Birch Drive, Maryburgh, IV7

This Detached Bungalow is located in a quiet cul de sac and offers accommodation to include: Entrance Hall, Lounge, Kitchen Dining Room, Family Bathroom , Master Bedroom with En-Suite and Two Additional Double Bedrooms. Driveway and Garage. Pond. Well Stocked and Maintained Garden. Fruit Trees .

Maryburgh, in Ross-shire on the north bank of the River Conon, is a relatively young village by Scottish standards. It was founded in 1815 by Mary Elizabeth Frederick Mackenzie of the Brahan Estate, after the death of her father. The settlement was created primarily to house workers on the estate.

Before the village was established, the land consisted of several estates, including Brahan, Brekanord, and Balblair. The building of a new road and the bridge over the River Conon in 1809 made the location attractive for settlement, and many of the workers involved in these projects became the first residents.

The “Maryburgh Acres”

Families who settled in Maryburgh—many of them displaced crofters from the Highland Clearances, particularly from Strathconon—were each given a small cottage and a long narrow strip of land stretching towards the river. These plots, about an acre each, became known locally as the “Maryburgh Acres.”

Growth in the 19th Century

The village grew steadily during the 19th century.

By 1841, the population was about 400.

By 1851, it had risen to over 500.

By the 1870s, around 45 houses made up the village.

By 1885, Maryburgh had developed into a thriving community with a Post Office, Free Church, public school, inn, mills, and workshops, including brick and tile works and a snuff mill.

Architectural Heritage

Some of the earliest houses still survive, especially along Proby Street.

Peartree Cottage, dated 1824, is among the oldest surviving buildings, once with a thatched roof.

Sunnyholm, built in 1828, is another example of the fine residences of that period.

20th Century and Beyond

For much of the early 20th century, the village remained relatively unchanged. Growth resumed after the Second World War, driven by developments such as the hydroelectric schemes, the Invergordon aluminium smelter, and later the North Sea oil industry. These industries brought new jobs and housing, leading to a surge in population.

Maryburgh Today

Today, Maryburgh is a lively community that maintains much of its heritage. The village has a community centre, a shop, playgrounds, a football field, and a local magazine called the Maryburgh Roundabout. Its Gaelic name, Baile Màiri, means “Mary’s town”, keeping alive the link to its founder.

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