Maryburgh
Human settlement in Scotland
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Maryburgh (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Màiri) is a village in the Highland council area of Scotland, 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Dingwall.[2] It is situated on the northern bank of the River Conon. The village of Conon Bridge is on the other side of the river.
Maryburgh
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  Maryburgh Location within the Ross and Cromarty area | |
| Population | 1,090 (2020)[1] |
| OS grid reference | NH540562 |
| Council area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Dingwall |
| Postcode district | IV7 8 |
| Dialling code | 01349 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Amenities
photographed in July, 2006
Maryburgh has a number of amenities within its bounds. There is a small shop and community centre. There is also two playgrounds and a large football field. The community council publishes a magazine for the community, titled the Maryburgh Roundabout.[3]
In addition, Maryburgh Free Church holds services in their building, built in 1841.[4] The community is found within the Church of Scotland parish of Ferintosh, with their church premises located in Conon Bridge.
See also
- Maryburgh is also an antiquated name for Fort William. Maryburgh is also a hamlet of 10 house about 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Kinross, postcode KY4 0JE.
