Tour Scotland Photograph John Broughton Gravestone Alyth Perthshire

Tour Scotland photograph of the John W. Broughton gravestone in the old cemetery in Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland. Late Accountant in the Excise Office in Edinburgh, died 11th of May, 1854, aged 70. Broughton name is of English locational origin from any of the numerous places so called, for example Broughton in Buckinghamshire, Cumberland, Huntingdonshire, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Northamptonshire, Hampshire etc.. The second element in all cases, derives from the Olde English pre 7th Century 'tun', a farm or settlement. The first element " Brough " may derive from any of three sources. Firstly the Olde English pre 7th Century " broc ", a brook or stream as found in Broughton, Huntingdonshire, recorded as Broctune in the Domesday Book of 1086, secondly " Burh ", a fortress the one in Shropshire, recorded as Burghton in the Hundred Rolls of 1255, is named with this element, and finally, Broughton in Hampshire, recorded as Berghton in 1239, derives its first element from the Olde English " beorg ", a hill or barrow. Richard Broughton, died 1634) wrote The Ecclesiastical in 1633. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Richard de Broghtone, witness, which was dated 1247 in The Fine Court Rolls of Oxfordshire, during the reign of King Henry 111, born 1216, died 1272. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax.



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Tour Scotland Photograph William Ramsay Gravestone Alyth Perthshire

Tour Scotland photograph of the William Ramsay gravestone in the old churchyard cemetery in Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland. The first bearer of the name in Scotland was Simundus de Ramsia. He was a Norman baron from Huntingdonshire in England, who was a retainer of David, Earl of Huntingdon, the brother of King Alexander 1 of Scotland, born 1107, died 1124. Another family of the same name possessed lands in North East Scotland in the direct male line since the 13th Century. These lands, near Banff, were granted in 1232, to Neis de Ramsey, who was physician to King Alexander 11 of Scotland. Not so fortunate was Sir William Ramsay who was apparently starved to death in Hermitage Castle in 1342.



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June Photograph Riverside Church Spire Blairgowrie Scotland

June photograph of the Riverside Church Spire, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland.

Tour Scotland Photograph Riverside Walk Blairgowrie Perthshire

Tour Scotland photograph of a riverside walk by the River Ericht, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland. There are many great walks and footpaths along the banks of this river. The River is formed from the confluence of the rivers Blackwater and Ardle. It runs south for around ten miles before discharging into the River Isla, and eventually the River Tay. The river cuts through the impressive Craighall Gorge before dissecting the burgh of Blairgowrie and Rattray.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Bramblebank Mill Blairgowrie Perthshire

Tour Scotland photograph of Bramblebank Mill on the River Ericht, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland. A mid 19th century linen and jute mill no longer in operation which used water from the River Ericht. The complex of buildings included a three-storeyed & attic rubble-built mill with gabled slate roof, and a five bay extension.



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