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Maryburgh ( gd, Baile Màiri) is a village in the
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council area of
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, south of
Dingwall Dingwall ( sco, Dingwal, gd, Inbhir Pheofharain ) is a town and a royal burgh in the Highland council area of Scotland. It has a population of 5,491. It was an east-coast harbour that now lies inland. Dingwall Castle was once the biggest cast ...
. It is situated on the northern bank of the
River Conon The River Conon ( gd, Conann) is a river in the Highlands of Scotland. It begins at Loch Luichart, and flows in a south-easterly direction to be joined by the River Meig at Scatwell before passing through Loch Achonachie. It is joined by the B ...
. The village of
Conon Bridge Conon Bridge ( gd, Drochaid Sguideil, ) is a small village in the Highland region of Scotland. The current Gaelic name is likely a neologism: the bridge was not built until the early 19th century and some early gravestones show the name sgudal or ...
is on the other side of the river.


Amenities

Maryburgh has a number of amenities within its bounds. There is a small shop and community centre. The community council publishes a magazine for the community, titled the Maryburgh Roundabout.


Art

Maryburgh has a thriving art scene with notable artists including Michael Forbes and Kyle Maclennan, the founder of Headon Art.


See also

*''Maryburgh'' is also an antiquated name for Fort William. Maryburgh is also a hamlet of 10 house about south of Kinross, postcode KY4 0JE.


References

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External links


The Maryburgh Hub - Maryburgh Amenities Centre and Maryburgh Community Council Website
Populated places in Ross and Cromarty Populated places established in 1815 1815 establishments in Scotland