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Title: Old Photo from Moy & Dalarossie parish - advice sought
Post by: anabanana on Wednesday 24 July 24 20:09 BST (UK)

Good evening,  I've come across an old photo during my research, and wondered if anyone can offer any advice or expertise on it, particularly on rough dating and possible profession of the man in the centre?  He is thought to be a Maclean to name, and the cottage is still standing and is now an airbnb apparently!  Thanks for looking :)
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Title: Re: Old Photo from Moy & Dalarossie parish - advice sought
Post by: japeflakes on Thursday 25 July 24 07:24 BST (UK)

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Title: Re: Old Photo from Moy & Dalarossie parish - advice sought
Post by: oldfashionedgirl on Thursday 25 July 24 09:06 BST (UK)

My thoughts for what they are worth.
I think it may be two dwellings ?

The furthest away door is partly obscured by the foliage, where the second man is standing.
There are three chimney stacks, one either end and likely a shared one in the middle.

The man looks to be wearing a leather ? apron.

Have you tracked it back through the census and valuation rolls? You can search by address on the LDS 1881 census and the valuation rolls. These would give you the name of the inhabitants and their profession.

All depending in whether the cottage pre dates the records.

Good luck

Title: Re: Old Photo from Moy & Dalarossie parish - advice sought
Post by: hepburn on Thursday 25 July 24 17:07 BST (UK)

Could be a blacksmith.I see a building at the back of the cottage.