Maryburgh
Appearance
Maryburgh
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Location within the Ross and Cromarty area | |
Population | 1,090 (2022)[1] |
OS grid reference | NH540562 |
Council area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Dingwall |
Postcode district | IV7 8 |
Dialling code | 01349 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Maryburgh (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Màiri) is a village in the Highland council area of Scotland, 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Dingwall.[2] It is situated on the northern bank of the River Conon. The village of Conon Bridge is on the other side of the river.
Amenities
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photographed in July, 2006
Maryburgh has a number of amenities within its bounds. There is a small shop and community centre. There is also two playgrounds and a large football field. The community council publishes a magazine for the community, titled the Maryburgh Roundabout.[3]
Art
[edit]Maryburgh has a thriving art scene with notable artists including Michael Forbes and Kyle Maclennan, the founder of Headon Art.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]- Maryburgh is also an antiquated name for Fort William. Maryburgh is also a hamlet of 10 house about 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Kinross, postcode KY4 0JE.
References
[edit]- ^ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ Gittings, Bruce; Munro, David. "Maryburgh". The Gazetteer for Scotland. School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh and The Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "Maryburgh Roundabout". Maryburghhub. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
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