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Mallaig.I wrote too much the first time so will try again. I knew all the people written about, Martins, Johnstons and Aitchisons and was fascinated to read so much about them. Posted by Rolina Ewart Arnold nee Johnson of Mallaig. on 07 August 2010  Auntie bessie My memories of aunt bessie when i was so young was flavoured ice cubes ,ginger ale ,salted porriage yuck !in mornin when she baby sat me, i can tell so many memorable storys , she will never be forgotton and also davey her son ,andy i see often when i in scotland Posted by Brian on 16 July 2010 I remember Bessie Moore sitting in Maggie Carter's flat (Upper Burnmouth) singing Changing Partners one evening. She seemed to me quite a character. That would be in the mid 70s. When did Bessie die? Did she live to agood age? Posted by Janet on 17 July 2010 I remember Bessie Moore sitting in Maggie Carter's flat (Upper Burnmouth) singing Changing Partners one evening. She seemed to me quite a character. That would be in the mid 70s. When did Bessie die? Did she live to a good age? Posted by Janet on 17 July 2010 Anderson Moore Left another message on another site asking for information on Anderson Moore. We grew up together in the Gorbals, Glasgow and his Mum gave me one of the best holidays ever in Burnmouth. Unfortunatly I cannot remember any of his relatives although there were a few. Andy's older brother made a nameplate for their "cottage", called it "the Moorings", it was at the end of the row overlooking the railway line. Appreciate if anyone can give me any information as I will probably be visiting within the year from Canada and would like to meet with him again. Thanks, Irvine. Posted by Irvine Russell on 13 July 2010 Andy Moore's well and still living in the village (my dad's Cousin). Remember the odd visit as a youngster i to Glasgow with his family (Davy his Brother) and his mum ('Aunt Bessie') we would visit Jean, Bessie Kirkland? If those names ring a bell? drop me an email and I'll print it off and get Andy to drop you a line :-) Stew Posted by stew Bell on 13 July 2010 Stew(art), Appreciate you getting back to me as quick as you did, hope everyone is well and what is Andy working at now or has he retired ?? This is quite the web site for such a small village, very surprising. Hope this goes through with my 'e'mail address as others that I sent through the "Friends Reunited" site have not, tell him he can also check that site, there's even a happy smiling 16 year old in a school picture, (irv73@rogers.co). Pat, my wife and I have been in Canada since'78 with son and daughter, live in a small town called Paris, about an hour west of Toronto. Stew, I've got to get back to work, break's over, again thanks for getting in touch and hope everyone is well. Irvine. Posted by Irvine Russell on 15 July 2010 I remember very clearly visiting "Auntie Mary" and Ailsie as a girl. They lived in a house at the far end of the right hand side road. Ailsie used to "go to the whelks." If anyone would like info. on the Burnmouth families who moved to Mallaig, please email me. Best wishes, Jane Posted by Jaane on 26 June 2010 I remember being taken to visit Mary and Ailsie by my uncle alistair who lived in Edinburgh. In the eaely 50s Mary Martin lived at 6 Cowdrait & her cousin Ailsie lived at N No 8. They later moved to the house at Ross (with your back to the harbour, last on the left before you turn the corner into Ross). Mary Martin died in 1967 - she is listed on the family stone at Ayton Churchyard. But when did Ailsie die? Info. would be welcome. Janet Posted by Janet on 27 June 2010 Fraser family Hello. I have been trying to trace my husbands grandmother, Sarah Fraser, for a long time and can find only her marriage, to Walter Tyrrell in Newcastle. She only stated that she came from Scotland, and her father was Andrew Fraser from Dunbar. In the now released 1911 census, it states that she came from Burnmouth, year of birth 1862. Could anyone tell me who I could contact to try and trace Sarah and her family. Your help could open a few doors for us. Many thanks in anticipation. Posted by Susan Tyrrell on 31 May 2010 Does any of this fit? Descendants of Andrew Fraser Generation No. 1 1. ANDREW1 FRASER was born 1837 in Scotland, and died Bet. Jan - Mar 1915 in Gateshead, County Durham, aged 78 years. He married ELIZABETH CLEGHORN 26 Dec 1857 in Mordington, Berwickshire, daughter of JOHN CLEGHORN and HELEN RICHARDSON. She was born 22 May 1837 in Hutton, Berwickshire, and died Bet. Apr - Jun 1889 in Gateshead, County Durham, aged 52 years. More About ANDREW FRASER: Census: 1881, 44 years, Fruit Salesman, 18 Rochester Street, Gateshead, County Durham. More About ELIZABETH CLEGHORN: Name 2: Eliza Cleghorn Name 3: Eliza Fraser Census: 1881, 43 years, Caretaker (Domestic), 18 Rochester Street, Gateshead, County Durham. Children of ANDREW FRASER and ELIZABETH CLEGHORN are: i. ELLENOR2 FRASER, b. 09 Feb 1858, Mordington, Berwickshire. ii. JOHN FRASER, b. 07 Jan 1860, Foulden, Berwickshire. 2. iii. SARAH FRASER, b. 30 Mar 1862, Foulden, Berwickshire; d. Bet. Jan - Mar 1941, Gateshead, County Durham, aged 78 years. iv. ANDREW FRASER, b. 1869, Scotland. More About ANDREW FRASER: Census: 1881, 12 years, Scholar, 18 Rochester Street, Gateshead, County Durham. v. ELIZA FRASER, b. 1871, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland. More About ELIZA FRASER: Census: 1881, 10 years, Scholar, 18 Rochester Street, Gateshead, County Durham. vi. GRACE FRASER, b. 1873, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland. More About GRACE FRASER: Census: 1881, 8 years, Scholar, 18 Rochester Street, Gateshead, County Durham. Generation No. 2 2. SARAH2 FRASER (ANDREW1) was born 30 Mar 1862 in Foulden, Berwickshire, and died Bet. Jan - Mar 1941 in Gateshead, County Durham, aged 78 years. She married WALTER SHARPLEY TYRRELL Bet. Oct - Dec 1889 in Gateshead, County Durham. He was born 1869 in Leeds, Yorkshire. More About SARAH FRASER: Date born 2: 1862 Date born 3: 1867, Dunbar, East Lothian Date born 4: 1874, Scotland Census 1: 1881, 17 years, Milliner, 18 Rochester Street, Gateshead, County Durham. Census 2: 1901, 34 years, Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland. Census 3: 1911, 49 years, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland. More About WALTER SHARPLEY TYRRELL: Name 2: Walter Tyrrell Census 1: 1901, 32 years, Shipyard Labourer, Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland. Census 2: 1911, 43 years, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland. Children of SARAH FRASER and WALTER TYRRELL are: i. WALTER M.3 TYRRELL, b. 1891, Gateshead, County Durham. More About WALTER M. TYRRELL: Census 1: 1901, 10 years, Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland. Census 2: 1911, 21 years, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland. ii. FLORENCE TYRRELL, b. 1893, Gateshead, County Durham. More About FLORENCE TYRRELL: Census 1: 1901, 8 years, Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland. Census 2: 1911, 18 years, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland. iii. FREDERICK TYRRELL, b. 1895, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland. More About FREDERICK TYRRELL: Census 1: 1901, 6 years, Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland. Census 2: 1911, 16 years, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland. iv. ARTHUR W. TYRRELL, b. 1900, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland. More About ARTHUR W. TYRRELL: Census 1: 1901, 1 year, Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland. Census 2: 1911, 11 years, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland. Posted by Doug Spratt on 05 June 2010 Dear Doug Sorry for the delay in replying, we have just got back from hols in the Western Isles of Scotland. What a marvellous man you are! You have even traced this all the way through to my father-in-law, Fredrick Tyrrell. I just don't know what to say. This information has filled a huge gap in my husbands family tree. His father, Fred, left home aged about 15 yrs, and went south. There he joined the Royal Navy and only returned home to see his father, when the Navy informed him of his mothers (Sarah) death. Hence the reason my husband knew nothing about his ancestors. I have successfully filled the tree with Tyrrell's but was completely stuck with the Fraser side. I can't thank you enough. We hope to visit the Eastern side of Scotland in the near future and you can bet Burnmouth will be on our list. Once again, many many many thanks for your help. Regards Susan Tyrrell Posted by Susan Tyrrell on 13 June 2010 I'm pleased to have been of some help. Please contact me via my email - I think I have a bit more which will be of interest to you. Doug. Posted by on 13 June 2010 Sorry Doug i don't seem to be able to find your email address. Susan Posted by Susan Tyrrell on 21 June 2010 Hover cursor over my highlighted name at the bottom of my first message and the email address will appear on the bottom left of your screen. Doug. Posted by on 30 June 2010 Sorry, already tried that, it seems there is something 'not installed' on my laptop that will not open the link. Susan Posted by Susan Tyrrell on 05 July 2010 ailsie martin Could anyone let me know when Ailsie Martin died, please> She moved up the brae in 1979 to 12 Upper Burnmouth after illness, I believe, thank you, Posted by Janet on 20 May 2010 Lindores Family I have been researching my family history and it has led me to the Lindores from Cocksburnpath. One of the articles in the family history forum notes that Thomas Lindores and family can be traced back to 1660 in this area and I would really appreciate more detail if someone has it. Lindores in Australia Posted by Victoria Lindores on 01 May 2010 Houses at Ross CORRECTION! There are SIX houses in Ross. 1,2,3,4 & 5 Ross and Ross House. Posted by Betty Kieran on 27 April 2010 Which one was Ross House please? Could it have been the big house on the sea side of road, just on corner? Posted by Alec on 29 April 2010 The Gulls Nest My father who used to be a lorry driver used to stop at the Gulls Nest for refreshments approx. 20 years ago on his jounrney from Notts to Perth. As a family we used to stay in some chalets to the rear of the Gulls Nest - owned by (we believe) John Aitcheson, the son of the lady who at the time owned the Gulls Nest. We truly love the area. I just wondered if John Aitcheson and his family are still living in Burnmouth. (My family and I vistied the area two weeks ago and noticed that the chalets have now been removed). Thank you. Posted by Steve Walker on 21 April 2010 Yes John and his parents still live in the village but they no longer have the gull's nest or first and last as it is now known Posted by Bill on 21 April 2010 Bill Thanks for the reply - much appreciated and nice to know. Is Johns mum still around the village too? Thanks again Posted by Steve Walker on 11 May 2010 My dad John Aitchison senior has asked me to respond. He would like to know your dad's name and who he drove for if poss as he remembers a lot of the drivers by name. Posted by The Aitchison Family on 16 May 2010 Hi Thanks very much for the reply. My dads name is Roy Walker. He drove a Green Volvo lorry from Osberton Estate, Worksop. I believe that dad was one of the first people in The Gulls Nest when it first opened and we hired the chalets to the rear of the Gulls Nest on a couple of occasions. Dad says he may remember him by his purple sleeping bag which was often remarked upon. Posted by Steve Walker on 17 May 2010 Did he deliver the 'tatties' cause my mum and dad remember him and his sleeping bag! A lovely man! Next time you are in the area you are welcome to visit down the brae or refer to Shoreline Cottage in the Holiday Cottages link as this is the new chalet! Posted by on 17 May 2010 Yes, thats the one. Thanks very much - thats very kind of you. Posted by Steve Walker on 18 May 2010 hill race hi,I wonder if anyone could tell me the route of the burnmouthbrae 5k race,where it starts and ends etc,I will be doing it for the first time in may. thanks. Posted by george mcmullan on 20 April 2010 Elsie Kelly's shop Can anybody remember Elsie Kelly's shop? Any pics? Looked for it when visiting doon the brae last week but no sign .. Elsie Kelly must be dead now .,.. any dates thanks Posted by Alec on 16 April 2010 Yeah remember it well just as you turned the corner at Ross on the right, up the steps. Can vaguely remember the wooden counter and interior. Used to go there as a kid for sweets, odds and sods before we all went swimming round at the old harbour/bainy holes etc. Posted by Stew Bell on 18 April 2010 Yes, that takes me back a bit! Can remember somewhere near shop there was a post box in a house wall. Friends and I were leaning on wall talking when a witch like woman came out and chased us! Any idea which house and who lived there? That must be about 50 years ago. Posted by Alec on 19 April 2010 Think the post box was on the house opposite?Think Dougie Shearer lived in that one before he moved up the brae?As for the witch, no idea lol. Posted by stew on 20 April 2010 I think she died in the 1980 i remember that well 2 other shops to remember kens shop and agnes leach shop by the old petrol station remember years ago by the gulls nest many wagon drivers stranded due to the fact there tanks freezing up they put bins under set them on fire to defrost there fuel things have changed they add additive to stop freezing up Posted by Brian on 12 May 2010 rock lands on car hello does anyone remember a few years ago at lower burnmouth by the old toilets there was a land slide when a big rock landed on top of a car scrapping the car the man only just got out his car minutes before does anyone have any pics of it that would be great thanks alot brian bell Posted by brian on 01 April 2010 I'll email you it Posted by Stew on 13 April 2010 Burnmouth customs and traditions Hello Folks, If anyone out there knows of any customs, traditions, festivals or superstitions still practised in the Burnmouth area and further afield in Scotland, a new national inventory has been set up on which you can record them. Do Burnmouth folks carry out any rituals, have a village Gala Day or do anything unique on Hogmanay? If you add these to the 'ICH in Scotland Wiki' on the internet, they'll join others which will be seen around the world. It's a UNESCO inspired project so Burnmouth first-footing could be up there with Argentina's Tango! Posted by Linda Gunn on 23 March 2010 there used to be a gala day in burnmouth years ago not now though my sister was the first person to be crowned in burnmouth am not sure if people still do first footing in burnmouth at new year things have changed over the years people used to know everyone in the village i dont know many people now as i moved away years ago still do hogmany in the flemington in linda as u know theres only one pub now as other one got burnt down Posted by brian on 29 March 2010 Martin Struthers I am hoping that someone in Burnmouth knows where Martin is now living. He is my cousin. My Father was Meg Struthers brother. I was ast in Burnmouth in 1947 just before we came to the United States to live. Posted by Denis Dougal on 06 March 2010 Hi Denis , Were your parents Ralph and Ruby ? I am Dorothys Grandaughter my mum was Doreen Farrington . Martin is my 2nd cousin he is now living in Eastbourne.I can get a message to him for you . Regards Kim Posted by kim almond on 08 March 2010 Hi Kim, Yes Ralph and Ruby were my parents. I am glad that you answered my post on the Burnmouth website. You say that you are Martin's second cousin so I guess that makes us second cousins. I would like to coresspond with you. My e-mail address is polden7@msn.com Posted by Denis Dougal on 09 March 2010 local films Hi everyone In the course of compiling a new local guide/history book ('Round Eyemouth - 152 pps covering Alnwick to Dunbar and inland, and due out in March), Oliver Carfrae and myself - both based in Eyemouth have put up a number of links to old films of the area, including the creel one. I gather I cannot put up the website address, but if you google enablerpublications you will find them at the website, then click on Eyemouth.Enjoy. Alan Posted by Alan Dearling on 12 February 2010 burnmouth video hello i come across a video on you tube of fishing at burnmouth harbour it was of creel fishing please take a look i would be gratfull if someone can tell me who are the 2 lads standing on the harbour wall waving at the boat dolly graham coming into the harbour thanks alot i did notice george tait driving a van taking lobsters and crabs also he used to be a school bus driver he took me to eyemouth school when i was a lad george tait was also driving the van that nearly went of the edge into the harbour thank u brian bell Posted by brian bell on 05 February 2010 That was Allister Affleck too along with someone called Ian... Posted by Stew Bell on 12 February 2010 Ian Gillie was the lad standing with Alister, and the skipper of the boat was Peter Struthers. The boat 'Dolly Graham' was named after the Graham's who lived at Cliff Cottage ( I only remember Jimmy Graham and his dog Sheba!). Dolly apparently paid the down payment for the boat? Posted by Stew on 13 February 2010 The two lads are correctly identified as Alastair "Atty" Affleck and Ian Gillie. The first crewman to come into view was Ian's father, Andrew Gillie. The skipper in the wheelhouse was Norman "Belge" Dougal, who belonged Eyemouth. Posted by Doug Spratt on 22 February 2010 Jane Henderson When I type 'Jane Henderson' in the Guestbook search engine and click 'find' I see a message was left on 12th June, 2008. When I click on the message to open it, I am sent to past comments but the message isn't among them! Can anyone help please? Thanks. Posted by Andrew on 30 January 2010 Hi is this the one you are looking for Hi, I live in Mallaig in the West Coast of Scotland! many Burnmouth families moved here (after the railway was opened up) to fish for lobsters. My own grandfather was Sammy Martin and other families were the Johnstons and the Aitchesons, all have descendants living here. As far as I can make out most Burnmouth fishing families were related to each other. Best wishes Jane Posted by Jane |Henderson on 18 July 2007 Posted by Bill on 30 January 2010 or this one Jane Henderson - I think I can give you information re Sammy Martin. He was the brother of my uncle by marriage, James Fairbairn Martin. I was shown the family gravestone in Ayton Churchyard, and the details are as follows: James Martin, died 19.9.21 aged 53 (mother of Sammy) Helen Fairbairn Martin d 13.10.35 aged 60 (mother of Sammy) Thomas Martin, d 2.12.51 aged 48 of TB (brother of Sammy) Agnes Martin died 13.1.1952 aged 52 (sister of Sammy; worked at Mallaig from a shed on pier) Mary Harrington Martin d 4.6.1967 aged 59 (sister of Sammy)Lived at Burnmouth with her cousin Alison Spouse Martin who was daughter of William Martin, brother of James. Mary died from a stroke. William Martin had a fishing boat called The True Vine - information in the Gulls Nest, Burnmouth. Mary Martin appears there in a couple of photos, with her cousin. Posted by Elizabeth on 12 June 2008 Posted by Bill on 30 January 2010 jane.henderson@lochaber.uhi.ac.uk Jane Henderson's email Posted by Bill on 30 January 2010 Hi, I'm sorry I have not visited this site in a while. Thank you for your responding with info. I remember very clearly visiting "Auntie Mary" and Ailsie as a girl. They lived in a house at the far end of the right hand side road. Ailsie used to "go to the whelks." If anyone would like info. on the Burnmouth families who moved to Mallaig, please email me. Best wishes, Jane Posted by Jane Henderson on 26 June 2010 Happy New Year A GUID NEW YEAR TAE YIN AN' A' Posted by Bill on 01 January 2010 'Aunt Maggie' Swanston 'Aunt Maggie' Swanston died tonight in Borders General Hospital. Another character from the village that will be sorely missed.R.I.P Posted by Stew Bell on 17 December 2009 Aitchison/Carlyle info What a brilliant website! Am trying to trace my family and the pictures of old Ross and Cowdrait really help with picturing life as it was. My grandfather (Edward Carlyle) was sent to live with his maternal grandmother (Agnes Aitchison the mother of Annie Aitchison Carlyle) in the late 1890's. He was born 1895 and was living in Cowdrait in 1901 census. I would love to hear more about the Aitchisons - or if anyone knows why grandad was sent up here from Hull. He went on to be apprenticed to Mr W H Lugton as a blacksmith, before joining up for WW1. I see from this website an Aitchison was also a blacksmith in the same regiment, which can't be a coincidence? Grateful for any contact. PS Thank goodness for sorting out the Cowdrait, Ross and Partanhall divide - I was flummoxed before! Posted by Ann Freeman on 11 October 2009 mooring HI I live in the borders and have a small fishing/pleasure boat. I am trying to get information about a possible mooring in Burnmouth Harbour - if anyone has contact details for the Harbour Master I would appreciate it if they could let me kown. Thankyou. Posted by Alex MacDonald on 03 September 2009 Alex I sent you an email with possible contact details Posted by Stew Bell on 10 September 2009 LOWER BURNMOUTH IF ANY ONE WANTS PEACE AND QUIET THIS IS THE PLACE IT IS A PITY MORE PEOPLE DON'T GO DOWN TO THE HARBOUR, AS IT IS WELL WORTH A VISIT, MY WIFE AND I GO DOWN ONCE OR TWICE A YEAR AND THE MAGIC OF THIS PLACE MAKES IT WORTH A LOOK TO STAY AT BURNMOUTH MUST BE GREAT.WE STAY IN GALASHIELS AND TRAVEL ALL OVER ON A SMALL MOTORCYCLE SO IT IS HARD FOR US TO COME TO BURNMOUTH MORE OFTEN Posted by TAM on 16 August 2009 it is worth a visit nice pics to take maybe some winkle picking or when boats come in see some live crabs and lobsters Posted by brian bell on 23 August 2009 thanks again Once again thank you very much Bill and Barbara for your help on every thing would never have done it without your help. scott Posted by scott on 09 August 2009 Burnmouth I was born in Burnmouth in 1950 at 22 cowdrait i have 2 sisters my eldest is Linda then Margaret then me, then my brother Billy,we moved to manchester in 1959,my mothers name is Annie Lauder who married my father william Heaford,my grandmothers name was Helen Anderson and my grandfathers name was Robert Lauder they lived in Duke st,sadly we have very little photos of our family life in Burnmouth,my husband and i have been back to Burnmouth on many occasions over the last 20 yrs and have now got plenty of photos but none from when we were kids and none with our parents in Burnmouth and none of our grandparents so if there is anyone who has any info please get in touch, thanks a lot Posted by June Bailey [nee] Heaford on 02 August 2009 James Johnston 1844-1926 Hi, I am a great granddaughter of James Johnston. My grandfather was Thomas Johnston, born in Burnmouth but moved down south to Brentwood,in Essex,he was a great runner who ran for his country Scotland and Highgate Harriers in the south. My father was James Thomas Johnston born in 1903, who sadly died in 1973. I have been to Burnmouth many times over the years. Posted by Janet Meredith (nee Johnston) on 02 August 2009 James Johnston 1844-1926 Hi I have only recently discovered your web site and came across an article 'James Johnston 1844-1926, I am a direct descendant of his Father Alexander and mother Helen Lindors, my grandfather with brothers and sister moved to Mallaig because of better fishing opportunities and eventually founded "Johnston Brothers" ship chandlers and oil merchants, I unfortunately am the only one left that can remember Old Sandy Johnston and some of his first's, would love to talk to interested parties. Posted by alexander McLeod Johnston on 16 July 2009 Dear Alexander, I was born at Partanhall, Burnmouth almost 83 years ago and have made an interesting hobby of connecting all the families of Burnmouth. I can connect to Johnstons, Aitchisons, Martins, Fairbairns, Paulins and Spouses. Some of those families went to Mallaig and I connect to them too.Would you care to tell me your line of descent from "Old Sandy Johnston" please? In return I will e-mail my Website address containing all my extensive family history research. Many thanks and best regards, Walter Posted by Walter Vincent Holden on 29 July 2009 Dear Walter Thanks for your reply,I am not descended from old Sandy, he never married, he was my great uncle and the driving force behind his brothers and sister, my grandfather was John Johnston, I have managed to trace back to Paul Johnston and Ann Hardie and on the maternal side to James Lindores and Marion Martin any other information would be great. Regards Sandy Posted by Alexander McLeod Johnston on 01 August 2009 Dear Sandy, Thank you for your response and I would be only too pleased to help with your family connections to Burnmouth. If I am correct, I have it that your Grandmum (Catharine Anderson), died at Mallaig on 2Oct1939. Is that correct? If you were to e-mail me direct (you should have my e-address from the Burnmouth FH Forum) then I will give my Internet site address to view all that I know. Regards , Walter Posted by Walter V. Holden on 02 August 2009 e-mail enquiries I have a friend here in Alliston, Ontario who claims to be a 3xg/grandaughter of John "Whitehat" Willis. Can someone please advise how she can contact the Family History Forum Administrator? Many thanks Posted by George Allso on 07 July 2009 George - Will be pleased to help out so I will contact you directly - Joan Posted by Joan McGiveron on 08 July 2009 Brae races 2009 Had a fab time at the Brae races today in Burnmouth. What a great event, thanks to everyone at Burnmouth for putting it on. Hope to be back next year Could someone email me the race results please ?? thanks Dean and Gillian Carr Posted by Dean Carr on 17 May 2009 school teacher hello thought id let you know somthing that shocked me today i done a delivery job today in staffordshire england the accent remined me of home so i asked where you originally from he replied eyemouth he was a maths teacher at eyemouth high and left 40 years ago thought id post this note incase anyone remembers and wonders what hes up to now for anyone interested his name is mr barret i do know its very likley he taught my uncle joe bell and two more from the bell family and possibly anyone else who attended eyemouth high back in the 60s hope i jogged a few memories for someone out there with regards brian bell small world ay Posted by brian on 07 May 2009 childhood memories well done guys , the pictures that you have posted are really great . they have taken me back to my childhood , i was born in castlehills hospital and lived at lower burnmouth , we then moved up to upper burnmouth . we moved away when i was about 8 years old . but i still have many good memories from the time that we spent there . almost 28 years later and i still remember many of the friends that i had like , trevor spouse , laura sims , gail johnson , brian bell , tracey and sharon shearer . i hope that if you are still around , you are all well and happy . Posted by graeme kean on 31 March 2009 hello graem hows things am still alive just about were you living Posted by brian bell on 12 April 2009 PS. How's your big sis, Nicola? Say hellow from me! Posted by stew on 21 April 2009 Martin Hello My aunt has been tracing our roots and has come up with Bernemouth on the census form. Did Burnmouth used to be called Bernemouth or is this somewhere else? The names we are tracing are William James Martin born in Dorset, married Matilda Marie born in Scotland.They would have been my great great grandparents and I am born 1966. Posted by Vanessa on 14 February 2009 THANK YOU I WOULD LIKE TO THANK BILL AND BARBARA VERY MUCH FOR ALL THERE ADVICE AND INSIGHT YOU HAVE BOTH BEEN OF GREAT HELP. SCOTT Posted by SCOTT on 01 February 2009 old postcards of burnmouth hi richard just read your message, about postcards my brother posted on here if u still cant get in touch i would gladly phone him for you on your behalf mags Posted by margaret goode,bell on 13 January 2009 sis if you can get richards email addy i will send postcards to him okxxxx or richard if you see this add i will send them Posted by brianbell on 13 January 2009 Aitchison family tree I am interested to find out if anybody can give me information on William and Nancy Aitchison who came here to Mallaig for the fishing with family Mary,Lizzie,Robert,Jimmy and Adam. Posted by Nancy Dunn (Aitchison) on 05 January 2009 are you related to either dave aitchison or mike aitchison, both in the merchant navy, dave ETO and mike deck cadet at the mo? Posted by joe on 16 April 2009 Anderson connections Firstly a very happy new year to everyone and many thanks to those who kindly helped with family tree research in 2008. I wonder if anyone can confirm the following? My great grandfather was James Anderson, 1st cousin to John Anderson (1856-1927) who lived in Nulla Ghar in Burnmouth on his return from teaching in India. I have been given an interesting letter sent from Karachi to my great grandfather from a Robbie dated 1927 and talking of his father's death. I'm assuming that Robbie was John Anderson's son (from the date)but have found no record of this. The letter refers to Nellie (I assume Ellen Anderson, John's daughter) and 'wee Jock' John Anderson's grandson? Also reference to two boats 'The Pamela' gifted to my great grandfather in the letter, and named after Robbie's youngest daughter, and 'The Ivanhoe', my great grandfather's boat which I understand was the first fishing boat in Burnmouth to have an engine. If anyone can confirm my assumption or has an interest in the letter please get in touch. John Posted by John Thompson on 05 January 2009 Happy New Year! Hope you all had a peaceful Christmas up there in Burnmouth. So sorry to hear of the sad loss of Boy Jim Spouse - he will be sadly missed. Best Wishes for the New Year ahead from Bridgend,South Wales. Posted by Linda Williams on 30 December 2008 Merry Xmas from Iraq! Merry Xmas to you all and hope you have a Great 2009! Stew Bell Posted by Stew Bell on 22 December 2008 have a good christmas over there brother see you soon Posted by brian bell on 22 December 2008 Hi Stew We would just like to wish you and all your colleagues a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year Best wishes from the Burnmouth Web Site Posted by bill dickson on 24 December 2008 Family History This Burnmouth site and associated family history support is the best I've ever found. Marvellous. I now have a comprehensive tree of my wife's Burnmouth forebears plus so much more in background information. I wonder if anyone can help me with a further query? My wife's family used to meet up with 'cousins' when holidaying at Eyemouth in the late 1940's and in the 1950's. She recalls the names 'Eck & Lizzie' and that the cousins were associated with two local boats, 'The Good Hope' & 'The Dolly Graham'. She also thinks that some of the cousins were of the Lindores family. Can anyone remember or confirm who owned crewed these boats?? We'd also love to get copies of some of Brian Bell's old postcards of Burnmouth if someone can point us in the right direction. Stuart Glynn Posted by Richard Stuart Glynn on 27 November 2008 hello if you want copys of those old post cards of burnmouth i will gladly send you them need your email plz if you want proper copys you can get them from st abbs Posted by brian bell on 14 December 2008 dates for photos slide show I am researching Aitchison forebears in Burnmouth and have found the Family History Forum very helpful. Thank you to those who have put it together. In the 'Names for Photos' slide show in the Forum section number 13 is a photo of Alexander Speirs Aitchison, younger brother of our forebear William, supplied by Walter Holden. We'd love to get a copy if that's possible. Can anyone help with this ? Richard Glynn Posted by Richard Glynn on 11 November 2008 Yes no problem but we need a contact Posted by Bill on 11 November 2008 village hall just woke up afta a gr8 nite in the hall awbody enjoyed thersel. a big thanx to dougles of the tavern has to be said. Posted by nell scotts big sis on 01 November 2008 Postcards Hi,visited the website,and looked at the postcard section for the first time,I have 3 old postcards dated 1920's-1950' if you would like to add them to the site. Cheers Debbie. Posted by Debbie Bolton on 23 October 2008 Anderson/ Spouse connections I've recently starting researching ancestors from Ross. I would really like to know about James Anderson born 1860 son of Alexander Anderson and Ellen Collin. He was my paternal great grandfather and married Jane Spouse in October 1884 in Ross Summerhill church. I have nothing about his family tree yet- there is a thought he was conneced to the Leith family from Eyemouth. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Posted by John Thompson on 30 July 2008 Hello John, I'm originally a Spouse (from Duns)and My Dad has alot of information on previous Spouse generations-we'll have a look for Jane Spouse & get back to you ! Posted by Louise Nicolson on 17 November 2008 maggie swanson congratulations to maggie swanson on reaching the big mile stone of 90 years of age must be the good old scottish air love + best wishes brian bell + family xxxx Posted by brian bell on 28 July 2008 Black and White TV Series The series, shot in the mid 1970s was called Supergran. It was shot partly at Partanhall, Burnmouth but also at Tynemouth and Cullercoats, Northumberland. Posted by Elizabeth on 16 July 2008 Supergran? I might be wrong but you could be confusing it with the childrens programme starring Gudrun Ure which wasn't on TV till the 1980's and parts of that were filmed in Tynemouth? The B&W programme I remember was part of the'programmes for schools'series. Posted by Stew on 25 July 2008 Childrens TV drama Can anyone else remember the Black and White childrens TV drama that was filmed in Burnmouth? Remember watching it several times in the 1970s. Anyone remember the name of it and some of the local 'stars' who appeared in the background shots? Posted by Stew Bell on 25 June 2008 Martha Skeldon Wightman I wa as browsing the internet as usual as part of my family tree research and came across a message on this sight from a George and Fay Crawford which mention a grandmother Marhta Skeldon Wightman. This lady was my step great grandmother and I would love to get in touch with the Crawfords Can you please pass this message on or perhaps they will see my plea themselves. Here's hoping!! Terry Posted by Terry Stewart on 07 June 2008 just got back on the net looked up burnmoth good pics keep up the good work brian bell west midlands Posted by brian bell on 20 May 2008 Menu Lads, maybe it's a personal thing, but I don't think having "Dog Fouling" as a section of the left-hand nav is necessarily portraying the village in the best possible light. Posted by Andy on 18 May 2008 Old stone house misssing roof My daughter and I were traveling from Berwick-upon-Tweed To Dunbar on the National Express last week and saw a remarkable old house that was on a platteau half way down a cliff to the sea. It had all four walls but was missing the roof. The structure sat on a plateau with a sheer drop down to the sea. I was hoping someone could tell me about an old stone building whose roof had caved in. How does one get to it? What is it's address. Who owns it? What was it used for? Basically I would love to know its story. Thanks for thelp. Posted by Candee Hoff on 01 May 2008 regarding old stonehouse as an ex burnmouth resident all i know of it is it is an old fishermans cottage and has been derelict as long as i can remember i used to play there when i was a wee laddy only way i can remember to get to there is walking along the cliff tops from burnmouth or berwick or via boat hope this gives you a small insight into the past of the old stonehouse brian + jane west midlands Posted by on 20 May 2008 Is there a sandy beach at the foot of the cliff where this ruin stands with skeers of rock on either side? If so I too played there as a child. When I was young I was told that the house burned down in the 1940s; allegedly a tramp had been sleeping in it and may have been careless with a match.I seem to remember that it was called Lumburn.It may have been possible to gain access from the Berwick road as well as along the cliffs.Can anyone verify any of this? Posted by Evelyn Ramsay on 05 June 2008 regarding the old stone house there is rock skeers down below the front of the stone house theres a winch to pull boats in there plus there is a cave house down there u can get there from berwick or burnmouth o yeah 1 more thing the house is called the old lopster house and you are rite it is at lunburn from brian bell west midlands. Posted by brian bell on 19 June 2008 As I remember you can also access it from the A1 although you have to cross the railway via a gate which connected the fields on either side of the track.As well as the winch there are also a couple of fishermans stores which were cut into the sheer rockface with bricked frontage. When I was younger I always wondered how much it would have cost to repair and move in, peaceful with a cracking view of the sea, except a pain when you had to walk for a newspaper! LOL Posted by Stew Bell on 25 June 2008 Just a wee note to say how handy the weather page is. Saves having to watch the gloomy tv news to get to the weather forecast. And on this site you have a more accurate forecast for exactly where you live.. Thanks Billy Boy... Posted by on 29 April 2008 Linda Williams, Bridgend, South Wales I just love this website - I can spend hours looking at your pictures of where Dad was born in 1925. I spent the week in Sea View last August and visit my father's bench behind the kirk as much as possible. Its a place I would love to retire to!! Thankyou Posted by on 25 April 2008 Photos of Burnmouth I live in Coldstream but regularly visit the Berwickshire coast to enjoy the fantastic scenery and the wildlife. I have created a 'Burnmouth Set' on my Flickr web gallery which you are welcome to visit. If you find Flickr.com on the web and look for my user name - 'borderglider' you will be able to find the Burnmouth Set. Sorry but this message board does not allow web addresses to be posted. Hope you enjoy the photos of this remarkable place. Sincerely Borderglider Posted by Borderglider on 21 April 2008 My father William Telford was born in Burnmouth in October 1925. He lived with his family in coastguard cottage (his father was William Telford, senior, who worked at Burnmouth station at that time). He then moved to Musselburgh, where he lived and raised his own family. He followed in his father's footsteps by working on the railway as a guard from the age of 14 until retirement and sadly passed away in March 2005. I had a bench placed on the coastal path, just behind the kirk, in his memory and visit once a year (twice if I can make it). I would dearly love to speak to anyone who's parents would remember my father. Posted by Linda Williams on 20 April 2008 BurnmouthCC web pics Some great photo's here. Is it possible to have certain originals e-mailed to me, as they contain family members? I am only talking about 3 photo's, and would like them in a high enough resolution to print from for my father who was born in Burnmouth in the 1920's. My Uncle is in the 1936 school shot, and my grandfather is one of the 'Burnmouth Nuts'. Posted by Alistair Craig on 15 April 2008 Family of Mary Paulin Does anyone have any information regarding my grandfather, George Mills (born 1882)? He was from the Belford area and in 1907 married my granmother, Mary Paulin (born 1884 at Burnmouth. They settled in Berwick, where he became a maltster. Posted by Phil Ibbetson on 31 January 2008 Burnmouth Proper I now have all the information I was wanting concerning Burnmouth Proper. Thanks for that information and to everyone who has helped me trace my family, the Paulins. To compplete the picture re the Paulins,does anyone have any further information (in addition to that on the website)regarding Mary Curle, who is included in the Paulin's tree? Posted by Phil Ibbetson on 31 January 2008 Burnmouth 'Proper' One of my ancestors is recorded as living at Burnmouth 'Proper' during the 19th century. About 70 others also resided there. Can anyone tell me whether this was one building or an area of the village? If it was just one building, what was it like. Was it perhaps a workhouse or something simillar? Any information would be appreciated. Posted by Phil Ibbetson on 09 January 2008 The term 'Proper' (used after the noun) just means 'Precise'or 'Actual'. So, I would interpret it as "your ancestors were living in the village of Burnmouth made up of around 70+ residents" Posted by Stew Bell on 09 January 2008 HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL IN BURNMOUTH ALL OUR GOOD WISHES FROM CATCH-A-PENNY Posted by on 03 January 2008 thanks gill Posted by bill on 08 January 2008 photos Well done eric nice photos of your area keep snaping may be someone will buy one. Posted by Les on 11 December 2007 Burnmouth Website I'm looking forward to watching this website grow. It's already brilliant , and it can only get better. Well done to all concerned Posted by Lib Windram on 25 October 2007 our 2nd home we have just returned from another 2wks in Lower Burnmouth. We adore your beautiful village and the kind and friendly locals we have met.Its hard to put into words how much chris and i love our holidays by the sea, the fishing and my painting. its so inspiring. The peace and wildlife, just paridise to us. Your website is great it makes us feel not quite so home sick. see you all 2008 Posted by lisa on 17 October 2007 Who would'nt want to call in at Burnmouth after visiting the website...very informative Posted by on 09 October 2007 the web page We will be coming to stay in the old coastguard cottage next week we have been looking around for photos and info. This web page has been great. Well done. Posted by mrs emmens on 17 August 2007 Many thanks for your comments Posted by Bill on 17 August 2007 Burnmouth families I have done much family history of Burnmouth families and always eager to learn more. I was born there in 1926, with Fairbairn, Martin, Johnston, Aitchison, Spouse, Kellie and Paulin connections. Also interested in any Mark Anderson descendents. Posted by Walter V. Holden on 11 July 2007 Hi, I live in Mallaig in the West Coast of Scotland! many Burnmouth families moved here (after the railway was opened up) to fish for lobsters. My own grandfather was Sammy Martin and other families were the Johnstons and the Aitchesons, all have descendants living here. As far as I can make out most Burnmouth fishing families were related to each other. Best wishes Jane Posted by Jane |Henderson on 18 July 2007 Hi Jane, I think I may be able to help with the Burnmouth/Mallaig connections. At the moment I am researching my Burnmouth ancestors. The names which crop up in Mallaig are Johnston, Aitchison and Martin.How can I get in touch with you. eve Posted by Evelyn on 23 July 2007 Hi Eve, my email is jane.henderson@lochaber.uhi.ac.uk. I did a paper on the 'Lobstermen of Mallaig' for my degree, extensively researching the Burnmouth connection by interviewing descendants of the original fishers. It would be nice to make contact. Regards Jane Posted by on 02 August 2007 Jane Henderson - I think I can give you information re Sammy Martin. He was the brother of my uncle by marriage, James Fairbairn Martin. I was shown the family gravestone in Ayton Churchyard, and the details are as follows: James Martin, died 19.9.21 aged 53 (mother of Sammy) Helen Fairbairn Martin d 13.10.35 aged 60 (mother of Sammy) Thomas Martin, d 2.12.51 aged 48 of TB (brother of Sammy) Agnes Martin died 13.1.1952 aged 52 (sister of Sammy; worked at Mallaig from a shed on pier) Mary Harrington Martin d 4.6.1967 aged 59 (sister of Sammy)Lived at Burnmouth with her cousin Alison Spouse Martin who was daughter of William Martin, brother of James. Mary died from a stroke. William Martin had a fishing boat called The True Vine - information in the Gulls Nest, Burnmouth. Mary Martin appears there in a couple of photos, with her cousin. Posted by Elizabeth on 12 June 2008 Name: pam dixon Telephone: 0121 441 4873 Email Address: wayover@blueyonder.co.uk Comment: I wonder if you have considered starting a family history section to your website. I think I am a descendant of a Mark Anderson who was killed in the 1881 disaster as well as the Johnstones. I think there may be many more descendants who would like a way of getting in touch. I am coming to stay in Burnmouth in August and would be pleased to meet with anyone who can talk to me about the history of the place or who is also descended from Mark Anderson. By the way I think your website is execellent - easy to move around and good photos - they make me really excited about coming to stay. Many thanks Posted by on 20 June 2007 Name: Stew Bell Telephone: Email Address: Stewart.Bell700@mod.uk Comment: Hello from Germany! A good little website which I just stumbled across on wikipedia when reading about Black Friday. Maybe see you all in the "Gulls Nest" (or is that the "Flemington Inn" now?)at christmas. Posted by on 19 June 2007 hi bruv fancy seeing you here xxx Posted by mags goode on 13 September 2007 |
 
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