Rothesay, Strathclyde

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Rothesay

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Old Photos of Rothesay
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Rothesay in 1897

Rothesay in 1899

Old Maps of Rothesay

Historic Maps of Rothesay and the local area.

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Map of Rothesay in 1905-1907

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Sheet Maps of Rothesay

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Rothesay and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Memories of Rothesay
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Holiday Huts At Bogany Farm/Canada Hill

My parents had a holiday cabin (hut) on Bogany Farm when Archie Kirkwood was the farmer. Most of my summer holidays from birth until the mid-70s was spent there Many days were spent fishing for perch and pike at Loch Ascog. Mentored by Archie and Danny; brothers who were skilful anglers. The evenings were spent at campfires with singing, storytelling and shaping our identity. I recall friends ...see more

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Added 05 July 2020

Part Of Rothesay.

I last visited Rothesay in 2002. Some of my ancestors hail from there: McArthur families records from 1785. More recently-John was the postal delivery man (horseback) circa 1880, his son, John was the farrier for 50 years in Rothesay, I saw his yard there when I visited. A grandson is /was the postal delivery man in 2002. My grandmother, Rosina McArthur born in Rothesay married John McGairy 1895 then moved to Glasgow. ...see more