Category: History

The photograph above was taken at "The Bothy" Stronvochlan, circa 1931. This appears to be the house that is now known as Ambleside Cottage, Ardentinny. Ian MacPherson-Blane who kindly provided us with the photograph, describes the scene.. "The man in the doorway was the cook for the Bothy and looked after whoever was staying there, gamekeepers …

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Our photo, kindly provided by Ian MacPherson-Blane, is of Ardentinny Football Club circa 1938. Ian's mother lived in the village in the 1920's and has been sharing with us her memories of Ardentinny life from some 90+ years ago. Hopefully those with long connections (and memories) to the village will be able to put names …

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Mr. Ian MacPherson-Blane’s 91-year-old mother, Margaret MacPherson has written about her childhood in Ardentinny where she lived for 19 years from 1926. Her parents, Cecilia and Jack MacPherson lived at Seaview Cottage from 1926 until 1954, prior to which they had lived at The Steading. The photograph of schoolchildren at the jetty is c.1929 and …

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The photograph above of two children and a chimpanzee was provided by Elaine Allan, former owner of Blink Bonny Cottage, Ardentinny. During renovation of the property some years ago, Elaine found the photograph hanging on a concealed wall. The image shows the children and chimp in front of a painted canvas backdrop of Glenfinart Bay and Shepherds Point. From the style …

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