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Title: Scottish Occupations - "Changekeeper"
Post by: Daonnachd on Wednesday 09 August 17 11:52 BST (UK)

Hi,
I have found a will describing the person as a 'Changekeeper' in Dunkeld. Can anyone tell me what a 'Changekeeper' was?

Thanks,

Title: Re: Scottish Occupations - "Changekeeper"
Post by: trish1120 on Wednesday 09 August 17 11:57 BST (UK)

Did a bit of googling;

Appears to be an Innkeeper;
Ref. - Chambers, The Concise Scots Dictionary, 1996
ISBN 0 550 11860 8

Another Historian has;
An Innkeeper/ pub landlord/or similar purveyor of alcoholic beverages.

ScotlandsPlaces has;
Chg. Kpr - Changekeeper, Innkeeper


Trish :)

Title: Re: Scottish Occupations - "Changekeeper"
Post by: Daonnachd on Wednesday 09 August 17 12:10 BST (UK)

Thanks for this Trish,

Lindsey  ;D

Title: Re: Scottish Occupations - "Changekeeper"
Post by: GR2 on Wednesday 09 August 17 20:39 BST (UK)

It is surprising how much detail can be found about innkeepers, their wives, servants and premises in the diaries of travellers. It might be worth trying to find out if anyone mentions a stay in Dunkeld.

Newspapers also report on local events held at inns.

Title: Re: Scottish Occupations - "Changekeeper"
Post by: Daonnachd on Friday 11 August 17 08:45 BST (UK)

That's a great idea - thank you.

Title: Re: Scottish Occupations - "Changekeeper"
Post by: Skoosh on Friday 11 August 17 08:49 BST (UK)

Scots, a "Change House!"

Skoosh.