Only one service per year held at this Church.
The stairs leading to the balcony inside the church
The turreted area at the end of the church - see upcoming photos for inscriptions relating to this section.
Morag checking the photo I took of her. She is sitting at the pews where the back of the pew fold down to become a table for communion.
Stairs leading to the balconies
Stones stored in the back of the church.
172. In loving memory of Donald McGregor who died at Tain in December 1891 aged 84 and of his wife Catherine Ross who died 16 March 1891 aged 76. Erected by their son A. McGregor. Mason: John Mackenzie, Tain.
229. Reps of George McGregor, Ramore - no stone found, but this is the area of of lair.
Erected by John Macleod in loving memory of his wife Ann Mackenzie who died 27 February 1884 (I think)
In loving memory of Donald Robertson who died at ??????? 21 April 1925 aged 41 years (I think)
Erected by George Cruickshank Farmer Ardmore in Memory of Isabella Forsyth his beloved wife who died upon 31st October 1887 aged 59? years. She was greatly esteemed by those who knew her for her kind sympathy and liberty especially to the needy and suffering people around her and was a great favourite in the district where she is muched missed. Also in memory of the said George Cruickshank who died 4th May ???? Remainder is unreadable!
In Loving Memory of John Eldest Son of Robert & Barbara Mackay who died at Leachonich 23 May 1906 aged 32 years also in Sacred Memory of the said Barbara Gow or Mackay cherished in grateful love by those bereft died 18th May 1914 aged 69 years. She hath done what she could. Also the said Robert Mackay who died 5th Nov. 1931 aged 92 years and their second son Angus who died at Semans Canada 16 July 1928 aged 50 years
In loving memory of John eldest son of Robert and Barbara Mackay who died at Leachonich 23rd May 1906 aged 32 years also in sacred memory of the said Barbara Gow or Mackay cherished in grateful love by those bereft died 13 May 1914 aged 69 years "She hath done what she could". Also the said Robert Mackay who died 5th Nov. 1931 aged 92 years and their son Angus who died at Semans, Canada 16th July 1928 aged 50 years
their third son Gustavus aged 82 at Semans, Canada on 25th Oct. 1962 and their second daughter Alexandrina aged 80 at Edderton on 30th Aug 19?? also their eldest daughter Jane Scobie aged 84 at Edderton on 12th Sept. 1965 also their fourth son Robert died at Saskatoon, Canada ?? July 1968 ated 85 years and their youngest son George died 16th January 19?? aged ?1 years.
Sorry - unreadable
Taking a photo of the view and on closer inspection see that "Scobie" is mentioned on the stone so will go back sometime and see if I can get a clearer photo of the stone!
Co. of Sutherland Connections (Mackays of Bighouse) This stone is in an enclosed area at the end of the church - turreted walls with a locked gate - also wooden shaped item blocking the bottom of the stone (see photo of church)
Tablet on the left hand side of the wall of the enclosed area (see previous photo)
Tablet on the right hand side of the wall of the enclosed area (see previous 2 photos) - Co. of Sutherland connections
In Memory of William Macgregor Dounie died 26 Dec.1957 aged 58 years Erected by Simpson Family
Worth a magnified look - really liked this one ... he was a man eminent in the northern counties ...
Johan Macpherson beloved wife of Duncan Murray who died at Pulrossie 11 January 1892 aged 45 years In loving memory of Duncan Murray farm manager who died at Torroble Lairg 1st February 1914 aged 70 years
Arch located in the newer area of the churchyard. Outside services were conducted here and there are pews stored in the church for such occasions.
The wall erected on the boundary of the cemetery with the peak and the three balls on top is where the next two photos are located
Here rests the body of Mr Joseph Munro Minister of this Parish of Edderton who departed this life the 16th day of January 1786 in the 71st year of his age and 43rd of his Ministry and of Barbara Ross his spouse who died 17 August 1789 aged 71
Could start " This monument erected by Mr Joseph ..." (perhaps the Minister ..... then goes on) Mr Walter .... Located immediately beside the stone to Joseph Munro, Minister
Oct 9 17?? Arthuri Ross, David Ross, Joann AE Ross 1752 also mentioned
Adjoining the current church and thought to be part of the original church on the site.
No caption required - quite readable!
Stone in the wall of the church This stone is erected by Master Hector Fraser Minister of the Gospel in this parish in memory of Margaret Watson his deceast spouse who departed this life the 25th day of December One thousand seven hundred and sixteen and of her age 31
