'Clyne extends from the sea coast to the forest of Clibrig, near the head of Loch Naver. The village of Brora lies at the mouth of the river of the same name, and close by are splendid links very suitable for golfing. Within the last ten or fifteen years it has made wonderful progress. What was then a half-dead-and-alive sort of country village, is now a town of considerable extent and of a good deal of industrial and commercial activity. To the north of the village stands the church, having between it and school Clynelish Distillery. There are many picturesque spots in the district worth visiting by the tourist'. (Tourists' Guide, 1883, Hew Morrison)

Clyne parish of old was home to many in numerous communities and little townships. Many of those have gone now but you can still see much of the old life around. Ruins of old crofting communities are scattered around the countryside.

Here on County Sutherland we have quite a bit to offer those searching for ancestors in this parish. The following pages contain:

Clyne parish contains four burial grounds:

  • Ascoile, Clyne Kirkton, Sciberscross & Brora
    All have been photographed and transcribed.  Details on how to view can be seen in the Burial Ground section

Further Reading:

  • Brora and Beyond: Riches from the Raggie, Volume One, Edited by Willie Gunn, published by Clyne Heritage Society, ISBN 0 9538642 0 0 - another 'must have' book for all those with interest in Clyne. Cleverly edited stories from the 'Northern Times'. The late Willie Gunn was one of the most helpful, nicest, fun persons and it was my joy to know him.  He is still missed by many researchers.
  • The Duke of Sutherland's Memoirs, contains a full list of all those who made a contribution to the Duke's statue in 1834
  • Statistical Accounts of Sutherland
  • Ministers & Men of the North - can be read on the internet

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