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  BREADALBANE - LoveToKnow Article on BREADALBANE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Accordingly, together with Argyll and Sir John Dalrymple (afterwards Lord Stair), Breadalbane organized the atrocious crime known as the Massacre of G]encoe, when the unfortunate MacDonalds, deceived by assurances of friendship, and at the moment when they were lavishing their hospitality upon their murderers, were butchered in cold blood on the 13th Df February 1692.
Breadalbanes astuteness, however, prevented the disclosure of any evidence against him in the inquiry afterwards instituted in 1695, beyond the deposition of a person who professed to have been sent on Breadalbanes behalf to obtain a declaration of his innocence from MacIans sons, who had escaped.
Breadalbane did not vote for the Union in 1707, but was chosen a representative peer in the parliament of Great Britain of 1713 17 15.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /B/BR/BREADALBANE.htm   (951 words)

  
 Breadalbane, New South Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Breadalbane is a small town located on the Lachlan River headwaters and not too far from Goulburn in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
Breadalbane is also located nearby to the start of the Federal Highway which branches off the Hume Highway just south of Goulburn and heads directly towards Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory, and the capital city of Australia where the Commonwealth Federal Parliament sits.
Breadalbane is a very historic town and it is located within the small Gunning Shire Council area of which its shire headquarters are located at the small town of Gunning which is to the west further along the Old Hume Highway from Breadalbane.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bredalbane   (242 words)

  
 The Campbells of Breadalbane
William, the third son, was the ancestor of the Campbells of Glenfalloch, from whom the present Marquis of Breadalbane is descended.
The second Marquis of Breadalbane represented Perthshire in the Parliament of 1832, was made a Knight of the Thistle in 1838, was elected Lord Rector of the University of Glasgow in 1841, and in 1848 was appointed Lord Chamberlain.
The issue of this marriage was three daughters, one of whom, Mary Turner, married, in 1793, the Earl (afterwards Marquis) of Breadalbane, and was the mother of the second Marquis, of Lady Elizabeth Pringle, and of the Duchess of Buckingham.
www.electricscotland.com /webclans/families/cambells_breadalbane.htm   (5338 words)

  
 Breadalbane   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
In spring 1853 Breadalbane was called into service by the Royal Navy and sent to the high Arctic area of Resolute Bay (now in Nunavut) to carry supplies to Sir Edward BELCHER's expedition, which since 1852 had been searching for the ships and men of the FRANKLIN EXPEDITION.
The Breadalbane was about 40 m long and generously built, a square-rigged ship typical of the hundreds that linked the great oceans during the reign of Queen Victoria.
In spite of its sturdy wooden hull and the skill of its crew, Breadalbane was trapped in the polar ice.
www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0000968   (569 words)

  
 Breadalbane Fencibles: three battalions, 1793 and 1794   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Such being the imperishable attributes of military glory, those men may well be styled patriots, who essentially contributed to its attainment, if not by their personal services in the field, at least by the proper application of that influence which their rank, property, and general estimation in society ensure to them.
As the men of Breadalbane have long possessed those virtues, and as they will no doubt receive full encouragement and protection from their immediate superior, we may, in the next war, expect to see 1,600 men of that district assembled for several years, without the commission of a disgraceful act.
The conduct of the men on this occasion, after the first burst of indignation and horror had subsided, and after they had become sensible of the breach of duty which they had committed, was manifested in the voluntary surrender of a few, who offered themselves for punishment as an atonement for their comrades.
www.commentonline.co.uk /history/breadalbane/BreadalbaneFenciblesthreebattalions1793and1794.htm   (1031 words)

  
 Breadalbane House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Breadalbane House is set in the picturesque village of Killin, which is situated at the western tip of Loch Tay, and lies in an incomparable region of beauty in the very heart of Scotland amidst a backdrop of Munroes which include Ben Lawers and the Tarmachan Ridge.
Breadalbane House is under the personal care of John and Marion Strang and provides excellent Bed and Breakfast accommodation in very comfortable rooms, all of which are en suite and well equipped with colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities, radio alarm and hairdryer.
Breadalbane House is totally non smoking; and whilst a traditional hearty and healthy breakfast is provided John and Marion will be pleased to cater for special dietary requirements for which advance notice would be helpful.
killin.org   (307 words)

  
 ..:: The Breadalbane Inn ::.. Fergus Ontario
One of the finest examples of Scottish architecture in the area, The Breadalbane Inn was built in 1860 by one of the founders of Fergus.
Holding their plaque of achievement is Breadalbane innkeeper Peter Egger, while sommelier or wine steward extraordinaire Lawrence Mindham holds a bottle of 1993 Henry of Pelham Cabernet-Merlot of the Niagara Penninsula.
The Breadalbane was praised for their collection, in addition to the quantity of wine.
www.breadalbaneinn.com /web   (245 words)

  
 Breadalbane Clearances   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
The people he evicted, and all of us, young and old, who were witnesses of the clearances, could not give him much credit for any good in what seemed to us the purely hard and commercial spirit of the policy which he carried out as the owner of a princely Highland property.
It is quite true that in 1834 the population on the Breadalbane estate needed thinning.
Although discouraged and impeded emigration was never wholly stopped, and after Waterloo Glenlyon, Fortingall and Breadalbane, Rannoch, Strathearn and Balquhidder, sent off swarms to Canada, the United States and the West Indies.
www.commentonline.co.uk /history/breadalbane/BreadalbaneClearances.htm   (806 words)

  
 Killin, Breadalbane and Clan Campbell. Perthshire, Scotland
The earliest traceable ancestor of the Breadalbane family, and first of the house of Glenorchy, was Sir Colin Campbell, the third son of Duncan, first Lord Campbell of Lochow.
The Campbells were a powerful Clan with a burning desire to expand their lands, indeed the ambition of the 16c Black Duncan Campbell of the cowl was to be able to travel on his own lands from the east to the west coast of Scotland.
Breadalbane is a beautiful part of Scotland, boasting some of the highest mountains and most beautiful and stunning scenery in Scotland.
www.trossachs.fsworld.co.uk   (1849 words)

  
 Ontario's Finest Inns - The Breadalbane Inn
One of the finest examples of Scottish architecture in the region, The Breadalbane Inn was constructed in 1860 as a home for town founder George Fergusson.
The Breadalbane Inn is proud to offer guests two choices in excellent dining: the Maple Shade dining room and the Fergusson Scottish Pub.
The Breadalbane Inn is located in the heart of Fergus, a delightful village of limestone storefronts and a superb farmers' market.
www.ontariosfinestinns.com /inn_breadalbane.html   (588 words)

  
 Breadalbane
Breadalbane Apartments are in this large house in Killin.
Breadalbane Upper is a conveniently located apartment that comfortably sleeps four adults, or four adults plus two children.
The Breadalbane apartments are located on the west end of the Central Scotland town of Killin, population 700.
www.homeatfirst.com /breadalb.htm   (581 words)

  
 Taymouth Castle - Places in and around Kenmore village, Breadalbane, Perthshire, Scotland.
The Campbells of Breadalbane were one of Scotland's greatest landowning families.
From Aberfeldy it was possible to reach the west coast of Scotland without leaving the Breadalbane's land and at its core lay Taymouth, a vast baronial castle, built at the height of the family's power.
Although the present building largely dates from the 19th century, Taymouth stands on the site of the ancient Balloch Castle which was built in 1550 for Sir Colin Campbell of Glenorchy.
www.breadalbane.com /places/castle.htm   (590 words)

  
 Kenmore and Breadalbane Community website, Perthshire, Scotland
Kenmore is a stunningly beautiful village set amidst the mountains of highland Perthshire (Breadalbane means "Highland Scotland" in Gaelic).
Ardtalnaig and Amulree as well as the market town of Aberfeldy the community lies in the very heart of Scotland.
Its beauty, history and wide variety of activities makes Breadalbane a favourite with visitors.
www.breadalbane.com   (107 words)

  
 The Trossachs & Breadalbane, Scotland - Official Scottish Area Tourist Board Website
With the Trossachs' heather-clad peaks know as “The Highlands in Miniature” and Breadalbane being derived from the Gaelic meaning “High Country”, it is no surprise that this area is outdoor lover's paradise.
Breadalbane, Gaelic for “the high country”, is where the Scottish Highlands truly begin.
Yet, Breadalbane is also a wilderness of beauty spots and welcoming hostelries, a place to relax and enjoy, a place of lore and legend.
www.visittrossachs.co.uk   (448 words)

  
 Breadalbane   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Although construction is not expected to commence until next year, the occasion was held  to celebrate acquiring ownership of the block and to signal a symbolic start to its development.
I met some of the locals from Breadalbane and they were very friendly and interested to meet a purchaser of land in the district.
The attitude towards the trains varied a bit, but I convinced them (I think!) that they are integral to Breadalbane and are a major part of its modern day appeal, as well as its proximity to Goulburn.
breadalbane.blog.com   (441 words)

  
 Breadalbane Hotel, Kildonan, Isle of Arran
The Breadalbane Hotel is a warm and friendly coastal inn with superb views of the islands of Pladda and Ailsa Craig.
Situated on the shore road in the quiet village of Kildonan, we attract both locals and visitors alike to enjoy our excellent home cooked meals, real ales and fine whiskies.
It is not possible to book on the Lochranza ferry, but, if coming by car via Ardrossan, you are strongly advised to book in advance.
www.smoothhound.co.uk /hotels/breadalbanehotel.html   (403 words)

  
 Breadalbane, John Campbell, 1st earl of on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Breadalbane, John Campbell, 1st earl of on Encyclopedia.com
He took part in the royalist rising of 1654 and helped George Monck to further the restoration (1660) of Charles II.
Pictures and Maps for: Breadalbane, John Campbell, 1st earl of
www.encyclopedia.com /html/B/BreadlbJ1.asp   (208 words)

  
 The Railways of Canada Archives -- Lawers and Loch Tay: The Biography of Peter Crerar
In Marquis of Breadalbane’s 1769 Survey, Cuiltrannich was possessed by Duncan McMartin, Malcolm McMartin and Duncan Clerk.
The surveyors made the observation that "…the bank on both sides of the burn is so steep and dangerous especially near the head of the farms as frequently to occasion the death of some of their cattle.
While there were clearances in Breadalbane, these did not occur until the 1830’s, under the command of the Second Marquis of Breadalbane.
www.trainweb.org /canadianrailways/articles/BiographyOfPeterCrerar.html   (3468 words)

  
 Breadalbane Academy
Breadalbane Academy is sited in the town of Aberfeldy in a complex consisting of Primary and Secondary departments and the Aberfeldy Recreation Centre.
Breadalbane Academy is a combined Nursery, Primary and Secondary and caters for pupils from 3-18 years.
The library is managed by a Learning Resource Co-ordinator and part-time library assistant and is being developed to foster resource based learning with full access to ICT systems – CD Rom, Internet.
www.breadalbane.pkc.sch.uk   (480 words)

  
 CAMPBELL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
In 1806 John, 14th of Breadalbane, was created a Baron of the United Kingdom, and in 1831, he was raised to a Marquessate.
He was a principal creditor of George Sinclair, sixth Earl of Caithness, whose debts were said to have exceeded a million of marks; and, in 1672, that nobleman executed a disposition of his whole estates, heritable jurisdictions, and titles, in favour of Campbell of Glenorchy, who took on himself the burden of the Earl's debts.
[p.279] On the death of the third Earl of Breadalbane, in 1782, the male line of the first Earl was supposed to have become extinct, though it is not improbable that his eldest son had left issue who had the first claim to the family titles and estates.
www.irishgenealogy.com /campbell.htm   (2763 words)

  
 The Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Breadalbane) Designation Order 1992
This Order replaces the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Breadalbane) Designation Order 1987 as amended and designates as an environmentally sensitive area the area of land partly within the Perth and Kinross District of Tayside Region and partly within the Stirling District of Central Region (article 3).
The detailed map showing the designated area of Breadalbane can be inspected during normal office hours at the offices of the Scottish Office Agriculture and Fisheries Department, Pentland House, Robb's Loan, Edinburgh.
The Secretary of State may enter into a management agreement with any person having an interest in agricultural land in a designated area and the Order specifies the requirements as to agricultural practices, methods and operations which must be included in such an agreement (article 4 and Schedule).
www.hmso.gov.uk /si/si1992/Uksi_19921920_en_3.htm   (385 words)

  
 The Trossachs and Breadalbane
Breadalbane, Scotlandâs magnificent 'High Country' as the name refers to in Gaelic, is home to golden eagles and red deer.
The spectacular scenery of this area offers a splendid backdrop for treks and specific suggestions are the quiet country lanes and rolling hills in the lower lying areas of the southern Trossachs, shady trails to be found throughout Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, and mountain trails in the north for the more experienced.
The Trossachs and Breadalbane is famed for its mountain scenery which provides unsurpassed opportunities for cyclists, most especially the fittest of mountain bikers and racers, since the mountains of Breadalbane are amongst the highest in Scotland.
www.visitscottishheartlands.com /areas/trossachs/outdoors/index.cfm   (886 words)

  
 Scottish Community : Genealogy : History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
The Campbells of Breadalbane trace their family history back to the 1st Lord Campbell, Sir Colin, Sir Duncan Campbell's second son.
In 1896, John, 14th of Breadalbane, was created a UK baron to become the Marquess of Breadalbane.
His son, Gavin, 7th Earl, was created Marquis of Breadalbane in 1855 but also died without issue in 1922.
www.scotscommunity.com /GENEALOGY/Clans/Campbell.htm   (359 words)

  
 Loch Awe area - The Breadabane Family
Eventually the family was ennobled and took the name Breadalbane.
About 1680, the Lady of Lawers (on Loch Tay) prophesied the end of the family, laying a curse that no line of the family would last for more than two generations, and that they would end their days in a stable.
In effect, lack of direct heirs has contributed to the family's downfall, and the last Countess of Breadalbane died a few years ago in a mews flat in Edinburgh.
www.loch-awe.com /history/breadalbane.htm   (333 words)

  
 The Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Breadalbane) Designation (Amendment) Order 1996   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
The text of this Internet version of the Statutory Instrument which is published by the Queen's Printer of Acts of Parliament has been prepared to reflect the text as it was Made.
Where you see a "continue" button at the bottom of the page of text, this indicates that there is another chunk of text available.
This Order may be cited as the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Breadalbane) Designation (Amendment) Order 1996 and shall come into force on 1st April 1996.
www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk /si/si1996/Uksi_19960738_en_1.htm   (495 words)

  
 Map of Scotland Perthshire Atholl Balquhidder Breadalbane Strathearn
Breadalbane - From Braid Alban meaning upper Alban which implied a wider area in ancient times.
Breadalbane was only carried as a title from 1681 when John Campbell of Glenorchy was created Earl of Breadalbane and Holland.
Another of Scotland's early Celtic Earldoms, however the title expired and the lands became largely royal hunting ground from the 12thC.
www.perthshire-scotland.co.uk /about4.htm   (340 words)

  
 The Petition for Letters of Administration for William Doyle (-1895, Breadalbane)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
In the Surrogate Court 59 Vic A. In re the estate of William Doyle late of Breadalbane in Queens County in Prince Edward Island,
The petition of Margaret Doyle of Breadalbane aforesaid widow humbly showeth
That William Doyle late of Breadalbane in Queens County aforesaid miller departed this life on or about the eleventh day of July 1895 intestate leaving his widow, your petitioner and the following children as next of kin namely Mary Adeline Doyle, James Edward Doyle, William Millwood Doyle, Pierce Doyle, Arthur Doyle and Emmett Doyle.
www.islandregister.com /wills/williamdoyle1895.html   (295 words)

  
 Canada Arctic Northwest Territories H.M.S. Breadalbane 1853 shipwreck submersibles dives adventure Beechey Island ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Only a handful of scientists have ever seen the Breadalbane, a 500 ton ship that sank in 1853 off Beechey Island in the Canadian Arctic.
Certified for deep diving and piloted by experts who have led scientific expeditions for the past 30 years, these submersibles are one-atmosphere and have life support capacity for up to 72 hours, although much shorter dives are standard.
Frozen lakes, waist deep snow, wildlife, the howl of a wolf and the crisp, clear air...
www.adventures.ca /gasnet/1250-2.htm   (702 words)

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