People
People past or present who've lived in or had connections with Dalwhinnie
New Picture My Dad's late uncle James Shand Craib. I nominated him for his name to be read out at the Tower of L...
Derek, Catherine and Michael Anderson Derek, Catherine and Michael is on the right
roughly 1969
Michael and Derek Anderson I am the handsome one, hehe, with golden hair. Derek, that is.
1968 after a rain storm.
In the...
Anderson family This is my father James Anderson, Catherine Anderson my oldest sister, Michael Anderson, my older br...
Grant family at County March Cottages County march cottages in early 1933+?
- photo contributed by Garry Grant
L-R Margaret Grant, my...
Funeral flowers for the late Mrs Mary Christie Funeral flowers for the late Mrs.Mary Christie ( nee McLagan) laid to eternal rest with her late hus...
Murdo Campbell on launch Launch "Sheail Drake"-Murdo Campbell on the prow on Loch Ericht-early 1900's.
Mary Christie at Dalwhinnie Distillery - 1960's? Mary Christie at Dalwhinnie Distillery-1960's? Looks like some form of metal water tank behind + som...
Robert and the late Helen McLagan Robert and the late Helen McLagan at Grampian View 1950's.
Extract from the "Journal of the Highland Tour" by Robert Burns Extract from the "Journal of the Highland Tour" by Robert Burns August/September 1787.
Rob McLagan and trout Rob McLagan & 3.5 lb trout at Loch Ericht in 1978.
Jonny Stewart and Donald Stewart Jonny Stewart and Donald Stewart as boys on the Loch - you can see the cottage in the background. Do...
Shepherds cottage at Loch Ericht early 1920's Shepherds cottage at Loch Ericht early 1920's
Margaret Stewart (MacPherson) Jonny Stewart, Maggie S...
Donald Stewart fishing on Loch Ericht in 1930's Donald Stewart fishing on Loch Ericht in 1930's.
He lived with he parents in the shepherds cottage ...
Grave of Private Charles Campbell Private Charles Jas.Campbell, whose family lived in Dalwhinnie.
Private Charles James Campbell Of the same Campbell family who lived in Lochend Cottage.I do not know when they left Dalwhinnie & m...
Sgt James Craib's memorial In southern Belgium, near the border with France. This is a British Memorial for those with no known...
Place mat for Burns commemoration The table place mat for the Burns event - designed by Jules Akel - a job well done. Bottom left of t...
Helen, Peter & Robert McLagan Helen, Peter & Robert McLagan, Grampian View, 1950's.
Dougie Mathieson & Peter McLagan Dougie Mathieson & Peter McLagan at the hay in Dalwhinnie 1920's.
Peter Hall Peter Hall in the "Strathy" in 2003.
Peter Hall and James Christie Peter Hall - son of John Inglis Hall, author of "Fishing a Highland Stream"(The Truim) - and James C...
Sgt Jim McLagan Pencil drawing of the late Sgt Jim McLagan. He wears the cap badge of The Queen's Own Cameron Highla...
Lyrics to Peigi Bhan "Peigi Bhan" by "The Bard of Badenoch" Donald Phail Campbell, who lived in Dalwhinnie for a time. Co...
Dougie Mathieson and ladies A remarkable photo from perhaps a Hogmanay celebration of long ago - 1950's? The redoutable Dougie ...
Dalwhinnie celebration Party time at Dalwhinnie - maybe Hogmanay? Can anyone give more details? Who is the man extreme righ...
Monty visits Scapa Flow From the "Orkney Blast" - a military periodical. The "Northern Base" was "Scapa Flow" which he flew ...
Newspaper tribute to Sgt William James McLagan Newspaper (which one?) tribute or eulogy to Sgt William James McLagan, 5th Battalion "Queen's Own Ca...
Murdo & Kate Campbell ex Lochend Cottage Murdo & Kate Campbell ex Lochend Cottage, Dalreoch, Calvine, 1922.
Mrs Kennedy and Calum "Piobair" Macpherson Mrs Kennedy, proprietor,and Calum "Piobair" Macpherson,at the Dalwhinnie Inn (Loch Ericht Hotel). Th...
Mrs Doreen James and the Montgomery Plaque at the Station Mrs Doreen James and the Montgomery Plaque at the Station. Doreen was instrumental in bringing that ...
General Montgomery's staff car Montgomery's staff car - a Rolls Royce Silver Phantom. It is likely that this car was with Monty in ...
Gravestone of Lt George Macpherson Poe in Italy The gravestone of Lieut George Macpherson Poe, Cameron Highlanders, Arrezzo, Italy. His parents were...
Monty at the fishing on the banks of the Spey Monty at the fishing on the banks of the Spey May 1944. Not sure who the other man is?
Monty with a fishing ghillie on Loch Insh Monty with a fishing ghillie on Loch Insh. The ghillie is thought to be Mr.MacDougall who worked at ...
Monty fishing on Loch Insh Monty fishing on Loch Insh May 1944 - part of his 4 night holiday break.
Monty and his staff car Monty and his staff car - a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith. This is now in a museum down south. It is lik...
Monty with Staff Maj Gen Freddie De Guingand Monty with the sleeve insignia of the 21st Army Group and his Chief of Staff Maj.Gen Freddie De Guin...
Monty at the Station Montgomery at Dalwhinnie Station on Saturday 13th May 1944 - saying farewell and thank you to the fo...
General Montgomery at the Station General Montgomery at the Station (in colour on 13th May 1944). His D-Day plans - finalised at Dalwh...
The Montgomery Plaque at the Station The Montgomery Plaque at the Station. A remarkable and proud piece of history for the village - brou...
Syd Scroggie - the blind mountaineer The late Syd Scroggie - the blind mountaineer in 2005. Syd served with the Lovat's Scouts and proudl...
The gravestone of Lt George Macpherson Poe at Arrezzo, Italy The gravestone of Lt George Macpherson Poe at Arrezzo, Italy. His parents operated the Grampian Hote...
Fun day at Kinlochlaggan beach Maureen & Gordon Stronach + others at a fun day Kinlochlaggan beach.
Date of photo not known.
Maureen & Hamish Christie Maureen & Hamish Christie - their Mum & Dad at Inverness.
Date of photo unknown
Two girls near the church I reckon this is Maureen Christie (now Stronach) and A N Other near the Church?
Mrs Maureen Stronach & her grandchild. Mrs Maureen Stronach & her grandchild.
Christie family I reckon this is Maureen Christie (now Stronach) Mum Bella and Hamish, over the street from John Mac...
Mary McLagan Mary McLagan (now Christie) in 1945.
Mary David Robert Helen Charlie & other McLagans at Grampian View 1970's Mary David Robert Helen Charlie & other McLagans at Grampian View 1970's.
Mary Shand and William Hay Craib Mary Shand & William Hay Craib 1920's.
Jim, Mary and Charlie McLagan at Grampian View Jim, Mary and Charlie McLagan at Grampian View, late 1920's. Truimbank Hotel in background.
Mary, Jim and Charlie McLagan Late 1920's. Mary, Jim and Charlie McLagan all feature here.
Mary Jane Craib and Peter McLagan with Charlie McLagan Mary Jane Craib and Peter McLagan with Charlie Mclagan - 1925.
Mary McLagan Mary McLagan inside the "grouse butt" at Drumochter 1925. Dougie Matheson with the gun. Anyone name ...
Mary McLagan Mary McLagan at Grampian View October/November 1939. Mary took over her brother Jim McLagan's job as...
Mary Stonach & Charlie McLagan with some of his grandchildren Mary Stonach & Charlie McLagan with some of his grandchildren.
Date of photo not known. 
Mary & George Stronach Mary & George Stronach in 1948.
Mary Stronach(McLagan) and Charlie McLagan Mary Stronach (McLagan) and Charlie McLagan.
Date of photo not known. 
Marriage of Bella Wallace and Tommy Kerr at Dalwhinnie Hall Marriage of Bella Wallace and Tommy Kerr at Dalwhinnie Hall. Courtesy of Mrs Maureen Stronach. Not s...
60th Anniversary of Montgomery's Visit to Dalwhinnie. Marilyn Mercer, John Mackenzie (1944 Station Master's son), Mrs Mary Christie, Mrs Doreen James on 1...
Major General Francis De Guingand fishing River Spey May 1944 Major General Francis De Guingand fishing River Spey May 1944 - during the 5 days the special train ...
Maj General Sir Freddie De Guingand and Ghillie Maj General Sir Freddie De Guingand - Monty's Chief of Staff and a good fisherman - with his catch o...
Ma and Pa Kettle at Grampian Hotel Ma and Pa Kettle ready for a function in the Grampian Hotel early 1960's.
Unveiling of the Montgomery Visit Commemorative Plaque Mrs Mary Christie, Helen Christie, Douglas Abercrombie, not known, and Sheena Slimon at the unveilin...
The Campbell family The Campbell family at Lochend Cottage 1900's.
Loch Ericht at its natural level in 1911 Loch Ericht at its natural level in 1911. That is a horse & cart in the middle. The "Thieves Road" i...
Elizabeth junior, Elizabeth senior, Jane Joseph and Donald McCook at Ben Alder Cottage Elizabeth junior, Elizabeth senior, Jane Joseph and Donald McCook at Ben Alder Cottage. Probably abo...
Ben Alder Gate Lodge early 1950s Ben Alder Gate Lodge early 1950s - one of the Sharkey family.
The Loch Ericht Hotel Register from 1958 The Loch Ericht Hotel Register from 1958 with an entry for Commander & Mrs.Dunlop & Son, Doonside, A...
The register of the Loch Ericht Hotel in 1961 The register of the Loch Ericht Hotel in 1961. It shows the last known visit by Mr John Inglis Hall...
Ma & Pa Kettle of The Grampian Hotel Ma and Pa Kettle and one of their huge Pyrennean Mountain dogs. They owned the Grampian Hotel in the...
Jules Akel at Burns Visit Commemoration 2005 The redoubtable Jules Akel receiving a plaque with the "Selkirk Grace" at the Burns Visit Commemorat...
Campbell's shop c1900s Campbell's Shop. Donald Phail Campbell - a forebear, was "the Bard of Badenoch"-"Ball of Glen Truim"...
Group of Dalwhinnie folk at a function c1940s? Group of Dalwhinnie folk at a function. Third from right is Mrs Doreen James.
Date of photo unknown
John MacBean John MacBean, Lovat's Scouts, Dalwhinnie Station, early 1940's. Note the black and white diced "Atho...
John MacBean John MacBean, Lovat's Scouts, 1939. 
The Lovat's Scouts of Dalwhinnie The Lovat's Scouts of Dalwhinnie on their way to war. Second from right is John MacBean, late of Et...
"Crusader" at Grampian Filling Station John Cobb's "Crusader" filling up with petrol at the "Grampian Filling Station" 1952 - on the way to...
Dalnaspidal "hairst" Includes John & Colin Campbell - at the Dalnaspidal "hairst" (early 1900s).
Jock Gordon & Ann Marie Mclagan 1978 Jock Gordon & Ann Marie Mclagan 1978.
Jock Craib outside Grampian View Jock Craib outside Grampian View, in a bad winter (pre 1936).
Jock Craib & Louis MacBean Jock Craib and Louis MacBean on Ben Alder Road (pre 1936). If you know the date please let us know.
Lance Corporal Jock Craib (photo taken possibly in 1930s?) Lance Corporal Jock Craib, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. He was killed in an accident c 1936 nea...
Sgt Jim McLagan's War Medals The Late Sgt Jim McLagan's War Medals. A proud collection. That on the top right is the "Eighth Army...
Sgt Jim McLagan Sgt.Jim McLagan, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders.
Sgt Jim McLagan Sgt.Jim McLagan, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Wearing the Cameron of Erracht kilt of that regime...
Sgt Jim McLagan Sgt.Jim McLagan, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, 19th September 1942. I think this was taken in Sic...
Corporal Jim McLagan, Mary and Charlie Corporal Jim McLagan, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, Mary and Charlie. Grampian View 1941. I beliv...
Letter to Sgt.James Shand Craib's mother A fine epitaph for Sgt.James Shand Craib,late of Kilmarnock Police.
Jim, Mary & Charlie McLagan Jim Mary & Charlie McLagan at Dalwhinnie late 1920's.
James Shand Craib James Shand Craib, of Dalwhinnie, Kilmarnock Police. During WW1, Sgt.J.S Craib was killed in action ...
Jim Christie Jim Christie jun. Married Mary Christie 1982, died 1987.
(date of photo not known)
Jim Christie, keeper at Cuaich. Jim Christie, keeper at Cuaich. A famous man in his time.
(date of photo not known)
Jessie and Cathy Campbell Jessie left, Cathy right, of the Campbell family, Lochend Cottage, Dalwhinnie, 1910.
Lochend Cottage 1900s Jessie, Cathy, Frank, Charles, Evan and John Campbell, Lochend Cottage, Dalwhinnie, early 1900's.
James Sharkey James Sharkey, Parachute Regiment, taken prisoner at Arnhem in September 1944. Was to become the loc...
James MacDonnell James MacDonnell, Piper,at the Montgomery Plaque unveiling 15 May 2004.
James Christie & Kathleen Watt James Christie & Kathleen Watt in the River Truim 1973.
Beatrice & James Christie Beatrice & James Christie in the Loch Ericht c 2003.
Jack Johnston, Joe Pinkerton & Davie Craib at the Loch Ericht Hotel Jack Johnston Joe Pinkerton & Davie Craib at the Loch Ericht.
(date of photo not known)
Jack Monaghan Retiral of Jack Monaghan Excise Officer. Wee John Macpherson in the kilt.
(date of cutting not know...
McLagan and Craib families Isabella, Rob, Charlie, Helen McLagan & Granny Craib in Grampian View (mid 1960's). Rob & Charlie's ...
Postcard showing Mr Finlayson, shepherd at Etteridge Ishbel McBean's father - Mr Finlayson, shepherd at Etteridge. With sheep on the A 9 near Etteridge. ...
Mr Ian Mac Pherson Mr Ian Mac Pherson -"The Oicher"- derived form the Gaelic term for "Officer" eg."The Black Officer o...
Humber car at Dalwhinnie 9th August 1908. Humber car at Dalwhinnie 9th August 1908.
Stewart's Shop in the 1960's Stewart's Shop in the 1960's. A wooden hut really, with a creaky wooden floor. I often visited there...
Group at Grampian View Harry Cargill, Jack Johnstone, Charlie Mclagan, Davie Craib, Rob McLagan at Grampian View c1971.
Group shot at the Montgomery Plaque unveiling 15th May 2004 Group shot at the Montgomery Plaque unveiling 15th May 2004. General Montgomery finalised his "D-Day...
Granny Craib in Grampian View Granny Craib in Grampian View.
(date of photo not known - only a guess)
Granny Craib Granny Craib - a remarkable old lady!In fact as near to a legend in her time.
(date of photo not kn...
Granny Craib & another lady Granny Craib & another lady celebrating the 1935 Royal Jubilee at Grampain View.
Granny Craib R-L Granny Craib in Grampian View.Can anyone name the other lady?
Date of photo not known.
Extract from the personal diary of General Montgomery Extract from the personal diary of General (later Field Marshall) Bernard Law Montgomery. The offici...
Dalwhinnie Inn owner's plans for "extreme" sports in the area An advertising feature I think from "The Scotsman" either 2006 0r 2007 for the new owner of "The Inn...
Enlistment record for some Dalwhinnie men The enlistment record for Jim & Charlie McLagan and James Young and James Cameron. There is a wealth...
New Picture Eileen & John MacPherson.(aka "Skye Jock"). Both had been members of "Dalwhinnie Gaelic Choir". They...
Doctor MacDonald of Laggan Doctor MacDonald of Laggan -"Beag sceir lagan" - the Wee Laggan Doctor. He received the "Carnegie He...
Sgt James Craib's name on memorial in Belgium Douglas Abercrombie points out the name of Sgt.James Shand Craib killed in action while serving with...
Douglas Abercrombie at the Burns Visit Commemoration Plaque Douglas Abercrombie at the Burns Visit Commemoration Plaque 3rd September 2005.
At Montgomery commemoration L_R Douglas Abercrombie, Doreen James, Mary Christie at the Montgomery plaque 15 May 2004. It was Do...
Douglas Abercrombie at Shieling with dog Douglas Abercrombie at the "Shieling" c1962.
Douglas Abercrombie and dog Douglas Abercrombie at the "Shieling" sheep fank c1962, with English tourist's dog.
Douglas Abercrombie at Montgomery commemoration plaque Douglas Abercrombie at Montgomery Plaque.The date chosen reflected the occasion when General Montgom...
Dalwhinnie country dancers The famous Dalwhinnie country dancers in the 1950's - featuring Mary Christie, Doreen James, Johnnie...
Group at commemoration of Montgomery's visit L-R Donnie Wilson, Doreen James, Mary Christie, Johnnie MacBean, Ishbel MacBean. At unveiling of pla...
Donald McCook Donald McCook at Dunan, Bridge of Gaur,L och Rannoch - pre 1914. Donald was killed in action while s...
Monty's Chief of Staff fishing the Spey Maj.Gen.Francis De Guingand fising the Spey in May 1944 while staying on Monty's train "Rapier" at D...
Monty's Chief of Staff with salmon Major General Francis De Guingand with a salmon from the Spey in May 1944. He was Montgomery's "Chie...
David Knight & Douglas Abercrombie David Knight & Douglas Abercrombie Loch Cuaich summer 2004.
Davie Craib Davie Craib in Grampian View.
Davie Craib-stalker Davie Craib-stalker. Not sure where?
Davie Craib & an unknown lady Davie Craib & an unknown lady. Don't know which "estate tweed" this was.
(Date of photo not known)
Davie Bridges A young Davie Bridges at "County March" cottages Dalnaspidal.
Pipe tune composed for Burns Visit Commemoration A uniquely composed pipe tune for the 3rd September 2005 "Burns Visit Commemoration". I doubt if the...
Dalwhinnie's Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders Dalwhinnie's ""Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders" at the station in 1939. 2nd from left is Charlie McL...
Mrs Stevenson Mrs Stevenson - former resident of Dalwhinnie. I have no further knowledge.
Date of photo not know...
Press cuttings from 1960s and 1936 2 press cuttings. My father knew Sadie Stewart, whom I believe now lives in England. 
Some of the Dalwhinnie Innkeepers Some of the Dalwhinnie Innkeepers per Alan MacPherson - a noted "Clan MacPherson" researcher.
Geordie Oswald with the BenAlder ponies Geordie Oswald with the BenAlder ponies. Taken by Myra Oswald in the 80's
Mr Byam-Cook, Donald MacDonald and Jimmie Dunbar Mr Byam-Cook the owner of BenAlder from 1966 for the next 30 years. Donald MacDonald and Jimmie Dun...
Myra Oswald as relief postie Myra Oswald as relief postie for Dalwhinnie and Laggan for about 20 years. Taken by by Geordie Osw...
Robert Burns Visit Commemoration The ticket for the Robert Burns Visit commemoration.
Commemorating the visit of General Montgomery Group from 15th May 2004 when the plaque to commemorate the visit of General Montgomery in 1944 was ...
The Carnegie Hero Fund Established by Andrew Carnegie in 1908 following a mining disaster at "Harwich Colliery" Pittsburgh,...
Mr Samuel R James at the Toll House Mr.Samuel R James at the "Toll House" late 1930's.
Mr Samuel Richard James Mr Samuel Richard James of the "Toll House Restaurant" Dalwhinnie - late 1950's
Douglas Abercrombie at Donald McCook's grave, Belgium Douglas Abercrombie at Donald McCook's grave, Minty Farm Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium, July 2004. All su...
Mr Johnnie Leech and Mr Robert James Mr Johnnie Leech, Excise Officer, and Mr Robert James, proprietor "Toll House Restaurant & Filling S...
Cemetery in Belgium "Cross of Sacrifice" at Minty Farm Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium - July 2004. Last resting place of Sharp...
Some Dalwhinnie worthies "Grampian View" Ben Alder Road - some Dalwhinnie worthies.
Burns Commemoration visit poem The poem especially written by Craig Rodger - the "Cupar Burns Club Bard" for the "Robert Burns Visi...
Fife Burns Clubs trip to Dalwhinnie The "Dundee Courier" of 13th June 2005 intimating the trip to Dalwhinnie for the Fife Burns Clubs. A...
Cornelius Bennett, Willie Shand & 2 other Dalwhinnie men Cornelius Bennett, Willie Shand & 2 other Dalwhinnie men. Anybody identify? Cornelius was the brothe...
McLagan family McLagan family in the 1920's. With the Truimbank Hotel in the background.
Charlie McLagan Charlie McLagan in "Grampian View" 1980's.
Douglas Abercrombie and Charlie McLagan The last time I saw and had a dram with Charlie McLagan at the "Silver Fjord Hotel" Kingussie in the...
Charlie McLagan Charlie McLagan sitting in an ancient car - early 1930's.
Charlie McLagan in his latter years Charlie McLagan in his latter years. Farewell old pal!
Charlie, Mary, Jim, Peter McLagan Charlie, Mary, Jim, Peter McLagan - probably in 1939. Jim was killed in action with the Queen's Own ...
Charlie and Ann-Marie McLagan Charlie and Ann -Marie McLagan - daughter of Robert, 1978. Charlie was a worthy character in Dalwhin...
Campbells at Lochend Cottage Charles Murdo Evan other Campbell of "Lochend Cottage"- early 1900's. NB bare feet!
Charles and John Campbell on Loch Ericht Charles and John Campbell on left - Loch Ericht - early 1900s.
Carnegie Heroes Fund Medal for John Clark and John Bain The citation for the Carnegie Heroes Fund awards for John Clark and John Bain of Ben Alder Lodge. A ...
Carnegie Heroes Fund Medal for Dr Donald Macdonald The citation for the Carnegie Heroes Fund Medal for Doctor MacDonald of Laggan. This can be seen at ...
Robert Burns Visit Commemoration Members of "Bowhill Peoples Burns Club", Fife, performing the Robert Burns song "The Ploughman".
L-...
Bob McLagan Bob McLagan (left) - Australia Day Award.
Bob McLagan Bob McLagan in Queensland Police Pipe Band. He was born in Dalwhinnie, son of Lillian & Charles McL...
Mrs Bella Kerr Mrs Bella Kerr - mother of Maureen Stronach - in the uniform of the Royal Observer Corps who had an ...
Bella and Donald Wallace Bella and Donald Wallace at the Distillery. The late Bella is the mother of Maureen Stronach. The la...
Robert Burns Visit Commemoration "Beauly Firth & Glens PB" who played at the "Burns Celebration" on 3rd September 2005. These guys di...
Welcome to the Burns Federation Pipers from "Beauly Firth & Glens PB" play "Dalwhinnie's Welcome to the Burns Federation" at the 3rd...
Badenoch Waulking Group Badenoch Waulking Group at the "Burns Celebration" in the "Loch Ericht Hotel" 3rd Sept. 2005. Workin...
Robert Burns Visit Commemoration Seumas Grant, Gaelic singer, and Alison Grant, dancer, at the 3rd September 2005 Burns Celebration.
Andy Kain and Liam Stewart Andy Kain, fiddle, (Wishaw) and Liam Stewart, accordion, (Galston) who provided the music for the "B...
Address to the Haggis The Address to the Haggis by Douglas Abercrombie at the "Robert Burns Visit Commemoration" on 3rd Se...
Highland Trout A 7 lb brown trout from Loch Ericht showing Davie Craib's boots. Davie was a local worthy,and a ghil...
Wedding of Barbara and Geordie Cameron Wedding of Barbara & Geordie Cameron in the Church-the last ever. From Mrs Maureen Stronach.
Coronation dance in village hall Mrs Mary Stronach (nee McLagan, now Christie), Mrs Doreen James, formerly Toll House, Mrs Beatty Tys...Latest Pics
