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The Dewars of St. Fillan
History of the Clan Macnab part five: The Dewars of St. Fillan The following articles on the Dewar Sept of the Clan Macnab were taken from several sources. No attempt has been made to consolidate the articles; instead they are presented as in the original source, which is given at the beginning of each section. Hence there will be some duplication of material. David Rorer Dewar means roughly “custodian” and is derived from the Gallic “Deoradh,” a word originally meaning “stranger” or “wanderer,” probably because the person so named carried St. Fillan’s relics far a field for special purposes. Later, the meaning of the word altered to “custodian.” The relics they guarded were the Quigrich (Pastoral staff); the Bernane (chapel Bell), the Fergy (possibly St. Fillan’s portable alter), the Mayne (St. Fillan’s arm bone), the Maser (St. Fillan’s manuscript). There were, of course other Dewars than the Dewars of St. Fillan and the name today is most familiar as that of a blended scotch whisky produced by John Dewar and Sons Ltd St. Fillan is mentioned in the Encyclopedia Britannica, 14th edition of 1926, as follows: Fillan, Saint or Faelan, the name of two Scottish saints, of Irish origin, whose lives are of a legendary character. The St. Fillan whose feast is kept on June 20 had churches dedicated to him at Ballyheyland, Queen’s county, Ireland, and at Loch Earn, Perthshire (see map of Glen Dochart). The other, who is commerated on January 9, was specially venerated at Cluain Mavscua in County Westmeath, Ireland. Also beginning about the 8th or 9th century at Strathfillan, Perthshire, Scotland, where there was an ancient monastery dedicated to him. -
Supporting Rural Communities in West Dunbartonshire, Stirling and Clackmannanshire
Supporting Rural Communities in West Dunbartonshire, Stirling and Clackmannanshire A Rural Development Strategy for the Forth Valley and Lomond LEADER area 2015-2020 Contents Page 1. Introduction 3 2. Area covered by FVL 8 3. Summary of the economies of the FVL area 31 4. Strategic context for the FVL LDS 34 5. Strategic Review of 2007-2013 42 6. SWOT 44 7. Link to SOAs and CPPs 49 8. Strategic Objectives 53 9. Co-operation 60 10. Community & Stakeholder Engagement 65 11. Coherence with other sources of funding 70 Appendix 1: List of datazones Appendix 2: Community owned and managed assets Appendix 3: Relevant Strategies and Research Appendix 4: List of Community Action Plans Appendix 5: Forecasting strategic projects of the communities in Loch Lomond & the Trosachs National Park Appendix 6: Key findings from mid-term review of FVL LEADER (2007-2013) Programme Appendix 7: LLTNPA Strategic Themes/Priorities Refer also to ‘Celebrating 100 Projects’ FVL LEADER 2007-2013 Brochure . 2 1. Introduction The Forth Valley and Lomond LEADER area encompasses the rural areas of Stirling, Clackmannanshire and West Dunbartonshire. The area crosses three local authority areas, two Scottish Enterprise regions, two Forestry Commission areas, two Rural Payments and Inspections Divisions, one National Park and one VisitScotland Region. An area criss-crossed with administrative boundaries, the geography crosses these boundaries, with the area stretching from the spectacular Highland mountain scenery around Crianlarich and Tyndrum, across the Highland boundary fault line, with its forests and lochs, down to the more rolling hills of the Ochils, Campsies and the Kilpatrick Hills until it meets the fringes of the urbanised central belt of Clydebank, Stirling and Alloa. -
Planning Application Cononish Gold Mine, Tyndrum
PLANNING APPLICATION CONONISH GOLD MINE, TYNDRUM Planning and Environmental Statement Non-Technical Summary August 2017 0 Scotgold Resources Ltd Cononish Gold Mine, Tyndrum On behalf of Scotgold Resources Limited (SGZ Cononish Limited), Dalgleish Associates Ltd (DAL), Mineral, Planning and Environmental Consultants, has submitted a planning application under the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, as amended. The application is for the development of an underground gold mine with process plant/accommodation building and tailings stacks, a settlement pond, flow gauging point in the River Cononish, a site drainage system to include piped flows from ‘tailings stacks’ to settlement pond and settlement pond to the River Cononish as well as a recirculation pipe returning water from the pond to the processing plant, a new bridge over the Crom Allt at the Dalrigh ford, construction of a small car parking area adjacent to the existing public car park at Dalrigh and related track accesses. The application is for a further revision of the currently permitted operation – ref 2011/0166/MIN, and as subsequently superseded by 2014/0285/DET and 2014/0317/DET. Scotgold Resources Limited (SC309525) and SGZ Cononish Limited (SC569264) are wholly owned subsidiaries of Scotgold Resources Limited (Australia), with registered offices at Upper Tyndrum Station, Tyndrum and is a mineral development and exploration company with mineral interests (substantially through five granted Crown Option Agreements - amounting to some 4100km2) in central western Scotland. Scotgold Resources Limited is an Australian Company whose Depositary Interests (DIs) are listed on AIM. This Non-Technical Summary describes the information presented in the Environmental Statement which accompanies the application and the results of the baseline surveys and assessments which were undertaken during the Environmental Impact Assessment process. -
The River Tay - Its Silvery Waters Forever Linked to the Picts and Scots of Clan Macnaughton
THE RIVER TAY - ITS SILVERY WATERS FOREVER LINKED TO THE PICTS AND SCOTS OF CLAN MACNAUGHTON By James Macnaughton On a fine spring day back in the 1980’s three figures trudged steadily up the long climb from Glen Lochy towards their goal, the majestic peak of Ben Lui (3,708 ft.) The final arête, still deep in snow, became much more interesting as it narrowed with an overhanging cornice. Far below to the West could be seen the former Clan Macnaughton lands of Glen Fyne and Glen Shira and the two big Lochs - Fyne and Awe, the sites of Fraoch Eilean and Dunderave Castle. Pointing this out, James the father commented to his teenage sons Patrick and James, that maybe as they got older the history of the Clan would interest them as much as it did him. He told them that the land to the West was called Dalriada in ancient times, the Kingdom settled by the Scots from Ireland around 500AD, and that stretching to the East, beyond the impressively precipitous Eastern corrie of Ben Lui, was Breadalbane - or upland of Alba - part of the home of the Picts, four of whose Kings had been called Nechtan, and thus were our ancestors as Sons of Nechtan (Macnaughton). Although admiring the spectacular views, the lads were much more keen to reach the summit cairn and to stop for a sandwich and some hot coffee. Keeping his thoughts to himself to avoid boring the youngsters, and smiling as they yelled “Fraoch Eilean”! while hurtling down the scree slopes (at least they remembered something of the Clan history!), Macnaughton senior gazed down to the source of the mighty River Tay, Scotland’s biggest river, and, as he descended the mountain at a more measured pace than his sons, his thoughts turned to a consideration of the massive influence this ancient river must have had on all those who travelled along it or lived beside it over the millennia. -
Killin News Issue 45
Every two months PRICE 30p KILLIN NEWS KILLIN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Issue No. 45 July 1998 Festival Weekend is over for another year and Killin is once again - Our Village Comments from the various establishments hosting "Fringe" events were very favourable. Ralph Mercer of the Killin Hotel said they had an excellent weekend, figures were up on last year, the Hotel was full and there was no trouble. John Shuttleworth of The Coach House Hotel also had a good weekend and a very enjoyable Sunday afternoon session of Glasgow TMSA (Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland) Chorus Cup. At the Bridge of Lochay Hotel, Margaret Ireland remarked on the popularity of the story teller of myths and legends. David McLeod, Manager of the much too hot in the Hall"; "The music were not available until the day before the Tighnabruaich Hotel commented that the was better on Sunday night compared Festival started! camera erected at the entrance to the Park with Saturday" (or vice versa depending was a great idea. John Mallinson, on personal taste); "If Tich Frier tunes his For me the highlights of the weekend Chairman of the Killin Traditional Music guitar strings one more time, I'll string were Ian Bruce on Saturday night (his & Dance Festival and Killin Initiative him up!". The general opinion was that singing - not his leather trousers - well pointed out that the camera was co- there should have been a reduction for maybe both!) and in total contrast, the funded by the police and the Festival children's concert tickets, the Pitlochry fabulous ladies of the Killin Cancer Committee. -
The Capercaillie Restaurant & Rooms, Killin, Perthshire
THE CAPERCAILLIE RESTAURANT & ROOMS, KILLIN, PERTHSHIRE, FK21 8UT A S GCommercial Offers Over £550,000 (Freehold) A well-established and highly popular licensed restaurant with rooms in a prominent and idyllic trading location within the ever-popular town of Killin Attractive and popular café and restaurant with views of the River Dochart and Dochart Bridge Fully staffed operation, trading year- round generating an excellent level of turnover (c£400,000 in 2016) with sound adjusted net profit conversion ratios Large open-plan and modern seating areas accommodating up to 80 covers internally and externally Six letting bedrooms (5 en-suite) and spacious owners’ accommodation with excellent garden grounds DESCRIPTION The Capercaillie Restaurant with Rooms is an attractive and popular business located on the main street of the popular town of Killin within the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. Benefitting from a prominent location with excellent signage, the business generates a year- round trade and is frequented by both tourists and the local population alike. The property has a significant footprint and is set within excellent grounds adjacent to the River Dochart. The property is set over two floors and presents 6 guest bedrooms (5 en-suite), an attractive restaurant, effective service areas and spacious owner’s accommodation. An attractive feature of the modern restaurant is the extensive use of glass and natural materials ensuring that it seamlessly blends in with the fantastic surroundings. The vaulted ceiling and impressive stone fire place make this a most attractive venue. These facets coupled with the tartan carpets and attractive décor add to the charming trading environment. -
BDMG- Background Information & Policies Draft
Breadalbane DMG Background Information & Policies BREADALBANE DEER MANAGEMENT GROUP FEBRUARY 2016 DRAFT DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2016 – 2021 Background Information & Policies PREFACE This Deer Management Plan has been developed for the Breadalbane Deer Management Group (BDMG). The Plan is part publicly and part privately funded. It replaces a previous DMP drawn up in 2009, aiming to take account of changing circumstances with the group area. The Plan runs from 2016 until 2021 and has been formally endorsed by all the Members of the Group. It has been designed to be readily updated as needs arise and will be reviewed on a six-monthly basis or as required, with a systematic review taking place at the end of the five year period. Group Secretary: Victor Clements, Mamie’s Cottage, Taybridge Terrace, Aberfeldy, PH15 2BS Tel (01887) 829 361 [email protected] 1 Breadalbane DMG Background Information & Policies CONTENTS Part One - Introduction 1. Purpose of Plan 3 2. Group Area 3 3. Group Membership 3 3a Member Description 6 3b Reporting Units 12 4. Deer Statistics Required 14 5. Designated Sites Introduction 15 Part Two - Overall Aims & Objectives 6. Long Term Vision 20 7. Strategic Objectives 20 Part Three - Management Policies & Information 8. Red Deer Population 22 Cull Information 27 Management Issues 27 Other Deer Species 29 9. Moorland Management 30 10. Sheep & Cattle 30 11. Forestry/ Woodlands 33 12. Supplementary Deer Policies 33 13. Non- Native deer species 35 14. Communications Policy & Contact 36 15. Training Policy 37 16. Review of Plan 38 Part Four - Operation of the Group Assessment 39 Part Five - Public Interest Actions Assessment 45 The Working Plan (Separate Summary Document) Actions Summary Population Models Habitat Monitoring BDMG Rural Development Contracts Potential Future Rural Development Contracts APPENDICIES 1. -
Table of Contents Our Mcnab Ancestors
Our McNab Ancestors By James C. Retson Last Revised 30 January 2019 Table of Contents Our McNab Ancestors ................................................................................................................................. 1 McNab Context ............................................................................................................................................ 1 Killin, Pershire, Scotland ............................................................................................................................. 2 1. Donald McNab and Anne Fisher ............................................................................................................. 2 Langholm, Dumfriesshires Scotland ............................................................................................................ 3 2. Peter McNab 1794 – 1859 Jane Hope ...................................................................................................... 3 3. Daniel McNab 1827 - 1906 Grace Campbell 1831 – 1923 ................................................................... 4 4. Jane McNab 1858 – 1941 Robert Burns .................................................................................................. 5 Appendices ................................................................................................................................................... 7 Abbreviations .............................................................................................................................................. -
(For Official Use Only) PUBLIC PETITION NO. PE1188 Should You Wish to Submit a Public Petition for Consideration by the Public P
(For official use only) PUBLIC PETITION NO. PE1188 Should you wish to submit a public petition for consideration by the Public Petitions Committee please refer to the guidance leaflet How to submit a public petition and the Guidance Notes at the back of this form. 1. NAME OF PRINCIPAL PETITIONER Nick Dekker 2. TEXT OF PETITION Nick Dekker calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to investigate the circumstances whereby it agreed that 60 hydro-power stations could be accredited for subsidy under the Renewables Obligation scheme and that generation capacity could be cut to below the 20megawatt qualification threshold at others to enable accreditation and whether, in the interests of electricity consumers, it will rescind these accreditations. 3. ACTION TAKEN TO RESOLVE ISSUES OF CONCERN BEFORE SUBMITTING THE PETITION I have contacted and have been in correspondence with AuditScotland, OFGEM, Scottish & Southern Energy PLC and ScottishPower PLC. Alex Neil MSP also corresponded with Scottish & Southern Energy. 4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION See— “The war on climate change – A licence to print money?” “Subsidies and Subterfuge – Hydro-power and the Renewables Obligation” (also on www.swap.org.uk) “ROCs earned by Alcan, SSE and ScottishPower from 'old build' hydro, April 2002 to December 2007” (a report by the petitioners); “Renewable Energy Data for Scotland (Hydro), May 2008” Correspondence generally pertinent to the petition but esp to Question 3 OFGEM’s “Annual Reports on the Renewables Obligation” 2004 to 2008; Press releases and other material referred to in “The war on climate change – a licence to print money?” and elsewhere 5. -
November 1998
Every two months PRICE 30p KILLIN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Issue No. 47 November 1998 Killin News Fork Supper The Killin News Team, hosted a Fork To whet the appetite, the £5 entry ticket work ourselves, thereby saving in the long Supper in the McLaren Hall on Saturday included a free glass of wine, so needless term on printing costs. We are delighted 24th October. More than 120 guests to say, in most cases, this was the first port to report that the sum of £800 was raised. packed the hall and armed with knives as of call. Halfway down the hall, the The Killin News Committee extends its well as forks, got stuck in to a feast of queues could be compared with those at grateful thanks to everyone who dishes, Paprika Chicken, Beef in Red Harrods January Sale - and this was only purchased a ticket, those who donated Wine. Fish Pie, Chicken Stroganoff, the Tombola, which was an immense prizes, both backstage and front of house Spinach Parcels, Hungarian Goulash, success due to the generosity of numerous and all who assisted. Brunswick Stew. Quiches and salad businesses and individuals in Killin and FI galore (to mention just a few!). Even more armoury was required in the form of spoons for Strawberry Pavlova, Chocolate Roulade. Creme Caramel, Fresh Fruit Salad, Meringues which resembled Ben Lawers in winter, Sherry Trifle and Killin Show award winning luxury Chocolate Cake. as far afield as Perth, Stirling and Callander. To avoid a stampede, it was decided to call one table at a time for the CONTENTS main course, via the bar where the guests socialised over yet another glass of wine. -
The Excavation of a Bronze Age Cemetery at Seafield West, Near
Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 133 (2003), 47–84 The excavation of a Bronze Age cemetery at Seafield West, near Inverness, Highland Michael Cressey* & Alison Sheridan‡ with contributions by Ciara Clarke, Mike Church, Thea Gabra- Sanders, Jacqueline McKinley, Peter Northover & Graeme Warren ABSTRACT Excavations in 1996 in advance of a major commercial development at Seafield West revealed a Bronze Age cemetery. Inside a ring-ditch were two adjacent graves with wooden coffins, one a boat- shaped hollowed tree-trunk, the other plank-built. Both had probably contained crouched inhumation burials. Grave goods in the former included a bronze dagger of ‘Butterwick’ type whose scabbard of wood and cattle hide produced a date of 3385±45 (1870–1520 cal at 2s), slightly later than expected; those in the latter included an ‘Irish Bowl’ Food Vessel, believed to date to c 2000 . Both items indicate links with Ireland. Also inside the ring-ditch were: a short stone cist; a pit containing cremated human remains accompanied by three burnt barbed-and-tanged arrowheads and a mandible fragment, probably of a dog or fox; and three pits, at least one of which might have been an inhumation grave. Outside, and to the east, was a second short stone cist with a Beaker; to the west, a cluster of truncated pit graves containing cremated human bone and pyre debris, and in one case the remains of an urn and accessory vessel. One of these pit graves, dated to 3360±50 (1750–1510 cal at 2s), contained the remains of an adult with cut marks on the skull. -
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