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Evanton, Easter Ross
« on: Wednesday 25 August 10 15:52 BST (UK) »
Seeking photos and memories of The Novar Arms, Evanton.
My aunt, Agnes Fowler was one time manageress of this establishment.
I am uncertain of the date but probably between, 1950-1970.
Her husband George, worked for Feris and Sons, Ag. Engineers of Inverness.
Grateful for any help.
Ian

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Re: Evanton, Easter Ross
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 25 August 10 20:14 BST (UK) »
There is a little bit here:

Novar Arms Hotel
Established 1856. George and Margaret Munro were there in 1891 and up to WWI. They had a large family. It was run by Cromarty Firth State Control from World War 1 the early 50s and used to be packed out by forces personnel in WW2. It was bought by Mackay, Dingwall and the first manager under renewed private ownership was Mrs Sanderson from Caithness. John S. Omand, from Caithness, bought from James Paterson in 1990
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www.spanglefish.com/EvantonOralHistoryProject/

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Re: Evanton, Easter Ross
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 25 August 10 20:18 BST (UK) »
Steadwood worldwide, Horsburgh, McBean (and variants), Pride, Ross, mostly in the Lothian and Borders area, Ingles and variants from Buckie, Wilson, Stoddart.

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Re: Evanton, Easter Ross
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 26 August 10 15:34 BST (UK) »
Thanks Gordon and Monica, that is most useful.
Best wishes,
Ian


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Re: Evanton, Easter Ross
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 08 September 10 18:10 BST (UK) »


Hello Tullipoo

Up until a year ago, I used to drive past the Novar Arms Hotel, daily, and more recently, maybe once per month.

Its still a thriving small hotel, has an "open" diningroom and a popular local pub.  Sunday lunches are recommended.  The hotel is well frequented during the summer season by visitors staying at the local caravan park.

One of my friends, used to be the Manageress since the change of ownership, 1990.

Should you wish any personal details, please send me a personal message and I'll enquire for you....

Danchaslyn
MOE,   Norway, Swaziland, and Zululand, South Africa
JORGENSON, Hole, Ringerike, Buskurud, Norway
AITKEN,  Scotland, England, India, Island of St Helena, South Africa
LOBB,  India and London
WALSH,  India and England
SHORT,  Yorkshire, England, Island of St Helena
BATEMAN,  Island of St Helena, U.S.A.
YUILL,  U.S.A.
FIRTH,  Yorkshire, Engand
LIPTROT, various counties of England
SMITH,  various counties of England
LYNCH,  Yorkshire, England, Rhodesia and South Africa

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Re: Evanton, Easter Ross
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 08 September 10 18:16 BST (UK) »


Tulipoo, Reply No 2, with the photo link.

Meant to say, that's quite an old pic!  Nowadays there are wooden tables with benches, and whisky barrels with flowers, out front, on the pavement.

Cheers

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MOE,   Norway, Swaziland, and Zululand, South Africa
JORGENSON, Hole, Ringerike, Buskurud, Norway
AITKEN,  Scotland, England, India, Island of St Helena, South Africa
LOBB,  India and London
WALSH,  India and England
SHORT,  Yorkshire, England, Island of St Helena
BATEMAN,  Island of St Helena, U.S.A.
YUILL,  U.S.A.
FIRTH,  Yorkshire, Engand
LIPTROT, various counties of England
SMITH,  various counties of England
LYNCH,  Yorkshire, England, Rhodesia and South Africa

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Re: Evanton, Easter Ross
« Reply #6 on: Thursday 09 September 10 14:56 BST (UK) »


Hello Tullipoo

My ex-Manageress friend of the Novar Arms Hotel, Evanton has replied saying that 'Christine & Jocky' bought from James Patterson and she managed for them.

She'll be visiting me-October and will have much more info/history for you then.

Cheers

Danchaslyn
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JORGENSON, Hole, Ringerike, Buskurud, Norway
AITKEN,  Scotland, England, India, Island of St Helena, South Africa
LOBB,  India and London
WALSH,  India and England
SHORT,  Yorkshire, England, Island of St Helena
BATEMAN,  Island of St Helena, U.S.A.
YUILL,  U.S.A.
FIRTH,  Yorkshire, Engand
LIPTROT, various counties of England
SMITH,  various counties of England
LYNCH,  Yorkshire, England, Rhodesia and South Africa

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Re: Evanton, Easter Ross
« Reply #7 on: Friday 28 September 12 23:11 BST (UK) »
This thread is almost 2 years old, but I thought you might be interested in this:  My 3x greats grandfather's sister (Ann Chisholm) and husband (Roderick Munro) were likely first owners/operators of the Novar Arms.  They are shown there in 1851 census (Evanton Inn), and since it is on "Balconie Street" probably also in 1841.

They died there in 1856 and 1869 respectively.

I currently have a Scavenger Hunt going on the Chisholms that has uncovered this info.

Nick
McLellan - Inverness
Greer - Renfrewshire
Manson - Aberdeen & Orkney
Simpson - Hereford, Devon, etc.
Flett - Orkney
Chisholm - Scotland
Wishart - Orkney
Shand - Aberdeen
Pirie - Aberdeen

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Re: Evanton, Easter Ross
« Reply #8 on: Saturday 29 September 12 09:11 BST (UK) »
Thanks Nick, any information is always useful, and ithelps to build up a picture.
All my Dad's families were from Culsalmond and his mum's side
named Proudfoot from Edinburgh.
Again thanks for your contact.
Ian