| This is one of my
favourite parts of Strathcarron. Amatnatua is on the
south bank of the Carron and Amat is on the north bank.
Parts of the census can be found by clicking the links on
the right. I enjoyed many hours walking around this bit of
the world three or four times a year during the 1990s
I have been in touch with a guy from Fife, Ian Horne who
is descended from Mr Gustavus
Aird Ross. This gentleman was born 30 Aug 1841 and was
apparently the first male baptised by the Rev Gustavus Aird
at Croick The Rev Aird was a prominent character
during the evictions of
Glencalvie in 1845 Ian spent many holidays visiting Amat
and his aunty Kate, who
lived at Kate's Croft
Another guy I had the pleasure of meeting was the late
Mr William McDonald who
sadly died April 2005 aged 95. Willie McDonald is also the
3rd cousin once removed of Ian Horne above. Willie had an
excellent knowledge of the people of the area, and visitors
were often directed to his house where he informed them of
their ancestors.
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