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Josianne Smith said...
Wondering if there are any descendants of John Charles & Ann Hutcheon still living in or around Laurencekirk? I am researching my family and have just found out that my GGGrandmother was born in Laurnecekirk in 1823. She was
Jean/Jane Charles - daughter of John & Ann (Hutcheon) Charles. Jane had a sister Ann who married David Johnston and had at least six children.
Jane Charles turns up in Australia in the 1860s as Jane Spinks with four children.
I'm also connected to the Monteith, Glendye, Hunter and Cobb families.(Heaps more - too many to list!)
Bit difficult to do much research as I live in Australia. Would love to make contact with any rellies.
on Friday 02nd of May 2008 at 03:01:58 AMPam said...
Are any of the famous snuff boxes still in existance? If so,where and are they for public viewing?
on Sunday 27th of April 2008 at 10:06:38 PMpam said...
Can anyone tell me if you need permission to walk up to the Johnston Tower? If so, who do I contact?
on Sunday 27th of April 2008 at 01:14:52 PMally d said...
Hi, being a great admirer of all forms of dance, your line dancing classes sound quite appealing to me. Unfortunately, I am merely a novice when it comes to line dancing - as most of my experience has been in interpretive and contemporary jazz dance. Also, I would not be able to make every week due to other commitments - I shampoo my cats every other Thursday. Would your classes be open to a person like me?
on Sunday 20th of April 2008 at 04:23:41 PMLovina Charles said...
Hi. I teach line dancing in Laurencekirk on a Thursday night in the St Laurence Hall. We've been going since 1995. So, if you live in Lournie or are visiting and want to know strut your stuff. You know where we are!
on Wednesday 09th of April 2008 at 06:42:47 PMBILL LINDSAY said...
100 YEARS AGO
An open-air meeting was held in Laurencekirk on Saturday evening under the auspices of the Women's Social and Political Union. There was a large attendance, and the speakers received a respectful hearing, Miss Craigton, London and Miss Phillips , Glasgow - both of whom had been imprisoned for six weeks in connection with suffrage demonstrations- addressed the meeting.
on Sunday 06th of April 2008 at 12:27:47 PMJohn said...
Hi , I just wondered if anyone else had any concerns regarding the Proposed development of 210 new homes in the fields between Blackiemuir Avenue and Denlethen Woods by Kirkwood Homes.
Especially after thier sewage leaks from the Westlea development was discovered the other week.
Is there currently any website or local group setup to discuss this and other developments ?
on Wednesday 26th of March 2008 at 11:19:29 AMRichard Robertson said...
Hi there everyone! I am hoping that someone might be able to help me find my Robertson ancestors who lived in Laurencekirk (and later removed to Stonehaven). My great x 3 grandfather was Charles Robertson (in the 1841 census the family lived on King Street), born in 1809 to John Robertson and Elisabeth Patterson. Charles lived there until between 1855 and 1860, then the family moved to Stonehaven. Charles was blinded by an accident and was receiving aid from the Church in 1855. He was married to Ann Falconer, and they had at least six children: Allan, born 1837; James born 1839; John, died in 1898, a Chelsea Pensioner married to Ann Leiper; Charles Jr. my 2nd great grandfather, born abt 1842-43; David, born 1851; Thomas born 1848. If anyone has any info about my ancestors, I would love to hear from you! Thank you for your kindness in helping me to find my family! Cheers!
on Saturday 22nd of March 2008 at 07:40:20 AMSnap the Dog said...
Hi, I would just like to let you know that there is now a dog walking service covering Laurencekirk.
Snap the Dog will come and collect your dog and take him or her out for some fun and exercise while you are at work or otherwise busy.
It is also a great chance for your dog to socialise.
Come home to a tired and happy dog.
Visit www.snapthedog.com
on Thursday 20th of March 2008 at 06:32:31 PMjacquie donoghue said...
hello, i do aerobics classes in the village (i did the warm up at sport relief) and had no idea until i googled 'sport relief laurencekirk' that this site existed.
Sunday was a great day with 180 people walking and running to raise money for this good cause. Well done to Ronnie Gall and the Rotary for organising the event. it was a wonderful community event and it was great to see so many adults and especially kids pushing themselves to run/walk 1 to 6 miles round the village.
i have uploaded two images from the day- still to find out where the paper article came from (it was emailed to me)
My local classes are as follows
Monday 7.30-8pm Fit Ball
Monday 8-9pm Combat Fit
Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm Dance Fit
All above in Dickson Hall
Thursdays 9.15-1015am Total body workout at Sports Centre (creche available)
Go to mearnsfitness.blogspot.com for more info
Jacquie
on Wednesday 19th of March 2008 at 01:09:06 PMfi said...
Wanted
2 or 3 bedroom flat or house, long lease, young couple want to be near family.
Lease under £500 per month for approx 3 years.
on Thursday 13th of March 2008 at 08:40:35 PMWedsite admin said...
Hello All.
Soon Laurencekirk.info will have a bit of a shake up.
There will be a lot more information, more interactivity and some surprises.
Thanks
on Wednesday 12th of March 2008 at 02:59:53 PMfiona said...
Re looking for my ancseters i put a notice on the board Monday March 10th well iv found out sisce my family lived at 2 St.Marys Place High Street Laurencekirk.Fiona.E-mail fionapacker@aol.com
on Tuesday 11th of March 2008 at 05:02:15 PMAlice Cuneo said...
Hi Colin & Rona Fairweather, I was excited to see your reply to my message re Little Pitnamoon. I would very much love to call and have a look around the farm. I will bring my sister who lives in Scotland. How will I be able to get in touch with you re when you might be there? Those visitors you mentioned may have been my other sister and her husband who were hoping to see the cottage intact (as I saw it many years ago) but arrived 3 weeks too late. Looking forward to seeing the place again. Thanks, Alice Cuneo (Sydney, Australia)
on Tuesday 11th of March 2008 at 11:56:40 AMfiona passingham said...
I wonder if any one can help me my ancesters came fron Laurencekirk back ion the 1800s they lived at 2. High Street and the name was Laurie, a nother part of my family where called Watson and lived round there.James Herbert Watson.He moved to England where he met and married my Nanna called Elenor in BlackpoolIm doing a family history for my children for when im no longer here.I wonder if any one could help me.Fiona
on Monday 10th of March 2008 at 03:14:13 PMHelen Cain said...
Please note :- From 31st March 2008 the library hours change
New Hours
Monday 18:00-20:00
*Tuesday 10:00-12:00*
Wednesday 14:30-16:30
Thursday CLOSED
Friday 18:00-20:00
Saturday 10:-12:00
Thank you
on Monday 10th of March 2008 at 12:57:29 PMBill (Willie) Rothney said...
Anne & I are returning to lournie on March 17th for two weeks. Looking forward to coming home.
on Friday 07th of March 2008 at 12:55:54 AMColin K Fairweather said...
Hi Alice, myself and my wife Rona now live at Little Pitnamoon (caravan), but the new house will be finished soon. I don't know much of the history of the place but you are welcome to visit when you are in the area. The old cottage has gone but all the stones are still on site! We have already had vistors from Australia whose realtives used to live at Little Pitnamoon.
on Thursday 06th of March 2008 at 12:33:10 PMAlan Marriott said...
Was wondering if anyone knew any of the history of Lower scotston.
on Tuesday 04th of March 2008 at 04:53:38 PMAlice Cuneo said...
My grandfather George Davidson was born at Little Pitnamoon in 1895. My cousin and I noticed that one of the entries in this website was from the family that currently owns Little Pitnamoon, Rona Fairweather. As I am coming to Scotland next month (March 2008) and plan to check out the area round where my gandfather was born, I would love to get in contact with anyone who can give me any info about Little Pitnamoon. I believe the barn that was demolished last year was the original house in which George Davidson was born to his parents Rebecca and John Davidson. Hoping to get some replies....
on Sunday 24th of February 2008 at 11:24:12 AMStuart Murray said...
One of the biggest things in the history of Laurencekirk. The benifits on the community will have on the re opening of the station are endless.
Especially for me who travels offshore and upto my work in Dyce.
on Wednesday 20th of February 2008 at 03:01:03 AMex L/kirkee said...
Fi, try Banski and Co. local estate agent. They usually know about most the rental properties in the area. (01561 377 245).
on Tuesday 12th of February 2008 at 12:35:41 PMFi said...
Anyone got the name of landlords in this area - professional couple looking for a 2 bedroom house or flat (unfurnished) for about 3 years.
Can you help?
on Sunday 10th of February 2008 at 02:31:54 PMDouglas Young said...
I will be over to visit this summer. My ancestors came from this area. My earliest ancestor, John Young, held Bredieston. His second son worked as a wright at Balmakewan near Marykirk. His oldest son worked on Conveth Mains (Spuriehillock) for years but retired into Laurencekirk. His youngest of three sons, William, came to Canada in 1842. I love to come to Laurencekirk and talk to the people, but every time I do the people I meet seem to be from somewhere else...lots of English. I would like to know more of the ancestory of the "men of the Mearns". Where they mostly Anglo-Saxon, Picts, Danes, etc. I find the most Youngs in the parish records lived at Arbuthnot?
on Tuesday 29th of January 2008 at 10:57:47 PMBill Lindsay said...
Hello Laurence Kirk,
Laurencekirk was given it's name in 1701 prior to that it was called Conveth. St. Laurence was a patron saint of the Catholic church and it was chosen to head the township .
Hope this info will satisfy you query
Cheers Bill
on Saturday 08th of December 2007 at 07:43:03 PMLaurence kirk.Jr said...
I have the same name as your village, as i found out whilst 'googling'myself, and i was wondering how the village got its' name, as i am trying to find out if it is ni my family history
on Monday 03rd of December 2007 at 06:53:12 PMKevin webster said...
My grandfather was born in your community,John rose webster,in may of 1891,emmigrated to Canada in his twenties,served both his countries in ww1.I thought it would be very interesting since i never met him ,for he had passed on before i was born,to find out what kind of place he was from,and if anyone may have any history on my family there. Looks like a very beautiful place to say my roots are from!hopefully I will get a chance to visit
on Wednesday 07th of November 2007 at 10:16:16 AMWebsite Admin said...
http://www.mearns.org/history.htm
on Monday 05th of November 2007 at 03:22:45 PMWebsite Admin said...
Visit http://www.hygra.com/uk/tc/tc106/
on Friday 02nd of November 2007 at 01:31:28 PMWebsite Admin said...
Hi Julie. I am the creator of this website.
That seems very unfriendly.
On everyones behalf let me wish you well in Laurencekirk.
on Wednesday 31st of October 2007 at 12:25:45 PMAlexander Wilkie said...
Hello Bill Lindsay,
Many thanks indeed for your information on Charter Square and Puddock's Pool. I'll have a look around in the fairly near future.
Many thanks again.
on Tuesday 30th of October 2007 at 03:38:49 PMJulio Manezez said...
I moved here 3 days ago, and my neighbors, still have not said hello. Is everybody in the village like this?
on Saturday 27th of October 2007 at 07:11:09 PMLaurence Kirkwood said...
Hey... My names Laurence kirkwood which is a bit of a weird coincidence. I live in Bedfordshire and i was just wondering if there is a Wood in Laurencekirk... For obvious reasons...
Laurence.
on Saturday 27th of October 2007 at 06:35:33 PMAllen Kirk said...
Where might one find a detailed drawing of the Laurencekirk Hinge? I'm fascinated.
on Saturday 20th of October 2007 at 06:31:26 PMBILL LINDSAY said...
Hi Alexander Wilkie,
Charter Square still exists and it is positioned opposite the Post Office in the High Street. Paddock pool seems to be (Puddock's Pool) which used to be Laurencekirk's Refuse Dump.Puddock's is the Scot's word for frogs.
There is a small farm near called Burnhead, perhaps this is where your relative lived.
Hope this helps with your research
on Friday 19th of October 2007 at 08:37:47 PMBILL LINDSAY said...
Hi Julie Cunningham,
Mr. Kinnear was the propietor of the Western Inn,which is adjacent to Kinnear Square(formerly known as the Moorie) He must have been a Council official before the Square was named after him. The "Moorie" was gifted by by Lord Gardenston as common ground and it was used for the purpose of selling livestock. However when the railway came to Laurencekirk it was a better idea to open a mart beside the station.
Kinnear Square is still common ground but it is now landscaped .
Hope this helps you with your research.
on Friday 19th of October 2007 at 08:26:06 PMBILL LINDSAY said...
Bill Lindsay,
Hi Bill Pittendreigh
The lady you mentioned was a Mrs. Clark
(nee Adam) who had the Carlton Hotel in Montrose . Her husband , Dod Clark had a butcher's shop in Laurencekirk for many years .
on Wednesday 17th of October 2007 at 08:58:27 PMBill Pittendreigh said...
Hi Patricia. I Worked In The Gardenston From 1968 To 1975 And A Nice Old Lady Called Mrs Adam Used To Call And She Said Her family Used To Own The Hotel I Think She Stayed In Montrose Would She Have Been A Relative
on Sunday 14th of October 2007 at 11:27:26 PMAlexander Wilkie said...
My late mother (Emslie) was born in Laurencekirk in 1909 at Charter Square - does anyone know where that was, please? I've also been trying to find the location of Paddock Pool in Laurencekirk where another Emslie relative lived, without success.
on Friday 12th of October 2007 at 03:34:30 PMJulie Cunningham said...
My family lived in this area some 150 years ago. One of the family names is Kinnear and I'm very excited to read about Kinnear Square. Can anyone please enlighten me to the origins of the name?
on Wednesday 10th of October 2007 at 08:56:05 PMGiselle said...
I think this site is brilliant, I am a student studying in glasgow but originally from the mearns and although I really miss the little place, its great to come to a site like this and keep in touch with everybody
kudos to the site's creator! ;)
on Monday 08th of October 2007 at 07:56:41 PMPatricia Adam said...
My family owned the Boar's Head when it was the Gardenston Arms - I was over in March '07 and was disappointed it was gone... very sad, but the history is fascinating. Anyone here know John Balfour Adam, my father?
on Sunday 07th of October 2007 at 04:31:27 AMDebbie said...
Having lived in the village for over 20 years, and then moving away, it is great to get back to the village I will always call home. You never really appreciate the people or the community until it's not there. This website made me smile as I reminised about the past. Long life Lournie!!!
on Saturday 06th of October 2007 at 10:58:36 AMkiloutimuk said...
Hi
I am really excited. Keep up the great work. Good resources here.
Bye
on Wednesday 12th of September 2007 at 11:06:20 PMcolin said...
last i heard the boars head burnt to the ground, had some good times there along time ago
on Thursday 06th of September 2007 at 10:13:34 PMRock Band Researcher said...
Thanks Colin and David - Is the Boar's Head still up and running? where is it in the village and is it now called something else ?
If you want a wee trip down memory lane look at glasband80.co.uk - They have a site that celebrates Glasgow Rock Bands from the 80's and 90's. There is a Red Ellis page with lots of old photographs if you want a laugh for a minute or two.
Thanks again
on Sunday 02nd of September 2007 at 07:46:10 PMDavid Clark said...
....The Boar’s Head that used to put on shows....
Remeber going to a few - can only remember one band - Red Ellis - did Zeplin and hendricks covers - the lead guitar player was really good....
on Friday 31st of August 2007 at 09:11:18 AMcolin said...
for rock band researcher. Red Ellis played there a couple of times
on Tuesday 07th of August 2007 at 10:02:36 PMRock Band Researcher said...
Hi There,
Don’t know if anyone can help I’m gathering information in Scottish Rock Bands from the 1970’s and 80’s. As well as the base at RAF Edzell, I understand that was a pub/hotel in Laurencekirk, called The Boar’s Head that used to put on shows. I think it was near the edge of the village (north end) where bands from Glasgow would come up and play at the weekend.
Dose anyone remember going to the Hotel or remember any of the bands that played there? I know it’s almost 30 years ago but any information would be helpful.
Thanks
on Saturday 28th of July 2007 at 08:05:25 PMRona Fairweather said...
I know what you mean Lianne. We have been here 2 months now and the people are so nice. It's mainly work men we see regularly but they are very helpfull. We are going to go on a 'pub crawl' in Laurencekirk this Saturday (ha ha) so hopefully we will meet more of the locals.
on Friday 27th of July 2007 at 10:12:28 AMLianne said...
My partner and I have just moved to Laurencekirk from Portlethen and we are liking it already. The scenery is spectacular and it is so peaceful. Everyone seems extremely friendly and welcoming particularly one of our neighbours who introduced himself to us and offered his assistance if we needed it. I think we're going to enjoy living here for many years.
on Wednesday 25th of July 2007 at 01:15:42 PMBill (Willie) Rothney said...
Since moving to Canada, you always miss the old country, so it's always great to hear and keep up with all that's going on in the toon. My family still live in the village and my wife Anne (nee Florence)and I, try to return every other year. Love your site. Keep up the good work and thanks to Colin Davidson for the info.
on Thursday 12th of July 2007 at 04:40:18 PMmags said...
Lived here for two years, cant think of a better place to live and bring up a young family, people are lovely and it is great to see a web site where you can have your say. With the opening of the railway delayed, I would like to know why this has happened and the REAL reason for it being put back 1 year. Surely if everyone in laurencekirk complained we would maybe get something moving, Why cant they start it now????????
on Wednesday 04th of July 2007 at 11:31:41 AMjason said...
I'm moving to Laurencekirk at the end of the month. Is it true that they're delaying the opening of the train station by 12 months?
on Monday 18th of June 2007 at 02:36:45 PMRona Fairweather said...
Hi, my husband and I have recently moved down to near Laurencekirk. We bought 'Little Pitnamoon' and we are going to build a new bungalow there. We love the views and can hardly drag ourselves away when we have to go out. Can anyone tell me when the bin men come round?
on Monday 11th of June 2007 at 11:10:10 AMAlan Williamson said...
To Susan Asare-Brown
Very grateful for your message.
How can I contact you or your father George please?
on Friday 11th of May 2007 at 10:49:56 PMDave Wilson said...
I had reason to visit Laurencekirk this last week in April.
All I can say from a outsider looking in that you are very privaliged to live here ( i am sure there are times when this may seem untrue)The country side is second to none. also the people I met in the crown are real gems.
Thank you to every one we met
Dave
on Tuesday 01st of May 2007 at 09:18:24 AMAlan Davidson said...
Hi Colin,
My father is Jimmy Davidson, now in his late 80s. He stayed in laurencekirk until he left school and moved to Aberdeen before the Second World War, but his sister, Minnie (Wilhelmina), stayed in Laurencekirk until, I think, the 1980s (she became a Mowat, and they had a shop, which later became a hairdressers). She spent her last years in Stonehaven.There were other relatives about town, but I'm assuming most are now dead. Many's the afternoon I spent in the cottage under the 'N' of the Laurencekirk sign at the top of this page when visiting my Auntie Jess!
on Saturday 17th of March 2007 at 10:03:17 AMcolin davidson said...
I have a question for alan davidson with regards to your father and aunt's names and time frame that they lived in or near lournie
on Wednesday 14th of March 2007 at 09:07:05 PMDutch said...
I was stationed at RAF Edzell and my friend married a girl from Laurencekirk. His name is David Wicks. If anyone has knows the were either one is I would be thankful for a note.
on Wednesday 14th of March 2007 at 06:39:18 PMAlan Davidson said...
Great to see this site! My great-grandfather was a well-known face in Laurencekirk. He was 'Auld Wullie Davidson'who was the Town Officer (fancy name for bell-ringer, road sweeper etc), and occasionally pops up in old photos in the Kincardineshire Observer. My father and late aunt were brought up in Lournie too. I was often taken for visits, and played round the town with my cousins.
My father tells me how Sunday walks up Garvock Hill were a great social occasion. It was a right of way, but when he and I tried it a decade or so ago we were pounced on by estate security types. He also talks fondly of the old golf course (which he says was taken over by a farmer to grow vegetables during the war, but never returned...he may be wrong about this, of course). Another fond memory of his is one of digging up lead soldiers which were buried after a shop was burned down (in the 1920s?), and the damaged goods were disposed of in a pit near a pool on the side of Garvock Hill.
on Wednesday 14th of March 2007 at 10:40:05 AMAndrew said...
In relation to the last comment. I often walk my dog in the park past the witches hat and i believe i have seen you sitting there on a friday afternoon. Are you the little lady with the brown bag?
Andrew Peaters
on Monday 26th of February 2007 at 11:11:47 AMKim McMathis said...
I've lived near lournie for a number of years now and have enjoyed every minute of it. The witches hat is like a seating area in the park, I like it here.
on Friday 23rd of February 2007 at 12:26:45 PMThomas Pigott said...
Great work on the site Andrew, good to see so many comments too. I remember when you first put the URL on the whiteboard at the coopie lol. Congrats and keep the good work going!
on Monday 12th of February 2007 at 10:32:29 AMDebbie Poole (nee Skinley) said...
Great to find a site on Laurencekirk. Spent most of my childhood there and left about 1988. Seems not much has changed. Keep up the good work and keep adding more photos and info.
Cheers!
on Tuesday 06th of February 2007 at 11:03:18 PMFANTOOSHBILL said...
Tuesday 5th December 2006 a party of 42 walkers from the Mearns 50+ Walking Group had another nice walk from Edzell(Shakkin Brig) up towards The Rocks of Solitude. Another sunny day and after the walk we had an excellent pre-christmas lunch at the Panmure Hotel.
on Wednesday 20th of December 2006 at 12:17:24 PMSylvia Anninos (nee Gray) said...
Hi, I used to live and go to school in L/Kirk been gone about 15 years but been back a few times to visit. Nice to see the site. Hi Dave Clark...and Hi "Skippy" nice to know you guys are still going strong.
Thanks Colin for the link.
Check back soon.
on Wednesday 06th of December 2006 at 11:41:22 AMShelley said...
Well, who would have thought that by putting Laurencekirk in your search enginge, you would actually find that it has a web page! I lived in Laurencekirk before moving to the States and my family still live there. It is nice to see the pictures on there and read everyones comments. Laurencekirk is still one of the best places anyone could live!
on Wednesday 06th of December 2006 at 04:19:24 AMFANTOOSHBILL said...
Thursday November 21st 2006
Over 30 walkers from the Mearns 50+Group had an enjoyable day in Deeside.
They walked from Milton of Crathes to Peterculter a distance of 8 miles in lovely weather. Exceptional for the month of November.
Lovely sunshine with only a slight breeze
on Friday 01st of December 2006 at 07:03:14 PMBarry said...
Im a local coucil worker and was recently dumping my load in a Laurencekirk building sight. I realised that the town is changeing, for the better or worse though? What do you think?
on Wednesday 29th of November 2006 at 12:20:01 PMBrian Clarkson said...
Thanks for the reply on the Laurencekirk wooden hinge. I am trying to find some info on how to make these wonderfull hinges. They close flush, without a curve or dint on the outside back but somehow do not bind when opened. They were used mostly for snuff boxes or tea chests as they were air tight.
on Saturday 25th of November 2006 at 07:36:27 PMWebsite owner said...
Re: Brian Clarkson.
The type of box you linked to used to be for making snuff boxes with a special type of airtight hinge, invetned by James Sandy.
Thank you all for comments.
on Saturday 25th of November 2006 at 06:42:39 PMSusan Asare-Brown said...
To Alan Williamson. Re Hugh Williamson, he was my great granda, my brother is named after him, his son was edward williamson and daughter ada.
My dad george is living in brechin and knows all the family history.
on Saturday 25th of November 2006 at 05:35:27 PMBrian Clarkson said...
I do woodworking and came across a small box with a hidden wooden hinge. I did some research and found it was called a "Laurencekirk hinge". I have looked all over trying to find how this wonderfull hinge is made without any luck. I wonder if anyone here would have some info that would help?
This is a link showing one of the boxes http://www.hygra.com/uk/tc/tc106/index.htm
Any help would be great.
Thanks Brian
tcat555@hotmail.com
on Saturday 25th of November 2006 at 02:40:33 AMPeter Anderson said...
Has anybody else heard about the sightings of large cats in the area? I have been told a few tales, and that is what ive dissmissed them as being, just tales. though when i think back, i once thought i saw a larger than usual creature on the edge of denlethan. i took it as being a mischevious badger, or something alomg those lines, ha, my old eyes must be letting me down. Anyway, if anyone else has any stories of such things, it would intersting to hear from you. Bye for now. Great site by the way.
on Friday 24th of November 2006 at 06:17:42 PMT. McDonald said...
Now in my retirement, i often visit laurenceirk, and its many amenities for my weekly messages. Delightful town and people where you always get a "good morning" from the locals. And when the brisk air fills my nostrils, i dnt think id rather be anywhere else.
on Friday 24th of November 2006 at 05:46:15 PMShiela Wilson said...
Many a year I spent living in Laurencekirk stopping the traffic with my lollipop. I must say it is one of the most beautiful northern scottish town's I have ever frequented. The lush grass and bright sunshine will stay with me forever. I
on Thursday 23rd of November 2006 at 01:16:19 PMDennis Mitchell said...
Well, I must say, i've enjoyed many a dram in Laurencekirk, and I've not a bad word to say about the place.
on Thursday 23rd of November 2006 at 01:13:24 PMbill pittendreigh said...
nice to see the old place again used to stay at westburnside and worked at the gardenston hotel many great memories keep up the good work
on Wednesday 22nd of November 2006 at 09:17:59 PMAlasdair Dey said...
I have lived in Laurencekirk for the majority of my 20 years, and i must say I cant imagine living anywhere else. Infact, I dont think that I would have grown up to be the person I am today without the many hours I've spent playing football in kinnear square or enjoying a gentle stroll around Denlethen Woods. All in all I'd say, if you haven't been to Laurencekirk before, then why not come visit, to enjoy it's tranquil beauty for yourself.
on Wednesday 22nd of November 2006 at 08:30:30 PMGem said...
Im rather impressed with this very imformative website. I grew up in this lovely village and i'm glad its finally getting the praise it's long deserved.
on Wednesday 22nd of November 2006 at 07:34:38 PMSally said...
The weather in Laurencekirk has been awfully dreary of late, yet its charm still shines through, and your pictures show this in spades, good job my lad. I would go as far as sayin that Laurencekirk is one of the finest places on earth, with the finest people. The translation of Laurencekirk was lost hundreds of years ago, but i say it means, the land of prosperity.
on Tuesday 21st of November 2006 at 02:10:43 AMjimmy g said...
we are the people.....
we are the people.....
we are the people.....
laurencekirk is the best place in scotland
on Monday 13th of November 2006 at 08:35:05 PMAlan Williamson said...
I have press cutting that refers to a Hugh B. Williamson who lived at St Ann's, Garvock Street, Laurencekirk. He was maried to a Ms. Rae in 1898 and he retired in 1935. Hugh was involved with the Bowling Club, and worked as a postman.
If anyone can provide any information that can link in this side of my family history I would be very grateful.
on Saturday 11th of November 2006 at 07:40:45 PMmabel mary clark said...
I'm Updating my previous posting which
was under "Mary Clark" realized most
people would probably remember me as
Mabel Clark it's a bit confusing as I
did go by both names. Love to hear
from anyone who remembers me.
on Tuesday 07th of November 2006 at 03:42:20 AMMorag "Davidson" White said...
Hi, I am including my e-mail address in case anyone wants to get in contact with me. moragwhite@ceoexpress.com
Also, message to Mary Clark, I just spoke to Mummy, she was Maureen Fraser, also known as Mo Davidson and she say's hello. She also mentioned how much my Nana, Mary Fraser, held you in high esteem, especially with regards to your nursing skills. Mummy is well on her way to being a great-grandmother with 3 babies due in early 2007. Mummy says if you have any news you think she might be interested in, to contact me at my e-mail address. Of course, she is still in contact with Margaret and Tom Fraser but has lost contact with others in the "old" crowd.
Bye for now.....
on Friday 03rd of November 2006 at 05:07:53 PMmary clark said...
Hi:
I'm the sister of Reg Clark the
photographer, would love to hear
from anyone who remembers me.
on Tuesday 31st of October 2006 at 04:13:20 PMMorag "Davidson" White said...
Hi, I see my brother has posted a couple of times (Colin Davidson), so I thought I would say hi!.
It would be nice to see old friends on your site i.e. email addresses or something to that effect. Specifically, Lorna, Grace, Catherine, Aileen (not sure if they are looking at your site) but if you know their contact info, it would be good to hear.
Nice to see the old town, miss it a lot but it certainly has not seemed to change to much.
Bye for now.....
on Wednesday 25th of October 2006 at 01:21:05 AM[Princess Suz] said...
Hiiii,
i like your site, very fetching.
Just means you ahve tooo much spare time on your hands.
I just noticed people are saying what you missed out - well, i didnt see a picture of up towards Aberdeen!! I live up that way!!
There is also a Chinese in good old Laurencekirk.
that there is a new skate park opening!
About the Old Hotel burning down.
There is a vets.
The School.
you could add a page about me.
You should take photos in the Co-operative and i could promote them, i.e me in all of them.
Erm..running out of things to say.
Speak soon.
xxxxxx
on Monday 02nd of October 2006 at 05:55:15 PMFrank Hampton said...
Thank you so much for this site. My family came over to America from Laurencekirk in the late 1880's and early 1900's. They had lived on High Street. It's nice to see what the village looks like today.
on Wednesday 27th of September 2006 at 08:58:45 PMDavid Whyte said...
I am trying to trace my ancestor Elizabeth Black who was born in the village in 1793 and married a William Whyte born in 1792 also, we believe, of the same village Laurencekirk. Any information would be gratefully received. Thank you.
on Thursday 21st of September 2006 at 03:42:22 PMColin Davidson said...
great to see the new photos,keep it up, they bring back the good old days.
on Friday 15th of September 2006 at 10:10:25 PMGordon Reid said...
Like another visitor, I found this interesting site in Google. I am Gordon Reid and used to live and work in Laurencekirk between 1977 and 1980 at the Scania Truck division of Laurencekirk Engineering. I was on my O.E from New Zealand and remember getting off the bus from Aberdeen on my first day there and wondering what I had got myself into. But I was pleasantly surprised by the warmth of the local people I met, and went on to make some great friends. Unfortunately after returning to NZ in 1980, I lost touch with most people. I have been back a couple of times but have never run into many people I knew.
I would love to hear from anyone visiting this site who knew me or know of anyone who did, for an email catch-up. I might also be remembered as the guy that drove the distinctive Blue Triumph TR7 sports car, the only one in the district.
I may be contacted at gordon.reid@xtra.co.nz
on Saturday 09th of September 2006 at 08:42:50 AMAnne Bademosi - nee Laing said...
Hello - my ancestors on my father's side have links in Laurencekirk - my great grandfather was a chemist - James Laing - in the town probably around 1900 and I belive he is buried in Laurencekirk. He and his wife Eliza had a son, David who became a doctor. I was wondering if anyone who happened to read this had any memories of them at all - I know its a long time ago!! Anne
on Friday 18th of August 2006 at 09:26:18 PMJohn edwards said...
My great great grandparents david edwards and mary (caird) edwards emigrated to canada from laurencekirk in 1873. Any information about them or any family remaining in the area would be welcomed. Thanks
on Sunday 23rd of July 2006 at 11:17:46 PMJoel Falconer said...
Hello, I am a distant descendant of the Falconer family of Haulkerton. I'm interested in learning more about the area and the family history, and Haulkerton itself--I can't find a picture of the Mains for the life of me!
If anyone has interesting information or photographs, I'd love to get in touch. You can reach me at joel.falconer@gmail.com.
on Sunday 18th of June 2006 at 01:33:34 AMSkyyyy said...
Hiya Andy! kewl site! get some more photoz up! like the new co-op and many hairdresserz you forgot to mention! and the railway station re-openin...still a lot of work to be done lol xxxxxx
on Wednesday 24th of May 2006 at 04:20:36 PMbecky said...
there are houses getting built by scotia
on Saturday 06th of May 2006 at 04:28:03 PMkelly said...
hello good site
on Saturday 06th of May 2006 at 04:26:35 PMDavid Clark said...
Hi all
I have just launched a series of restored old images of Laurencekirk.
See them at www.clarkphotos.co.uk/bygone
on Monday 01st of May 2006 at 06:35:05 PMTrish thomas said...
I chanced across your site while searching in Google and looked up the history section. I was interested to see the information about Mitchell and Craigie coachbuilders as Alexander Craigie was my great grandfather - do you have any more information on that? I think I may have a photograph of Alexander Craigie standing in front of a car that my mother tells me was made in the business - would you be interested in seeing this?
on Saturday 01st of April 2006 at 03:52:29 PMWendy Croft said...
I am Branch Organiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind and we have a stall at the forthcoming Laurencekirk Gala w/e 2st July. It would be good to see this on your website.
on Wednesday 22nd of March 2006 at 09:35:21 AMJimmy said...
This is a very good site!
on Tuesday 07th of February 2006 at 12:05:33 PMMichael said...
Wahey! Finally a site about laurencekirk! The town is a bit naff so hopefully this will be selective of the best bits :)
on Friday 20th of January 2006 at 07:18:56 PMColin Davidson said...
great to see a site about my home town. i have been gone some 20 years.i will check back from time to time. i hope you can post some new photos
on Saturday 14th of January 2006 at 11:52:28 PMEdward McLellan said...
I am currently a British Soldier who is buying property in Laurencekirk. My family and I will resdie there by Aug 2006.
The information you will have on the area will be really benificial to both my family and I. I look forward to visiting the site often and catching up with the local comunnity.
Good luck with the web page. The more information available, the better!
on Saturday 14th of January 2006 at 09:04:24 AMCharles H Sands said...
Best wishes for your new website. It will be good to have somewhere to comment on local life!
Incidentally, if anyone is interested in helping to set up a community radio station for Laurencekirk, then please get in touch with me a www.mearnsfm.co.uk.
on Monday 09th of January 2006 at 08:54:07 AM