Photos from the past

2012-01-01T11:39:00.004Z

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2011-10-03T21:03:00.001+01:00

Family tree enquiry: looking for information on John Leys & Janet McDougall living in Leochel before or around 1800.

They are also trying to find out where John Leys is buried. They think he died around 1829.

If you are researching this family and can help please email Leochelkemnay@aol.com

2011-07-17T16:57:00.003+01:00

We received a few email enquiries recently. We still check all enquiries regarding the photos and Leochel Cushnie.

2009-10-21T17:22:00.007+01:00

Do you recognise anyone in this photo? It is possibly taken at Woodfield farm, Coull. If you can help please email us at leochelkemnay@aol.com Thanks.

2009-09-30T20:04:00.010+01:00

Can you help?

In the 1901 census, Margaret Smith was recorded as living at Bridgend Leochel Cushnie with her family. If you know any more information please email us at leochelkemnay@aol.com

Thanks.

2008-11-05T19:34:00.007Z

Family tree enquiry:
John Milne, b. about 1807 Leochel-Cushnie m. June 1838, Keig, Aberdeenshire to Christian Brown b. 7 June 1812, Tullynessle. They had a son John Milne b. 16 May 1847, Cluny.

If you know any information on this family please email us leochelkemnay@aol.com

Cushnie school

2008-08-08T10:48:00.006+01:00

Teachers: Mr Smart & Miss Shaw. For details on the pupils names please email.

2008-07-31T10:53:00.003+01:00

2008-07-18T09:55:00.004+01:00

John Laing, sent this postcard of himself to my gt grandparents at Kirkton farm. He was working at the police station, Huntly in August 1913.

Leochel Cushnie

2008-07-11T11:39:00.001+01:00

2008-06-05T17:27:00.005+01:00

Farm workers at Kirkton farm 1920's

Old photo of Kemnay

2008-05-28T20:00:00.001+01:00

2008-05-23T20:06:00.003+01:00

We think this photo was taken early 1930's.

2008-05-09T11:33:00.004+01:00

farm workers at Kirkton farm

2008-04-24T17:04:00.005+01:00

2008-04-18T16:12:00.006+01:00

We think this photo was probably taken late 1920's or early 1930's.

It may be in Kemnay.

2008-03-20T17:23:00.008Z

This photo was taken in 1900 at Kirkton farm. We think the horseman is Alexander Coutts.

2008-03-14T14:09:00.006Z

This little girl was visiting my granny and grandad's home in Kemnay. We think this photo would have been taken after 1926.

2008-02-29T15:50:00.004Z

Farm worker at Kirkton farm

2008-02-21T16:14:00.002Z

2008-02-08T19:04:00.001Z

St Brides church is situated behind Kirkton farm, Cushnie where the Leys family lived for many years.

It is believed that St Brides church existed early in the 16th century and was roofed with heather. The manse was built in 1724.

The unification of Leochel and Cushnie took place in 1797. Leochel was agreeable however, Cushnie opposed the union. The new church was completed in June 1797 and St Brides church was last used for public worship on 9 October 1797.

The bell stayed at St Brides church at Cushnie as it was not needed for the new church. The deterioration of the walls led to concern regarding the bell's safety so in 1933 it was removed. Lynturk Church needed a new bell so it was offered to them and used there from 1934. When Lynturk church closed in 1994 it was returned to Leochel Cushnie church.

*For more details we would recommend the booklet 'Leochel Cushnie Church Bicentenary 1797-1997'.*

2008-02-01T21:03:00.003Z

The second lady in the photo is my great granny Jane Leys (nee Williams). She lived at Kirkton farm, Cushnie. We think the lady to the left of my great granny is her cousin Polly Matthews but we are not sure. Perhaps the others are siblings or cousins? The photo was probably taken early 1920's before the family moved to Kemnay.