Rosemarkie from Manse Brae

Rosemarkie from Manse Brae

ID: QZP40_CARD_0894 DESCRIPTION: Rosemarkie from Manse Brae in Ross-shire. There is evidence that a Pictish settlement once existed at Rosemarkie during the 8th century. More than 12 Pictish stones were found around the village churchyard and are now housed at the Groam Museum in the village. The Pictish inhabitants of Rosemarkie are believed to have been evangelised by St. Boniface in the early 8th century although there is evidence of an earlier Christian settlement here in the 7th century. In 1125, on the same site as the monastery founded by St. Boniface, the first Cathedral of Ross was built. The village's Parish Church, built between 1818 and 1821, now dominates the site. Rosemarkie was granted burgh status in the early 13th century and shared Royal Burgh status with Fortrose from 1455. During the 18th and 19th centuries Rosemarkie's main industries included linen production and salmon fishing. Today the village has much to offer tourism including the Groam Museum, wooded walks leading to waterfalls through the Fairy Glen and a beautiful secluded beach PLACENAME: Rosemarkie OLD COUNTY/PARISH: ROSS: Rosemarkie CREATOR (AV): J Valentine & Co. PERIOD: 1930s; 1940s SOURCE: Highland Libraries COLLECTION: Highland Libraries' Postcard Collection Asset ID: 32816 KEYWORDS: