Maryburgh

Maryburgh
Maryburgh
Maryburgh shown within the Highland council area
Population 1,175 
OS grid reference NH540562
Council area
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town Dingwall
Postcode district IV7 8
Dialling code 01349
Police Scottish
Fire Scottish
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

Maryburgh (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Màiri) is a village in the Highland council area of Scotland, 2 miles (3 km) south of Dingwall. It is situated on the northern bank of the River Conon. The village of Conon Bridge is on the other side of the river. According to the 2011 census, 1,175 people live here.

Amenities

Proby Street, Maryburgh
photographed in July, 2006

Maryburgh has a number of amenities within its bounds. There is a small shop with a post office, community centre, The Cottage Bar Restaurant, a horse-riding school. The community council also has its own magazine for the community, called the Maryburgh Roundabout.[1]

The Maryburgh Amenities Centre has 2 halls, which are used by the local community, run by a group of local volunteers and are available for hire. The Maryburgh Amenities Company Ltd. (MACo) has been formed to take over the responsibility and functions of Maryburgh Amenities Association. The new company is recognised as a Scottish Charity with the same charitable purposes as the Association and will also take over responsibility for the future developments within the community.

Transport

Three bus routes, run by Stagecoach, pass through the village. At the north of the village is a junction with the A835, running between Tore and Ullapool.

The nearest train station is the recently re-opened Conon Bridge.

Religion

The only Christian worship centre in the village, is the congregation of Maryburgh Free Church of Scotland. However, Maryburgh's local parish Church of Scotland, Ferintosh Church of Scotland, is in the nearby village of Conon Bridge.

Art

Maryburgh has a thriving art scene with notable artists including Michael Forbes [www.michaelforbes.co.uk] and Kyle Maclennan, the founder of Headon Art

See also

Maryburgh is also a hamlet of 10 house about 5 miles south of Kinross, Postcode KY4 0JE

References

  1. ↑ "Maryburgh Roundabout". Maryburghhub. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
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