Skip to content
Gairloch in North-West Ross-ShireJohn H. Dixon

Gairloch in North-West Ross-Shire

by OpenStories

Original author: John H. Dixon

CompletedPublished Updated

"Gairloch in North-West Ross-Shire" by John H. Dixon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich history and natural beauty of Gairloch, a Highland parish in Scotland, while also functioning as a guide for tourists. It delves into local records, traditions, natural history, and community life, highlighting the deep connection between the land and its inhabitants. The opening of the book presents a preface by the author, where he expresses his affection for Gairloch and his desire to contribute a valuable resource for both locals and tourists. Dixon acknowledges the considerable help he received from various community members and experts, documenting the collaborative effort that led to the book's creation. He emphasizes the importance of the area's natural history and cultural heritage, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the region's records and traditions in subsequent chapters.

Gairloch in North-West Ross-Shire, by John H. Dixon. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #41227.

  • 218,818words
  • 92chapters
  • 0stars
  • 0bookmarks
  • 2hits
Start reading

92 Chapters

  1. 1.Preface1,977 words
  2. 2.Chapter XII: Expulsion of the M'leods From Gairloch511 words
  3. 3.Chapter XVIII: The Historic Ironworks of Loch Maree1,402 words
  4. 4.Chapter XXV: James Mackenzie's Gairloch Stories1,181 words
  5. 5.Chapter XX: Deer Forests and Grouse Shooting7,785 words
  6. 6.Introduction1,938 words
  7. 7.Part I: Records and Traditions of Gairloch130 words
  8. 8.Chapter I: Early History2,064 words
  9. 9.Chapter II: The Tragedy of Isle Maree1,816 words
  10. 10.Chapter III: The Mackenzies of Kintail2,090 words
  11. 11.Chapter IV: Ewan Mac Gabhar, the Son of the Goat2,168 words
  12. 12.Chapter V: The Macraes of Kintail and Gairloch827 words
  13. 13.Chapter VI: The Macbeaths1,293 words
  14. 14.Chapter VII: The M'leods of Gairloch1,504 words
  15. 15.Chapter VIII: The Macdonalds in Gairloch1,130 words
  16. 16.Chapter IX3,744 words
  17. 17.Chapter X: John Glassich Mackenzie and His Sons917 words
  18. 18.Chapter XI: John Roy Mackenzie2,435 words
  19. 19.Chapter XII: Expulsion of the M'leods From Gairloch3,321 words
  20. 20.Chapter XIII2,214 words
  21. 21.Chapter XIV3,307 words
  22. 22.Chapter XV1,728 words
  23. 23.Chapter XVI: Ecclesiastical History of Gairloch4,258 words
  24. 24.Chapter XVII: Ancient Gairloch Ironworks1,723 words
  25. 25.Chapter XVIII: The Historic Ironworks of Loch Maree5,400 words
  26. 26.Chapter XIX: The Iron Ores Used in Gairloch1,817 words
  27. 27.Chapter XX3,318 words
  28. 28.Chapter XXI: Antiquities4,113 words
  29. 29.Part II: Inhabitants of Gairloch120 words
  30. 30.Chapter I: Ancestry and Names1,153 words
  31. 31.Chapter II: Warfare and Weapons884 words
  32. 32.Chapter III: Polity and Customs1,830 words
  33. 33.Chapter IV: Religion and Religious Observances1,923 words
  34. 34.Chapter V: Character and Characteristics1,520 words
  35. 35.Chapter VI: Language and Dress3,504 words
  36. 36.Chapter VII: Ways and Means1,746 words
  37. 37.Chapter VIII: Agriculture and Stock3,439 words
  38. 38.Chapter IX: Fisheries1,949 words
  39. 39.Chapter X: Posts and Road-Making1,673 words
  40. 40.Chapter XI: Superstitions of Isle Maree1,689 words
  41. 41.Chapter XII2,512 words
  42. 42.Chapter XIII: Superstitions Generally2,638 words
  43. 43.Chapter XIV: Witchcraft and Magic3,145 words
  44. 44.Chapter XV: Visions and Second-Sight2,245 words
  45. 45.Chapter XVI: Bards and Pipers1,732 words
  46. 46.Chapter XVII1,613 words
  1. 47.Chapter XVIII: William Mackenzie and Malcolm Maclean1,214 words
  2. 48.Chapter XIX: William Ross, the Gairloch Bard699 words
  3. 49.Chapter XX: Alexander Campbell, Bard to Sir Hector1,182 words
  4. 50.Chapter XXI1,003 words
  5. 51.Chapter XXII: John Mackenzie of the "beauties."1,479 words
  6. 52.Chapter XXIII: Living Gairloch Bards2,286 words
  7. 53.Chapter XXIV: The Poolewe Artist519 words
  8. 54.Chapter XXV: James Mackenzie's Gairloch Stories8,525 words
  9. 55.Part III: Natural History of Gairloch62 words
  10. 56.Chapter I: Physical Features1,643 words
  11. 57.Chapter II: Climate and Weather2,545 words
  12. 58.Chapter III: Anecdotes and Notes3,147 words
  13. 59.Chapter IV: Lower Forms of Life1,613 words
  14. 60.Chapter V: Mammals of Gairloch2,196 words
  15. 61.Chapter VI: Birds of Gairloch7,207 words
  16. 62.Chapter VII: Flowering Plants of Gairloch1,496 words
  17. 63.Chapter VIII: Shells of Gairloch2,533 words
  18. 64.Appendix331 words
  19. 65.Chapter IX9,452 words
  20. 66.Chapter X: Minerals of Gairloch121 words
  21. 67.Part IV: Guide to Gairloch and Loch Maree133 words
  22. 68.Chapter I: Gairloch of the Present Day2,625 words
  23. 69.Chapter II: Approaches and Roads1,062 words
  24. 70.Chapter III: Achnasheen to Kenlochewe2,030 words
  25. 71.Chapter IV: Kenlochewe to Talladale1,386 words
  26. 72.Chapter V: Talladale to the Gairloch Hotel1,966 words
  27. 73.Chapter VI: The Gairloch Hotel to Poolewe2,544 words
  28. 74.Chapter VII: Poolewe to Aultbea1,679 words
  29. 75.Chapter VIII: Excursions From Kenlochewe2,208 words
  30. 76.Chapter IX: Excursions From Talladale506 words
  31. 77.Chapter X: Excursions From Gairloch1,918 words
  32. 78.Part IV: , chap. vi. Hence the voyage of the Mabel is made (Part IV.,728 words
  33. 79.Chapter XI: Excursions From Poolewe2,333 words
  34. 80.Chapter XII: Excursions From Aultbea1,429 words
  35. 81.Chapter XIII: Excursion by Steamer on Loch Maree4,070 words
  36. 82.Chapter XIV: The Fionn Loch and Its Dubh Loch3,224 words
  37. 83.Chapter XV: Loch Gruinard1,980 words
  38. 84.Chapter XVI: Angling in Sea Lochs1,213 words
  39. 85.Chapter XVII: Angling in Loch Maree654 words
  40. 86.Part IV: , chap. xiii., I have mentioned the large trout killed in the509 words
  41. 87.Chapter XVIII: Angling in Fresh-Water Lochs1,655 words
  42. 88.Chapter XIX: Salmon Angling3,278 words
  43. 89.Chapter XX: Deer Forests and Grouse Shooting (1)8,185 words
  44. 90.Chapter XX: Deer Forests and Grouse Shooting (2)7,923 words
  45. 91.Chapter XX: Deer Forests and Grouse Shooting (3)7,823 words
  46. 92.Chapter XX: Deer Forests and Grouse Shooting (4)5,078 words