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    • Alness
    • Alness was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. Local employment was primarily in fishery and agriculture. Some silver and iron ore was obtained in the parish. The transportation routes through the parish improved significantly in the mid-19th century. At that time, the population was 1440.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/67
      RCP/COL/4/8/68
    • Applecross
    • Applecross was a parish in the historic County of Ross and included the quoad sacra parish of Shieldag and the island of Croulin. In 1831, the population was 2892. Many of the families there were employed in agriculture. Some also worked in trade, manufacturers and handicraft.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/116
    • Ardchattan
    • Ardchattan was a parish in the historic County of Argyle and was, until the late-19th century, united with Muckairn. It also contained two islands. Agriculture was not a big industry, some livestock was bred and there was also a granite quarry. In 1841, the population was 1452.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/32
    • Ardnamurchan
    • Ardnamurchan was a parish in the historic County of Argyle. There was agriculture and livestock breeding in the parish. In 1887, the population was 4100.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/41
    • Auchnanell
    • At present no additional information available.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/42
    • Avoch
    • Avoch (also known as Auch) was a parish and village in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. The inhabitants' main occupation was fishery, with some people occupying other manufacture professions, e.g. shoemakers. In 1831, the population was 1956.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/62
    • Badcall
    • Badcall was a village within the parish of Eddrachillwas in the historic County of Sutherland. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Eddrachillwas.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/228
    • Ballachulish
    • Ballachulish (also known as Ballahulish) was a village in the Lismore and Appin parish in the historic County of Argyle. In 1891, the population was 1045. There were quarries in the parish and it was well connected to its surroundings.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/131
      RCP/COL/4/8/132
    • Barra
    • Barra was a parish in the Western Isles in the historic County of Inverness. The parish was spread across the islands of Barra, Fuday/Fudia, Helesay and Watersay, amongst multiple others. The main industry was black-cattle and sheep breeding and fishing. In 1831, the population was 2097.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/145
    • Barvas
    • Barvas was a parish on the Island of Lewis in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. The main industries were agriculture and fishing. In 1836, the population was 1840.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/153
    • Beauly
    • Beauly was a village within the parish of Kilmorack in the historic County of Inverness. In 1831, the population was 508. The village held four annual fairs for country produce. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Kilmorack.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/224
    • Benbecula
    • Benbecula was an island and a part of the parish of South Uist in the historic County of Inverness. It was particularly active in land cultivation. For information on the whole parish, see the entry for South Uist.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/152
    • Bernera
    • Bernera (also known as Berneray) was a quoad sacra parish of Harris and consisted of the islands within the sound of Harris. For information on the general parish, see the entry for Harris.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/147
    • Birsay
    • Birsay was a united parish with Harray on the mainland of Orkney. In 1841, the population was 1634. There was some agriculture in the parish. Many women there were employed in linen manufacture.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/166
      RCP/COL/4/8/167
    • Boleskine
    • Boleskine was a united parish (with Abertarff) in the historic County of Inverness. It included Fort Augustus. In 1831, the population was 1829. The main industry was agriculture with some tree plantations. Cattle and sheep were also bred.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/127
      RCP/COL/4/8/128
    • Bower
    • Bower was a parish in the historic County of Caithness. In 1831, the population was 1615, with the majority of families being engaged in agriculture.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/108
    • Bowmore
    • Bowmore was a seaport town in the parish of Killarrow in the historic County of Argyle. It had a large distillery and was a site of both sea and inland trade. In 1861, its population was 985. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Kilarrow.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/212
    • Bracadale
    • Bracadale was a parish on the Isle of Skye in the historic County of Inverness. It included the islands of Soay, Vuiay, Haversay and Oronsay. In the mid-19th century, the population was approximately 1700. There was some agriculture in the parish and there were good means of transport in the parish.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/135
    • Bressay
    • Bressay was a united parish with Burra and Quarff. It had a large harbour with many ships for whale and herring fisheries. There were a few farms and some quarries as well. In 1831, the population of the whole parish was 1699.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/187
    • Brodick
    • Brodick was a village and a quoad sacra parish within the parish of Kilbride on Arran. It had a good quay, alongside the village of Lamlash. In 1882, the village had a population of 933. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Kilbride.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/207
    • Bruan
    • Bruan was a part of the parish of Latheron in the historic County of Caithness. For information of the area, see the entry for Latheron.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/114
    • Bunessan
    • Bunessan (also known as Bonessan) was a district within the parish of Kilfinichen and Kilvickeon (also known as Kilviceuen). For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Kilfinichen.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/219
      RCP/COL/4/8/220
    • Cairinish
    • Cairinish (also known as Carinish) was a village in the parish of North Uist in the historic County of Inverness. The population of the whole parish in 1831 was 4603. Many of the parish's families were employed in agriculture and cattle-breeding.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/148
    • Cannisbay
    • Cannisbay (also known as Canisbay and Canute's Bay) was a parish in the historic County of Caithness. In 1836, the population was 2409. The main industry was agriculture and livestock breeding. There were also fisheries.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/109
    • Clachan
    • Clachan was a village within the united parishes of Kilcalmonell and Kilberry. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Kilcalmonell.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/205
    • Clyne
    • Clyne was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland. It contained well-cultivated farms and had a good road system connecting parts of the parish. In 1840, the population was 1756. The parish's main industry was agriculture, including livestock breeding, as well as fishery. There were also some quarries in the parish.

    • RCP/COL/4/8/87

      RCP/COL/4/8/88

    • Coll
    • Coll was an island parish in the Hebrides. There was a lot of fishery, improved methods of agriculture, and much livestock keeping. In 1831, the population of Coll was 1316.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/49
    • Contin
    • Contin was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. There were many lakes, which were suited for fishery (including salmon and trout). The main industries were agriculture and cattle and sheep breeding, with some inhabitants being employed in retail trade. In 1831, the population was 2023.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/69
    • Craignish
    • Craignish was a parish on the western shore of the historic County of Argyle and used to go by two names, Kilmhorie and Craignish. The population in 1841 was 873. The majority of the inhabitants were employed in agriculture and as cotters.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/4
      RCP/COL/4/8/216
    • Creich
    • Creich (also known as Criech) was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland and contained the village of Bonar Bridge. In 1831, the population was 2562. There were many tree plantations in the parish, with some agriculture being practiced as well. There were also two quarries and some opportunity for fishery in the river Shin.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/89
      RCP/COL/4/8/90
    • Cromarty
    • Cromarty was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty and was bound by the sea on two sides. The inhabitants largely trade in fishery, especially herring, although agriculture was also a significant local occupation. In 1861, the population was 1491.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/63
    • Cross, Lewis
    • Cross was a district on the Isle of Lewis in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. At present no additional information available.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/156
    • Cross, Orkney
    • Cross was a united parish with Burness in the Sanday area of the Orkney Islands. In 1881, the population was 1137. The main industry was agriculture and livestock breeding. There were also numerous fisheries.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/178
    • Cunningsburgh
    • Cunningsburgh was a parish within the Dunrossness parish on Shetland. Like Sandwick, there was much herring-fishing in the parish with little agriculture. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Dunrossness.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/191
    • Daviot
    • Daviot was a united parish with Dunlichity in the historic County of Inverness. The population in 1841 was 643. The main industries were agriculture, livestock and animal husbandry. There was also carding and wool manufacture in the parish.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/54
      RCP/COL/4/8/55
    • Deerness
    • Deerness was a quoad sacra parish (to St Andrews) in Orkney and contained a peninsula in Pomona and the islands of Copenshay, Cornholm, and Horse. Many inhabitants were employed in herring fishery and in the manufacture of kelp. In 1891, the population was 844.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/162
    • Delting
    • Delting was a parish on the Shetland Islands and contained the islands of Muckle Roe and Little Roe. In 1841, the population was 2087. The main industry was fishing of ling, cod, and herring. Some parts of the land was also cultivated.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/199
      RCP/COL/4/8/200
    • Dores
    • Dores (also known as Durris) was a parish in the historic County of Inverness. It contained the village of Dores and bordered Loch Ness. In 1831, the population was 1738 and the parish's main industry was agriculture.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/56
    • Dornoch
    • Dornoch was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland and contained the royal burgh of Dornoch, as well as the villages of Clashmore and Embo. In 1831, the population was 3380. The main industry was agriculture, with potatoes being the main article of food.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/86
    • Duirinish
    • Duirinish (also known as Durinish) was a parish on the Isle of Skye in the historic County of Inverness. It included some uninhabited islands and one inhabited one, Eilean Isa. In 1845, the population was approximately 5000. The main industry was agriculture and livestock breeding.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/136
    • Dunnet
    • Dunnet was a parish in the historic County of Caithness. In 1831, the population was 1906. Most of the inhabitants were employed in agriculture and fishing. It was connected to the Orkney Islands via a ferry system.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/110
    • Dunrossness
    • Dunrossness was a parish in the southern Shetland Islands. It comprised Dunrossness, Sandwick, Coningsburgh and Fair Isle. Most of the inhabitants worked in fisheries. There was also some agriculture and production of oats and potatoes. In 1831, the population was 4405.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/189
    • Dunvegan
    • Dunvegan was a village within the parish of Kilmuir in the historic County of Inverness. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Kilmuir.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/240
    • Durness
    • Durness was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland. It extended along the coast and one of the main industries was fishery. Much of the parish area was converted into sheep farming land. In 1831, the population was 1153.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/99
      RCP/COL/4/8/100
    • Duror
    • Duror was a quoad sacra parish within the united parish of Lismore and Appin. The general parish's industry was primarily agriculture. Seasonal fishing was also common. In 1861 the population of the general parish was 3595.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/33
      RCP/COL/4/8/239
    • Eddertoun
    • Eddertoun (also known as Edderton and Eadardan) was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. In 1831, the population was 1023. A large part of the inhabitants were employed in agriculture, with a few others working in trade, manufactures or handicraft. There was also a distillery in the parish.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/76
    • Eddrachillis
    • Eddrachillis (also known as Eddrachilles, Eddrachillwas and Edderachillis) was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland with Scourie as its post town. A large portion of the parish was taken up by the Duke of Sutherland's deer forest. In the mid 19th century, the population was 1965. The main industries in the parish were agriculture and fishing.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/101
      RCP/COL/4/8/102
    • Evelix
    • Evelix (also known as Evelicks) was a village within the parish of Dornoch. It was also the name of a river, which runs through it. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Dornoch.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/230
    • Evie
    • Evie (and Rendall) was a parish on the mainland of Orkney. The population in 1851 was 1408. The main industry was agriculture.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/163
      RCP/COL/4/8/164
    • Farr
    • Farr was a parish and a village in the historic County of Sutherland. In the mid-19th century the number of inhabitants lay between 1000 and 2000. Most of the land of the parish was used for sheep walks, with some other parts being used for agriculture and tree plantations. Some inhabitants also worked in fishery.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/103
      RCP/COL/4/8/104
    • Fearn
    • Fearn was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. In 1831, the population was 1695. The majority of the inhabitants worked in agriculture, with high-quality green crops being raised. Fishery was also done by some of the villagers.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/77
      RCP/COL/4/8/78
    • Fetlar
    • Fetlar was a united parish with North Yell in Shetland. In 1861, the population was 1480. In particular, North Yell had many sheepwalks. There was some agriculture and livestock breeding. The main industry in the parish was fishing.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/194
    • Firth
    • Firth was a united parish (with Stenness) on the mainland of Orkney and included the islets of Damsay, Grimbister Holm and the village of Finstown. In 1861, the population was 1493. There was some agriculture and oyster-fishing in the parish, with young women being employed in straw-plaiting.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/169
      RCP/COL/4/8/170
    • Fodderty
    • Fodderty was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. It was considered to be one of the most mountaneous parishes in Scotland. The population in 1831 was 2232. The main industry was agriculture.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/70
    • Gairloch
    • Gairloch was a parish and a village in the historic County of Ross. In 1831, the population was 4445. The main industry was agriculture and fishery.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/119
      RCP/COL/4/8/236
    • Gigha
    • Gigha (along with Cara) was a parish in the historic County of Argyle and in the New Statistical Account (edited by John Sinclair), special note was made of the generally good state of health of the population. Fishing was a large part of the community, alongside agriculture. The population in 1841 was 550.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/17
    • Glenelg
    • Glenelg was a parish and a village in the historic County of Inverness and also contained the village of Armsdale. In 1831, the population was 2874. The main industry was agriculture. The parish was generally well-connected.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/121
    • Glenorchy
    • Glenorchy (also known as Glenurchy) was a united parish with Innishail in the historic County of Argyle. In 1881, the population was 1105. There was an Agricultural Association in Glenurchy and also livestock breeding and fishing.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/34
    • Golspie
    • Golspie was a parish and a village in the historic County of Sutherland and also contained the village Bachie. In 1831, the population was 1149. The main industry in the parish was agriculture and tree plantations. There was also livestock breeding and husbandry.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/92
    • Halin
    • Waternish, including Halin, was a district within the parish of Duirinish. For further information on the area and the parish, see the entry for Duirinish. There were no mentions Hallin/Halin in available sources, thus this entry was created for the wider district of Waternish.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/137
    • Halkirk
    • Halkirk was a parish and village in the historic County of Caithness. In 1836, the population was 3085. The main industry of the parish was agriculture and there were also some quarries. These were a source of export to Aberdeen and Leith.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/111
    • Harray
    • Harray was a united parish with Birsay on the mainland of Orkney. In 1861, the population of the whole parish was 2593. For information on the whole parish, see the entry for Birsay.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/168
    • Harris
    • Harris was a parish and a village in the Western Isles in the historic County of Inverness. The parish contained multiple principle islands, including Scalpay and Taransay. The main village was Tarbet, which had continuous communication with Skye via steamboat. The population in the mid-19th century exceeded 4000. Most of the land was used for pasture, including for sheep breeding.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/146
      RCP/COL/4/8/242
    • Helmsdale
    • Helmsdale is a village which was within the parish of Kildonan. For further information, see Kildonan entry.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/96
      RCP/COL/4/8/229
    • Hoy
    • Hoy was a united parish (with Graemsay) on the Orkney Islands. In the mid-19th century, the population was 647. The main industry was agriculture and herring-fishing.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/171
    • Inverchaolain
    • Inverchaolain was a parish in the South of Cowal district in the historic County of Argyle and included Loch Striven as well as the village Colintraive. The population total in 1841 included people working at Oakwoods and was 699. The parish was almost entirely pastoral and agricultural, with a large number of sheep being bred.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/9
    • Invergordon
    • Invergordon was a village in the parish of Rosskeen. In 1845, the population was 1000. There was an annual exhibit of cattle and grain held in the village. Many women in the village were employed in spinning. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Rosskeen.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/223
    • Iona
    • Iona was an island and a quoad sacra parish within the Kilfinichen and Kilvickeon parish. For information on the industries in the general parish, see the entry for Kilfinichen. In 1881, the population was 713.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/44
    • Isleornsay
    • Isleornsay was a place within the parish of Sleat in the historic County of Inverness. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Sleat.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/237
    • Jura
    • The parish of Jura (also previously known as Kilearnadale or Kilearnadil) contained seven islands (Jura, Colonsay, Oronsay, Scarba, Lunga, Belnahua, Garvelloch/Holy Islands). The population in 1841 was 2299, with the inhabitants being scattered across a wide space. There were a few established ferries, two of which traveled between the island and the mainland.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/22
    • Kilarrow
    • Kilarrow (also known as Killarrow) along with Kilmeny were united parishes on the island of Islay. The combined population in 1841 was 4027. The main industry was agriculture and there was a local Agriculture Society. There were also multiple distilleries in the parish.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/24
      RCP/COL/4/8/25
    • Kilbrandon
    • Kilbrandon was a united parish with Kilchattan in the historic County of Argyle and contained areas of the mainland along with some islands. The Clyde and Oban steamers were a means of communciation and transportation. There were many quarries on the islands which provided employment and agriculture was the primary industry. In 1861, the population of the combined parish was 1859.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/35
      RCP/COL/4/8/215
    • Kilbride
    • Kilbride was a parish on the Isle of Arran in the historic County of Bute, and occupied much of the east coast of the island. The climate and surrounding nature of the parish was regarded as being beneficial to the population's health. Turnip husbandry was a large part of the agriculture and fishing was popular. In 1835, the population was 2397.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/18
    • Kilcalmonell
    • Kilcalmonell was part of a united parish with Kilberry in the historic County of Argyle and contained the village Clachan as well as the seaport of Tarbert. In 1845, the population had not increased in almost 25 years, as a result of a significant number of individuals having emigrated to America. There was not much cultivation of farms in the parish and the main produce was potatoes. In 1881 the population was 2304.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/21
    • Kilchoman
    • Kilchoman was a parish on west side of the island of Islay in the historic County of Argyle. In 1841, the population was 4505.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/26
    • Kildalton
    • Kildalton was a parish in the historic County of Argyle and contained multiple small islands. There was much livestock breeding in the parish and agriculture and husbandry was maintained. The population was 3315 in 1841.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/27
      RCP/COL/4/8/28
      RCP/COL/4/8/210
    • Kildonan
    • Kildonan was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland and contained the village Helmsdale. There were several small lakes which provide for fishery in the parish, and the main part of the population was involved in sheep farming. In 1831, the population was 257.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/93
    • Kilfinan
    • Kilfinan was a parish and village in the historic County of Argyle and was surrounded by water on the west, south and east side. In 1845, the parish housed corn mills and a gunpowder manufactory, belonging to a company in Glasgow. In 1841, the population was 1846 and the land of the parish was adapted to feeding sheep and cattle and there was no proper system in place yet for crop cultivation.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/10
      RCP/COL/4/8/11
    • Kilfinichen
    • Kilfinichen and Kilvickeon (also known as Kilviceuen) was a parish on the Isle of Mull in the historic County of Argyle. It contained villages and inhabited islands. A means of transport and communication was a steamer from Oban. In 1841, the population was 4102. The main types of work in the parish was crofters, agricultural labourers, cottars and fishermen.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/43
    • Kilmalie
    • Kilmalie (also known as Kilmallie) was a parish in the historic County of Inverness and contained the town of Fort William. In 1831, the population was 4210. The inhabitants mainly worked as fishers or shepherds. There was not much agriculture. HISP0333_0336
    • RCP/COL/4/8/129
      RCP/COL/4/8/130
    • Kilmartin
    • Kilmartin is a village which was in the historic County of Argyle and lies on the high road from Lochgilphead to Oban. In 1841, the population was 1213. Its main industry was agriculture, with a substantial part of the population working farm land. The village of Kilmartin had been 'entirely rebuilt and remodelled' at some point in the first half of the 19th century.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/5
    • Kilmeny
    • Kilmeny was a parish in the historic County of Argyle. From the late 19th century onwards, it was united with Kilarrow. See Kilarrow entry for more information.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/29
    • Kilmodan
    • Kilmodan was also known as Glendaruel Parish or alternatively spelled Kilmadan. In 1841 the population was 578 and the parish's main industry was agriculture, with a large amount of acres as moorland pastures and the population adapting to more modern farming techniques. One of the parish's eminent men was mathematician Colin Maclaurin, who lived in the early 18th century.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/12
    • Kilmonivaig
    • Kilmonivaig was a parish in the historic County of Inverness. The population in 1841 was 2783. The main industry was sheep and cattle breeding. There were some fisheries.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/133
    • Kilmorack
    • Kilmorack was a parish in the historic County of Inverness and lay on the river Beauly. It contained the village and valley of Beauly and the Falls of Kilmorack. Large parts of the area were cultivated and there were some tree plantations. The river provided for fishery. In 1831, the population was 2709.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/71
      RCP/COL/4/8/72
      RCP/COL/4/8/73
    • Kilmore
    • Kilmore was a united parish with Kilbride in the historic County of Argyle. It contained the town of Oban as well as the island of Kerrera. The leading industry was sheep and dairy farming. In 1861, the population was 2962.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/36
      RCP/COL/4/8/214
    • Kilmory
    • Kilmory (also known as Kilmorie) was an entirely rural parish on the Isle of Arran in the historic County of Bute. There had been improvements in the keeping of black-cattle by the mid-1800s and fishing was a large industry. In 1831, the population was 3771, with a decrease in population as a result of a new agriculture system.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/19
      RCP/COL/4/8/20
    • Kilmuir Easter
    • Kilmuir Easter was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. In 1831, the population was 1556. The main industry was agriculture. The parish also had quarries. There was a large road of transportation through the village of Milntown.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/79
    • Kilmuir
    • Kilmuir was a parish in North Skye in the historic County of Inverness. The main industry was agriculture with some fishing and livestock breeding. The population of the parish in 1837 was 4011.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/138
    • Kilninian
    • Kilninian and Kilmore was a united parish in the historic County of Argyle and contained the town of Tobermory and the village of Aros. In 1837, the population was 1920 and agriculture was the main industry.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/45
    • Kilninver
    • Kilninver was a united parish with Kilmelfort in the historic County of Argyle. The main industries were agriculture and livestock breeding. A distillery also provided employment. There was a 15-mile long public road through the parish. In 1831, the population was 1072.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/37
      RCP/COL/4/8/38
    • Kiltarlity
    • Kiltarlity was a parish in the historic County of Inverness and used to be unified with Convinth. It lay on the river Beauly and the district's surrounding lakes provided much source for fishery. In 1841, the population was 2881.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/57
    • Kiltearn
    • Kiltearn was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty and lay on the Cromarty Firth and the river Skiack. In 1831, the population was 1605. There was some agriculture in the parish, with a number of acres being cultivated. Livestock was also bred.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/74
    • Kincardine
    • Kincardine was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. The population in 1831 was 1887. Many families were employed in agriculture, with some sheep farming as well. There were also extensive salmon-fisheries in the parish. The Meikle Ferry as a means of transportation was considered especially dangerous.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/80
    • Kingarth
    • Kingarth was a parish on the southern part of the Isle of Bute. In 1840 the population was 840 and the land was comprised of tillage, pasture and moorland. Much attention was focussed on rearing cattle and the parish adapted to improvements in agriculture as well as fishing.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/13
    • Kinlochbervie
    • The district of Kinlochbervie (also known as Keanlochbervie) was separated from the parish of Edderachillwas and became a parish quoad sacra. For further information on the area, see the entry for Edderachillwas.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/105
    • Kinlochewe
    • Kinlochewe (also known as Kinlochspelvie) was a quoad sacra parish in Torasay (also known as Torosay) parish on the Isle of Mull in the historic County of Argyle. In 1871, the population was 388. For information on main industries, see the entry for Torasay.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/53
    • Kintail
    • Kintail was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. In 1831, the population was 1240. The parish mainly had pastures with the main focus on sheep farming. There was a main, regularly maintained road through the parish.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/122

    • Kirkabort by Broadford
    • Broadford was a market town within the parish of Strath in the historic County of Inverness. At present no additional information available.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/241
    • Kirkhill
    • Kirkhill consisted of two united parishes, Wardlaw and Farnua, and lay in the historic County of Inverness. In 1831, the population was 1715 and the main industry was agriculture. The parish exported grain and timber, while importing coal and lime via a coastal harbour.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/58
      RCP/COL/4/8/59
    • Kirkmichael
    • Kirkmichael (also known as Resolis) was a united parish with Cullicudden in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. It contained the villages of Gordon's Mills and Jemima. In 1836, the population of the united parish was 1508. The parish had a lint manufactory and a distillery.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/64
    • Kirkwall
    • Kirkwall was a parish (with St. Ola), burgh, seaport and town on the Orkney Islands. It had multiple connections to Lerwick and Leith. The harbour was very good and there was much trade and export. In 1831, the population was 3721. Most of the inhabitants worked in fishery or manufacture.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/248
      RCP/COL/4/8/249
    • Knock
    • Knock was a quoad sacra parish within the parish of Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. Most of the inhabitants were employed in herring and cod fisheries. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Stornoway.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/157
      RCP/COL/4/8/158
    • Kylespaible
    • Kylespaible (also known as Kyles Paible) was a district in North Uist. At present no additional information available.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/244
    • Lady
    • Lady was a parish in the Sanday area of the Orkney Islands. In 1881, the population was 945. The main industry was agriculture and some livestock breeding.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/181
    • Laggan
    • Laggan was a parish in the historic County of Inverness. In 1831, the population was 1512. The main industries were agriculture and sheep breeding.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/134
    • Lairg
    • Lairg was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland and contained the village of Lairg as well. A large area of the parish was dedicated to sheep farming. In 1831, the population was 1045. Over half of the families in the parish were involved in agriculture.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/94
      RCP/COL/4/8/95
    • Lamlash
    • Lamlash was an island village on the east coast of Arran and was a part of the parish of Kilbride. It had a good refuge-harbour. In 1834, the village had a population under 400. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Kilbride.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/206
    • Latheron
    • Latheron was a parish in the historic County of Caithness and contained the villages of Berriedale, Lybster, Latheron, Dalbeath and Swiney. In the mid-19th century, the population was approximately 8000. The majority of the population worked in herring-fishery. There was also sheep and cattle breeding.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/112
    • Lerwick
    • Lerwick was a parish and a post town on the Shetland Islands. It has a harbour in Bressay Sound. The population in 1837 was 3564. The parish had a freestone quarry. The biggest industry was fishing.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/912
      RCP/COL/4/8/193
      RCP/COL/4/8/256
    • Lismore
    • Lismore was a united parish with Appin in the historic County of Argyle and used to be called Kilmaluag. The parish was exclusively agricultural. In 1831, Lismore had a population of 1497.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/39
    • Lochalsh
    • Lochalsh was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. It contained the village Plockton. It had a number of good fishing harbours. In 1831, the population was 2433. The main areas of the parish were divided into agriculture and pastures.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/123
    • Lochbroom
    • Lochbroom was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty and contained the villages of Lochbroom and Ullapool. In 1831, the population was 4615. The main industry was agriculture, with some cattle breeding and fishery.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/126
    • Lochcarron
    • Lochcarron was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty and included Jeantown. The population in the mid-19th century was approximately 2400. The main industry was agriculture and tree plantations. The roads connecting the parish were considered very good.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/125
    • Lochgilphead
    • Lochgilphead is a town which was in the historic County of Argyle. Its port has a direct 'facility of communication' to Glasgow. It was a quoad sacra parish and a government church was built there in 1828, which in 1841 had a population attached to it of 2739. The village saw a large increase in population in the early to mid-19th century. Its main industry was agriculture.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/6
    • Lochs
    • Lochs was a parish on the Isle of Lewis in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. It contained multiple smaller islets, including the Shiant Isles. In 1831, the population was 3067. The main industry was agriculture and kelp manufacturing for export. There were some tradesmen active as boat-builders, weavers and tailors.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/154
    • Lochsheil
    • Lochsheil (also known as Lochshiel and Loch Shiel) was part of the parish of Ardnamurchan in the historic County of Argyle. For further information on the parish, see the entry for Ardnamurchan.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/40
      RCP/COL/4/8/218
    • Logie Easter
    • Logie Easter was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. The inhabitants were generally considered to be healthy, and the whole population in 1831 was 934. The main industry was agriculture, with a few inhabitants working in trade, manufactures and handicraft.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/82
    • Loth
    • Loth was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland which contained the village of Port Gower. In 1831, the population was 2234. The main industry of the parish was agriculture, with the area being divided into large farms and small allotments. Another important industry to the parish was herring fishing.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/97
    • Melness
    • Melness was a district in the parish of Tongue and had a population of 690 in 1834. For further information on the area, see the entry for Tongue.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/107
    • Mid Yell
    • Mid Yell was a united parish with South Yell in Shetland and also comprised the islands of Hascussay and Samphrey. Most of the land was in pasture and the majority of the inhabitants worked as farmers and fishermen.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/195
    • Morvern
    • Morvern was a peninsula parish in the historic County of Argyle and contained some inhabited islands. There were some successful quarries and many agricultural farms. In 1841, the population was 1781.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/47
    • Moy
    • Moy was a united parish with Dalarossie in the historic County of Inverness. The parish was agricultural, with many people employed in farm work. In 1831, the population was 1098.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/60
    • Nesting
    • Nesting was a parish on the Shetland Islands and contained the old parishes of Lunnasting and Whalsay and the islands of Skerries. In 1843, the population was around 2250. There were not many bridges or roads. There was not much agriculture, with fishing being the main industry. Much of the produce was exported to Leith.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/201
    • Nigg
    • Nigg was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. In 1831, the population was 1404. The main industry was agriculture, with some produce being exported to Newcastle.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/83
    • North Bute
    • The parish of North Bute was created from the northern end of the Rothesay parish in 1835 and contained Kaimesburgh/Port Bannatyne village. Its population in 1882 was 1192. The use of agriculture was furthered by the Bute Farmers' Society.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/14

    • North Knapdale
    • North Knapdale was a parish in the historic County of Argyle. It was originally part of one district, Knapdale, which was split into two parishes in 1734. In 1841, the parish's population was 2170, this number was made up of people living in the villages of Bellanoch, Tayvallich and Kintallin, as well as people living in the country. Its main industry was agriculture, although a lot of attention was paid to livestock.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/7

    • North Ronaldsay
    • North Ronaldsay (also known as North Ronaldshay) is an island and was a quoad sacra parish within the Cross and Burness parish on the Orkney Islands. In 1831, the population was 522. The main industry was agriculture.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/179
      RCP/COL/4/8/180
    • Northmaving
    • Northmaving (also known as Northmavine) was a parish in Shetland. It had many harbours for fishing boats. In 1831, the population was 2500. The main industry was fishing, with some agriculture and livestock breeding.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/196
    • Oa
    • Oa was a headland district within Kildalton parish on the island of Islay. See Kildalton entry for more information.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/30
    • Olrig
    • Olrig (also known as Olrick) was a parish in the historic County of Caithness and contained the village of Castletown. The main industry was agriculture and the parish was good for sheep walks and cattle was also bred. In 1831, the population was 1146. The parish was well-connected with roads to Thurso and Wick.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/113
    • Orphir
    • Orphir was a parish and a village on the Orkney Islands. In 1831, the population was 996. There was a lot of manufacture and trade activity, with many of the inhabitants employed in weaving and tailoring. There was also agriculture, some livestock breeding and fisheries.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/172
    • Papa Westray
    • Papa (also known as Papay) Westray was an island within the Westray parish in the Orkney Islands. The main parts of the island were cultivated with some tree plantations. There were also gray and flag-stone quarries.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/186
    • Petty
    • Petty (also known as Pettie) was a parish in the historic County of Inverness and contained the villages of Pettie, Stuartown and Connage, and a part of Campbelton. A large part of the parish's land was cultivated. In 1831, the population was 1826 and was divided into mainly agricultural workers and fishermen.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/61
    • Plockton
    • Plockton was a village in the parish of Lochalsh and had a population of around 500. For information on the parish, see the entry for Lochalsh.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/124
      RCP/COL/4/8/238
    • Poolewe
    • Poolewe was separated into a quoad sacra parish from Gairloch with half of the number of inhabitants from there. For information on the area, see the entry for Gairloch.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/120
    • Port Charlotte
    • Port Charlotte was a village and a part of the parish of Kilchoman in the historic County of Argyle. The village had a population of around 800 in 1845. It also had a large distillery. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Kilchoman.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/209
    • Portnahaven
    • Portnahaven was a quoad sacra parish and village within the parish of Kilmochan on the island of Islay. In 1871, the population of Portnahaven was 979. For information on industry and general population of the wider parish, see the entry for Kilmochan.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/31
    • Portree
    • Portree (also known as Porttree and Port A Roi) was a parish on the Isle of Skye in the historic County of Inverness. The parish contained the islands of Fladda, Rasay and Rona. Its harbour was regularly visited by ships from the mainland (Glasgow) and exported cattle and salmon. There was not much agriculture in the parish. In 1831, the population was 3441.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/140
    • Quarff
    • Quarff was an island and a quoad sacra parish with Burra in the Shetland Islands. In 1861, the population was approximately 890. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Bressay.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/118
    • Resolis
    • Resolis was another name for the parish of Kirkmichael. For further information, see the entry for Kirkmichael.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/65
    • Rogart
    • Rogart (also known as Roaird) was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland. The parish kept many sheep and cattle, and was used for varied fishery. In 1831, the population was 1805. Many inhabitants were employed as day-labourers and work on road-building.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/98
    • Rosehall
    • Rosehall was a district within the Kincardine parish. For further information on the parish, see Kincardine entry.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/81
    • Rosemarkie
    • Rosemarkie (also known as Rosmarkyn) was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. The inhabitants were generally considered to be very healthy due to the climate. In 1831, the population was 1799. The main industry was agriculture and there was a 'Black Isle Farming Society'.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/66
    • Ross Keen
    • Ross Keen (also known as Rosskeen) was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. In 1831, the population was approximately 3000. The main industry was agriculture as well as livestock breeding and husbandry. There was a sandstone quarry and some fisheries as well as two hemp-manufacturies.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/84
    • Rousay
    • Rousay was a parish on the Orkney Islands and contained the inhabited islands of Rousay, Eagleshay (Egilshay) and Weird (Viera). In 1871, the population was 1101. Its main industry was agriculture, with some herring fishing.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/182
    • Salen
    • Salen was a quoad sacra parish on the Isle of Mull in the historic County of Argyle. A part of the united parish of Kilninian and Kilmore was annexed to it and the population was approx. 300. For information on industries in the general parish, see Kilninian and Kilmore entry.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/52
    • Sanday
    • Sanday was an area on the northern islands of Orkney. It was a well-suited place for agriculture and had two good harbours. It was divided into the parishes of Lady, Cross and Burness. The whole population was 2145 in 1861.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/253
    • Sandsting
    • Sandsting was a united parish with Aithsting and included the islands of Little Papa and Vementry. The main industries were fishing and the mall coasting trade. In 1831, the population was 2177.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/202
    • Sandwick
    • Sandwick was a parish on the Orkney Islands. In 1887, the population was 1198. The main industry was agriculture and some clay stone quarries. There were no fisheries. Young women were employed in straw plaiting manufactures.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/173
      RCP/COL/4/8/190
    • Scarista
    • Scarista was a district on the Isle of Harris in the historic County of Inverness. At present no additional information available.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/243
    • Shapinshay
    • Shapinshay (also known as Shapinsay) was an island parish in Orkney. In 1887, the population was 974. It had a large habour. The main industry was agriculture and fishery, with the women employed in straw plaiting.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/183
    • Sheildag
    • Sheildag (also known as Shieldag) was a fishing village within the parish of Applecross. In the mid-19th century it had a population of 200. For more information on the area, see the entry for Applecross.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/117
      RCP/COL/4/8/118
    • Sleat
    • Sleat was a parish on the Isle of Skye in the historic County of Inverness. In 1837, the population was 3000. The parish was mainly active in agriculture, pastures and tree plantations. It was also easily accessible via sea and land.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/141
    • Small Isles
    • Small Isles was a parish in the historic County of Inverness. It contained the islands of Rum, Canna, Muck and Eigg and several smaller islands. In 1831, the population was 1015. The main industries were agriculture and cattle and sheep breeding.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/142
    • Snizort
    • Snizort (also known as Ascrib Isles) was a parish on the Isle of Skye in the historic County of Inverness. It contained the village of Uig. In 1831, the population was 3487. The land of the parish was not suitable for agriculture and it was mainly used for pastures and cattle. There were some fisheries that exported produce to Glasgow and Liverpool.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/143

    • South Knapdale
    • South Knapdale was a parish in the historic County of Argyle (for division, see entry for North Knapdale). The parish held approximately 5-6 lakes which were used for salmon trout, although these lakes flooded easily in winter and hindered access. In 1841, the population was 1537. The parish's agriculture was focussed more on sheep walks and pastures for black-cattle; not a lot of people were employed in agriculture.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/8

    • South Ronaldsay
    • South Ronaldsay (also known as South Ronaldshay) was a parish on the Orkney Islands. It contained a small craft harbour St. Margaret's Hope and there were cod, herring and lobster fisheries. In 1868, the population of South Ronaldsay and Burray was approximately 3100.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/165
      RCP/COL/4/8/247
    • South Uist
    • South Uist was a parish in the historic County Inverness. It contained multiple lakes and islets, and the islands of Benbecula, Eriskay and Flodda. There was a continuous population increase in the parish. The main industry was agriculture and cattle-breeding.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/151
      RCP/COL/4/8/245
    • Southend
    • Southend (or South Kintyre) was a parish in the historic County of Argyle. There had been improvement in agriculture and livestock and towards middle of the 19th century, a road through the mountains of Mull improved transport and communication to the parish. In 1841, the population was 1598.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/23
      RCP/COL/4/8/208
    • St Andrews
    • St Andrews was a parish on the mainland of Orkney. In 1831, the population was 857. The main industry was agriculture with some livestock breeding and kelp manufacturing.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/161
    • Stenscholl
    • Stenscholl (also known as Steinscholl) was a district within the parish of Kilmuir In North Skye. In 1837, it had a population of 1736. For further information on the parish, see the entry for Kilmuir.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/139
    • Stornoway
    • Stornoway was a parish, town and seaport on the Isle of Lewis in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. It also contained the quoad sacra parish of Knock and the village of Back. The population in 1831 was 5491. The main industry was agriculture with a little livestock breeding.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/155
      RCP/COL/4/8/246
    • Strachur
    • Strachur was a parish in the historic County of Argyle and lay in a very hilly area - the hills were used as pastures for sheep and black-cattle. Fish (e.g. salmon and herring) were also found in the parish's only lake, Locheck. In 1841 the population was 1086.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/15
      RCP/COL/4/8/16
    • Strath
    • Strath (also known as Strath-Swordale) was a parish in the historic County of Inverness and contained the villages of Broadford and Kyleakin. In 1831, the population was 2962. The main industry was agriculture, pastures and tree plantations. There were also multiple quarries in the parish.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/144
    • Stronsay
    • Stronsay (with Eday) was a united island parish in Orkney. In 1887, the population was 1274. The main industry was agriculture and horse, cattle, and sheep breeding. There were also some fisheries.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/184
      RCP/COL/4/8/254
    • Tain
    • Tain was a parish and market town in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty and contained the village of Inver. The main industries in the parish were distilling, brewing, iron foundry, and wool production. In 1836, the population was 2915.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/225
      RCP/COL/4/8/226
      RCP/COL/4/8/227
    • Tarbat
    • Tarbat was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty and comprised the villages of Portmahomach, Balnabruach and Rockfield. In 1831, the population was 1809. Many of the inhabitants worked in agriculture, as well as trade, manufacture, or handicraft. There were also tree plantations and fisheries in the parish.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/85
      RCP/COL/4/8/86
    • Thurso
    • Thurso is a market town which was in the historic County of Caithness. The main occupation for inhabitants was in fisheries and coasting trade, as well as some manufacturing including linen and straw-plaiting. In 1831, the population was 4679.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/233
      RCP/COL/4/8/234
    • Tiree
    • Tiree (also known as Tyree) was an island parish in the Inner Hebrides. The main industry was the breeding of black cattle and products were exported. In 1831, the population was 4453.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/50
    • Tobermory
    • Tobermory is a seaport village on the Isle of Mull and was part of the historic County of Argyle. Its main trade was domestic and fishery. In 1837, the population was 1520.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/46
      RCP/COL/4/8/221
    • Tongue
    • Tongue (also known as Tung) was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland and contained the villages of Skianid, Torrisdale and Kirkibol. In 1838, the population was 2080. The primary industry was agriculture and tree plantations. There was also some fishery in the parish.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/106
      RCP/COL/4/8/231
    • Torasay
    • Torasay (also known as Torosay) was a parish on the Isle of Mull in the historic County of Argyle. In approximately 1841, the population was 1889. The main industries were agriculture, tree plantations and livestock breeding.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/51
    • Trumisgarry
    • Trumisgarry (also known as Trumisgary) was a quoad sacra parish within the parish of North Uist in the historic County of Inverness. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Cairinish.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/149
      RCP/COL/4/8/150
    • Uig
    • Uig was a parish on the Isle of Lewis in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. It contained Uig, Carloway and the islands of Vinavore, Bigand Little Bernara and Pabbay, alongside multiple small islets. Many inhabitants worked in fisheries. During the 19th century there was a general increase in population.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/159
      RCP/COL/4/8/160

    • Uplands by Dingwall
    • Dingwall was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. In 1861, the population was 2084. There was some agriculture in the parish as well as tree plantations. It was a very well connected parish and has a good infrastructure. We have worked with the assumption that Uplands refers to a hilly area within the parish and not a specific village or place.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/222
    • Urquhart
    • Urquhart was a united parish with Glenmoriston in the historic County of Inverness. In 1831, the population of Urquhart was 2383. The main industry of the parish was agriculture, with some cattle being bred as well. There had been some improvement in the mid-19th century on the roads in the parish.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/75
    • Walls, Orkney
    • Walls (and Flotta) was a parish on the Orkney Islands and comprised most of the island of Hoy. In 1841, the population of the whole parish was 1600. The main industries were fishing, farming, and many women were also employed in straw plaiting.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/177
    • Walls, Shetland
    • Walls (and Sandness) was a parish on the Shetland Islands and comprised the islands of Foula, Papa Stour, Vaila and Linga. Most of the inhabitants were employed in fisheries and on farms. The population of the whole parish in 1845 was 2315, with 1104 of them living in Walls.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/176
      RCP/COL/4/8/203
    • Watten
    • Watten was a parish in the historic County of Caithness. In 1831, the population was 1234. The main industry was agriculture with some livestock being bred.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/115
    • Westray
    • Westray was a parish in the Orkney Islands. In 1831, the population was 2032. The main industry was agriculture and livestock breeding. There were some quarries on Westray and Papa Westray as well as fisheries.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/185
      RCP/COL/4/8/255
    • Wick
    • Wick was a parish, seaport, and market town in the historic County of Caithness. The parish contained the towns of Louisburgh and Pulteneytown, as well as the villages of Ackergill, Keiss, Sarclet, and Staxigoe. The main industry was herring fishery and connected rope and net manufacture, boat-building and iron foundry. In 1831, the total population was 9850.
    • RCP/COL/4/8/232
    • Alness:

      Alness was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. Local employment was primarily in fishery and agriculture. Some silver and iron ore was obtained in the parish. The transportation routes through the parish improved significantly in the mid-19th century. At that time, the population was 1440.

      RCP/COL/4/8/67


      RCP/COL/4/8/68


    • Applecross:

      Applecross was a parish in the historic County of Ross and included the quoad sacra parish of Shieldag and the island of Croulin. In 1831, the population was 2892. Many of the families there were employed in agriculture. Some also worked in trade, manufacturers and handicraft.

      RCP/COL/4/8/116


    • Ardchattan:

      Ardchattan was a parish in the historic County of Argyle and was, until the late-19th century, united with Muckairn. It also contained two islands. Agriculture was not a big industry, some livestock was bred and there was also a granite quarry. In 1841, the population was 1452.

      RCP/COL/4/8/32


    • Ardnamurchan:

      Ardnamurchan was a parish in the historic County of Argyle. There was agriculture and livestock breeding in the parish. In 1887, the population was 4100.

      RCP/COL/4/8/41


    • Auchnanell:

      At present no additional information available.

      RCP/COL/4/8/42


    • Avoch:

      Avoch (also known as Auch) was a parish and village in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. The inhabitants' main occupation was fishery, with some people occupying other manufacture professions, e.g. shoemakers. In 1831, the population was 1956.

      RCP/COL/4/8/62


    • Badcall:

      Badcall was a village within the parish of Eddrachillwas in the historic County of Sutherland. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Eddrachillwas.

      RCP/COL/4/8/228


    • Ballachulish:

      Ballachulish (also known as Ballahulish) was a village in the Lismore and Appin parish in the historic County of Argyle. In 1891, the population was 1045. There were quarries in the parish and it was well connected to its surroundings.

      RCP/COL/4/8/131


      RCP/COL/4/8/132


    • Barra:

      Barra was a parish in the Western Isles in the historic County of Inverness. The parish was spread across the islands of Barra, Fuday/Fudia, Helesay and Watersay, amongst multiple others. The main industry was black-cattle and sheep breeding and fishing. In 1831, the population was 2097.

      RCP/COL/4/8/145


    • Barvas:

      Barvas was a parish on the Island of Lewis in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. The main industries were agriculture and fishing. In 1836, the population was 1840.

      RCP/COL/4/8/153


    • Beauly:

      Beauly was a village within the parish of Kilmorack in the historic County of Inverness. In 1831, the population was 508. The village held four annual fairs for country produce. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Kilmorack.

      RCP/COL/4/8/224


    • Benbecula:

      Benbecula was an island and a part of the parish of South Uist in the historic County of Inverness. It was particularly active in land cultivation. For information on the whole parish, see the entry for South Uist.

      RCP/COL/4/8/152


    • Bernera:

      Bernera (also known as Berneray) was a quoad sacra parish of Harris and consisted of the islands within the sound of Harris. For information on the general parish, see the entry for Harris.

      RCP/COL/4/8/147


    • Birsay:

      Birsay was a united parish with Harray on the mainland of Orkney. In 1841, the population was 1634. There was some agriculture in the parish. Many women there were employed in linen manufacture.

      RCP/COL/4/8/166


      RCP/COL/4/8/167


    • Boleskine:

      Boleskine was a united parish (with Abertarff) in the historic County of Inverness. It included Fort Augustus. In 1831, the population was 1829. The main industry was agriculture with some tree plantations. Cattle and sheep were also bred.

      RCP/COL/4/8/127


      RCP/COL/4/8/128


    • Bower:

      Bower was a parish in the historic County of Caithness. In 1831, the population was 1615, with the majority of families being engaged in agriculture.

      RCP/COL/4/8/108


    • Bowmore:

      Bowmore was a seaport town in the parish of Killarrow in the historic County of Argyle. It had a large distillery and was a site of both sea and inland trade. In 1861, its population was 985. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Kilarrow.

      RCP/COL/4/8/212


    • Bracadale:

      Bracadale was a parish on the Isle of Skye in the historic County of Inverness. It included the islands of Soay, Vuiay, Haversay and Oronsay. In the mid-19th century, the population was approximately 1700. There was some agriculture in the parish and there were good means of transport in the parish.

      RCP/COL/4/8/135


    • Bressay:

      Bressay was a united parish with Burra and Quarff. It had a large harbour with many ships for whale and herring fisheries. There were a few farms and some quarries as well. In 1831, the population of the whole parish was 1699.

      RCP/COL/4/8/187


    • Brodick:

      Brodick was a village and a quoad sacra parish within the parish of Kilbride on Arran. It had a good quay, alongside the village of Lamlash. In 1882, the village had a population of 933. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Kilbride.

      RCP/COL/4/8/207


    • Bruan:

      Bruan was a part of the parish of Latheron in the historic County of Caithness. For information of the area, see the entry for Latheron.

      RCP/COL/4/8/114


    • Bunessan:

      Bunessan (also known as Bonessan) was a district within the parish of Kilfinichen and Kilvickeon (also known as Kilviceuen). For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Kilfinichen.

      RCP/COL/4/8/219


      RCP/COL/4/8/220


    • Cairinish:

      Cairinish (also known as Carinish) was a village in the parish of North Uist in the historic County of Inverness. The population of the whole parish in 1831 was 4603. Many of the parish's families were employed in agriculture and cattle-breeding.

      RCP/COL/4/8/148


    • Cannisbay:

      Cannisbay (also known as Canisbay and Canute's Bay) was a parish in the historic County of Caithness. In 1836, the population was 2409. The main industry was agriculture and livestock breeding. There were also fisheries.

      RCP/COL/4/8/109


    • Clachan:

      Clachan was a village within the united parishes of Kilcalmonell and Kilberry. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Kilcalmonell.

      RCP/COL/4/8/205


    • Clyne:

      Clyne was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland. It contained well-cultivated farms and had a good road system connecting parts of the parish. In 1840, the population was 1756. The parish's main industry was agriculture, including livestock breeding, as well as fishery. There were also some quarries in the parish.

      RCP/COL/4/8/87


      RCP/COL/4/8/88


    • Coll:

      Coll was an island parish in the Hebrides. There was a lot of fishery, improved methods of agriculture, and much livestock keeping. In 1831, the population of Coll was 1316.

      RCP/COL/4/8/49


    • Contin:

      Contin was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. There were many lakes, which were suited for fishery (including salmon and trout). The main industries were agriculture and cattle and sheep breeding, with some inhabitants being employed in retail trade. In 1831, the population was 2023.

      RCP/COL/4/8/69


    • Craignish:

      Craignish was a parish on the western shore of the historic County of Argyle and used to go by two names, Kilmhorie and Craignish. The population in 1841 was 873. The majority of the inhabitants were employed in agriculture and as cotters.

      RCP/COL/4/8/4


      RCP/COL/4/8/216


    • Creich:

      Creich (also known as Criech) was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland and contained the village of Bonar Bridge. In 1831, the population was 2562. There were many tree plantations in the parish, with some agriculture being practiced as well. There were also two quarries and some opportunity for fishery in the river Shin.

      RCP/COL/4/8/89


      RCP/COL/4/8/90


    • Cromarty:

      Cromarty was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty and was bound by the sea on two sides. The inhabitants largely trade in fishery, especially herring, although agriculture was also a significant local occupation. In 1861, the population was 1491.

      RCP/COL/4/8/63


    • Cross, Lewis:

      Cross was a district on the Isle of Lewis in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. At present no additional information available.

      RCP/COL/4/8/156


    • Cross, Orkney:

      Cross was a united parish with Burness in the Sanday area of the Orkney Islands. In 1881, the population was 1137. The main industry was agriculture and livestock breeding. There were also numerous fisheries.

      RCP/COL/4/8/178


    • Cunningsburgh:

      Cunningsburgh was a parish within the Dunrossness parish on Shetland. Like Sandwick, there was much herring-fishing in the parish with little agriculture. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Dunrossness.

      RCP/COL/4/8/191


    • Daviot:

      Daviot was a united parish with Dunlichity in the historic County of Inverness. The population in 1841 was 643. The main industries were agriculture, livestock and animal husbandry. There was also carding and wool manufacture in the parish.

      RCP/COL/4/8/54


      RCP/COL/4/8/55


    • Deerness:

      Deerness was a quoad sacra parish (to St Andrews) in Orkney and contained a peninsula in Pomona and the islands of Copenshay, Cornholm, and Horse. Many inhabitants were employed in herring fishery and in the manufacture of kelp. In 1891, the population was 844.

      RCP/COL/4/8/162


    • Delting:

      Delting was a parish on the Shetland Islands and contained the islands of Muckle Roe and Little Roe. In 1841, the population was 2087. The main industry was fishing of ling, cod, and herring. Some parts of the land was also cultivated.

      RCP/COL/4/8/199


      RCP/COL/4/8/200


    • Dores:

      Dores (also known as Durris) was a parish in the historic County of Inverness. It contained the village of Dores and bordered Loch Ness. In 1831, the population was 1738 and the parish's main industry was agriculture.

      RCP/COL/4/8/56


    • Dornoch:

      Dornoch was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland and contained the royal burgh of Dornoch, as well as the villages of Clashmore and Embo. In 1831, the population was 3380. The main industry was agriculture, with potatoes being the main article of food.

      RCP/COL/4/8/86


    • Duirinish:

      Duirinish (also known as Durinish) was a parish on the Isle of Skye in the historic County of Inverness. It included some uninhabited islands and one inhabited one, Eilean Isa. In 1845, the population was approximately 5000. The main industry was agriculture and livestock breeding.

      RCP/COL/4/8/136


    • Dunnet:

      Dunnet was a parish in the historic County of Caithness. In 1831, the population was 1906. Most of the inhabitants were employed in agriculture and fishing. It was connected to the Orkney Islands via a ferry system.

      RCP/COL/4/8/110


    • Dunrossness:

      Dunrossness was a parish in the southern Shetland Islands. It comprised Dunrossness, Sandwick, Coningsburgh and Fair Isle. Most of the inhabitants worked in fisheries. There was also some agriculture and production of oats and potatoes. In 1831, the population was 4405.

      RCP/COL/4/8/189


    • Dunvegan:

      Dunvegan was a village within the parish of Kilmuir in the historic County of Inverness. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Kilmuir.

      RCP/COL/4/8/240


    • Durness:

      Durness was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland. It extended along the coast and one of the main industries was fishery. Much of the parish area was converted into sheep farming land. In 1831, the population was 1153.

      RCP/COL/4/8/99


      RCP/COL/4/8/100


    • Duror:

      Duror was a quoad sacra parish within the united parish of Lismore and Appin. The general parish's industry was primarily agriculture. Seasonal fishing was also common. In 1861 the population of the general parish was 3595.

      RCP/COL/4/8/33


      RCP/COL/4/8/239


    • Eddertoun:

      Eddertoun (also known as Edderton and Eadardan) was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. In 1831, the population was 1023. A large part of the inhabitants were employed in agriculture, with a few others working in trade, manufactures or handicraft. There was also a distillery in the parish.

      RCP/COL/4/8/76


    • Eddrachillis:

      Eddrachillis (also known as Eddrachilles, Eddrachillwas and Edderachillis) was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland with Scourie as its post town. A large portion of the parish was taken up by the Duke of Sutherland's deer forest. In the mid 19th century, the population was 1965. The main industries in the parish were agriculture and fishing.

      RCP/COL/4/8/101


      RCP/COL/4/8/102


    • Evelix:

      Evelix (also known as Evelicks) was a village within the parish of Dornoch. It was also the name of a river, which runs through it. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Dornoch.

      RCP/COL/4/8/230


    • Evie:

      Evie (and Rendall) was a parish on the mainland of Orkney. The population in 1851 was 1408. The main industry was agriculture.

      RCP/COL/4/8/163


      RCP/COL/4/8/164


    • Farr:

      Farr was a parish and a village in the historic County of Sutherland. In the mid-19th century the number of inhabitants lay between 1000 and 2000. Most of the land of the parish was used for sheep walks, with some other parts being used for agriculture and tree plantations. Some inhabitants also worked in fishery.

      RCP/COL/4/8/103


      RCP/COL/4/8/104


    • Fearn:

      Fearn was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. In 1831, the population was 1695. The majority of the inhabitants worked in agriculture, with high-quality green crops being raised. Fishery was also done by some of the villagers.

      RCP/COL/4/8/77


      RCP/COL/4/8/78


    • Fetlar:

      Fetlar was a united parish with North Yell in Shetland. In 1861, the population was 1480. In particular, North Yell had many sheepwalks. There was some agriculture and livestock breeding. The main industry in the parish was fishing.

      RCP/COL/4/8/194


    • Firth:

      Firth was a united parish (with Stenness) on the mainland of Orkney and included the islets of Damsay, Grimbister Holm and the village of Finstown. In 1861, the population was 1493. There was some agriculture and oyster-fishing in the parish, with young women being employed in straw-plaiting.

      RCP/COL/4/8/169


      RCP/COL/4/8/170


    • Fodderty:

      Fodderty was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. It was considered to be one of the most mountaneous parishes in Scotland. The population in 1831 was 2232. The main industry was agriculture.

      RCP/COL/4/8/70


    • Gairloch:

      Gairloch was a parish and a village in the historic County of Ross. In 1831, the population was 4445. The main industry was agriculture and fishery.

      RCP/COL/4/8/119


      RCP/COL/4/8/236


    • Gigha:

      Gigha (along with Cara) was a parish in the historic County of Argyle and in the New Statistical Account (edited by John Sinclair), special note was made of the generally good state of health of the population. Fishing was a large part of the community, alongside agriculture. The population in 1841 was 550.

      RCP/COL/4/8/17


    • Glenelg:

      Glenelg was a parish and a village in the historic County of Inverness and also contained the village of Armsdale. In 1831, the population was 2874. The main industry was agriculture. The parish was generally well-connected.

      RCP/COL/4/8/121


    • Glenorchy:

      Glenorchy (also known as Glenurchy) was a united parish with Innishail in the historic County of Argyle. In 1881, the population was 1105. There was an Agricultural Association in Glenurchy and also livestock breeding and fishing.

      RCP/COL/4/8/34


    • Golspie:

      Golspie was a parish and a village in the historic County of Sutherland and also contained the village Bachie. In 1831, the population was 1149. The main industry in the parish was agriculture and tree plantations. There was also livestock breeding and husbandry.

      RCP/COL/4/8/92


    • Halin:

      Waternish, including Halin, was a district within the parish of Duirinish. For further information on the area and the parish, see the entry for Duirinish. There were no mentions Hallin/Halin in available sources, thus this entry was created for the wider district of Waternish.

      RCP/COL/4/8/137


    • Halkirk:

      Halkirk was a parish and village in the historic County of Caithness. In 1836, the population was 3085. The main industry of the parish was agriculture and there were also some quarries. These were a source of export to Aberdeen and Leith.

      RCP/COL/4/8/111


    • Harray:

      Harray was a united parish with Birsay on the mainland of Orkney. In 1861, the population of the whole parish was 2593. For information on the whole parish, see the entry for Birsay.

      RCP/COL/4/8/168


    • Harris:

      Harris was a parish and a village in the Western Isles in the historic County of Inverness. The parish contained multiple principle islands, including Scalpay and Taransay. The main village was Tarbet, which had continuous communication with Skye via steamboat. The population in the mid-19th century exceeded 4000. Most of the land was used for pasture, including for sheep breeding.

      RCP/COL/4/8/146


      RCP/COL/4/8/242


    • Helmsdale:

      Helmsdale is a village which was within the parish of Kildonan. For further information, see Kildonan entry.

      RCP/COL/4/8/96


      RCP/COL/4/8/229


    • Hoy:

      Hoy was a united parish (with Graemsay) on the Orkney Islands. In the mid-19th century, the population was 647. The main industry was agriculture and herring-fishing.

      RCP/COL/4/8/171


    • Inverchaolain:

      Inverchaolain was a parish in the South of Cowal district in the historic County of Argyle and included Loch Striven as well as the village Colintraive. The population total in 1841 included people working at Oakwoods and was 699. The parish was almost entirely pastoral and agricultural, with a large number of sheep being bred.

      RCP/COL/4/8/9


    • Invergordon:

      Invergordon was a village in the parish of Rosskeen. In 1845, the population was 1000. There was an annual exhibit of cattle and grain held in the village. Many women in the village were employed in spinning. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Rosskeen.

      RCP/COL/4/8/223


    • Iona:

      Iona was an island and a quoad sacra parish within the Kilfinichen and Kilvickeon parish. For information on the industries in the general parish, see the entry for Kilfinichen. In 1881, the population was 713.

      RCP/COL/4/8/44


    • Isleornsay:

      Isleornsay was a place within the parish of Sleat in the historic County of Inverness. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Sleat.

      RCP/COL/4/8/237


    • Jura:

      The parish of Jura (also previously known as Kilearnadale or Kilearnadil) contained seven islands (Jura, Colonsay, Oronsay, Scarba, Lunga, Belnahua, Garvelloch/Holy Islands). The population in 1841 was 2299, with the inhabitants being scattered across a wide space. There were a few established ferries, two of which traveled between the island and the mainland.

      RCP/COL/4/8/22


    • Kilarrow:

      Kilarrow (also known as Killarrow) along with Kilmeny were united parishes on the island of Islay. The combined population in 1841 was 4027. The main industry was agriculture and there was a local Agriculture Society. There were also multiple distilleries in the parish.

      RCP/COL/4/8/24


      RCP/COL/4/8/25


    • Kilbrandon:

      Kilbrandon was a united parish with Kilchattan in the historic County of Argyle and contained areas of the mainland along with inhabited and uninhabited islands. The Clyde and Oban steamers were a means of communciation and transportation. There were many quarries on the islands which provided employment and agriculture was the primary industry. In 1861, the population of the combined parish was 1859.

      RCP/COL/4/8/35


      RCP/COL/4/8/215


    • Kilbride:

      Kilbride was a parish on the Isle of Arran in the historic County of Bute, and occupied much of the east coast of the island. The climate and surrounding nature of the parish was regarded as being beneficial to the population's health. Turnip husbandry was a large part of the agriculture and fishing was popular. In 1835, the population was 2397.

      RCP/COL/4/8/18


    • Kilcalmonell:

      Kilcalmonell was part of a united parish with Kilberry in the historic County of Argyle and contained the village Clachan as well as the seaport of Tarbert. In 1845, the population had not increased in almost 25 years, as a result of a significant number of individuals having emigrated to America. There was not much cultivation of farms in the parish and the main produce was potatoes. In 1881 the population was 2304.

      RCP/COL/4/8/21


    • Kilchoman:

      Kilchoman was a parish on west side of the island of Islay in the historic County of Argyle. In 1841, the population was 4505.

      RCP/COL/4/8/26


    • Kildalton:

      Kildalton was a parish in the historic County of Argyle and contained multiple small islands. There was much livestock breeding in the parish and agriculture and husbandry was maintained. The population was 3315 in 1841.

      RCP/COL/4/8/27


      RCP/COL/4/8/28


      RCP/COL/4/8/210


    • Kildonan:

      Kildonan was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland and contained the village Helmsdale. There were several small lakes which provide for fishery in the parish, and the main part of the population was involved in sheep farming. In 1831, the population was 257.

      RCP/COL/4/8/93


    • Kilfinan:

      Kilfinan was a parish and village in the historic County of Argyle and was surrounded by water on the west, south and east side. In 1845, the parish housed corn mills and a gunpowder manufactory, belonging to a company in Glasgow. In 1841, the population was 1846 and the land of the parish was adapted to feeding sheep and cattle and there was no proper system in place yet for crop cultivation.

      RCP/COL/4/8/10


      RCP/COL/4/8/11


    • Kilfinichen:

      Kilfinichen and Kilvickeon (also known as Kilviceuen) was a parish on the Isle of Mull in the historic County of Argyle. It contained villages and inhabited islands. A means of transport and communication was a steamer from Oban. In 1841, the population was 4102. The main types of work in the parish was crofters, agricultural labourers, cottars and fishermen.

      RCP/COL/4/8/43


    • Kilmalie:

      Kilmalie (also known as Kilmallie) was a parish in the historic County of Inverness and contained the town of Fort William. In 1831, the population was 4210. The inhabitants mainly worked as fishers or shepherds. There was not much agriculture.

      RCP/COL/4/8/129


      RCP/COL/4/8/130


    • Kilmartin:

      Kilmartin is a village which was in the historic County of Argyle and lies on the high road from Lochgilphead to Oban. In 1841, the population was 1213. Its main industry was agriculture, with a substantial part of the population working farm land. The village of Kilmartin had been 'entirely rebuilt and remodelled' at some point in the first half of the 19th century.

      RCP/COL/4/8/5


    • Kilmeny:

      Kilmeny was a parish in the historic County of Argyle. From the late 19th century onwards, it was united with Kilarrow. See Kilarrow entry for more information.

      RCP/COL/4/8/29


    • Kilmodan:

      Kilmodan was also known as Glendaruel Parish or alternatively spelled Kilmadan. In 1841 the population was 578 and the parish's main industry was agriculture, with a large amount of acres as moorland pastures and the population adapting to more modern farming techniques. One of the parish's eminent men was mathematician Colin Maclaurin, who lived in the early 18th century.

      RCP/COL/4/8/12


    • Kilmonivaig:

      Kilmonivaig was a parish in the historic County of Inverness. The population in 1841 was 2783. The main industry was sheep and cattle breeding. There were some fisheries.

      RCP/COL/4/8/133


    • Kilmorack:

      Kilmorack was a parish in the historic County of Inverness and lay on the river Beauly. It contained the village and valley of Beauly and the Falls of Kilmorack. Large parts of the area were cultivated and there were some tree plantations. The river provided for fishery. In 1831, the population was 2709.

      RCP/COL/4/8/71


      RCP/COL/4/8/72


      RCP/COL/4/8/73


    • Kilmore:

      Kilmore was a united parish with Kilbride in the historic County of Argyle. It contained the town of Oban as well as the island of Kerrera. The leading industry was sheep and dairy farming. In 1861, the population was 2962.

      RCP/COL/4/8/36


      RCP/COL/4/8/214


    • Kilmory:

      Kilmory (also known as Kilmorie) was an entirely rural parish on the Isle of Arran in the historic County of Bute. There had been improvements in the keeping of black-cattle by the mid-1800s and fishing was a large industry. In 1831, the population was 3771, with a decrease in population as a result of a new agriculture system.

      RCP/COL/4/8/19


      RCP/COL/4/8/20


    • Kilmuir Easter:

      Kilmuir Easter was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. In 1831, the population was 1556. The main industry was agriculture. The parish also had quarries. There was a large road of transportation through the village of Milntown.

      RCP/COL/4/8/79


    • Kilmuir:

      Kilmuir was a parish in North Skye in the historic County of Inverness. The main industry was agriculture with some fishing and livestock breeding. The population of the parish in 1837 was 4011.

      RCP/COL/4/8/138


    • Kilninian:

      Kilninian and Kilmore was a united parish in the historic County of Argyle and contained the town of Tobermory and the village of Aros. In 1837, the population was 1920 and agriculture was the main industry.

      RCP/COL/4/8/45


    • Kilninver:

      Kilninver was a united parish with Kilmelfort in the historic County of Argyle. The main industries were agriculture and livestock breeding. A distillery also provided employment. There was a 15-mile long public road through the parish. In 1831, the population was 1072.

      RCP/COL/4/8/37


      RCP/COL/4/8/38


    • Kiltarlity:

      Kiltarlity was a parish in the historic County of Inverness and used to be unified with Convinth. It lay on the river Beauly and the district's surrounding lakes provided much source for fishery. In 1841, the population was 2881.

      RCP/COL/4/8/57


    • Kiltearn:

      Kiltearn was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty and lay on the Cromarty Firth and the river Skiack. In 1831, the population was 1605. There was some agriculture in the parish, with a number of acres being cultivated. Livestock was also bred.

      RCP/COL/4/8/74


    • Kincardine:

      Kincardine was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. The population in 1831 was 1887. Many families were employed in agriculture, with some sheep farming as well. There were also extensive salmon-fisheries in the parish. The Meikle Ferry as a means of transportation was considered especially dangerous.

      RCP/COL/4/8/80


    • Kingarth:

      Kingarth was a parish on the southern part of the Isle of Bute. In 1840 the population was 840 and the land was comprised of tillage, pasture and moorland. Much attention was focussed on rearing cattle and the parish adapted to improvements in agriculture as well as fishing.

      RCP/COL/4/8/13


    • Kinlochbervie:

      The district of Kinlochbervie (also known as Keanlochbervie) was separated from the parish of Edderachillwas and became a parish quoad sacra. For further information on the area, see the entry for Edderachillwas.

      RCP/COL/4/8/105


    • Kinlochewe:

      Kinlochewe (also known as Kinlochspelvie) was a quoad sacra parish in Torasay (also known as Torosay) parish on the Isle of Mull in the historic County of Argyle. In 1871, the population was 388. For information on main industries, see the entry for Torasay.

      RCP/COL/4/8/53


    • Kintail:

      Kintail was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. In 1831, the population was 1240. The parish mainly had pastures with the main focus on sheep farming. There was a main, regularly maintained road through the parish.

      RCP/COL/4/8/122


    • Kirkabort by Broadford:

      Broadford was a market town within the parish of Strath in the historic County of Inverness. At present no additional information available.

      RCP/COL/4/8/241


    • Kirkhill:

      Kirkhill consisted of two united parishes, Wardlaw and Farnua, and lay in the historic County of Inverness. In 1831, the population was 1715 and the main industry was agriculture. The parish exported grain and timber, while importing coal and lime via a coastal harbour.

      RCP/COL/4/8/58


      RCP/COL/4/8/59


    • Kirkmichael:

      Kirkmichael (also known as Resolis) was a united parish with Cullicudden in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. It contained the villages of Gordon's Mills and Jemima. In 1836, the population of the united parish was 1508. The parish had a lint manufactory and a distillery.

      RCP/COL/4/8/64


    • Kirkwall:

      Kirkwall was a parish (with St. Ola), burgh, seaport and town on the Orkney Islands. It had multiple connections to Lerwick and Leith. The harbour was very good and there was much trade and export. In 1831, the population was 3721. Most of the inhabitants worked in fishery or manufacture.

      RCP/COL/4/8/248


      RCP/COL/4/8/249


    • Knock:

      Knock was a quoad sacra parish within the parish of Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. Most of the inhabitants were employed in herring and cod fisheries. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Stornoway.

      RCP/COL/4/8/157


      RCP/COL/4/8/158


    • Kylespaible:

      Kylespaible (also known as Kyles Paible) was a district in North Uist. At present no additional information available.

      RCP/COL/4/8/244


    • Lady:

      Lady was a parish in the Sanday area of the Orkney Islands. In 1881, the population was 945. The main industry was agriculture and some livestock breeding.

      RCP/COL/4/8/181


    • Laggan:

      Laggan was a parish in the historic County of Inverness. In 1831, the population was 1512. The main industries were agriculture and sheep breeding.

      RCP/COL/4/8/134


    • Lairg:

      Lairg was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland and contained the village of Lairg as well. A large area of the parish was dedicated to sheep farming. In 1831, the population was 1045. Over half of the families in the parish were involved in agriculture.

      RCP/COL/4/8/94


      RCP/COL/4/8/95


    • Lamlash:

      Lamlash was an island village on the east coast of Arran and was a part of the parish of Kilbride. It had a good refuge-harbour. In 1834, the village had a population under 400. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Kilbride.

      RCP/COL/4/8/206


    • Latheron:

      Latheron was a parish in the historic County of Caithness and contained the villages of Berriedale, Lybster, Latheron, Dalbeath and Swiney. In the mid-19th century, the population was approximately 8000. The majority of the population worked in herring-fishery. There was also sheep and cattle breeding.

      RCP/COL/4/8/112


    • Lerwick:

      Lerwick was a parish and a post town on the Shetland Islands. It has a harbour in Bressay Sound. The population in 1837 was 3564. The parish had a freestone quarry. The biggest industry was fishing.

      RCP/COL/4/8/912


      RCP/COL/4/8/193


      RCP/COL/4/8/256


    • Lismore:

      Lismore was a united parish with Appin in the historic County of Argyle and used to be called Kilmaluag. The parish was exclusively agricultural. In 1831, Lismore had a population of 1497.

      RCP/COL/4/8/39


    • Lochalsh:

      Lochalsh was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. It contained the village Plockton. It had a number of good fishing harbours. In 1831, the population was 2433. The main areas of the parish were divided into agriculture and pastures.

      RCP/COL/4/8/123


    • Lochbroom:

      Lochbroom was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty and contained the villages of Lochbroom and Ullapool. In 1831, the population was 4615. The main industry was agriculture, with some cattle breeding and fishery.

      RCP/COL/4/8/126


    • Lochcarron:

      Lochcarron was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty and included Jeantown. The population in the mid-19th century was approximately 2400. The main industry was agriculture and tree plantations. The roads connecting the parish were considered very good.

      RCP/COL/4/8/125


    • Lochgilphead:

      Lochgilphead is a town which was in the historic County of Argyle. Its port has a direct 'facility of communication' to Glasgow. It was a quoad sacra parish and a government church was built there in 1828, which in 1841 had a population attached to it of 2739. The village saw a large increase in population in the early to mid-19th century. Its main industry was agriculture.

      RCP/COL/4/8/6


    • Lochs:

      Lochs was a parish on the Isle of Lewis in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. It contained multiple smaller islets, including the Shiant Isles. In 1831, the population was 3067. The main industry was agriculture and kelp manufacturing for export. There were some tradesmen active as boat-builders, weavers and tailors.

      RCP/COL/4/8/154


    • Lochsheil:

      Lochsheil (also known as Lochshiel and Loch Shiel) was part of the parish of Ardnamurchan in the historic County of Argyle. For further information on the parish, see the entry for Ardnamurchan.

      RCP/COL/4/8/40


      RCP/COL/4/8/218


    • Logie Easter:

      Logie Easter was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. The inhabitants were generally considered to be healthy, and the whole population in 1831 was 934. The main industry was agriculture, with a few inhabitants working in trade, manufactures and handicraft.

      RCP/COL/4/8/82


    • Loth:

      Loth was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland which contained the village of Port Gower. In 1831, the population was 2234. The main industry of the parish was agriculture, with the area being divided into large farms and small allotments. Another important industry to the parish was herring fishing.

      RCP/COL/4/8/97


    • Melness:

      Melness was a district in the parish of Tongue and had a population of 690 in 1834. For further information on the area, see the entry for Tongue.

      RCP/COL/4/8/107


    • Mid Yell:

      Mid Yell was a united parish with South Yell in Shetland and also comprised the islands of Hascussay and Samphrey. Most of the land was in pasture and the majority of the inhabitants worked as farmers and fishermen.

      RCP/COL/4/8/195


    • Morvern:

      Morvern was a peninsula parish in the historic County of Argyle and contained some inhabited islands. There were some successful quarries and many agricultural farms. In 1841, the population was 1781.

      RCP/COL/4/8/47


    • Moy:

      Moy was a united parish with Dalarossie in the historic County of Inverness. The parish was agricultural, with many people employed in farm work. In 1831, the population was 1098.

      RCP/COL/4/8/60


    • Nesting:

      Nesting was a parish on the Shetland Islands and contained the old parishes of Lunnasting and Whalsay and the islands of Skerries. In 1843, the population was around 2250. There were not many bridges or roads. There was not much agriculture, with fishing being the main industry. Much of the produce was exported to Leith.

      RCP/COL/4/8/201


    • Nigg:

      Nigg was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. In 1831, the population was 1404. The main industry was agriculture, with some produce being exported to Newcastle.

      RCP/COL/4/8/83


    • North Bute:

      The parish of North Bute was created from the northern end of the Rothesay parish in 1835 and contained Kaimesburgh/Port Bannatyne village. Its population in 1882 was 1192. The use of agriculture was furthered by the Bute Farmers' Society.

      RCP/COL/4/8/14


    • North Knapdale:

      North Knapdale was a parish in the historic County of Argyle. It was originally part of one district, Knapdale, which was split into two parishes in 1734. In 1841, the parish's population was 2170, this number was made up of people living in the villages of Bellanoch, Tayvallich and Kintallin, as well as people living in the country. Its main industry was agriculture, although a lot of attention was paid to livestock management.

      RCP/COL/4/8/7


    • North Ronaldsay:

      North Ronaldsay (also known as North Ronaldshay) is an island and was a quoad sacra parish within the Cross and Burness parish on the Orkney Islands. In 1831, the population was 522. The main industry was agriculture.

      RCP/COL/4/8/179


      RCP/COL/4/8/180


    • Northmaving:

      Northmaving (also known as Northmavine) was a parish in Shetland. It had many harbours for fishing boats. In 1831, the population was 2500. The main industry was fishing, with some agriculture and livestock breeding.

      RCP/COL/4/8/196


    • Oa:

      Oa was a headland district within Kildalton parish on the island of Islay. See Kildalton entry for more information.

      RCP/COL/4/8/30


    • Olrig:

      Olrig (also known as Olrick) was a parish in the historic County of Caithness and contained the village of Castletown. The main industry was agriculture and the parish was good for sheep walks and cattle was also bred. In 1831, the population was 1146. The parish was well-connected with roads to Thurso and Wick.

      RCP/COL/4/8/113


    • Orphir:

      Orphir was a parish and a village on the Orkney Islands. In 1831, the population was 996. There was a lot of manufacture and trade activity, with many of the inhabitants employed in weaving and tailoring. There was also agriculture, some livestock breeding and fisheries.

      RCP/COL/4/8/172


    • Papa Westray:

      Papa (also known as Papay) Westray was an island within the Westray parish in the Orkney Islands. The main parts of the island were cultivated with some tree plantations. There were also gray and flag-stone quarries.

      RCP/COL/4/8/186


    • Petty:

      Petty (also known as Pettie) was a parish in the historic County of Inverness and contained the villages of Pettie, Stuartown and Connage, and a part of Campbelton. A large part of the parish's land was cultivated. In 1831, the population was 1826 and was divided into mainly agricultural workers and fishermen.

      RCP/COL/4/8/61


    • Plockton:

      Plockton was a village in the parish of Lochalsh and had a population of around 500. For information on the parish, see the entry for Lochalsh.

      RCP/COL/4/8/124


      RCP/COL/4/8/238


    • Poolewe:

      Poolewe was separated into a quoad sacra parish from Gairloch with half of the number of inhabitants from there. For information on the area, see the entry for Gairloch.

      RCP/COL/4/8/120


    • Port Charlotte:

      Port Charlotte was a village and a part of the parish of Kilchoman in the historic County of Argyle. The village had a population of around 800 in 1845. It also had a large distillery. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Kilchoman.

      RCP/COL/4/8/209


    • Portnahaven:

      Portnahaven was a quoad sacra parish and village within the parish of Kilmochan on the island of Islay. In 1871, the population of Portnahaven was 979. For information on industry and general population of the wider parish, see the entry for Kilmochan.

      RCP/COL/4/8/31


    • Portree:

      Portree (also known as Porttree and Port A Roi) was a parish on the Isle of Skye in the historic County of Inverness. The parish contained the islands of Fladda, Rasay and Rona. Its harbour was regularly visited by ships from the mainland (Glasgow) and exported cattle and salmon. There was not much agriculture in the parish. In 1831, the population was 3441.

      RCP/COL/4/8/140


    • Quarff:

      Quarff was an island and a quoad sacra parish with Burra in the Shetland Islands. In 1861, the population was approximately 890. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Bressay.

      RCP/COL/4/8/118


    • Resolis:

      Resolis was another name for the parish of Kirkmichael. For further information, see the entry for Kirkmichael.

      RCP/COL/4/8/65


    • Rogart:

      Rogart (also known as Roaird) was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland. The parish kept many sheep and cattle, and was used for varied fishery. In 1831, the population was 1805. Many inhabitants were employed as day-labourers and work on road-building.

      RCP/COL/4/8/98


    • Rosehall:

      Rosehall was a district within the Kincardine parish. For further information on the parish, see Kincardine entry.

      RCP/COL/4/8/81


    • Rosemarkie:

      Rosemarkie (also known as Rosmarkyn) was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. The inhabitants were generally considered to be very healthy due to the climate. In 1831, the population was 1799. The main industry was agriculture and there was a 'Black Isle Farming Society'.

      RCP/COL/4/8/66


    • Ross Keen:

      Ross Keen (also known as Rosskeen) was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. In 1831, the population was approximately 3000. The main industry was agriculture as well as livestock breeding and husbandry. There was a sandstone quarry and some fisheries as well as two hemp-manufacturies.

      RCP/COL/4/8/84


    • Rousay:

      Rousay was a parish on the Orkney Islands and contained the inhabited islands of Rousay, Eagleshay (Egilshay) and Weird (Viera). In 1871, the population was 1101. Its main industry was agriculture, with some herring fishing.

      RCP/COL/4/8/182


    • Salen:

      Salen was a quoad sacra parish on the Isle of Mull in the historic County of Argyle. A part of the united parish of Kilninian and Kilmore was annexed to it and the population was approx. 300. For information on industries in the general parish, see Kilninian and Kilmore entry.

      RCP/COL/4/8/52


    • Sanday:

      Sanday was an area on the northern islands of Orkney. It was a well-suited place for agriculture and had two good harbours. It was divided into the parishes of Lady, Cross and Burness. The whole population was 2145 in 1861.

      RCP/COL/4/8/253


    • Sandsting:

      Sandsting was a united parish with Aithsting and included the islands of Little Papa and Vementry. The main industries were fishing and the mall coasting trade. In 1831, the population was 2177.

      RCP/COL/4/8/202


    • Sandwick:

      Sandwick was a parish on the Orkney Islands. In 1887, the population was 1198. The main industry was agriculture and some clay stone quarries. There were no fisheries. Young women were employed in straw plaiting manufactures.

      RCP/COL/4/8/173


      RCP/COL/4/8/190


    • Scarista:

      Scarista was a district on the Isle of Harris in the historic County of Inverness. At present no additional information available.

      RCP/COL/4/8/243


    • Shapinshay:

      Shapinshay (also known as Shapinsay) was an island parish in Orkney. In 1887, the population was 974. It had a large habour. The main industry was agriculture and fishery, with the women employed in straw plaiting.

      RCP/COL/4/8/183


    • Sheildag:

      Sheildag (also known as Shieldag) was a fishing village within the parish of Applecross. In the mid-19th century it had a population of 200. For more information on the area, see the entry for Applecross.

      RCP/COL/4/8/117


      RCP/COL/4/8/118


    • Sleat:

      Sleat was a parish on the Isle of Skye in the historic County of Inverness. In 1837, the population was 3000. The parish was mainly active in agriculture, pastures and tree plantations. It was also easily accessible via sea and land.

      RCP/COL/4/8/141


    • Small Isles:

      Small Isles was a parish in the historic County of Inverness. It contained the islands of Rum, Canna, Muck and Eigg and several smaller islands. In 1831, the population was 1015. The main industries were agriculture and cattle and sheep breeding.

      RCP/COL/4/8/142


    • Snizort:

      Snizort (also known as Ascrib Isles) was a parish on the Isle of Skye in the historic County of Inverness. It contained the village of Uig. In 1831, the population was 3487. The land of the parish was not suitable for agriculture and it was mainly used for pastures and cattle. There were some fisheries that exported produce to Glasgow and Liverpool.

      RCP/COL/4/8/143


    • South Knapdale:

      South Knapdale was a parish in the historic County of Argyle (for division, see entry for North Knapdale). The parish held approximately 5-6 lakes which were used for salmon trout, although these lakes flooded easily in winter and hindered access. In 1841, the population was 1537. The parish's agriculture was focussed more on sheep walks and pastures for black-cattle; not a lot of people were employed in agriculture.

      RCP/COL/4/8/8


    • South Ronaldsay:

      South Ronaldsay (also known as South Ronaldshay) was a parish on the Orkney Islands. It contained a small craft harbour St. Margaret's Hope and there were cod, herring and lobster fisheries. In 1868, the population of South Ronaldsay and Burray was approximately 3100.

      RCP/COL/4/8/165


      RCP/COL/4/8/247


    • South Uist:

      South Uist was a parish in the historic County Inverness. It contained multiple lakes and islets, and the islands of Benbecula, Eriskay and Flodda. There was a continuous population increase in the parish. The main industry was agriculture and cattle-breeding.

      RCP/COL/4/8/151


      RCP/COL/4/8/245


    • Southend:

      Southend (or South Kintyre) was a parish in the historic County of Argyle. There had been improvement in agriculture and livestock and towards middle of the 19th century, a road through the mountains of Mull improved transport and communication to the parish. In 1841, the population was 1598.

      RCP/COL/4/8/23


      RCP/COL/4/8/208


    • St Andrews:

      St Andrews was a parish on the mainland of Orkney. In 1831, the population was 857. The main industry was agriculture with some livestock breeding and kelp manufacturing.

      RCP/COL/4/8/161


    • Stenscholl:

      Stenscholl (also known as Steinscholl) was a district within the parish of Kilmuir In North Skye. In 1837, it had a population of 1736. For further information on the parish, see the entry for Kilmuir.

      RCP/COL/4/8/139


    • Stornoway:

      Stornoway was a parish, town and seaport on the Isle of Lewis in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. It also contained the quoad sacra parish of Knock and the village of Back. The population in 1831 was 5491. The main industry was agriculture with a little livestock breeding.

      RCP/COL/4/8/155


      RCP/COL/4/8/246


    • Strachur:

      Strachur was a parish in the historic County of Argyle and lay in a very hilly area - the hills were used as pastures for sheep and black-cattle. Fish (e.g. salmon and herring) were also found in the parish's only lake, Locheck. In 1841 the population was 1086.

      RCP/COL/4/8/15


      RCP/COL/4/8/16


    • Strath:

      Strath (also known as Strath-Swordale) was a parish in the historic County of Inverness and contained the villages of Broadford and Kyleakin. In 1831, the population was 2962. The main industry was agriculture, pastures and tree plantations. There were also multiple quarries in the parish.

      RCP/COL/4/8/144


    • Stronsay:

      Stronsay (with Eday) was a united island parish in Orkney. In 1887, the population was 1274. The main industry was agriculture and horse, cattle, and sheep breeding. There were also some fisheries.

      RCP/COL/4/8/184


      RCP/COL/4/8/254


    • Tain:

      Tain was a parish and market town in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty and contained the village of Inver. The main industries in the parish were distilling, brewing, iron foundry, and wool production. In 1836, the population was 2915.

      RCP/COL/4/8/225


      RCP/COL/4/8/226


      RCP/COL/4/8/227


    • Tarbat:

      Tarbat was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty and comprised the villages of Portmahomach, Balnabruach and Rockfield. In 1831, the population was 1809. Many of the inhabitants worked in agriculture, as well as trade, manufacture, or handicraft. There were also tree plantations and fisheries in the parish.

      RCP/COL/4/8/85


      RCP/COL/4/8/86


    • Thurso:

      Thurso is a market town which was in the historic County of Caithness. The main occupation for inhabitants was in fisheries and coasting trade, as well as some manufacturing including linen and straw-plaiting. In 1831, the population was 4679.

      RCP/COL/4/8/233


      RCP/COL/4/8/234


    • Tiree:

      Tiree (also known as Tyree) was an island parish in the Inner Hebrides. The main industry was the breeding of black cattle and products were exported. In 1831, the population was 4453.

      RCP/COL/4/8/50


    • Tobermory:

      Tobermory is a seaport village on the Isle of Mull and was part of the historic County of Argyle. Its main trade was domestic and fishery. In 1837, the population was 1520.

      RCP/COL/4/8/46


      RCP/COL/4/8/221


    • Tongue:

      Tongue (also known as Tung) was a parish in the historic County of Sutherland and contained the villages of Skianid, Torrisdale and Kirkibol. In 1838, the population was 2080. The primary industry was agriculture and tree plantations. There was also some fishery in the parish.

      RCP/COL/4/8/106


      RCP/COL/4/8/231


    • Torasay:

      Torasay (also known as Torosay) was a parish on the Isle of Mull in the historic County of Argyle. In approximately 1841, the population was 1889. The main industries were agriculture, tree plantations and livestock breeding.

      RCP/COL/4/8/51


    • Trumisgarry:

      Trumisgarry (also known as Trumisgary) was a quoad sacra parish within the parish of North Uist in the historic County of Inverness. For further information on the whole parish, see the entry for Cairinish.

      RCP/COL/4/8/149


      RCP/COL/4/8/150


    • Uig:

      Uig was a parish on the Isle of Lewis in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. It contained Uig, Carloway and the islands of Vinavore, Bigand Little Bernara and Pabbay, alongside multiple small islets. Many inhabitants worked in fisheries. During the 19th century there was a general increase in population.

      RCP/COL/4/8/159


      RCP/COL/4/8/160


    • Uplands by Dingwall:

      Dingwall was a parish in the historic County of Ross and Cromarty. In 1861, the population was 2084. There was some agriculture in the parish as well as tree plantations. It was a very well connected parish and has a good infrastructure. We have worked with the assumption that Uplands refers to a hilly area within the parish and not a specific village or place.

      RCP/COL/4/8/222


    • Urquhart:

      Urquhart was a united parish with Glenmoriston in the historic County of Inverness. In 1831, the population of Urquhart was 2383. The main industry of the parish was agriculture, with some cattle being bred as well. There had been some improvement in the mid-19th century on the roads in the parish.

      RCP/COL/4/8/75


    • Walls, Orkney:

      Walls (and Flotta) was a parish on the Orkney Islands and comprised most of the island of Hoy. In 1841, the population of the whole parish was 1600. The main industries were fishing, farming, and many women were also employed in straw plaiting.

      RCP/COL/4/8/177


    • Walls, Shetland:

      Walls (and Sandness) was a parish on the Shetland Islands and comprised the islands of Foula, Papa Stour, Vaila and Linga. Most of the inhabitants were employed in fisheries and on farms. The population of the whole parish in 1845 was 2315, with 1104 of them living in Walls.

      RCP/COL/4/8/176


      RCP/COL/4/8/203


    • Watten:

      Watten was a parish in the historic County of Caithness. In 1831, the population was 1234. The main industry was agriculture with some livestock being bred.

      RCP/COL/4/8/115


    • Westray:

      Westray was a parish in the Orkney Islands. In 1831, the population was 2032. The main industry was agriculture and livestock breeding. There were some quarries on Westray and Papa Westray as well as fisheries.

      RCP/COL/4/8/185


      RCP/COL/4/8/255


    • Wick:

      Wick was a parish, seaport, and market town in the historic County of Caithness. The parish contained the towns of Louisburgh and Pulteneytown, as well as the villages of Ackergill, Keiss, Sarclet, and Staxigoe. The main industry was herring fishery and connected rope and net manufacture, boat-building and iron foundry. In 1831, the total population was 9850.

      RCP/COL/4/8/232