Worrall's directory of the North-Eastern counties of Scotland ...
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474 EHYNIE AND ESSIE. ['WOEIlATiL*S<br />
Farmers— continued<br />
Bonnyman Alex. Brae Scurdargue<br />
Stewart Ann, Christkirk<br />
Bruce James, Scurdargue<br />
Thonason Andrew, Burnside Cockbm'n John, New Mei-dr'um<br />
Watt Wm. (<strong>the</strong> executors <strong>of</strong> tlie Gran James & John, Lismoir<br />
late). Oldtown<br />
Cran Wm. Newseat<br />
Duff James, New and Old Notli<br />
PARISH OF RHTNIE.<br />
Grant George, Windyfield<br />
Smith John, Blackhills<br />
AUerdyce Wm. Bellienny<br />
Hardie Alex. (reps, <strong>of</strong>), Windyfield Thomson Eobert, Bogs <strong>of</strong> Noth<br />
Baillie David, Mains <strong>of</strong> Ehyme Horn Alexander, Brae<br />
TurnbuU Peter, Sniithston<br />
Baxter Wm. Templand<br />
Knight Wm. Cransmill<br />
Wilson George, Milton <strong>of</strong> Noth<br />
ROSEHEARTY,<br />
PITSLIGO, PITULLIE, AND SANDHAVEN.<br />
EOSEHEAETY is a village in <strong>the</strong> parish <strong>of</strong> Pitsligo,<br />
18 miles east from Banff, and about five miles<br />
west from Fraserburgh. The harbour, which is<br />
about to be considerably improved by <strong>the</strong> extension<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Portrie Pier and o<strong>the</strong>r works, will afford increased<br />
protection and accommodation for <strong>the</strong> fleet<br />
<strong>of</strong> boats engaged in <strong>the</strong> herring fishery, and for<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r vessels frequenting <strong>the</strong> harbour. Fish curing<br />
is carried on extensively here, and <strong>the</strong>re is a branch<br />
bank in <strong>the</strong> village. The imports are chiefly timber,<br />
coal, and salt, and <strong>the</strong> exports fish and grain. The<br />
places <strong>of</strong> worshij) are an Estabfished, a Free, and an<br />
United Presbyterian Church, and <strong>the</strong>re is a public<br />
school in <strong>the</strong> village.<br />
PITSLIGO is a parish situated on <strong>the</strong> sea coast,<br />
between Fraserburgh and Aberclour, commencing<br />
about two miles west <strong>of</strong> Kinnaird Head. The only<br />
object <strong>of</strong> interest in <strong>the</strong> parish is Pitsligo Castle, an<br />
ancient structure, and formerly <strong>the</strong> seat <strong>of</strong> Lord<br />
Pitsligo. The inhabitants are chiefly engaged in<br />
fishina', and o<strong>the</strong>rs in agriculture.<br />
SANDHAVEN and PITULLIE are villages in <strong>the</strong><br />
above parish, situated between Eosehearty Point and<br />
Kinnaird Head. Fish curing is carried on to some<br />
extent in both villages.<br />
PETVATE EESIDENTS.<br />
Balfour Eev. Wm. Eosehearty<br />
Duncan Mr. John, Craighill House,<br />
Eosehearty<br />
Garden Wm. Esq. <strong>of</strong> Brecco Park<br />
Gregor Eev. Walter, Eosehearty<br />
Kennedy James, Esq. Eosehearty<br />
M'Donald Mr. Alexander, Mains <strong>of</strong><br />
Pittendrum<br />
Milne Mr. James, Ne<strong>the</strong>rton<br />
Murdoch Eev. James, Eosehearty<br />
Eobertson The Misses, Broomhill<br />
Sharp Mr. James D. Eosehearty<br />
Smith Mr. Alexander, Boghead<br />
BLACKSMITHS.<br />
Duncan John, Eosehearty<br />
Mackenzie Simon, Eosehearty<br />
Stewart John, Ardlaw<br />
BOAT BUILDEES.<br />
Gordon Alexander, Eosehearty<br />
Taylor Alexander, Eosehearty<br />
Taylor James, Eosehearty<br />
Taylor Eobert J. Eosehearty<br />
Mortimer Peter, Boginclough<br />
Muirden Wm. New Forrest<br />
Pirie John, Old Merdrum<br />
Pirrie Mrs. ..., Mytice<br />
Proctor Alexander, Mill <strong>of</strong> Lesmoir<br />
Shand Wm. Longi'<strong>of</strong>t<br />
Post Office, Eosehearty, Mrs. Janet Duncan, postmistress.—<br />
-Letters arrive from all parts (from Fraserburgh)<br />
at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and are despatched at<br />
10 a.m. and 3.25 p.m. Money Order, Telegraph.<br />
Office, and Savings' Bank.<br />
PLACES OF WOESHIP AND THEIE M INISTEES<br />
Established Church, Eosehearty — Eev. Walter<br />
Gregor, minister<br />
Free Church, Eosehearty—Eev. James Murdoch,<br />
minister<br />
United Presbyterian Church—Eev. Wm. BaKour,<br />
minister<br />
Harbour, Eosehearty—James M'Allister,<br />
master<br />
COACHES.<br />
harbour<br />
To Fraserbm'gh, from Eosehearty, and vice versa,<br />
twice daily ; James Morrison, proprietor<br />
To Fraserburgh, from Eosehearty, and vice versa,<br />
three times daily ; Wm. Eraser, proprietor<br />
CAEEIEE.<br />
To Fraserburgh, Wm. 0. Strachan and Thomas<br />
M'Kenzie, daily<br />
COAL MEECHANTS.<br />
Eitchie James, Eosehearty<br />
Shand Alex. Eosehearty<br />
Smith Isabella, Eosehearty<br />
FISH CUEEES AND COOPEES.<br />
Downie Andrew, Eosehearty<br />
Downie Wm. Eosehearty<br />
Duthie Alex. T. Eosehearty<br />
Gordon George M. (and general),<br />
BOOT AND SHOEMAKEES. Eosehearty<br />
Mackie Wm. (cooper), Eosehearty<br />
Arthur Alexander, Eosehearty<br />
Milne Jas. (and general merchant),<br />
Grant Eobert, PituUie<br />
Eosehearty<br />
Munro Wm. Sandhaven<br />
Park Wemyss, Sandhaven<br />
Eankine James, Eosehearty<br />
BAKEES.<br />
Paton Frances S. Sandhaven<br />
Eiddell John, Eosehearty<br />
Eitchie George & Co. Eosehearty<br />
Milne Charles, Eosehearty<br />
Eiddel Samuel, Eosehearty<br />
Eitchie James, Eosehearty<br />
Watt Alexander E. Eosehearty Eitchie John, Eosehearty<br />
Eitchie John & Co. Eosehearty<br />
Whyte Adam F. Eosehearty Walker George, Eosehearty<br />
Sharp & Mm'ray, Sandhaven<br />
Watt Wm. Eosehearty<br />
Sim J. & A. Sandhaven<br />
BANK.<br />
CAEPENTBES AND WEIGHTS. Taylor Alexander, Sandhaven<br />
Wilson A. & Co. Eosehearty<br />
Union Bank <strong>of</strong> <strong>Scotland</strong> (branch), Henry D. Eosehearty<br />
Eosehearty (draws on <strong>the</strong> head Lumsden Wm. Eosehearty<br />
<strong>of</strong>fices, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Eitchie James, Eosehearty GEOCEES, DEAPEES, AND<br />
Aberdeen, and on Glyn, Mills, & Eitchie Wm. (cooper), Eosehearty GENEEAL MEECHANTS.<br />
Co. London), James D. Sharp, Sherran James, Ardlaw<br />
Barron Agnes (grocer), Eosehearty<br />
agent See ct'dvertisement Smart James, Eosehearty<br />
Birnie Georgej Eosehearty