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West Lothian Archaeology Group
Strachur
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A visit to Strachur and the
Strachur and District Local History Society
Open Day on 5th September 2009
Strachur District and Community
Aerial Photo
Map
Strachur according to Undiscovered Scotland
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Strachur and Strathlachlan Parish Church is over 200 years
old. In 1902 - 3, it was extensively altered. 11
tombstones, some dating back to the 13th century, are built into
the outside walls of the church. The tombstone of
McPhunn of Dripp is in the churchyard. |
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Strachur and Strathlachlan Parish Church
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in the rain!
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Strachur and District Local History Society Open Day,
Strachur New Hall, 5th September 2009 |
| The Open Day was
the first of the Strachur and District Local History Society
as an established society, and so they must be congratulated
on their well-organised, interesting occasion where visitors
had the opportunity to learn about many aspects of local and
family history. One of our favourite displays was the
table of objects reflecting everyday life of the community
in the past. |
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Example of the SDLHS Talks
Programme 2009 - 2010
Bute Archaeology and the 'Discover Bute' Partnership
Programme
Baron Turner. A 16th century clan murder.
The Campbells of Strachur
The MacBrayne Story
Forestry and Archaeology
Strachur's 'Iona' stones and their place in West Highland
sculpture
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| The hundredth
birthday of Donald Morrisson was also celebrated with a cake
and piper. Mr Morrison was the registrar for the
village for 60-odd years, and so it is no wonder that,
although now blind, he is still able to give you the names
of people on a photograph if you describe it! |
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The occasion attracted the interest of all age groups!
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Strachur Smiddy The Clachan, Strachur PA27 8DG
01369 860 508 or 01369 860 647
Open Easter until the end of September, daily 1pm - 4pm
The Smiddy houses implements, artefacts and photos plus
an informative video presentation. You may even be
able to see the bellows in action! It was first
recorded in 1791 and it was mainly operated by four
generations of Montgomery blacksmiths until its closure
in the 1950s. The Strachur Smiddy trust was
established in 1994 and after benefiting from local
fund-raising and grants, it was restored and opened as a
museum and local crafts showcase in 1997. |
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