his maker almost without a struggle. His end was peace.

Does anyone know anything about Mr Robertson; are any descendents still in Tain - any information gratefully recieved

simon.bannister@brighton-hove.gov.uk
From ReplySent 14/11/2008
Margaret Cameron

Any info on Margaret Cameron, aged around 17 in 1943, Fiona Gillanders would like to know, thank you, (in relation to George)
From ReplySent 06/11/2008
Does anyone remember me from high school?

I went to Tain Academy from 1972-1974. We moved there as did many families from the United States as they worked for Brown and Root. I came to Tain from Texas and reside in Texas now. I sort of remember names: Allison Grant (?), Carolyn (whose family lived on a farm back by the big house we lived in and rented from Brown and Root that was made in to 3 homes at that time. It was so beautiful. My high school boyfriend was David Johnson. Some of my American friends were Denise Fallon, Phyllis and Becky Nesaloni, Ruby, Corrie, the Warren brothers. Does anyone out there remember this particular time or people? I loved the beauty there but was too young to fully appreciate it at the time. And now I would love to return and visit before I die. Thanks to anyone who can remember anything and answer back.
Vicki Turner Hart (50 years old now)
From ReplySent 29/10/2008
Ferguson/Anderson

I am researching my family. My Grandmother Helen Ferguson was born in Logie Easter in 1898 amd married Alfred Farquhar Anderson born in Drainie in 1897. They had 3 children, Margaret(Peggy) Ken and Esther. I'm told they had a pig farm, but can't find any more info. Does any one have any information.
From ReplySent 04/10/2008
Motro Bike Hire

I am holidaying at Pormahomack at the end of September.
As a surpise for my wife does any one know where I could hire a 3 wheeled motor bike for one day only in the Tain Inverness area?
From ReplySent 11/09/2008
McLeod Family History

My great, great, great grandparents were Alexander & Sibla (Sybylla)McLeod, she was a Sutherland, married at Seafield, Tarbat, on 24/12/1834, which I believe is in Ross & Cromarty. They had 3 children born at Newfield (Andrew 1835, Elspet 1836 and Kenneth 1839). Andrew appears to have died in infancy and the others appear in the 1841 Census for Logie Easter - Phippsfield. They don't appear in the 1851 Census and as they emigrated to Botany Bay in 1857 it's possible they were victims of the Highland Clearances left for the Liverpool area before then.

Is there anyone who can help me with furthe rinformation or am I looking in the wrong area. Look forward to hearing from anyone who can help.
From ReplySent 10/09/2008
Macraes from Tain

Are the any relations left in Tain?
My Great Grandfather William Macrae was born in Tain in 1792.his father was called Donald.
My Great Grandmother Christina Ross was born in Tain in 1800.
They married in 1822 in Tain.
Any infomation please.
From ReplySent 27/08/2008
Macleod Family

I am seeking the brothers and sisters of FERGUSON SUTHERLAND MACLEOD b. 29.10.1879 who died at ARDGAY HOUSE 30 June 1969 His wife who predeceased him was Annie Mina Anderson. Ferguson and Mina owned/ran the Balnagown Arms Hotel which burnt down in about 1943. Ferguson's siblings were John R. Macleod born 1882 ; George I.K. Macleod b. 1886, and Margaret E. Macleod b. 1889 all at Lochalsh, Rosshire. Their parents were George Macleod b. 1855 at Strathy - Innkeeper and Farmer, and Mary Frances Ferguson, b. 1866 at Stromeferry, Lochalsh. I am a descendant of Ferguson,via his father, George, Grandfather John and Great Grandfather Robert. If anyone has information I should be most grateful to hear from you.
Denise Macleod dendy_mactoodle@yahoo.co.uk
From ReplySent 23/08/2008
Hello

Hello. Just a comment to say tain is a lovley place. :D X
From ReplySent 16/08/2008
Horse share

I know there are lots of horses kept in and around Tain. I am looking for someone who is needing help with exercising their horse or pony. Please get in touch if you do.
From ReplySent 12/08/2008


hi my name is melissa boyle ,my mum used to work in the Tain market and my dad had a shoes repairs in Tain and still lives in Tain . i love Tain it is a really nice place to live or to visit . well i was just making a comment.
From melissa boyle ReplySent 06/08/2008
lost relative

iam tryingto fing my husbands great aunt her name is jessie mckenzie(miller) if she is still alive she would be about 90 does anybody know if she is still alive
From ReplySent 30/07/2008
christina fraser. well street.

I am looking for any information on William and Christina Fraser who resided at 9 Well Street, Tain in 1864,they had at least one daughter Christina who married John Howitt from Aberdeen in Inverness 1864.Any information would be appreciated.
From ReplySent 24/07/2008
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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 MacSweenReplySent 26/05/2008
childrens quitar lessons

does anybody know of anyone who does children's quitar lessons in Tain or surrounding area.
From ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 25/04/2008
Pipe band

Re: Earlier query about Pipe band e-mail address is wrong way round geetting on you know!
From ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 16/12/2007
Van Hire In Tain

Is there anyone in Tain who hires out vans, transit size would be ideal.
From ReplySent 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 glendaReplySent 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 ReplySent 26/11/2007
Mains

i am looking for any one that know Cathrine & andrew Finlayson lived in park road.
From ReplySent 14/11/2007


Hi,
I am trying to contact Phil Oliver who used to live in Tain, anyone help.
From ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 DuncanReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 07/05/2007
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 ReplySent 22/04/2007
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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 02/04/2007
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 ReplySent 30/03/2007
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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 25/03/2007
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 ReplySent 16/03/2007
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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 JosephReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 jonesReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 SporranReplySent 18/12/2006
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 ReplySent 13/12/2006
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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 18/10/2006
Taste of Tain

What date is the 2006 Taste of Tain ?
From ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 02/08/2006
Ross family

would like to get in touch with anyone with Ross family connections from Rosskeen area.
From ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 05/07/2006


When did the Glenmorangie Highland Gathering move from Tain Links, and why ???
From Mad HaggisReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 DuncanReplySent 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 DuncanReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 07/04/2006
dingwall family

Do you hhhave any information on Kenneth Dingwalldied 19/11/1760 Milnairn Dingwall
From maryReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 RobertsonReplySent 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 ReplySent 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 ReplySent 03/03/2006
James Macallan Munro 1809

I can add one more item, JM was a wheelright and Christina was a schoolteacher as was her father before her. Thanks
From ReplySent 01/03/2006
James Macallan Munro 1809

Greetings from Canada! I am descended from James Macallan Munro, born in Tain in March 1809. He had two brothers William and Jonathon, one of which fought in Crimea and ran a postal route for many years therafter. We have the complete line from JM to present, but haven't had any luck getting past 1809. BTW, JM married Christina Corbett who was related to the boxer Gentleman Jim Corbett. That's about all the clues we have and if anyone can help me, I would be most appreciative. Thank you. Alex Macdonald ( Munro-Munro-Munro-Macdonald)
From ReplySent 01/03/2006
Greetings and acclaim to the Master of this site.

What a wonderful site. Tain is beautiful. I enjoyed my virtual tour. Would to visit you someday and seek out my Scottish roots (Frazer). May you have peace at your hearth, good furtune cross your path and may sunshine greet you every morning. Anyone looking for a US penpal...email me.
From ReplySent 27/02/2006
Ross, Munro, McLeod, and Gordon families

I apologise if this a repeat comment my last comment came up error.
I appreciate this not an ancestry site but I am trying to trace my ancesters of the above families. They all originated from Tain,Logie-Easter,Kilmuir-Easter and Cromarty circa 1810-1825.Any help or advice please,I have DOB and marrage details.Feel free to email me.Thanks for reading this. Bill
From ReplySent 25/02/2006
HARTFIELD HOUSE

Does anybody have information on a John Mckay lived at Hartfiel House, Tain & photo of Hartfiel House, John Mckay was my husbands great, great uncle. I think he died in 1913.
From ReplySent 23/02/2006
Tain Royal Academy

Hey TRA is the best school everyone send your kids to it!
From ReplySent 23/02/2006
LOOKING TO MOVE TO TAIN

my family and i are thinking of moving to tain maybe june or july and we are looking for a 3 bed houuse in good condition and decoritive order with back and front garden with drive way for good price
From ReplySent 21/02/2006
Isobel Urquhart

I am trying to locate an old school friend whom I lost contact with in 1951 when I left Tain Royal Academy. Her name was Isobel Urquhart and she lived at Tarlogie Farm Cottages, Tain just opposite the Glenmorangie Distillery. She had a younger sister called Margaret and an older brother who I think was called John. She would be around 70 now. If anyone knows of her whereabouts I would be delighted to hear from you.
From ReplySent 19/02/2006
flat

i was wondering if anyone knows of a flat or house to rent in tain preferably two bedroom. i am willing to pay up to £400pm.
From ReplySent 07/02/2006
Pitcalzean House

Hi
I would like to have an opinion about Pitcalzean house. Is the house nice? How about the surroundings ?We are considering staying there next summer...
Thanks
Sofia
From ReplySent 06/02/2006
Relations of Rosa Grant

Does anyone remember Rosa Grant and Elise Grant (dont know what her married name was.they are both deceased.They were my Aunties my Mother was Annie Rees Grant and they used to live at Craighill Terr.
From ReplySent 03/02/2006


Greets to the webmaster of this wonderful site! awesome content. will return in the near future.
From ReplySent 26/01/2006
good luck

i love this site very nice keep it up
From ReplySent 19/01/2006


Just found out Tain is the most popular place in the entire UK for the surname Ross!
From ReplySent 18/01/2006
Nice 1

Just browsing the net and came across this what a great idea.Happy New Year to you all.x
From ReplySent 14/01/2006
room for rent

hi im looking for a room or flat to rent in tain that must accept dss if you could help or know anybody than can help please email me at tametiger@bushinternet.com
From ReplySent 14/01/2006
TAIN AUTHOR

I wondered if anyone could tell me where i can buy a copy of UNFINSISHED BUSINESS:THE BIOGRAPHY OF SKIER ALAIN BAXTER. Someone told me the author, Andrew Ross, is from Tain and that it's a great read!
From ReplySent 12/01/2006
Knockbreck Castle

Can anyone supply me with contact details for Knockbreck Castle?
From ReplySent 30/12/2005
Annie Kneafsey

When it come to honours tbere is one lady in Tain who deserves the highest accolade both locally and nationally. She is Annie Kneafsey who for more than 70 years has taught people like me on how to try to play the piano and also gave so much joy to many in the 50s,60s and 70s with her part in the old Blue Star Band. She deserves, at least and OBE. So where are the sponsors in Tain?
From ReplySent 24/12/2005
Hi Tain

I used to work and live in the Royal hotel in 1992(ish)for a couple of years, hung out with Alan Ross,Louis Boyd,Gavin Jackson who were cool also Deb Sinclair & Derren Mclean . Really great place and cool people. Had a great time !!
From ReplySent 24/12/2005
Trying to get in touch with Caroline Mcgougan

Can anyone please put me in touch with Caroline Mcgougan. I know here at RAF Kinloss and think she is absolutely brilliant, X
From ReplySent 20/12/2005
Merry Christmas

Wishing everyone in Tain a very Merry Christmas from Basrah, Iraq
From Caroline McGouganReplySent 15/12/2005
Tain featured in TV drama

I am trying to remeber the title of a scottish television drama filmed in Tain in the late eighties. Nicky Campbell acted as well as many locals. It was set mainly around Shore Road, Manse Street and the Railway. I think Brian Ross directed or produced it. Can anyone remeber what it was called or any other details?
Thanks
From anonReplySent 09/12/2005
Childrens Dance Classes

Hi,

My daughter is 5 years old and looking to join any dancing clases in Tain, Highland, Tap or Bally. Does anyone know if there are any classes.
From SoniaReplySent 07/12/2005
missing you all

hi to evey one in tain just thought i'd just give a little note to say hi and i'm missin the place not to sure why tho. hope to see you all soon and have a good christmas x x x x
From ReplySent 06/12/2005
came across the wedsite by accident, nice to see Tain in london How are you all

GREAT SITE .Tain sounds like an exciting place to live which it is offcourse if you see my family give them our love
From ReplySent 27/11/2005
hi im looking for old scholl friend

hi,im looking for an old school friend,we went to school in london,the last i heard she moved to allness then on to tain,her name is andrea mckenna,please email any info.thanks.
From ReplySent 27/11/2005
Genealogical Questions

With respect, is it possible to set up a seperate genealogical guestbook here? So many folk post here seeking information on age-old deceased relatives, connected to the Tain area in some way, and yet few questions ever receive replies. These information requests, mostly from overseas, are maybe well-intended but they get to be a bit overbearing at times. I wonder if general, more local, comments are fewer because of them? Just a thought. Nice site, otherwise.
From spamelaReplySent 25/11/2005
sixteen men of Tain

Who were THE SIXTEEN MEN OF TAIN?
From ReplySent 22/11/2005
Friend

Hi!I'm an italian girl. I went to Tain in 1997 with my school (E. da Rotterdam - Nichelino - Torino - Italy). Do you know Ailsa Mackenzie and her family? And Lorraine Nicol? I much love this girls!!Bye Tamara from Torino.
From ReplySent 20/11/2005
MacRae Family

Seeking any information on Duncan MacRae and his wife Margaret Morrison.They were married in Rosemarkie on the 27th May 1870 and died 1936 and 1924 in Lochaye Cottage Tain.They had a large family David, Sarah ,Donald Angus, Christie, Christopher, Jessie, Jessie McLean, Murdo Duncan, Catherine, John , Alexander and Margaret Anne,.
Our line comes from Duncan who was born on the 16th June 1887 he married Johanna Munro who was born on The Fendum Tain.

If you have any of these names in your family tree please get in touch.

Frances MacRae/Ian MacRae

From ReplySent 09/11/2005
Grahams of Tullich

Hi, I'm re-posting this because my email address has changed and because the last version mysteriously appeared in a MacRae thread.
Is anyone out there related to or interested in the Graham family who lived in Tullich, K-E, in the 1800s? My g'g'father David was born in K-E in 1848; he subsequently moved to Glasgow. His father William was born 1813 in K-E and both are buried in K-E graveyard. If anyone has any information about their forebears or descendants, do get in touch.
From ReplySent 08/11/2005
Munro/Smith

Seeking family members descended from William Munro (b. circa 1815)and Catherine, children: Hector (b. 1849), John, Jane, William and Margaret. William was a Quarrier living on Academy St. in 1871. Also descendents of William Smith (1824-@1900)Tain photographer.
From ReplySent 08/11/2005
John McComish/McComash, 1780's

Doe anyone have any information on the McComish family in Tain in the 18th Century. I am trying my ancestors and am considering the possibility that my family came from this area.
From ReplySent 08/11/2005
looking for...

Have been trying to trace pam Durrand for a few years now I lost touch when she moved from Mansfield estate.Shes my daughters god mum and a very missed friend so if anyone knows her please get in touch.I used to live in lairg and we met in Raigmore hospital
From ReplySent 07/11/2005
Looking for Ross'

We are looking for ancestores in the Tain area descended from Donald Ross (1785), his son Andrew (1805-1886), grandchildren Annie (born 9.11.1832), Alexander (born 17.1.1835), Hugh (12.2.1838-17.7.1912), Barbara (born 27.3.1843) and George (12.10.1840-27.7.1918). George is our direct relative who migrated to Australia 1865. Edderton and Balblair feature very strongly in their history. Thank you.
From ReplySent 05/11/2005
.RELATIVES

Not sure where to start with this, but a great aunt of mine married a George Donald McBea(i)th Morrison from Dundee (father George Morrison, mother Janet McMurchie) in Australia in 1922. As far as I know G D McB M has no relatives in Australia. Does anyone know where I might start looking for his people?
From ReplySent 03/11/2005
Interesting

Lived on Tain St. Streets at either end of my block were called Shandwick St. and Cromarty St. Property around there belonged at one time to an estate called Sherwood that was owned by a John Knox Mac Leod who was a Scottish minister who came to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada in the early 1800's I believe. Interesting to have found this site and to see where the name of my street and others nearby must have come from.
From ReplySent 25/10/2005
Trying to get in touch with Brian/Ruth/Alistair/Fiona/Roddy/Alison Gilmour

Hi looking to get in touch with these people via e-mail!
I would think Ruth would have her own computer by now!
I am also in need of help finding a commercial property to start a business in tain...anyone got any ideas??
From ReplySent 22/10/2005
Lynn Ross

Looking for Lynn Ross
lives in Shiehallion, duthil, carr-bridge, Inverness-shire

If anyone know of Lynn, Could you please have her contact me at

1-403-239-5789 in Canada or email my daugher Deirdre Thank you so much

William Austion Malone
From ReplySent 21/10/2005
Tain Pipe Band

Hello all in Tain, the last time I was their was 1995 piping on the Cheiftan for the British pipe band championships, I was then the P/mjr of the Harrods pipe band and was involved in the kits issue of the Royal Burgh of Tain pipe band. We in the Harrods pipe band wore the hunting Ross Tartan whereas the Tain wear the Red Ross.
I was just surfing the web and found your site, if anybody knows me, feel free to email me, I'm now living here in Scotland, or have been now for about 10 years.
Must say the band looks well on the website! visit mine! www.anchighlandpiper.com
Best regards to all in Tain,
Andy.
From ReplySent 13/10/2005


Hi,

Im looking for a contact name and number for Tain Rainbows
From SoniaReplySent 11/10/2005
Wilson Family - Ivy Cottage Alness

My grandmother Mary Davie (nee Wilson) lived at Ivy Cottage with her mother Rachel Wilson (nee Stewart) and her father William Wilson. She had 1 brother George, and 9 sisters Bella, Margaret, Sarah, Williamena, Annie, Jessie, Rachel, Martha, and Joan.

My great grandmother (Rachel Stewart) was a child of John Stewart and Mary McNeil, and my grandfather (William Wilson) was a child of John Wilson and Margaret Williamson.

Does anyone out there know, or have relations with these names in the area??

Many Thanks

Angela Davie
From ReplySent 08/10/2005
Gordon Crawford

My father's uncle (my paternal grandmother, Katherine Euphemia Crawford Brunton's brother) was Gordon Crawford, school teacher at Hilton school. Would be most interested in any information on him and his family. Have always loved my visits to Tain,and have fond memories of visiting my late aunt and uncle ,Annie and Matthew Graham and my cousins Gordon and Alexander, on Fountain road many years ago. ,Tom
From ReplySent 30/09/2005
hi everyone

just thought i would say hi
From ReplySent 22/09/2005
cost to rent

Can anyone advise me what is the average cost to rent a 2 bedroom flat, furnished or unfurnished in Tain. I'm hoping to move in the area in the near future.
From ReplySent 20/09/2005
Alexander Martin Forsyth ( Martin )

I am looking for any information regarding the following:
Alexander Martin Forsyth(Senior) married to Sophia Forsyth believed to have lived in Cromarty Gardens, Tain.
Thay had at least one child also called Alexander Martin Forsyth but known as Martin.
Martin was killed in February 1940, while serving in 4th Btn Seaforth Highlanders. He is buried in Bolbec Cemetery in France.
We have discovered that he was my father's father by Annie Urqhuart who was in service in the area.
If anyone has any information regarding the family I would be delighted to hear from them,as, we are attempting to find out for my father who is 70 this year and only has a faded photo of his father in uniform.
Margaret Anne.
From ReplySent 07/09/2005
Missing Tain

Hi.I grew up in Tain and left in 1993. I miss it! Went to Craighill Primary. My aunt is Doreen Douglas.
From Heather MackenzieReplySent 06/09/2005
Silly but true

I have met 4 people from Tain at different times and they have all been some of the most attractive people I have ever seen. Must be a great place to live!!
From ReplySent 31/08/2005
Hi

Hi All,
I used to live in Tain until i was 13 ('94), went to Craighill and TRA, living in America now, just wanted to say hi to those i went to school with. Will be back sometime soon to visit family. Anyone i went to school with wanting to say hi are welcome to e-mail.
From ReplySent 23/08/2005
Car boot sales?

When is the next car boot sale?
From Dornoch AcademyReplySent 23/08/2005
Is there any Mum & Toddler groups?

hi we are coming to Tain on holiday 20 Aug 05 and have a 19 month old son. We wondered if there are any mum & toddler groups we could attend while in Tain?
From ReplySent 17/08/2005
log cabins in Tain

Can anyone give me a contact number for the site with the chalet style cabins?
From ReplySent 06/08/2005
Tain!!!!!!

I would like to recomend The Royal Hotel for it's quality of their food.
Tain is great for their events and is a nice peaceful town. i would reccomend any one to come visit Tain.
I would give Tain a very good 10 out of 10.
From phoebeReplySent 05/08/2005
My name

Hello, all who visit here. I am a Californian in the USA. I looked up "Tain" on google.com and found this site. The funny thing is my family last name is from Spain. And my last name is Tain. I find it interesting my name is a town is Scotland. My Great Grandfather was a trumpetest in an Orcrestra in Spain, Antonio Tain. Why is my family name the name you use as your city? If I visited the Tain Community I should be honored for I am a living Tain.
From ReplySent 26/07/2005
Denoons- Tarbat by Fearn Ross and Cromarty

Has anyone any historical info on Benjamin Denoon (1880-1950) and his daughters Annie and Barbara. Benjamins parents were Thomas and Margaret nee. McKenzie Denoon. His first wife was Alexandriana nee McKenzie. My GGGrandmother, Marion nee. Muir (widow of Robert McArthur) was Benjamins second wife. My mother, a McArthur Bannatyne knew of Barbara and Annie and would like to know what happened to them. Her mother Allison Muir McArthur was play mates with these half siblings.

Bronwen
From ReplySent 24/07/2005
hiya every1

Hiya, was jst wonderin if anyone could help me! I lived up in Tain till I was 11 (i stayed in sutherland Cres) n ive not had contact with any1 since i moved 2 cumbernauld! The peoples names that i still remember is Carolanne & Gail Moynes, Robert & Ross McDonald ( theve got a sister Laura), John Currie, Selina Mole, David Baillie, Nicola & Steven Devine and many others! if you know them can you ask them to contact me on weelianne@msn.com

Thank you,
Lianne xxx
From ReplySent 24/07/2005
Looking for a new home in Tain

I am looking into the possibilities of moving to Tain to be near my family. If anyone knows of a flat or small house suitable for a gentleman living alone, could you please email c.holdsworth@cwctv.net



From ReplySent 21/07/2005
re denoons

I have written several comments already.My great grandfather was Donald Macbeath b1830 in Gairloch and he married Isabella Denoon, b1830 at Fearn . She was the daughter of Norman Denoon b1799 and Isabella Ross b1804 who had another ten children all born at Fearn. She married Donald Macbeath in Killearnan 1860. They had 4 daughters, Mary b1861 Johan B1864 Sophia b1866 and Janet b1874. Janet was my grandmother and was never married but had a son Charles Glen Macbeath b1906 who was born in Glasgow. Donald and Isabella Macbeath lived in various addresses in Tain with their four girls. Isabella died in 1885 at chapel st, Tain. Donald remarried Christina Bremner in 1889 and he died in 1916 at a croft, Bogmain Muir and Christina died at Bogmain in 1925. I would like to know if anyone can give me more information on the said names. I am interested in geneology and have the roots for both Donald macbeath and Isabella Denoon. Please answer. Hannah
From ReplySent 19/07/2005
FOOTBALL TEAM

TAIN ST DUTHUS HAVE FOLDED DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS I SENT OVER 50 E-MAILS TO COMPANY IN AND AROUND TAIN BUT ONLY GOT 3 REPLYS
WE HOPE TO B BACK NEXT SEASON
From ReplySent 16/07/2005
Going out in Tain

Hey all,
Going to be staying in Tain for a wee while in the near future and was wondering where you can go on a typical night out in Tain? Is it any good?
From ReplySent 03/07/2005
Author Visit

Who was the author who visited bbc ones breakfast show on Wednesday 29th June 2005?
From ReplySent 29/06/2005
locheye cottage

My great great grandparents Duncan and Margaret Macrae (nee Morrison) died in Locheye Cottage Tain in 1936 and 1934 .
Is this still standing -does any one have a picture of it?.
Would be happy to share information with anyone researching the MacRaes.

Frances MacRae
From ReplySent 29/06/2005
just browsing

just browsing through, im a local lass and been living in Tain for 13 years. Must aggree that Tain is a nice place to stay and visit. Friendly people and hospitality brill. I have lots of friends and aqaitences and am more and happy to say Tain is a nice strong community. xx
From ReplySent 26/06/2005
MUGU

VERY GOOD SITE KEEP IT UP.
From ReplySent 22/06/2005
Skinners and Watsons of Balintore

I am hoping to go to Balintore from Perth Australia in april 2006. I would love to find some relatives. My great great grandmother Jane Ann Skinner was born in Balintore in 1843 they lived in a house five doors down from house 43 listed in the Balintore Census for 1841. 17 of the 63 houses in Balintore were occupied by Skinners that night. Her parents were Finlay Skinner and Martha Watson. They were married at Campbeltown, Ardersier and Finlay was a carpenter. They had a son John Born 1834, William born 1835, Alexander born 1837, Finlay born 1839 (do not think he survived) In 1841 they were living at Balintore, Fearn, Ross. Finlay is described as a fisherman. They then gave birth to Son George 1841 and daughter Jane Ann born 1843. In 1877 neither Finlay or Martha are alive. If anyone has any information at all I would love to hear from you.
From ReplySent 19/06/2005
val sutherland

i am an old friend of val just wondering if she still lives in tain
From ReplySent 02/06/2005
Munro family history

We are researching our family history and have traced back as far as Finlay Munro who married Janet Ross on June 14 1822. They had at least 2 children: Finlay born on May 23 1823 and William (our ancestor) who was born on May 22 1825. Has anyone any information on this line of Munros? Thanks
From ReplySent 01/06/2005
Ancestry Research - Update

The Old Parish Records are now available at Tarbat Discovery Centre. For a list of the OPRs/more details please e-mail or telephone 01862 871351.
From MicheleReplySent 17/05/2005
Wallace & Fraser

Am seeking any information about Wallace & Fraser, Ironmongers, who operated in Tain early 1800s, first on High Street then Castle Brae. Especially information on the Fraser partner. Thank you from Canada.
From ReplySent 11/05/2005
MacRae Family

Still trying to find the birth of Duncan MacRae. His parents were Donald/David MacRae and Sarah McPherson. He was born App 1850 and died in 1936.
He married Margaret Morrison in 1870 at Rosemarkie.
They had a large family- David, Sarah,Donald, Duncan, Christian,Jessie, John, Alexander, and Catherine.

Anyone out there with info on any of the above-your help would be appreciated.
From ReplySent 19/04/2005
lost friend

Being a resource worker in a community circle in Glasgow, Its good to see an entire community working together for the good of everyone. I must compliment you all in the friendliness that seems to be in abundance and of the public spirit that comes across. However, I have come on to see how far that friendship can stretch. Way back in the late 1970s, I was very friendly with a young lady from Glasgow. Due to my chosen career (the army) I lost contact with a lot of friends. Her father (John Ross) relocated the family to Tain due to work commitments. in late 1977. He had a son called John who joined the army and a daughter who´s name was Karina. I along with others from our group have been trying to locate her to catch up on old times. If anyone can help or if you are reading this Karina please get in touch. I look forward to hearing from anyone and I thank you for the chance to place this in your guestbook.
From ReplySent 11/04/2005
Derian House Children´s Hospice

The tour of the UK coastline in aid of Derian house children´s hospice is in need of a campsite for one night in the Tain Area. They have a camper van a transit van a motorbike and a couple of tents and need somewhere they can rest for the night before carrying on with their fundraising trip, if anyone can help you can get in touch with them through their site at:
http://www.coastaltour2005.co.uk/

Thanx for your help
From BlueReplySent 06/04/2005
Johanna Munro, born 1850 in Scotland

I am looking for information regarding
Johanna Munro, born 1850 in Aehnaharret, Rosshire Scotland and died April 3, 1893 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
She was married to Alexander Murray and had three children:Margaret, William Alexander and Jessie.
Johanna was my great grandmothers mother.
From ReplySent 01/04/2005
Derian House Children´s Hospice

"When we were children, it always seemed the best stories of childhood began "Once upon a time" and ended "they all lived happily ever after" Sadly for the children of Derian House and their parents, the reality is somewhat different, and all too often, living happily ever after, is not to be."
That was taken from the Derian house website, WWW.derianhouse.org.uk

In May there is a charity coastal tour of britain taking place and they will be stopping off at Tain on day 4-5 of their trip. It would be nice if the good folk of Tain could welcome them and maybe put their hands deep into their pockets to support this wonderful effort on behalf of these kids.

More information on the trip can be found at http://www.coastaltour2005.co.uk/

Please give them your support and help them in their efforts, thanks
From BlueReplySent 01/04/2005
Derian House Children´s Hospice

"When we were children, it always seemed the best stories of childhood began "Once upon a time" and ended "they all lived happily ever after" Sadly for the children of Derian House and their parents, the reality is somewhat different, and all too often, living happily ever after, is not to be."

That was taken from the Derian house website, WWW.derianhouse.org.uk

In May there is a charity coastal tour of britain taking place and they will be stopping off at Tain on day 4-5 of their trip. It would be nice if the good folk of Tain could welcome them and maybe put their hands deep into their pockets to support this wonderful effort on behalf of these kids.

More information on the trip can be found at http://www.coastaltour2005.co.uk/

Please give them your support and help them in their efforts, thanks
From BlueReplySent 01/04/2005
Very nice website

While on my first visit to Scotland last October(only went as far as Beauly), I met someone who had
come down on the train from Tain.
He spoke very highly of your lovely
town. I´m seriously thinking of
relocating to Scotland from the USA
and am looking at various places,
Tain being one of them. Thank you for
helping me get a feel for your town.
From ReplySent 26/03/2005
Colin Campbell Simpson and Catherine Munro

I am learning about my ancestors (hmmm horsethieves and bootleggers!) I have a great grandmother from Tain, Catherine Munro, born in 1852 who married Colin Campbell Simpson b 1844 Invorgordon. They immigrated to the USA in 1872. They had a son born in Scotland - William Colin Fowler Simpson born in 1873. Family lore says that the two Simpson brothers married Munro sisters. Anyway, if anyone could help me pick up the thread of the line from that end it would be most appreciated! During the war, my Uncle Jack visited tain and looked up relatives. He found an aunt who took one look at him and said, I don´t know who you are but I can see you are one of my boys from the states. They drank copious quantities of scotch and he gave out chocolate bars to lots of kids... csbridge12@yahoo.com
From ReplySent 22/03/2005
family

I want to say that I have relatives in Tain and I think it is a very beuatiful place I kive in shetland and if any one i know is reading this then big hellooooo!!!!!!!
From gemma mannReplySent 18/03/2005
Helen Urquhart

trying to trace my grandmothers family. Her name was Helen Maclean from Culburnie. Before she married William Urquhart she had my father in 1919. She returned to Tain and had 5 other sons with william. She died in 1976 and is buried in Kelmore Churchyard.
From ReplySent 15/03/2005
St Duthus Graveyard

I believe that a survey was done on the graveyard at St Duthus Church. Does anyone know if this is in print and if so where a copy can be obtained?.Happy to pay for this

Frances MacRae
From ReplySent 13/03/2005
GOOD

I CAME TO YOUR GOOD SITE.I LIKE IT AND WILL COME VISITE AGAIN.
From ReplySent 21/02/2005
SPONSERSHIP

I PLAY IN GOALS FOR TAIN ST DUTHIS IN THE NORTH CALEY LEAGUE AND HOPE TO RAISE MONEY OR GET SOMEBODY TO SPONSER OUR TEAM
WE ARE HOPING TO GET TRACKSUITS FOR GOING TO GAMES BAGS AND WARM UP JACKETS WHICH WOULD HAVE THE NEW SPONSER NAME ON THE BACK OF THEM OR THE SIDE IF IT IS THE BAGS WHICH ARE SPONSERED
WE R HOPING 2 START TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE CLUB BUY SELLING FOOTBALL CARDS BONUS BALLS ONCE A MONTH
HOPE SOMEBODY IN TAIN CAN HELP US OR IN THE AREA ABOUT TAIN
From ReplySent 17/02/2005
Munro Ancestors

I am descended from George Munro whose father is Kenneth Munro. Kenneth died in 1866 and is buried at cemetery in Tain. George was born in 1848 and came to Canada in 1892. Are there descendents of this Munro line still residing in Tain?
From ReplySent 16/02/2005
ROSS ANCESTORS

Further to my question re Rosses, I find I´ve been barking up wrong family tree! Am seeking confirmation of greatgreat granddad David Ross born Tain c.1811 who married Elizabeth Ross maybe in Wick in 1835. Their son David was born 1837 in Tain and married Isabella Denoon from Fearn on 12/3/1863 at Logie Easter. David Ross born 1811 died 1878 at Quarry Lane, Tain. His son David moved to Leith immediately after marrying Isabella and she died of consumption in January of 1872. One of their 4 children was my paternal grandfather John Alexander Ross born 1869 and died in Edinburgh 1937. My late father Jack Reid Ross born Edinburgh 1906 died Taunton 1984 often mentioned a Hunter Denoon from Tain. Somebody down here in Stirling has told me Hunter lived at Kirksheaf Farm recently. Can anyone help with background, grave sites, etc. Would love to know further about my antecedents! Fiona Ross.
From ReplySent 12/02/2005
Trying to find Gordon & Jennifer Bannerman

I am coming to Tain in May and wanting to catch up with Gordon & Jennifer Bannerman, I believe Jennifer still plays golf and Gordon owns Bannermans Garage. Also would love to get in touch with Kitty Sutherland who lived at Fearn.
From Glen Whistler-CarrReplySent 03/02/2005
Hamish Munro ( Grandfather)

Hamish Munro born in Tain.
Bothers DG & Douglas, sister "Nessie". They all moved to Enland and married with famlies - any living ralatives still in Tain or England?
Would be very intrested to hear any news or memories.
Thanks
From ReplySent 02/02/2005
help

Help. My work are transferring me to Tain in late March. My wife and i have three young children & are looking to rent a property anywhere in Tain and the surrounding areas. We currently live on the south coast. So coming up there will be hard. Have you any suggestions of how to find a house to rent? Thanks for your help.
From ReplySent 27/01/2005
Munro

My relatives David Munro and his wife Nancy MacKay left Scotland in 1773. Are there any Munro´s still in Tain
From ReplySent 27/01/2005


I am wondering if any one knew my grandfather Donald Fraser or knows my granny Maud Fraser. They lived at 35 Knockbreck Rd. If you know of them I would appreciate you contacting me about them.
From ReplySent 15/01/2005
Happy New Year 2005

I check the guestbook on a regular basis, we are living in Moscow and enjoying our time here, lots to see and do, just want to wish all friends and family a Happy New Year, as they say in Russia Snovim Godam. Would love to hear from any old school friends from the area, I hear from Jacqui Ross and Jeannie Arthur every now and again. Hope June Dingwall is fine if she reads this and Christine and Fiona Polson from Ardgay.
From ReplySent 05/01/2005
macrae family

still looking for birth details of my g Grandfather DUNCAN MACRAE b app 1850 he married Margaret Morrison in 1870 in Rosemarkie. His parents were David/ Donald MacRae and Sarah McPherson.
From ReplySent 02/01/2005
A long time ago

I lived in Tain with my folks about 23 years ago. Went to primary school from P1 - P4, then moved to Orkney. Old man worked in the RBOS......what a long time ago but I do remember the good time - able to leave doors unlocked roam the streets. I am keen to come back up early in the New Year. Can anyone recommend a good Hotel for a night or 2?
From ReplySent 30/12/2004
Beautiful city

I am an American that lived in Scotland in the early 70s and attended school in Tain. I ran across this website quite by accident but I must say that it brought back a flood of good memories. Tain is a beautiful city which I hope to visit again!
From ReplySent 21/12/2004
Dr E K Mackenzie , Tain

My paternal granmother born Mary C Mackenzie had cousins here in Inverness - I seek the descendants of Eneas Kenneth Mackenzie b1881 who had a practice in Tain and was known as Dr E.K.He died in the 1930s I´m told. Both his children Bunty and Ashley joined the medical profession and his grand daughter Valery also.Anyone have any information on this family?
From ReplySent 19/12/2004
seeking burial/cemetery FRASER

My ancestor James FRASER (born Tain 1797) and wife Katherine (nee Munro born 1798 Rosskeen) lived in Tain, parish Nigg. He operated a boat-building business which was sold to a man named Ross. I´m guessing they would have died around mid-1800s, and are probably buried in Tain or nearby (their children had emigrated by the 1840s). Any pointers most welcome (cemetery sites etc). Thank you from Canada!
From ReplySent 04/12/2004
Reid - Chemist - Market street

Looking for any information about a William George Reid who was a chemist and lived in Market Street. He was married to an Ameila Masson and they may have had a son Alexander. Any info appreciated.
From ReplySent 20/11/2004
Temperance Hotel

My grandparents were married at the Temperance Hotel, Tain in 1911. Does it still exost &/or does anyone know of photos of it from around that time?
From ReplySent 23/10/2004
moving up

I am an artist living in Glasgow and my inspiration has gone, untill I visited Tain, I need to be there and feel the open contryside arownd me. Looking for a cottage or flat in the area, anything considered, drop me a line, I´ll be moving up soon
From ReplySent 07/10/2004
Information on Tain Royal Academy

Hello there,
My son is moving up to Tain with his mother, and will be starting Tain Royal Academy in the new year. I would really appreciate any views of anyone who is currently enrolled, or any parents who have Children in this School. My son is moving from Deal, Kent, and I am a little worried about the switch from Schools and if the fact that he is from the South Is Tain a friendly School? I have tried to look for the lastest league tables, but cannot find them. Once again, thanks for any information you gan share with me

Regards

Joseph
From Joseph DunnReplySent 23/09/2004
Ancestry Research

TARBAT DISCOVERY CENTRE. Portmahomack.
For several months now we have been producing a database of burial information from 8 local cemeteries within the boundaries of Tarbat Peninsula i.e. Tarbat, Fearn, Balintore, Chapelhill (Nigg), Nigg Old, Marybank, Logie and Kilmuir Easter. We hope to have the database completed by March 2005 after which it will be available on-line and at the Centre. We also have the Old Parish Records on microfiche which will become available at the same time and will cover a great deal more of the Ross-shire area i.e. Tain and several other parishes in Easter Ross and Lochcarron, Lochbroom, Coigach etc. in the west.

There is substantially more information which we hope to add to the project over time, all of which should help to build a unique picture of the family origins and social history of Ross-shire.

If you have any comments about the project or would just like to voice your support we would be happy to hear from you.

If you wish to e-mail us direct the address is:
datapromanager@tiscali.co.uk
or telephone: 01862 871351 and ask for Michele.

From ReplySent 23/09/2004
Things to do

Hello
I will be visiting Tain with my father and brother in mid-October for a few days and wonder if you have any information as to events in the area (we are motoesied but can use the train for longer journeys). Also we would like to visit the Distillry, is this possible in October and are there any other places in the area which you could recommend that are worth a visit.
From ReplySent 15/09/2004
Help please! Balintore/Invergordon

Looking for Isabel Ross (born abt 1944), daughter of John Ross & Betty Fraser of Park St, Balintore. John was the retired principal of Invergordon Academy. Any info will be greatly appreciated, from a long lost cousin.
From ReplySent 01/09/2004
Moved to Canada from Tain

We lived in Tain during the 80´s.
Wondering if Stevie and Lilian Pettigrew are still living there. Just want to say hi!
From Jack and JaniceReplySent 24/08/2004
Why?

It is just a little querie about your site and i have a few questions about things that should maybe on it....
I understand when you say that places of interest and things to do but these things are only for adults i am wondering what there are there for the kids?
Is there anything, maybe a park for the kids around the age of 3-11 and what is there for the teenagers?, maybe a skating park or a cinema for them or anything like that, if so can you please post it on your web site as i think it will bring more people to tain if they know that their kids are going to enjoy it as much as the adults are!!! please email me back as i would like to hear from you point of view.
From ReplySent 03/08/2004
Researching family History

Looking for information on the MacKenzie family who lived at "Woodbine Cottage", 23 Ankerville St, Tain.
Parents
John MacKenzie, born 1823, died 12 Feb, 1901 Wood, Coal and Meal Merchant and his wife Jane MacDonald, born 1839

Children
Christine Isabella, born 1868. Jeannie, born 1871, Ann, born 1872
John Alexander, born Feb 13 1873, our great-grandfather
Barbara, born 1874, Mary, born 1881
James, born 1883, Jane, born 1884 and Kate, born 1886.

Is Woodbine Cottage still on Ankerville St? If so would anyone take a digital picture and send it to our email address?
Any help with our family history would really be appreciated.
Joyce & James MacKenzie
From ReplySent 31/07/2004
Are the Red Arrows on on the 29th June

I can´nt find any phone number to check and see if Gala is on in this date
From ReplySent 28/06/2004
CORBETT´S of Tarbat

Donald McLeod CORBETT was born in 1833 at Tarbat and died in 1895 at Dundee. His father was Alexander CORBETT, a tailor. Donald may have had a brother Duncan. If anyone knows some of the family history of the Corbett´s of Tarbat I´d be most grateful to hear from you. Best wishes Gayle Dodd
From ReplySent 26/06/2004
Martial Arts Studio

Hi,

Great website representing Tain! The Royal Burgh is a lovely town to live in.

I have recently opened a Martial Arts Studio in Tain on Ross Street (just off Geanie´s Street), please feel free to pop in if you are interested in Self-Defence!

Oh, talking of Geanie´s Street - great to see that the junction at the top of the street has been re-surfaced, it´s about time as the surface was rough on cars.
From ReplySent 05/06/2004
Eating Out in Tain

Having returned from a tour of Skye during our annula pligrimage to relatives in Golspie we stopped in Tain to find somewhere to eat. We went to the Indian Cuisine restaurant in St Duthus Street where we enjoyed a magnificent indian meal and excellent hospitality from the staff. Thank you al for being so kind and helpfull.
From ReplySent 05/06/2004
MacRae Family

My grandfather Duncan MacRae married Johanna Munro on the 20th June 1913 in Tain. Is anyone else searching this family,His parents were Duncan MacRae and Margaret Morrison.Duncan´s parents wer David/ Donald Macrae and Sarah McPherson.
From ReplySent 23/05/2004
A little hello

hello, just thought i would write a little not to say how great this website is.. I have been away from Tain for a few years now, but was back at christmas visiting and miss the place so much.. I am in Australia at the momment studying but will be home in september for my best friends wedding (Caitlin mann) so really looking forward to being home for a short while.. :o)
From ReplySent 21/05/2004
Looking for relatives of Rose, Nichol, and Campbell

I am looking for relatives who descended from James Rose, who married Margrat McBean in 1791. A son, John, married Cathrine Nicol in Tain in 1829.
A daughter, Margrat married William Simpson. Another daughter, Jannet married Charles Campbell in 1836 and they had a clock/watch making & jewelry shop/store on Bridge St & lived on Douglas Row, Inverness in 1856. John´s trade was tinsmith; and he was the precentor 1827-1831 in Tain church where Angus McIntosh was pastor. My family is visiting Scotland this June, and would love to find any relatives or info related to above. Any help will be most appreciated.
From ReplySent 04/05/2004
Looking for relatives of Rose, Nichol, and Campbell

I am looking for relatives who descended from James Rose, who married Margrat McBean in 1791. A son, John, married Cathrine Nicol in Tain in 1829.
A daughter, Margrat married William Simpson. Another daughter, Jannet married Charles Campbell in 1836 and they had a clock/watch making & jewelry shop/store on Bridge St & lived on Douglas Row, Inverness in 1856. John´s trade was tinsmith; and he was the precentor 1827-1831 in Tain church where Angus McIntosh was pastor. My family is visiting Scotland this June, and would love to find any relatives or info related to above. Any help will be most appreciated.
From ReplySent 03/05/2004
looking for Tam Boyle

Tam used to run the shoe repair shop
in the town.If anyone knows where he is
tell him to contact me
From Gordon MainsReplySent 23/03/2004
Trying to contact Robertson family, Castlecraig

I am trying to contact any members of the Robertson family originally from Castlecraig. My grandfather´s sister, Isobel Macrae married Peter Robertson in 1923 and their family are John, Anne, Helen, Elizabeth and Rona. I don´t know if this is the best place to ask, but as this is fairly recent history, I´m sure someone out there must be able to give me a lead!! Please e-mail me with any info. Thank you very much.
From ReplySent 07/03/2004
Happy Birthday (March 4th) Simona MacAngus!

Simona´s address lost to me. I am her niece by marriage.. Please forward this to her and have her send me a new email. Please, thank you! Christy
From ReplySent 04/03/2004
An Urquhart In Manitoba, Canada

My father, Thomas was born in Tain. His brother Rex and sister Peggy Whyte lived there. Peggy´s sons Max and Rikki. My grandfather, William K. Urquhart born in Cromarty as well. If anyone knows of these people or any relatives-please Email me.
From ReplySent 27/02/2004
WYSEMAN WISEMAN roots

Have ancestors and living relatives in Tain. A great webpage! Thank you

For more family background go to

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~raeb

John .....Winnipeg Manitoba Canada


From ReplySent 26/01/2004
Skinners of Balintore

Our Great great grandmother Jane Ann Skinner came from Balintore. Her Father was Finlay and Mother, Martha Watson. WE would just love to hear from anyone about our family. Are there any Skinners living in Balintore who are descendants and related?
From ReplySent 23/01/2004
Skinners of Balintore

Information desired about Our Great Great grandmother came from Balintore - her name was Jane Ann Skinner - her father was Finlay Skinner and mother Martha Watson. Jane Ann was born abt.1843.Can anyone help please?
From ReplySent 23/01/2004
Stones and Circles

Can anyone tell us what the stones and circles are in the Scottish highlands.
From ReplySent 23/01/2004
old friends

Got your web site form my cousin Fiona Robertson, my name is Shona Bowler, (ne Mackay from Inver) I live here in Mosocow and it would be nice to hear from any old friends from Tain Royal Academy. I did attend a school reunion back in 2002, it was nice to see old friends. Would love to hear from a Jacqui Ross who came from Nigg. Regards Shona Bowler in a very cold Moscow.
From ReplySent 11/01/2004
newspapers

i am moving to the tain area soon and would like to subcribe to local papers any ideas please
thanks
From ReplySent 27/10/2003
Moving Up!!

Hello All
My family and I had our third holiday in the Highlands this year. We are moving to Tain in January, how is that for quick work?

Of all the places we have visited during the holidays we have had, Tain we have loved the most. So even though it will be the middle of winter when we move we are really looking forward to it.

So see you all soon. :-)

Andrew
From ReplySent 26/10/2003
Looking for ancestors and relatives

My great uncle Daniel Hogg lived at 8 Dunrobin St.I visited him there in 1945 a long time ago, i know. I was wondering what cemetries you had in Tain Anna in Canada
From ReplySent 26/10/2003
What a beautiful place is Tain

I keep in touch with a dear school friend who lives in Tain and she sent me this site so as I too can appreciate how lovely the area is, congratulations
on your town so full of history and
tradition. My friend Sheenagh and I
spent special time together in a far off country but she has connections with Scotland from her past ancestry.
I live in Australia now but our friendship keeps us close and although
we are oceans apart I feel that I am
walking beside her today in Tain.
Thank you for your excellent portrayal of your town. Maureen Young, Buderim,
Queensland Australia.
From ReplySent 03/10/2003
My visit to Tain

Visited Tain two weeks ago for the wedding of Gordon Kaye and Carolyn Forbes - was very impressed by Tain - loved it!
From Vard!ReplySent 22/09/2003
Disabled Persons Badge for Tain residents

As an Scots international advocate and activist for the disabled - and disabled myself - my wife and I registered in months ago our firm interest in East Lodge, Kildary, near Tain. We registered our interest with the selling agent and our solicitor. My earlier note alludes to this.

In hope we will be living there soon, all who are disabled in or near Tain or anywhere else in the Highlands
who apply to the Highland Council for a Disabled Persons Badge should know the definition of who is disabled under the UK Disability Discrimination Act.

It should make it easier than it is now for the disabled to get such a Badge. Read the current Highland Council definition of who is eligible and then compare it to the following:

The Act defines, in this condensed version, a disabled person as one who has a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse affect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

This serves to distinguish disability from short term illness and injury. Long-term is defned as over 12 months. Thus the terminally ill with a life expectancy of less than a year are included.

The legislation says that when a disabled person suffers from problems such as mobility or manual dexterity or physical coordination, continence or ability to lift or carry or move everyday objects,etc. then he or she is disabled.

Further, it is unlawful for any provider of services to the public to discriminate against anyone who is disabled.

Hope the disabled in Tain and area will find this interesting.
From ReplySent 14/09/2003
Looking for old friends from Tain Royal Academy

I am an American who attended TRA from 1972 - 1974. I am trying to find other students I knew during that time. It has been many years, but I would enjoy hearing from you. Regards, Beverly
From ReplySent 11/09/2003
Interested in acquiring a Grade 2 listed house in Kildary, near Twain

As an expat Scot anxious to return home and settle in Ross & Cromarty, my wife and I really like the look of a Grade 2 Listed House in Kildary, near Tain.

I´m disabled and we hope to be able to get Planning Permission at this 1 acre property to have an adequate size separate greenhouse. We are both passionate online and offline garden writers for the able and disabled.

Would any of your readers know if this is likely to be approved in principle?

My wife and I need to know this before we go any further in making an offer on this house. We wrote to Planning on 31st July but have not obtained an answer yet. We are hoping to move there by Christmas from where we are based presently on assignment in Bermuda.

Yours aye,

Lonach Gu Brath,

Keith Archibald Forbes



From ReplySent 02/09/2003
new residents

Do the locals welcome newcomers who move to the area for employment,which cannot be filled locally?Due to the shortage of expertise in the type of work.Is it easy to make friends there?Thank you Andy.
From andrewReplySent 21/08/2003
Bridge

we will be in your area for 3 weeks this summer and would like to know if there is a bridge club, where and when they meet. Regards. Yvan
From ReplySent 09/07/2003
Charming

I came across your sight while on the BBC-America site. Your town looks quite charming. I´ve become interested in Scotland since viewing the "Monarch of the Glen" tv series.
From ReplySent 08/07/2003
You have a great community

I´m quite pleased to find a community that has the same name I do. My full first name is Mountain (I was born in California in the 1970s), but growing up, my nickname was always Tain. Your burgh looks wonderful, and I hope to visit it one day.
From ReplySent 29/06/2003
Tain Rules

I love Tain..great town, great people. Hope to go back soon.
From ReplySent 29/05/2003
Admiral Sir John Ross.Bart

Any information on Admiral Sir John Ross of Balnagown (1790´s) ?
From ReplySent 03/05/2003
A Great Place To Visit

I love the town of Tain. My great-great grandfather is from this town, and it was a great place to visit. Anyone that goes to Scotland should stop by Tain. The residents, atmosphere, and the whiskey are great!
From ReplySent 01/05/2003
Old School Friends Knockbreck Primary

Just wanted to say hi, to any school friends who attented Knockbreck Primary School in the late 70,s.I often look at our Primary 7 Class photo, Taken 1978.Audra Marsh,Ricky Prado,Gareth Buterfield,Paul Clark,John MacDonald,Ruth Ross,Robert Farrel,Jnae Sutherland,Mrs Matheson [Teacher],Maris McGregor,Alice Duncan,Kathryn Wilson,Morag Gray, Michelle Calder,Andrew Mackenzie,Rae Mackenzie,Gray Mac Court, Helene Bobby,Andrew Wilson,Calum MacKintosh, Richard Davis, Robert Bonner, Elizabeth Forsyth,Shona Larkin,Lorna Mackenzie,Ronnie Whyte,Darren Ravenhill.absent from photo Dianne Bloy.Tain was a great place when I lived their,I have many happy and special memories.It´s a lovely website.
From ReplySent 24/04/2003
Ancestor information search

My great-great-great-great-grandfather, James Thompson, was born in Tain in 1733. He later served with the 78th Regiment of Foot, the Fraser Highlanders in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in Quebec in 1759 as a serjeant. He was mustered out in 1763 and stayed in Canada. Is there someone in Tain I can contact to obtain information about James Thompson´s family history and genealogy? I would appreciate any information in this matter.
From ReplySent 10/02/2003


I LIVED IN TAIN SEVERAL YEARS AGO, FOR 2 YEARS (1991) WENT TO CRAIGHILL PRIMARY THEN MOVED BACK TO ENGLAND (LEEDS) I LIVED ON MAYFIELD WYND, KNEW A 2 GIRLS CALLED KARRIE + SARAH BENNETT WHO LIVED ACROSS YHE ROAD. DOES ANYOME REMEMBER ME OR THEM? JUST SEARCHING THE NET AND THE CURIOSITY GOT THE BETTER OF ME!!! ;LIVING IN MANCHESTER NOW
From ReplySent 08/02/2003
FRASER of Tain

My ancestor Simon Fraser born Tain (Nigg) 1818, first child of James and Katherine (Munro).
Does anyone have a suggestion about contacts re: cemeteries in Tain,
and finding out about gravestones for James Fraser/Katharine (nee Munro)?
I´m in western Canada, and would love to travel to Scotland some year.
Thank you!
From ReplySent 06/12/2002
McCulloch family

Trying to trace family history. My great great grandfather was Alexander McCulloch, born 6/8/1830 at Logie Easter. We also think there is a connection with a house/farm at Loandhu (?)_as there was still family living there in 1912 when he died (in Ayrshire) His brother (my great great great uncle) was James Duff McCulloch who became Principal of the Free Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. We are fairly sure there is still family around as the known families were quite large. Last definately known relative was an Isobel Graham who died in about 1977 in her ninetes. Dad is now in his eighties with only one cousin. It would be great to find out if there are any other relatives about, to fill in some of the gaps family tree!

PS have tried Tain Museum - didn´t seem to come up with much at all!
From ReplySent 30/11/2002
Enquiry

I recently read that an old friend of mine, John Byrne the artist / playwright had moved to Tain with his wife Tilda Swinton & I´d be grateful if anyone knows them or has an email or postal address where I might contact them.......with thanks ( Tain looks a beautiful place, by the way ~
From ReplySent 11/11/2002
family heritage

I have recently come into the possession of knowledge that leads me in my quest fot my paternal lineage to the community of tain. I have researched some but since I live in the United States it is almost impossible for me to research without finding an actual contact from scotland. I know my paternal forebearers emigrated to Canada before coming to the United States. I am very interrested to find out if anyone might be willing to help me. I appreciate the time it took you all to rea this.
From ReplySent 29/10/2002
Room Needed!!!

Can anybody please help me. I am trying to find accommadation for my son,Sam, who is due to start work with Brigg´s in Nigg.
If anyone can help us out with,numbers or addresses, we would be very grateful.
Thank you for you help!!! Lesley
From ReplySent 30/09/2002
hello

Hello every one this is Mhairi Tait. I am John And Margrets granddaughter. I am wrighting to send my love to every one. well i have got to go but my love to you all and if you would like to contact me please send mail to mhairi111@hotmail.com
From ReplySent 19/09/2002
Historical Letter

I have just checked you web site and do not see any reference to a historical society. I have a letter which I believe would be of interest if there is a group focused on the history of Tain. There once was a gas works in Tain, and my great-grandfather was the manager of that facility for more than forty years. I have the original letter in which he was offered that position in 1849. My grandfather John was born in Tain in 1876, in the gaswork´s manager´s home which adjoined the works. When I visited Tain about 10 years ago, I found that there was a lumber and building products company then on the site of the works. My grandfather and his mother left Tain for the US in 1896. His half sister Elizabeth remained and died in Tain at age 99 in 1947. She is buried at the MacGregor plot at St Duthil´s. If anyone has an interest in the letter (or at least a copy of it) please let me know.
From ReplySent 12/08/2002
Tain (birthplace of Jessie Mackintosh b.1892-)

My grandmother, Jessie (Janet) Aitchison (nee MacKintosh), was from Tain, b1892 d1975.
My mother, Dorothy, spent her summers up in Tain with her mother staying in the Port(Portmahomack) and in Tain from the late 1930´s until after WWII, while her father worked in Edinburgh. Happy memories.

I spent many a happy holiday with my mother and father there as well. Haven´t been back for sometime. Beautiful part of the world. I can´t wait to go back. Great place/website - very informative. Go Scotland,go Tain...
From ReplySent 23/07/2002
visitor

Along with my wife, Mother and Brother we had the pleasure of staying in the Tain area, for the last 2 weeks. We were able to attend the Gala, which we enjoyed very much. The highlight for my Mother was the Pipes and Drums and dancers in the High Street, she thought the girls were very good. There is always a lot of hard work which goes into planning these event´s, with a lot of people working very hard, who do not alway´s get the thank´s they deserve, Well Done. This was the 4th time my wife and I had been in the area on Holiday and we have always been impressed with the way we have been welcomed. We are try to make sure that we are able to attend another Gala week in the next couple of years. Once again thanks for making us welcome and I hope that we will be able to visit again in the near future.Well Done to Tain.
From ReplySent 15/07/2002
freda colyer (school teacher)

We are looking for a person called freda who went to aberdeen college of education from 1968 1971 and was a friend of linda mackenzie. We think she married a farmer who had a sheep farm, and the last name could be mackenzie. thanks linda and gordon gallacher
From ReplySent 14/07/2002
Hi

Someone from Tain left a message in our guestbook at http://www.outandabout.uk.net I felt inspired to do some research and maybe ecen add a page to our site about the area.
From ReplySent 29/06/2002
Family history

Looking into family history. My grandfathers family come from Tain and Cromarty. Does anyone have any Finlayson family histories they would like to share?
From ReplySent 24/05/2002
Black Isle show

Could you please tell me if there is a
BLACK isle show this year ,and when it
will be held.
Thank You....
From ReplySent 14/05/2002
what is there for me

My gran grandad and mum all used to live in Tain. They moved away and now they are moving back again to build a new house. I have never been to Tain before. I was wondering what there is for a teenager to do there when I visit my relatives?
From ReplySent 13/05/2002
home

I left tain a long long time ago but i still think of it as home Its good to see whats going on up there .thank you
From ReplySent 27/04/2002
Grandfther´s Home

I´m a MacRae in Michigan, USA. My grandfather´s last address, before emmigrating to the U.S., was on High Street in Tain although he was originally from Inverness. Are there any MacRae´s left in Tain? Where might I obtain records in Tain from around 1908-1909? I never realized the difficulty building a family tree until now! Someday I will visit Inverness, Tain, and Eilean Donan. It´s become a must!!
From ReplySent 07/04/2002


Tain is a really nice place. I have always had relatves live there and you can´t beat it for a visit. People are friendly and hospitality is excellent.
From ReplySent 07/02/2002
can u help

16 men of tain and there are 7 of them !!! can u help me with this thank keith foreman
From ReplySent 07/02/2002
Family History

I have just recently learned that on my grandmother´s side, her grandfather and family with the name of Ross came to Canada from Tain. I can´t wait to visit. From the pictures I have seen, Tain looks beautiful!
From ReplySent 03/02/2002
MacPhersons of Tain

I am descended from William MacPherson Messenger at Arms of Tain early 1800s. I know there are still MacPhersons in Tain. Would be interested in any contact. Have been researching for many years. When I first visited Tain I felt I had come home. So please, McPherson/MacPherson I would be happy to hear from you.
From ReplySent 03/02/2002
Martial Arts in Tain

If you are a Martial Artist coming to Tain, or a resident who is interested in starting Self-Defence classes, please check out our Kempo class at TRACC Gym on Friday evenings from 7pm. Everyone is welcome and further details can be found on the Scottish Kempo Academy web site at: www.kempo.co.uk

Neil Hourston
From Neil HourstonReplySent 03/02/2002
great place

I say that tain is the best place to live it is very old a quite interesting. I would reccomend the town to anyone.
From tain girlReplySent 04/01/2002
Tain Station

Please advise where I can find an online poto of Tain Railway Station. Also - any idea of the platform length?
From ReplySent 28/12/2001
hello

We miss Tain so much!!
Motherwell jus isnt the same!!
The nite life doesn´t compare!!!
From ReplySent 18/11/2001
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