Session Minutes of Blair Atholl Parish

6th January 1760, Blair

13th January 1760

The Struan Session consisted of:
The Minister, (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, Duncan Robertson, Donald Calmanach, Donald McIntosh, Elders.

Duncan McLean in Trinafour gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Duncan McLean in Trinafour and Christian McLean in Easter Baluaine, marriage banns 10th January 1760)

Samuel Reid of Blairfettie made an intimation by petitioning the Session for a division of the proportion of the church belonging to the late (Charles Robertson, 9th of) Blairfettie, according to his valuation, which was read. (Presumably the allocation of seats in the church to be paid for by Blairfettie tenants)

Alexander Stewart in Easter Kindrochit paid 5 merks Scots as the annual interest on the principal sum of 100 merks Scots, payable to the Kirk Session at Martinmass last which, by concurrance of the Session at their desire, was given to objects (of pity) in their own ground and neighbourhood.

20th January 1760

The Blair Session consisted of:
The Minister, George Richie, John McLauchlane, James McDonald Elders.

His Grace's shepherd in Tullich, Paul Robertson paid his fine for his antenuptial fornication with Margaret McIntosh, his wife, modified to £3 Scots and got up his bill.

The Session Clerk paid in a crown which John Wilson, the gardener of Athole House, gave to the poor at his marriage, of which money, 8s 8d Sterling was given to Alexander Stewart, wright in Blairuachdar to account, of the sum of 12s 8d Sterling money that he charged the Kirk Session of Blair with, for the Letron (Lectern?) of Struan, with 4s Sterling still being owed. Also 2s Sterling was given to John Robertson in Calvine, 8s Scots was given to Robert Fergusson in Balnauld, and the other 4s Sterling was given to said wright, which cleared him.
(John Wilson, gardener at Atholl House and Agnes Brown in Faskally, (Moulin), marriage banns, 9th October 1759)

A testificate was given to Eupham Cowan in Aldclune who left the parish at May 1759.

21st January 1760, Blair with the Minister and George Richie

Mary Hoadley, servant to His Grace the Duke of Athole, at Athole House, declared that in the month of November last she, the declarant, and several others of the said Duke's servants found William Harland, a married man, servant to the said Duke, in bed with Grissel Stewart, a married woman, at the Boat of Blair. William Harland was in naked bed and the said Grissel Stewart, lying by him in a most indecent posture. (signed submission). William Harland in Athole House had been summoned but did not appear and was ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath next at Blair.

(27th January 1760) William Harland in Athole House appeared and acknowledged that about the time that Thomas Rattray in Blair was married, which happened in the month of November last, he, the said William Harland was found in bed in his own room with Grissel Stewart, spouse to James Stewart, soldier in Guernsey, which Grissel Stewart presently resided at the Boat of Blair. That he was in naked bed and she, the said Grissel Stewart lying beside him, and he believes under the bed-clothes with him, but does not knowing what posture as he was so much the worse of liquor that he was insensible of what he was doing and does not remember what passed.

Upon execution of her summons, Grissel Stewart at the Boat of Blair appeared and acknowedged that in the month of November last she was in the house of David Rattray in Blair in the company of William Harland and others and had there drunk to such excess that she did not remember whither she went to Athole House or whither anything of what is acknowledged by William Harland had happened or not, but referred the matter to proof. The Session proceeded to examine the witnesses.

Ethelred Young at Athole House, an unmarried woman aged 24 years, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council was interrogated and deponed that in the month of November last, she and Mary Hoadley, Grissel Stewart and Jean Scott, servants in Athole House found William Harland in his own room, in bed with Grissel Stewart as designed, and that they were both lying under the bed-clothes, that when the bed-clothes were pulled off, William Harland had only his shirt on, that Grissel Stewart had her clothes on but was lying in an indecent posture. Being further interrogated if William Harland did before that time, according to common report, frequent the company of said Grissel Stewart for bad purposes, the deponent declared that she had heard no such report. And that was the truth as she would answer to God and declared that she could not write (the deposition was scribed by the Minister and signed by Duncan Robertson, Session Clerk.

Grissel Stewart in Athole House, an unmarried woman aged 27 years, deponed the same except that she had heard by the common report of the country (parish) that William Harland and Grissel Stewart, spouse to James Stewart in Guernsey, frequented one another's company for bad purposes, and that was the truth as she would answer to God and declared that she could not write.

Jean Scott in Athole House, an unmarried woman aged 21 years, deponed the same as she would answer to God.

The Session, having considered the above proofs did take it to advisandum what censure to inflict upon said William Harland and Grissel Stewart, spouse to James Stewart in Guernsey, but in the meantime they charged them from frequenting one another's company and this sentence was intimated to them.

(23rd March 1760) The Session, being informed that Grissel Stewart at the Boat of Blair did keep company with William Harland at Athole House, after being Sessionally discharged from keeping correspondence for the future, was ordered to appear before them, Sabbath next at Blair.

3rd February 1760

The Minister enquired if the Elders had heard of any deliquents and was answered in the negative. The Day's collection was given to the poor.

10th February 1760

Alexander Campbell in Borenich gave 1s Sterling to the poor
(Alexander Campbell in Balnauld of Borenich and Elspeth Stewart in Lurgcastle, Dull parish, marriage banns 7th February 1760)

Alexander McDonald in Over Bohespic gave 1s Sterling to the poor
(Alexander McDonald in Bohespic and Janet Cumming in Garbh-loin, Brae of Murlagan, Fortingall parish, marriage banns 7th February 1760)

After giving (charity) to some indigent persons, £3 13s 10d Scots was lodged with George Richie.

17th February 1760

A testificate was given to John McDonald, son to Donald McDonald, sometime in Tomnabrack who left the parish at Martinmass 1756.

A testificate was given to Margaret Fergusson, daughter of John Fergusson in Tomkindrochit, being to remove out of the parish.

24th February 1760

Donald McDonald, late in Dalginross, now enlisted in Major Keith's Battalion of Highlanders gave 4s Sterling to the poor.
(Donald McDonald in Dalginross and Janet Robertson in Blairfettie, marriage banns 28th February 1760)

9th March 1760

Robert Stewart in Shinigaig-more paid in 10 merks Scots as two years interest of the principal sum of 100 merks, due by him to the Session by bond, viz. from Whitsunday 1757 to Whitsunday 1759 and was discharged, of which sum £4 11s Scots was given to the poor.

13th March 1760 - The Fast Day

James Kennedy in Kirkton of Struan paid in 3s Sterling as a year's interest of the principal sum of £3 Sterling, due by him per bill to the Session from Martinmass 1758 to Martinmass 1759.

16th March 1760

The 20 merks interest of (Neil Robertson of) Bohespic's 400 merks for Martinmass last was allotted for the following persons, viz. the relict of James Robertson in Glentilt, 5 merks; Donald Robertson in Trinafour, 8 merks; and the other 7 merks to be equally divided betwixt Patrick Robertson in Bohespic and Patrick Robertson in Croftcarnach of Borenich

30th March 1760

Alexander McDonald in Balmeanach of Lude paid 12s 6d Scots annual interest of the principal sum of £12 12s Scots due by him per bill conjunct with Alexander Stewart in Kilmaveonaig, to the Session payable Martinmass last, which was given to the poor.

Also the Session gave the 3s Sterling annual interest of the principal sum of £3 Sterling, mortified by the deceased Patrick Stewart, sometime of Ard Kincael to the poor of the parish of Blair, now contained in a conjunct bill granted by Duncan Fergusson and Donald McDonald, alias Donald Caldel in Easter Invervack to the Kirk Session of Blair Atholl, payable Martinmass last, to be given to Janet Stewart (in Easter Invervack), a poor woman, grand-daughter to the said Patrick Stewart, by drawing a precept in her favour, upon them.

6th April 1760

John Stewart in Port-an-eilean appeared and desired the following declaration to be recorded in the Session Book, viz "I, John Stewart in Port-an-eilean, in order that Duncan Stewart in said place may insist no further in a process for scandal and defamation he has intended against me, do hereby declare that a shirt which was stolen from me about the beginning of September last, and which I said that I found in the custody of said Duncan Stewart, was not stolen by him, and I further declare that, if at any time I charged Alexander Stewart in Port-an-eilean, or any of his family, with the theft of said shirt, or anyway insinuated their having been guilty thereof, that such a charge and insinuation was groundless and without any foundation. Signed before the Session, I.S (Iain Stewart)

Duncan McGilliwie gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Donald McGillivie in Over Gaskan and Janet McDonald alias Janet McChruim in Drumnacharie, Fortingall parish, marriage banns 31st March 1760 - the Fortingall OPR, also shows the groom as Duncan McGilliwie)

13th April 1760

A testificate was given to John Shaw in Dauchinlialash, a poor lad going to Edinburgh Infirmary, being troubled with the scurvy, and was given half a crown to help his charges.

Robert Stewart in Croftmore paid a crown for getting the use of the mortcloth at his father's funeral, of which 3s Sterling was given to the Presbytery Clerk as his fee from October 1758 to October 1759, and 2s Sterling was given to Hannah McBean, a poor woman, being bed-fast in Blair, and part to other objects (of charity).

20th April 1760

No Session. It was intimated from the pulpit that on Sunday 14 days hence, the collection would be given to Rachel Cameron in Toldunie, a poor woman eaten up with the cancer.

(4th May 1760) As appointed, the Day's collection of £9 0s 5d Scots was given to Rachel Cameron, the poor woman in Toldunie, and the Session lodged it with James McDonald, Elder, to be given her by degrees as her circumstance and necessity required.

27th April 1760

Alexander McDonald, alias Alexander Mannoch in Riechaile gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Alexander Mannoch in Riechaile and Janet Robertson in Trinafour, marriage banns 24th April 1760)
The 1s Sterling was given to an Officer for summoning Grissel Stewart at the Boat of Blair, and arresting her effects into the custody of William Stewart, there.

2s Sterling and 2d Scots was given to great objects (of pity). £18 11s 3d was lodged with the Treasurer.

11th May 1760

A testificate was given to Angus Robertson, son to Alexander Robertson sometime in Wester Craggan, who travels about as a packman.

After giving £2 4s 7d Scots to the poor, £6 4s 1d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer.

18th May 1760

No Session of any moment. James Stewart in Dalinturuaine paid his fine for his antenuptial fornication with Margaret Gow his wife, modified to £3 Scots and ordered to make his public appearance before the Congregation, Sabbath next at Blair.

(1st June 1760) James Stewart in Dalinturuaine appeared for his antenuptial fornication with Margaret Gow his wife, being rebuked was dismissed.

Thomas McKenzie in Port-an-eilean paid £5 Scots on behalf of James McKenzie, late in Tressait, being his fine for fornication with Margaret Stewart, lumbie there (lumbie - old Scots word meaning 'obscure or unintelligible', so she may have been dumb), which fine with £1 more added to it by the Treasurer, made £6 Scots which was given to Patrick McDonald in Balnauld and to Alexander Robertson in Bohespic, equally betwixt them, for their encouragement for keeping a school in said places for the winter quarter last.

3s Sterling was given to buy dead-clothes for Duncan Robertson, senior, in Calvine.

25th May 1760

Testificates were given to Elspeth Fergusson in Tomkindrochit (widow of Donald McIntosh?), and her two young daughters, also to James McDonald, tailor, there, and to John Stewart in Miltown of Kindrochit with Katharine Fergusson, his wife, and their two young sons - all going to remove out of the parish. The said John Stewart, being grave-digger, demitted, and the Session appointed Lauchlane McLauchlane, shoemaker in Blair to officiate in said post until Martinmass next, allowing him (fees) as were paid in Moulin and Logierait.

The Session considered that, by the death of John Stewart, late Beadman in Urrard-beg, that there was a vacancy and it being left to them by Mr Bissett, the Duke of Athole's Factor, to name a proper object for that place (position) agreed to recommend William Stewart, a very old man in Miltown of Blair, as the greatest object for said Beadmanship.

1st June 1760

The Kirk Officer, Duncan Robertson, demitted and the Session desired him to draw a discharge for his half-year's fee so that the Treasurer could clear him off (of what was owing).

A testificate was given to Donald Robertson, son to the deceased Donald Robertson, sometime in Kilmaveonaig, who was about to remove from the parish.

8th June 1760 at Blair Manse

No Session, the Minister having nrested (twisted?) his ankle by his horse falling under him, some days before (while) visiting distressed persons.

15th June 1760 at Blair Manse

22nd June 1760

Katharine Fergusson in Crombruach appeared for her fornication with Duncan McIntosh in Auchleeks, being rebuked was dismissed.

Certificates were ordered for Donald Robertson, alias Donald Dewar in Bochonie and for Barbara Stewart in Strathgarry, concerning their characters and honesty.

Donald Stewart in Tighnacoille gave half a crown to the poor.
(Donald Stewart in Tighnachoille and Marjory Stewart in Pittinacie, marriage banns 17th June 1760)

Patrick Gow in Athole House gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Patrick Gow in Athole House and Grissel Stewart in Athole House, marriage banns 2nd June 1760)

John Cameron in Wester Baluaine gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(John Cameron in Wester Baluaine and Christian McFarlane in Carrick, marriage banns 10th June 1760)

Donald Robertson in Lurgain of Blairfettie gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Donald Robertson in Lurgain of Blairfettie and Katharine McGregore in Cragganruar(?), Fortingall parish, marriage banns 10th June 1760)

Patrick Mannach in Crombruach gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Patrick Mannach in Crombruach and Katharine Fergusson in Dauchinlialash, marriage banns 17th June 1760)

John Stewart in Tomanbuie gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(John Stewart in Tomanbuie and Margaret Stewart in Shierglas, marriage banns 10th June 1760. Previously his marriage banns with Ann Stewart in Mains of Foss, had been retracted, 2nd June 1760)

Janet Robertson, servant to John Robertson in Easter Balrobie being delated to be with child was ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath next at Struan.

(6th July 1760) Janet Robertson in Easter Balrobie was sommoned but did not appear and was ordered to appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(13th July 1760) Janet Robertson in Easter Balrobie appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Patrick Mannoch there, as father to it, and that they committed guilt in the month of December last. The Session ordered him to appear before the Session, Sabbath next at Blair.

(20th July 1760) Patrick McDonald, alias Patrick Mannoch in Easter Balrobie appeared, owned guilt with said Janet Robertson, his accussor, and that he committed guilt with her at the time that she gave up. He was ordered to make his appearance Sabbath next and to provide a cautioner with him in giving his security to the Session for their fines and appearances.

(27th July 1760) Patrick Mannich in Easter Balrobie appeared for the first time, Sessionally, for his fornication with Janet Robertson, there, was rebuked, and gave in his bill conjunct with James Mannich in Blairfettie, of £20 Scots, payable 2nd September next.

(28th September 1760) Patrick Mannich in Easter Balrobie made his second appearance for his fornication with Janet Robertson there, being rebuked was dismissed.

(11th January 1761) Patrick Mannich in Easter Balrobie paid his fine for his fornication with Janet Robertson in Easter Balrobie, modified to £10 Scots betwixt them and got up his bill (his IOU was returned to him).

29th June 1760

A certificate was ordered for Alexander Robertson in Mealdoulaish for being a habile (reliable) witness in any court wherein he was legally called.

6th July 1760

The Session granted to Thomas Stewart, a poor man in Balnabodach, the bill of Robert Wallace in Bonskied, for his antenuptial fornication with Janet Stewart his wife, which had been modified to £4 Scots.

The Session granted to Donald Stewart in Tomanbuie, the bill of Ann Stewart in Foss for her (marriage) retraction from John Stewart in Tomanbuie, modified to a crown. The bill was in loan until (John Stewart of) Bonskeid's annual interest was paid at Martinmass next.

(27th July 1760) Ann Stewart in Mains of Foss paid her fine for her retraction from John Stewart in Tomanbuie, modified to half a crown.

The Day's collection was given to Alexander Gow, a old, poor, bed-ridden man in Pitaldonich.

13th July 1760

John Gow in Miltown of Dalcroy paid in a crown for having the use of the mortcloth at the funeral of his wife, Ann Stewart.

Certificates were ordered for Alexander McKenzie in Inverslanie, going to the North about his lawful affairs, and to Isobel Robertson, widow in Miltown of Blair, going to the Low Country.

John McLauchlane in Mains of Strathgarry renewed his bill of £8 Scots, payable to the Session in December 1747 which, with 13 years interest amounted to £13 4s Scots, payable to the Session, January 10th 1761.

Robert Stewart in Shinigaig-more premonished the Session that he was to pay the 100 merks with what annual interest was due, directly.

20th July 1760

A testificate was given to Alexander Robertson, servant to Duncan Cameron in Kilmaveonaig, who left the parish at Whitsunday last.

The Minister showed Baillie Robertson's line anent the mortcloth and sent three swatches of different sorts and prices. The Session made choice of the second sort as more suitable to serve the tenants.

27th July 1760

Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach of Borenich, a married man, as father to it. The said Alexander Stewart appeared and refused her accusation, but she persisted and gave in some circumstances of his haunting her house in the daytime frequently. He owned that he frequented her house in her father's lifetime, but not since. They were both ordered to appear before the Session again, Sabbath next at Blair. The Session desired the neighbours in Tomintianda to appear also, in order to get some further light on the matter.

(3rd August 1760) Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda and Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach appeared. She persisted in her accusation and he denied. The Session appointed a Committee of their number to deal with them separately, to be ingenuous viz. (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan and Duncan Robertson to discourse Katharine Robertson and John Robertson and Alexander Gow to discourse Alexander Stewart and, after serious examination and using all means in order to make them confess, reported that they both continued in the same resolution, she adhering strongly in fathering the child upon him, and that he was inticing her before she left Croftcarnach, and that they committed guilt about a month or twenty days before Candlemass last, and about a week thereafter. he stiffly denied that he ever had any carnal dealing with her. they were both summoned to re-appear before the Session Sabbath next and to bring all the persons that judged could give any clearer light in the affair.

(10th August 1760) Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda and Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach appeared. they both persisted, the one accusing and the other denying. the Session proceeded to examine the witnesses.

Grissel McIntyre, spouse to John McDonald in Grennich, aged 50 years or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council was interrogasted and deponed that she discoursed Katharine Robertson foresaid, suspecting her to be with child, that she asked her who was the father of it. That the said Katharine Robertson demurring in answering to this question. She, the deponent, named several men in the neighbourhood, but that Katharine Robertson denied any of them she named to be father to her child. But, at length, bursting into tears she, the said Katharine Robertson, told her that she was with child to a married man, upon which the deponent asked if it was William McDonald in Blairbuie, the man she meant. Katharine Robertson said he was not and then begged of her to drop the subject. That, to the best of the deponent's remembrance, about 20 days after this conversation happened Katharine Robertson came to her and desired her not to have any mistaken notions about the father of her child. That she would tell her plainly that it was Alexander 'Bane' Stewart in Croftcarnach that was father to her pregnancy, and this was the truth as she would answer to God. She declared that she could not write (scribed by the Minister)

Christian Stewart, spouse to James Stewart in Tomintianda, aged 28 years or thereby, deponed that Alexander 'Bane' Stewart in Croftcarnach came frequently to the house where Katharine Robertson and her father stayed, always since said Katharine Robertson came to Tomintianda, particularly in the month of February last, very early in the morning before any of the town were risen, except the deponent, but at that time neither she nor any in the neighbourhood in Tomintianda, where said Katharine Robertson lived, suspected them of guilt, and this was the truth as she would answer to God. Declared that she could not write.

James Stewart in Croftcarnach, a married man, being called, Alexander Stewart the alleged delinquent allowed his declaration to have the same force as if emitted on oath. The said James Stewart declared that for some years whilst the said Katharine Robertson and Alexander Stewart lived in one town with him, the declarant, he observed a great deal of intimacy betwixt them, and that one day the declarant was happening to go into said Katharine Robertson's house, he found said Alexander Stewart lying in her bed, his clothes were on and the door of the house standing wide open and none at home in the town but the said Alexander Stewart and Katharine Robertson. He declared further that he heard they were under a bad character.

John Stewart in Nether Borenich, a married man, declared that he heard that Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach and Katharine Robertson, now in Tomintianda were under a bad character while she resided in his neighbourhood in Borenich.

There were other witnesses which Alexander Stewart foresaid, had objections against, which were delayed until the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper and harvest were over.

(2nd November 1760) Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach appeared and acknowledged that he was guilty of adultery with Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda, then in Croftcarnach, about 5 years ago, and desired to attend the next Session meeting in Struan, Sabbath next.

(11th January 1761) Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda appeared before the Session, along with Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach. She persisted and he denied as above minuted. (He seems to be denying the alledged recent incident). The said Katharine Robertson alledged that Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach commissioned Alexander Stewart in Knockgarry to speak to her in order to stop her from insisting in her accusation against him. The said Alexander Stewart in Knockgarry appeared and owned that said Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach came and desired him to go to her upon said message. He asked him if he would impower him to offer her anything in order to desist, upon which Alexander Stewart the alledged delinquent said he would give her nothing. The said Katharine Robertson allowed the said declaration of Alexander Stewart to have the same force, as if emitted on oath. They were ordered to appear agin in 20 days time and to cite any witnesses they thought proper in giving any further light in said matter.

(1st February 1761) Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda appeared before the Session, along with Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach. She persisted in fathering her child upon him and he denied. the Session called the witnesses to be adduced.

Donald Stewart in Tomanbuie, married and aged 55 years or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, was interrogated and deponed that after the said Katharine Robertson removed to Tomintianda at Whitsunday 1759, Alexander Stewart, foresaid, told him that he was frequently in her father's house, and that was the shelter he commonly fled to when he was under fear of being pressed into the military service, and he heard that they were reputed in the parish, under an indecent intimacy before she was pregnant of this present child, and that was the truth as he would answer to God. He declared that he could not write (so the deposition was scribed for him).

(5th April 1761) Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach appeared and persisted in his denial. He was ordered to appear before the very Reverend the Presbytery of Dunkeld, to meet at Dunkeld the seventh current for censure, and one of the Elders reported that said Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda went off yesterday in order to be at Dunkeld against said day.

(12th April 1761) Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach appear before the Session before Sermon having been remitted back again to the Session, was dealt with to be ingenuous and ordered to appear before the Congregation. After Sermon Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach made his first appearance before the Congregation for his adultery with Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda, was rebuked and ordered to conyinue his appearances and give in his bill for his fine against Sabbath next. The said Katharine Robertson also being remitted back, appeared and persisted in her accusation, as usual.

(19th April 1761) Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach made his second appearance for his adultery foresaid and was rebuked. Patrick Robertson in Auchdrumnahuagie and James Robertson there, gave in their conjunct bill of £20 Scots to the Session in behalf of said Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda, payable 1st September next, for satisfying Church Discipline and the said Alexander Stewart gave in his bill of £50 Scots, payable Martinmass next for his adultery with said Katharine Robertson.

(10th May 1761) Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach made his third appearance for his adultery with Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda was rebuked and desired to continue his appearances.

(24th May 1761) Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach and Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda appeared for their adultery, the one with the other, he for his fourth appearance and she for her first. They were both rebuked and ordered to continue their appearances.

(7th June 1761) Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda for the second time and Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach, his fifth, for their adultery, the one with the other.

(14th June 1761) Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda appeared for the third time for her adultery with Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach.

(21st June 1761) Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach made his sixth appearance and Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda appeared for the fourth time for their adultery, the one with the other.

(28th June 1761) Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda appeared for the fifth time for her adultery with Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach, and was rebuked.

(5th July 1761) Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach made his seventh appearance and Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda appeared for the sixth time for their adultery, the one with the other.

(20th September 1761) Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda appeared for the seventh time and Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach made his eighth appearance and for their adultery, the one with the other.

(13th December 1761) Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach paid his fine of adultery with Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda modified, by reason of his poor wife and family, to £9 Scots and got up his bill.

(11th April 1762) Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda appeared for the seventh time (actually the eighth, but who's counting), for her adultery with Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach of Borenich.

(18th April 1762) Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda appeared for the eighth time (actually the nineth), for her adultery with Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach.

(16th May 1762) Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda appeared for the nineth time (actually the tenth), for her adultery with Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach, was rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentance, and ordered to appear before the very Reverend the Prebytery of Dunkeld at their first meeting of Presbytery there, to be absolved from censure.

(3rd October 1762) Katharine Robertson in Tomintianda appeared and craved to be absolved from the scandal of adultery she had incurred by being guilty with Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach. The Session, taking the said desire into their consideration, and that said Katharine Robertson had been subnissive to Church discipline and had appeared several Lord's Days before the Congregation, professing her repentance, referred her to the very Reverend the Presbytery of Dunkeld against the 5th day of October current, in order to be absolved from said scandal, or further censure as they should see cause, and ordered her to appear at said meeting.

(29th May 1763) Katharine Robertson, now in Grennich, being remitted by the Presbytery of Dunkeld to the Kirk Session to be absolved from scandal for her adultery with Alexander Stewart in Croftcarnach, appeared and rebuked, was dismissed.

Duncan Robertson, late Kirk Officer, was paid a half-year's fee, viz. the sum of £4 Scots, being from Martinmass 1759 to Whitsunday 1760.

3rd August 1760

Elspeth McDonald alias Elspeth McGillandris in Dalnamine, a trilapse, was delated to be with child and ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath next.

(7th September 1760) Elspeth McGillandris in Dalnamine, the trilapse, appeared before the Session, owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up Alexander McIntosh, alias Alexander Cattanich, a married man in Dalnamine as father to it. The said Alexander McIntosh appeared and acknowledged that he had committed guilt with her several times. They were both ordered to appear before the very Reverend, the Presbytery of Dunkeld, to meet at Dunkeld against the first Tuesday of October next.

(5th October 1760) An extract was given to Elspeth McGillandris in Dalnamine and to Alexander McIntosh there, a married man, of their acknowledging their guilt in adultery, the one with the other, before the Session of Struan, September 7th last, (and were ordered) to appear before the Very Reverend the Presbytery of Dunkeld, to meet at Dunkeld, October 7th current, for censure.

(19th October 1760) Alexander McIntosh in Dalnamine, having appeared before the Very Reverend the Presbytery of Dunkeld for censure for his adultery with Elspeth McGillandris there as minuted, was remitted back to the Kirk Session of Blair to satisfy Church Discipline and pay his fine. He was seriously exhorted to repentance and not to keep company with her, in any manner of way, for the future, and was ordered to make his public appearance before the Congregation, Sabbath next at Blair, and to provide a cautioner with him in giving security to the Session for his fine. The as minuted Elspeth McGillandris was not remitted back to the Kirk Session of Blair until she gave a further proof of her repentance before them.

(9th November 1760) Alexander McIntosh appeared for the first time for his adultery with Elspeth McGillandris in Dalnamine, was rebuked and ordered to re-appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(16th November 1760) Alexander McIntosh in Dalnamine appeared for the second time for his adultery with Elspeth McGillandris there and being rebuked was ordered to continue his appearances.

(30th November 1760) Alexander McIntosh appeared for the third time for his adultery with Elspeth McGillandris there.

(21st December 1760) Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine appeared for the fourth time for his adultery with Elspeth McGillandris there. They were both rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentance.

(11th January 1761) Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine appeared for the fifth time for his adultery with Elspeth McGillandris there, was rebuked and ordered to continue his appearances.

(1st February 1761) Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine appeared for the sixth time for his adultery with Elspeth McGillandris there.

(22nd February 1761) Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine appeared for the seventh time for his adultery with Elspeth McGillandris there.

(15th March 1761) Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine appeared for the eighth time for his adultery with Elspeth McGillandris there.

(19th April 1761) Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine appeared for the ninth time for his adultery with Elspeth McGillandris there and was rebuked.

(26th April 1761) Alexander McIntosh, alias Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine appeared for the tenth time for his adultery with Elspeth McDonald, alias Elspeth McGillandris there, and was rebuked. The Session referred him to the very Reverend the Presbytery of Dunkeld to be absolved from said scandal or further censured as the Presbytery should see cause. The said Alexander Cattanich got Alexander Robertson, schoolmaster in Dalnamine to give in his bill of £12 Scots, in his favour, to the Kirk Session as his fine, considering his circumstance, payable Whitsunday next, which was marked on his principal bill in part payment.

Donald Mannich in Craig of Clunes and said Elspeth McGillandris gave in their conjunct bill to the Session of £20 Scots, payable 1st September next for said Elspeth McGillandris satisfying Church Discipline.

(7th June 1761) Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine paid his fine for his adultery with Elspeth McGillandris there, modified by reason of his poverty to £10 4s Scots and got up his bills.

(13th April 1766) Elspeth McGillandris in Dalnamine made her third appearance for her adultery with Alexander Cattanich there, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances.

(20th April 1766) Elspeth McGillandris in Dalnamine made her fourth appearance for her adultery with Alexander Cattanich there.

(4th May 1766) Elspeth McGillandris in Dalnamine made her fifth appearance for her adultery with Alexander Cattanich there, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances.

(11th May 1766) Elspeth McGillandris in Dalnamine made her sixth appearance for her adultery with Alexander Cattanich there.

(18th May 1766) Elspeth McGillandris in Dalnamine made her seventh appearance for her adultery with Alexander Cattanich there, was rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentance and dismissed.

10th August 1760

The Minister reported that he, according to their advice, had settled (lent) the 100 merks of the poor's money, paid in by Robert Stewart in Shinigaig-more, upon four men, viz. Alexander McLauchlane in Easter Monzie, James McLauchlane in Dalginross, Duncan Stewart, there, and Donald McIntyre, residenter there, the said Duncan Stewart's brother-in-law. They were to give their conjunct bill, payable to the Minister and Kirk session of Blair Atholl for the behoof of the poor, at Martinmass next.

17th August 1760

The Struan Session consisted of:
The Minister, (Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamine, (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, James Robertson, Duncan Robertson, Donald Robertson, Donald Calmanach, Thomas Calmanach, Donald McIntosh, Donald Cameron, Elders.

The Session instructed the Treasurer to pay back to James Robertson, younger, in Dalinrich, £5 Scots, being half of his fine of fornication, since he married said Ann Robertson (in Dalinrich), with whom he committed guilt. So, the Day's collection being added to what formally was lodged made £20 15s 3d Scots and, with the £5 Scots being deducted, left it upon £15 15s 3d Scots. The Session closed with prayers (as usual).

24th August 1760 at Blair

No Session. Lodged with George Richie (Treasurer) - £7 18s Scots
Struan, August 27th, the Fast Day. No Session, the Day's collection being distributed (to the poor) £15 15s 3d Scots lodged.
Blair, August 28th, the Fast Day. No Session, lodged with George Richie £8 13s 6d Scots.
Blair, August 30th, the Preparation Day. Lodged with George Richie £12 19s 2d Scots.
Blair, August 31st, the Sacrament Day. Lodged with James McDonald £24 7s Scots.
Blair, September 1st, the Thanksgiving Day. Lodged with James McDonald £26 8s 3d Scots.

7th September 1760

Isobel Forbes, servant to Donald Stewart in Aldandou, voluntarily appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Donald Stewart, servant to said Donald Stewart in Aldandou. Both were ordered to appear before the Session against Sabbath next at Blair.

(5th October 1760) Isobel Forbes in Aldandou appeared before the Session, also Donald Stewart there, who she gave up as father to her pregnancy. He acknowledged her accusation and was ordered to appear again, Sabbath next at Blair, with a cautioner for giving security to the Session for his fine.

(12th October 1760) Donald Stewart in Aldandou made his first appearance before the Congregation for his fornication with Isobel Forbes there, was rebuked and ordered to appear again, Sabbath next, at Struan. The said Donald Stewart paid his own fine of £5 Scots for said fornication, of which £2 14s Scots was given to the poor.

(19th October 1760) Donald Stewart in Aldandou made his second appearance for his fornication with Isobel Forbes there, was rebuked and dismissed.

(8th November 1761) Donald Stewart, servant to Donald Stewart in Aldandou paid £5 Scots, being the fine payable by Isobel Forbes there, the person guilty of fornication with him, which as promised was given to Donald Stewart in Balmeanach of Lude and his poor family by the Treasurer.

2s Sterling, part of what was lodged, with the Day's collection was distributed (to the poor).

14th September 1760

No Session. The Session Clerk was paid his fee, for said office, of £6 Scots due from the first of September 1759 to the first September 1760, and he discharged the Session for the same

James McDonald, Kirk Elder, paid to Baillie Robertson in Perth, £5 8s Scots for two Communion cups.

21st September 1760

The Blair Session consisted of:
The Minister, Alexander Gow, John Robertson, Donald Robertson, George Ritchie, John McLauchlane, James McDonald, Elders.

The Day's collection was given to a poor old man, being bed-ridden, and 8s Scots out of what was lodged with James McDonald was given to another poor woman.

5th October 1760

The Day's collection was given to a poor bed-ridden woman, so £4 8s 5d Scots was lodged with George Richie. 1s Sterling was given in the Day's collection by mistake, as the Session judged, so it was left with the Session, to see if any person would call for the same. Mr George Grant, the Excise Officer, owned that it was he who gave it and desired that it should be given to an object (of pity), and was added to the next Sabbath's collection.

12th October 1760

£24 2s 11d Scots was lodged with James McDonald, the new admitted Treasurer.

26th October 1760

George Richie, late Treasurer, having cleared his accounts with the Session, paid in the balance, viz. £4 8s 4d Scots. He was given a discharge for the period during his officiating in said office, and the said balance was added to that previously lodged with the Treasurer.

The relict of John Robertson in Ceannamoin appeared, lately delivered of a posthumous child. The said John Robertson's brothers, Donald Robertson and Patrick Robertson refused to have the child baptised by reason of reports, spread through the country (parish), of some indecent behaviour betwixt her and Alexander McDonald, alias Alexander Caldel in Fuarchossach, a married man. After hearing some persons arguing pro and contra upon the matter, the Session desired them all to appear Sabbath next at Blair, and to cite all the witnesses they thought requisite in order to give a cleared light in it, before them.

(2nd November 1760) According to appointment Alexander McDonald, alias Alexander Caldel in Brae of Strathgarry appeared and acknowledged that upon the evening of Moulin market day last, he came with Janet Robertson, now relict to the deceased John Robertson, late in Ceannamoin, all the way from Moulin to his own house, that the said Janet Robertson lodged in his house in Fuarchossach that night, and lay in one bed with the said Alexander McDonald and his wife, he lying in the middle betwixt them, and that he and the said Janet Robertson arose out of bed a considerable time before daylight occassioned by a violent pain in his wife's side that she was seized with, that he and the said Janet Robertson sat at the fire until it was daylight and then he went to the barn with the said Janet Robertson intending to give her a present of peas, unknown to his wife. Asked if he had his hand under said Janet Robertson's head or if he lay and his face to her, he answered that he lay with his face towards his own wife, but was uncertain whether or not, through his sleep, he might have turned to said Janet Robertson.

The said Janet Robertson, spouse to the deceased John Robertson in Ceannamoin, appeared and acknowledged the same as the said Alexander McDonald, excepting that they kindled no fire, but that they lighted a candle, and after they had given a little aqua vitae to the said Alexander McDonald's wife, they returned to bed with her as formerly, and lay until daylight, and when they got up they went to the barn where sho got a compliment (gift) of pease from him, at his wife's desire.

Janet Stewart, spouse to the said Alexander McDonald appeared and declared that her husband Alexander McDonald, she, and the said Janet Robertson slept together in one bed, her husband being in the middle, the night afore-mentioned, that she, being seized with violent pains, her husband arose to fetch her some whisky and that Janet Robertson continued in bed and that he returned in a little and all three continued in bed until daylight, and that the other two rose first and she rose a little after and found them standing at the barn door, that she neither desired nor knew of her getting peas that day.

The matter was delayed for two weeks.

(16th November 1760) Donald Robertson in Bailcheandie (Balchandy), brother germain to the deceased John Robertson, late in Ceannamoin, appeared and alleged that several other circumstances would appear of indecent behaviour and carriage betwixt Alexander McDonald alias Alexander Caldel and Janet Robertson foresaid, if a proof was taken, represented that he had summoned witnesses to prove the said indecent behaviour, and asked the Session to take their depositions.

Alexander McIntosh in Riemoraig, a married man aged 50 years or thereby, solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council was interrogated and deponed that he was in the house of the deceased John Robertson, in Ceannamoin, the night he was a copse, and being interrogated if he saw the said Alexander Caldel and Janet Robertson in bed together that night, or heard any in the house suspect them of their behaviour, deponed he never saw nor heard any such thing, and that was the truth as he would answer to God. He declared that he could not write, (deposition scribed for him by the Minister).

Christian Stewart, spouse to John McDonald at Bridgend of Tilt, aged 40 years or thereby, deponed that she and Alexander Caldel's wife, happening to converse about the scandal betwixt her husband and the said Janet Robertson, Janet Stewart, the said Alexander Caldel's wife told the deponent that she was very averse to her husband's serving with John Robertson's relict, in regard (that) she was left alone at her home which was a solitary place, and she in a bad state of health. But if it should happen, that what was publicly reported through the country should prove true, she would never blame her husband. That she could not understand what brought Janet Robertson, foresaid, to their house, the Moulin market night, last, and that was the truth as she would answer to God. She declared that she could not write.

John Stewart in A'chastle, a married man aged 40 years or thereby, deponed that he never saw or heard of any misbehaviour betwixt the said Alexander Caldel and Janet Robertson during the nine weeks of Spring last (when) he stayed in one house with them, and that was the truth as he would answer to God. He declared that he could not write.

The Session adjourned the above process till Sabbath, twenty days time in Blair.

(7th December 1760) More witnesses were examined anent the process laid before them on behalf of Alexander McDonald in Fuarchossach and Janet Robertson in Ceannamoin, accused of indecent behaviour.

Isobel Reid, spouse to John Fergusson in Tomkindrochit, aged 53 years or thereby, being sworn and purged of malice and partial council was interrogatd and deponed that sometime in Spring last, John Robertson, the defunct, came to the deponent's house, asked if there was any person else in the house and, upon being told there was none, he said that he had a secret to impart to her viz. that Janet Robertson his wife was with child, but that he was not the father of it. The deponent asked whom he suspected to be the father. The defunct replied that he suspected Alexander Caldel, and that said Alexander Caldel was as careful and diligent about his affairs as he himself ever was. He told also that she, the said Janet Robertson, and said Alexander Caldel were in a change-house at the Bridgend of Tilt upon a Sunday evening and stayed from home until it was very late and that she, the deponent, heard from others, though not from the defunct, that the said Janet Robertson and said Alexander Caldel were in the said change-house said night. Being interrogated if the defunct quarreled (with) his wife for staying so late, deponed that the defunct declared that he did that sharply, Alexander Caldel being present and desired him to forebear and that she would not be guilty of the like again. The deponent asked the defunct if ever he intimated to his wife his suspicion of her being with child to another. He said he did and that his wife's answer was that if he would depone that the child was not his, that she would neither trouble him nor any of his friends with it. Being further interrogated if she advised the defunct not to speak further about tha matter lest it should occasion a breach in two families and prove hurtful to himself, that the defunct further told her that he had no carnal knowledge of his wife from the time of the birth or death of their last child (she did not remember which of the two), until the time when he was speaking to her, except once which was about a night or two before Alexander Robertson in Mains of Rinrory and Janet Cowan married. And this was the truth as she would answer to God. Declared that she could not write.

Beatrice Robertson, spouse to Duncan Robertson in Carndessail being adduced as a witness in the action, Janet Robertson, relict to the deceased, appeared and objected against her being received in regard that the said Beatrice Robertson was aunt to the said John Robertson's children by a former marriage, which children might be gainers or losers by the issue of the process, to which objection it was answered that the said Beatrice Robertson was a very honest woman known in the parish of an undoubted good character, that no benefit or profit would accrue to her or hers through the issue of the process. And therefore she would be received as a witness and it appeared to the pursuer that the objector took upon her guilt by making the foresaid objection. The Session, took the objection and said reply into an advisandum for the next Session meeting.

(14th December 1760) Two witnesses viz. Donald Robertson and Christian Robertson, both in Ceannamoin, were examined, although omitted in the Session minutes but the original was ..... in said place.

(28th December 1760) The Session having caused the confession of said Alexander Caldel and Janet Robertson as minuted, to be read coram, and all the depositions relating to the process against, and having maturely considered the same, found that there was no proof of their having been guilty of the crime of adultery.

2nd November 1760

Laurence Morison and Ethelreid Young, both at Athole House, appeared and showed their marriage lines, dated Edinburgh, May 26th last, and owned themselves married persons. They were declared married persons by the Minister, before the Session. The said persons desired a certificate during their residence in the parish: he for 8 years; she for 4 years or thereby. The Session ordered the same to be given them, but in respect of their irregular marriage and suspicions of their being too intimate before said date of their marriage, the Session would be cautious in how to grant the same to them.

9th November 1760

A testificate was given to Jean Scott, servant to his Grace at Athole House, during her residing in the parish.

16th November 1760

The Minister presented the Factor's line recommending to him, with their advice, to point out the greatest object (of pity) to supply the place of the deceased Duncan Robertson, beadman in Little Lude.

John Mackintosh in Wester Baluaine gave a shilling to the poor.
(John McIntosh in Wester Baluaine and Christian Robertson in Easter Baluaine, marriage banns 13th November 1760)

Certificates were given to Patrick Gow and Grissel Stewart his wife, both in his Grace's service at Athole House, and to Janet McBeath, servant to Mr Rattray in Blair, being about to leave the parish.

23rd November 1760

Certificates were given to Alexander Mackrostie, gardener at Athole House, who resided in the parish from Martinmass 1756, and also given to Donald Farquhardson at Bridgend of Tilt who resided in the parish and in the neighbourhood for 7 years.

The Treasurer paid a crown for a Session Book and charity was distributed to the poor.

30th November 1760, Struan

The Session, with the advice of the late Bohespic's friends ordered that this year's interest of the 400 merks mortified by (Neil Robertson of) Bohespic, to the poor should be given to: the wife of John Stewart in Dalno of Bohespic, 15 merks; and the relict (widow) of Mr James Robertson in Achmark-more, 5 merks.

Certificates were given to Patrick Mackglashan in Blair and Jean Moon his wife, as well as to Donald Stewart, nephew to (Donald Stewart of) Dalvorest who was about to leave the parish, and to Alexander Lorn, house carpenter at Atholl House, for about 8 years at different times, viz. 1754 and 1755 he was away.

30th November 1760, Athandraie

Elizabeth Robertson, daughter to Robert Robertson in Easter Bohespic, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up John McIntyre in Brae of Foss, a cooper, as father to it. She was exhorted to repentance and the said John McIntyre was summoned to appear before the Session.

Elizabeth Robertson, daughter to Robert Robertson in Easter Bohespic, appeared before the Congregation for her fornication with John McIntyre, a cooper there pro tempore, was rebuked and having paid her fine of £5 Scots was dismissed from further censure.

7th December 1760

Testificates were given to John McDonald, tailor in Bailemeadhonich (Balmeanach) of Lude who left the parish at Whitsunday 1759, and to Betty Gow, daughter to John Gow, sometime in Wester Invervack, who left the parish at Martinmass 1751.

The Treasurer reported that he had added £1 5s Scots, with what was left with him, being his own wages, to buy clothes for the said William Blair, the foundling.

14th December 1760

Nothing material. 1s Sterling was distributed (to the poor), so that £23 1s 5d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer.

21st December 1760, Struan

A crown was paid in for the use of the mortcloth at the funeral of Alexander Robertson in Kinaldy.

£4 Scots was given to the Kirk Officer, Neill Stewart, the Minister's servant, for his half-year's wages from 1st June 1760 to the 1st December last.

The Minister reported that (John Stewart of) Balnakeilly, Factor for the estate of (John Stewart of) Bonskeid, paid in 100 merks with 10 merks interest, being two years, due by said Bonskeid to the Kirk Session, and got up his bill.

£5 Sterling was given in loan to Duncan Robertson in Calvine, until Moulin market first. 20 merks Scots was given in loan to Alexander Stewart in Port-an-eilean, until said time. Both gave in their bills to the Session with annual rent (interest) to said time, and afterwards while due.

28th December 1760

Isobel Richie in Balinuarain alleged that she had a promise of marriage from Duncan Moon in Balinuarain, and desired to put a stop to his proclamations with Katharine Moon in Baluaine which desire the Session, taking into their consideration, appointed the Session Clerk to stop the proclamations until the said Duncan Moon appeared and answered to said allegation.

(4th January 1761) Isobel Richie in Balinuarain appeared, also Duncan Moon, there. She persisted in alleging that he gave her a promise of marriage and he denied, declaring she never sought the like, nor did he give it. Isobel Richie said she would give her oath that he expressed such words and was, for several years, troublesome to her in order to get his will of her. He said that she was casting herself in his way and was ready to depone that he never gave her any promise of marriage. The Session, taking the matter into their consideration, adjourned until Friday first, and in the meantime to send the Kirk Officer to Dunkeld with letters to advise with the Presbytery and a lawyer upon the matter, allowing him 18d for his expenses, and to meet in the schoolhouse about eleven o'clock, since they could not make it up (decide) themselves.

(9th January 1761) The Session being met by adjournment Duncan Moon, younger, in Balinuarain appeared, also Isobel Richie, there. The Session having considered on said affair and maturely deliberated on the advice received did, according to said advice, resolve to take the oath of the said defender and he, the said defencer, being called accordingly and solemnly sworn and seriously exhorted to be ingenuous, deponed that he never gave said Isobel Richie any promise of marriage and that was the truth as he would answer to God. He declared that he could not write, so it was subscribed for him by the Minister and the Session Clerk.

The Session, in consideration of said oath, resolved to allow the Proclamation of Banns to proceed in common form.

(8th June 1766) Isobel Richie in Balinuarain paid her fine for her fornication with Duncan Moon in Balinuarain, modified betwixt principal and interest to £6 Scots which the Session, considering the circumstances of Margaret Addison, her paralysed mother, ordered it to be given to her said mother in Balinuarain.

(29th June 1766) Duncan Moon in Balinuarain paid his fine for his fornication with Isobel Richie in Balinuarain modified betwixt principal and interest to £6 Scots and got up his bill.

Alexander Robertson in Easter Kindrochit paid 5 merks Scots as a year's interest on the principal sum of 100 merks Scots, due by him to the Session, payable at Martinmass last, of which 3s 6d Sterling was given to two persons in said Ground of Kindrochit and the remainder with the Day's collection with 3s6d of what was lodged with the Treasurer, was given to other poor objects (of pity).

1s Sterling was given to the Kirk Officer from 1s 6d Sterling generously given for the use of the mortcloth for the burial of the child of Mr Charles Murray. The Session added 2s Sterling to the remaining 6d and gave it to William McGlashan, a poor man, brother to Patrick McGlashan of Lambtown.

A crown was paid in for the use of the mortcloth at the funeral of Robert Stewart in Blairuachdar.

£10 Scots was paid in by Alexander Stewart of Tulloch, being two year's interest on the principal sum of £100 Scots, due by him per bill to the Session, payable Martinmass last, which was lodged with the Kirk Officer until (the Session met at) Struan.

9th January 1761

Certificates were given to Donald Scott in Ardcampsie and Finlay Forbes in Tighnaird, as being habile (reliable) witnessses before any court where legally called.

11th January 1761

The Struan Session consisted of:
The Minister, (Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamine, James Robertson, Duncan Robertson, Donald Robertson, Donald Calmanach, Thomas Calmanach, Donald McIntosh, Donald Cameron and Alexander McGlashan, Elders.

Alexander Robertson in Easter Bohespic paid 25 merks annual interest, being 5 merks unpaid of Martinmass 1759 and 20 merks payable Martinmass last, of the late Neill Robertson's 400 merks Scots, mortified to the poor, of which, 10 merks was given to the relict of James Robertson in Achmark-more, and 15 merks was given to the wife of John Stewart in Dalno of Bohespic, as previously agreed. Said Alexander Robertson and Robert Robertson, his father, renewed the principal bill, payable to the Minister and Kirk Session of Blair for the behoof of the poor of said parish, against Martinmass next with the annual rent.

(Alexander Stewart of) Tullich's interest for 2 years on the principal sum of £100 Scots, being the £10 Scots which was lodge with the Kirk Officer was given to Janet Hay in Blairbuie. The Session renewed said bill and got James Stewart, Tullich's eldest son, conjunct with him, payable Martinmass first.

The Minister reported that Christian Robertson, relict to the deceased Duncan McFarlane, sometime in Cailbruar, paid £21 Scots, due by her said husband per bill to the Session and got up said bill. The Minister settled the £21 Scots upon Donald Robertson in Pitaldonich and John McFarlane in Pitagowan, by their conjunct bill, payable to the Kirk Session of Blair, Martinmass first, to which the Session concurred.

18th January 1761

The Blair Session consisted of:
The Minister, John Robertson George Ritchie, John McLauchlane, James McDonald and Donald Robertson, Elders.

As previously agreed, the Day's collection was given to Robert Stewart, a distressed lad in Balmeanach of Lude, who was intending to go to the Infirmary at Edinburgh. £13 14s 3d Scots was given to his father, as well as a certificate.

The 3s Sterling annual interest, payable Martinmass last, of the principal sum of £3 Sterling, mortified by Patrick Stewart in Ardkincael, was given to Janet Stewart, his grand-daughter, contained in a conjunct bill granted by Duncan Fergusson and Donald McDonald, alias Donald Caldel to the Session, both tenants in Easter Invervack.

25th January 1761

A certificate was given to John Kennedy, tailor in Balmeanach of Lude, son to John Kennedy, who was about to leave the parish.

Neill Graham, there gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Neill Graham in Invertilt and Elspeth Stewart in Balintoul, marriage banns 22nd January 1761)

There was an application made to the Session on behalf of Alexander McLauchlane in Brae of Lude, who had his horse, in harvest last, killed by a thunder-clap, he hardly escaping himself, being just beside said horse. A collection was to be made in both churches in the parish, in order to help him in buying another and to keep him from being a burden upon the parish.

(15th March 1761) the Day's collection, as appointed, was given to Alexander McLauchlane in Brae of Lude, being £5 10s 2d Scots.

12th February 1761 - The Fast Day

No Session. A crown was paid in for the use of the mortcloth at the funeral of Charles Robertson in Miltown of Invervack.

22nd February 1761

No Session. The Day's collection of 8s 3d Scots was lodged with Donald Cameron in Dalnamine, in the Treasurer's absence.

1st March 1761

No Session. A crown was paid in for the use of the mortcloth at the funeral of (Isobel McIntosh), the wife of John Cowan (in Aldclune).

John Stewart in Bailnatoin of Borenich gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(John Stewart in Nether Borenich and Elspeth Stewart in Kirkton of Foss, Dull parish, marriage banns 19th February 1761)

The Day's collection was given to the poor, so £32 14s 1d Scots was lodged with James McDonald, Blair Treasurer.

15th March 1761

The Minister reported that he had settled the £5 Sterling with 5s Sterling of interest to Martinmass first, upon Duncan Robertson in Calvine and Angus Robertson in Miltown of Kincraigie, by their conjunct bill.

Alexander Stewart in Port-an-eilean had reserved the 20 merks, as minuted, until Martinmass first bearing interest to said time, to the Minister and Kirk Session per bill, and that James Kennedy in Kirktown of Struan had renewed his bill for £3 Sterling, having paid 3s Sterling interest, payable Martinmass last, and that John Robertson in Croftdou signed said bill conjunct with him, payable Martinmass next, betwixt principal and interest, all which the Session approved of.

Duncan Robertson in Kinaldy gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Duncan Robertson in Kinaldy and Margaret Robertson in Woodshiel, marriage banns 12th March 1761).

Duncan Fergusson in Blair gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Duncan Fergusson in Blair and Elspeth McDonald in Balnauld, marriage banns 10th March 1761).

Robert Stewart in Tressait gave a crown to the poor.
(Robert Stewart in Tressait and Katharine Stewart in Dalinriach, marriage banns 19th March 1761).

The Session gave Robert Stewart's crown to Alexander Stewart, his brother, for officiating as a schoolmaster at Balnabodach during the winter quarter last.

29th March 1761

Certificates were given to James Stewart, son to Alexander Stewart in Kilmaveonaig, who was about to leave the parish, and to Marjory Robertson, daughter ot the deceased John Robertson, sometime in Dauchinlialaish, who left the parish at Martinmass last.

5th April 1761

Donald Robertson, present teacher in Glentilt, was given £5 Scots for his encouragement in officiating there since Martinmass last, the money being the interest of the £100 Scots mortified by the deceased Alexander Stewart and his wife in Breakach of Lude, to the poor of the parish of Blair Atholl.

Donald McIntosh in Grennich and Marjory McDonald in Croftindulaish (Croftdouglas), having both retracted in their intended purpose of marriage, the Session modified both their fines to 3s Sterling, equally betwixt them, which they paid coram and got up their bill.
(Donald McIntosh in Grennich and Marjory McDonald in Croftdouglas, marriage banns 31st July 1760) retracted.
Half of the fine was given to Thomas Stewart in Balnabodach and the other half to Isobel Forbes in Grennich.

The 2s Sterling that was exacted from Robert Stewart in Tressait and Katharine Stewart his wife, for their coming to marry before sunset, according to appointment of the Session, was given to Janet Robertson, widow in Blairfettie.

12th April 1761

It was reported that there was a vacancy in the beadmanship by the death of William Stewart in Miltown of Blair. The Session, considering the poor circumstance of John Robertson in Carrick, subject to fits, thought him the properest object (of pity) for that place, and desired the Minister to write to Mr Bissett, the Factor, in his favour.

Beatrice McDonald in Dalginross, a married woman, was delated to be with child and was summoned to appear before the Session Sabbath next.

(19th April 1761) Beatrice McDonald in Dalginross, a married woman, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Alexander McLauchlane, fiddler there, as father to it. The said Alexander McLauchlane appeared and owned that he had committed guilt with said Beatrice McDonald, Friday after the market day of Struan, last, it being about the 20th January. They were both dealt with to be ingenuous and ordered to appear before the very Reverend the Presbytery of Dunkeld, at Dunkeld the first Tuesday of May next, for censure.

(10th May 1761) Beatrice McDonald in Dalginross appeared and reported that, although she went to Dunkeld to appear before the Presbytery, yet did not give her line up to the Presbytery Clerk, since Alexander McLauchlane did not appear, and was ordered to appear again before the said Presbytery to meet at Dunkeld on the first Tuesday of June next, for her adultery with said Alexander McLauchlane, the fiddler, and he also is to be summoned to appear at said meeting.

(30th October 1761) Beattie McDonald in Dalginross, a married woman, appeared. Also appeared Alexander McLauchlane, fiddler there. She fathered her child brought forth by her, and begot in adultery, upon said Alexander McLauchlane. He acknowledged her accusation. They were both seriously exhorted to repentance and ordered to appear before the very Reverend the Presbytery of Dunkeld for censure, he against Tuesday first and she against the next meeting of said Presbytery at Dunkeld or elsewhere. The said Alexander McLauchlane, and John McLauchlane in Fascarie as cautioner for him, gave in their bill of £50 Scots, payable the 12th February next, for his fine. John Fraser in Tombmhuillin (Tomvulin) became cautioner for said Beattie McDonald, per his bill of £20 Scots, payable the first day of May next, for her satisfying Church discipline, and upon that, their child was baptised. the Session concluded with prayer.

(22nd November 1761) Alexander McLauchlane in Dalginross made his first appearance (before the Congregation) for his adultery with Beattie McDonald, there, being rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentance, he was ordered to re-appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(6th December 1761) Alexander McLauchlane in Dalginross made his second appearance for his adultery committed with Beattie McDonald in Dalginross.

(27th December 1761) Alexander McLauchlane in Dalginross made his third appearance for his adultery with Beattie McDonald, there, and was ordered to continue his appearances.

(10th January 1762) Alexander McLauchlane in Dalginross made his fourth appearance for his adultery with Beattie McDonald, there, was rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentance.

(28th February 1762) Alexander McLauchlane in Dalginross made his fifth appearance.

(7th March 1762) Alexander McLauchlane in Dalginross made his sixth appearance for his adultery with Beattie McDonald, there.

(21st March 1762) Alexander McLauchlane in Dalginross made his seventh appearance for his adultery with Beattie McDonald, there, paid £6 12s Scots in part payment of said fine.

(28th November 1762) Beattie McDonald in Dalginross appeared and desired that the Session would write in her favour to the very Reverend the Presbytery of Dunkeld for censure and serving Church Discipline for her sin of adultery with Alexander McLauchlane, the blind fiddler in said town, which desire the Session granted and referred her to very Reverend the Presbytery of Dunkeld, to meet at Dunkeld the 7th December next, and ordered her to attend said meeting.

(19th December 1762) Alexander McLauchlane in Dalginross paid to account 9s Sterling of his fine for his adultery with Beattie McDonald, there, which was marked on the back of his bill.

(18th March 1764) Beattie McDonald in Dalginross was ordered to appear before the Congregation for her adultery with Alexander McLauchlane, there, the blind fiddler.

(1st April 1764) Beattie McDonald, now in Over Campsie made her first appearance for her adultery with Alexander McLauchlane in Dalginross, was rebuked, seriously exhorted to repentance and ordered to continue her appearances.

(8th April 1764) Beattie McDonald, in Over Campsie made her second appearance for her adultery with Alexander McLauchlane in Dalginross, was rebuked and exhorted to repentance.

(15th April 1764) Beattie McDonald, in Over Campsie made her third appearance for her adultery with Alexander McLauchlane in Dalginross, was ordered to continue her appearances.

(26th August 1764) Alexander McLauchlane in Dalginross paid the remainder of his fine of adultery as minuted, modified to £3 Scots and got up his bill.

(7th December 1766) Beattie McDonald, in Tomvulin made her seventh appearance (there is no record of the 4th, 5th and 6th) for her adultery with Alexander McLauchlane in Dalginross, was rebuked and dismissed.

19th April 1761

The Minister reported that the deceased Donald Robertson in Pitagowan mortified 20 merks to the poor of the parish of Blair Atholl and, as his brother John Robertson also had mortified 20 merks to said poor, the defunct had desired that both their mortifications should be added together, and the anuual interest thereon, given to the poor.

10th May 1761

Alexander McDonald in Bailemeadhonich (Balmeanach) of Lude re-paid a guinea lent him by the Session, with a year's interest, being 12s 6d Scots, payable to the Session at Candlemass last, and got up his bill. The Guinea was sent to the Treasurer, while the interest and the Day's collection were distributed (to the needy).

17th May 1761

Jean Mackintosh in Crachie-more, owned guilt and that she had brought forth a child begot in adultery, and fathered it upon Alexander McIntosh, alias Alexander Cattanich, a married man and a relapse in adultery, in Dalnamine. The said Alexander Cattanich also appeared and acknowledged that he had committed guilt in adultery with her, in his own house. He was ordered to appear before the very Reverend the Presbytery of Dunkeld, at Dunkeld on the first Tuesday of June next.

(12th May 1765) Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine made his first appearance for his adultery with Jean McIntosh in Crachie in Badenoch, was rebuked and ordered to appear again, Sabbath next at Blair.

(19th May 1765) Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine made his second appearance for his adultery with Jean McIntosh in Crachie.

(2nd June 1765) Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine made his third appearance for his adultery with Jean McIntosh in Crachie, was rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentence and ordered to continue his appearances.

(23rd June 1765) Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine made his fourth appearance for his adultery with Jean McIntosh in Crachie, was rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentence and ordered to appear again at Blair in 14 days time.

(15th September 1765) Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine made his fifth appearance for his sin of adultery with Jean McIntosh in Crachie, was rebuked and ordered to continue his appearances.

(6th October 1765) Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine made his sixth appearance for his adultery with Jean McIntosh in Crachie, was rebuked and ordered to continue his appearances.

(27th October 1765) Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine made his seventh appearance for his adultery with Jean McIntosh in Crachie, was rebuked and ordered to appear again, Sabbath next at Blair.

(30th March 1766) Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine made his eighth appearance for his adultery with Jean McIntosh in Crachie, was rebuked and dismissed.

The Day's collection amounting to £5 1s Scots was given to Ann McPherson, a poor distressed lass in Crieff, under surgeons there, her parents on the mother's side being residenters in Blair Atholl parish. The Session added 6d to it. £16 14s 3d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer.

31st May 1761

No sermon. The Minister, by the appointment of the Presbytery of Dunkeld, preached at Moulin, their own minister being in Edinburgh at the General Assembly.

7th June 1761

Alexander Robertson, late schoolmaster at Dalnamine, paid £2 Scots for his sister Elspeth Robertson's marriage retraction.
(Duncan Robertson in Bochonie and Elspeth Robertson in Bridgend of Struan, marriage banns 11th March 1760, retracted)
The £2 Scots was given to (Janet Fraser?), the wife of Alexander Robertson, alias Alexander Breck, late in Dalinturuaine in order to help her in buying a lint wheel.

Donald Stewart in Gaskan, being reduced to poverty and having twins lately born to him, got a crown, while another 1s Sterling was distributed (to the poor).

A certificate was given to the said Donald Stewart and Janet Stewart in Gaskan, and children, bring married persons, who intended to leave the parish.

A certificate was given to Isobel Robertson, an unmarried woman, daughter to John Robertson at Bridge of Kynachan, who left the parish at Whitsunday 1757.

A certificate was given to Donald Stewart and Janet Stewart, late residenters in Wester Invervack, and six children, who left the parish at Lammas 1759.

A certificate was given to Janet Gow, daughter to the deceased John Gow, late smith in Pitagowan, a lassie that left the parish in February 1760.

14th June 1761

Robert McIntosh in Toardou gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Robert McIntosh in Tordou and Jean Robertson, daughter to (Duncan Robertson) of) Dalnamine, marriage banns 9th June 1761)

Neill Gow in Miltown of Blair gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Neill Gow in Miltown of Blair and Elspeth McIntosh in Balnald of Fincastle, Dull parish, marriage banns, 9th June 1761)

A certificate was given to Barbara Stewart, late in Ardtulichan, who had left the parish in June 1760.

21st June 1761

A precept was drawn in favour of Duncan Robertson in Drumnanagnach, upon Thomas McKenzie of Rinancoillach, for 2½ merks Scots, being a year's interest on the principal sum of 50 merks Scots, due at Martinmass last, mortified to the poor of Blair Atholl parish by his grand-father, Thomas McKenzie, sometime in Rinancoillach.

The Day's collection was given to Rachel Cameron in Toldunie, a poor object.

The Session condescended to celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, at Blair in 5 week time.

28th June 1761

The Minister reported that the coarse mortcloth had arrived and the Session having considered the price, settled it at half a Crown to any that called for it, viz 2s Sterling to the poor and 6d Sterling to the bearer or Officer.

5th July 1761

The Blair Session consisted of:
The Minister, John Robertson, Donald Robertson, George Richie, John McLauchlane and James McDonald, Elders.

Donald Robertson, Treasurer of Struan, paid up what was lodge with him, viz £23 12s 2d Scots, 2s 3d Scots being wanting of the charge, given away it was thought in mis-count, which they allowed the said Treasurer and besides continued him. The Struan money was given to James McDonald, Treasurer of Blair, he having paid off said mortcloth, £5 Sterling, and a groat to the bearer and another groat was given to Robert Robertson, merchant in Blair, for a bend whang for the use of the steeple bell.

Finlay Forbes in Toldunie gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Finlay Forbes in Toldunie and Grissel Shaw in Ceannamoin, marriage banns 3rd July 1761)

12th July 1761, Blair

So many tokens (for the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper) were given for the east end of the parish.

His Grace and family being at sermon, the collection came to £5 11s 10d Scots, of which 2s Sterling was distributed (to the poor).

19th July 1761, Struan

27th July 1761

The total collection from the Fast Days, Preparation Day, Sacrament Day and Thanksgiving Day, amounted to £52 12s 11d Scots, of which 12s Scots was given to a poor object.

The Kirk Session of Blair intimated that the collection at the following Sabbath would be for the relief of George Stewart in Easter Invervack, who had his house and all his furniture therein, lately burnt by accidental fire.

(2nd August 1761) The Day's collection for the said George Stewart amounted to £22 5s 10d Scots.

9th August 1761

16th August 1761

9th August 1761

30th August 1761

A crown was paid for the use of the mortcloth at the funeral of Old Lady Fincastle (Isobel Campbell, mother of Robert Stewart, 8th of Fincastle)

The Treasurer paid £6 Scots to the Session Clerk as his fee for said office due from the 1st September 1760 to the 1st September last, and got his discharge (receipt) for the same.

6th September 1761

No Session. Mr Sandeman when cleared, returned, of his first charge of the said mortcloth, a crown which was added to the sum lodged (with the Treasurer), making £44 9s 6d Scots. The Day's collection was given to the poor.

Alexander McIntosh in Easter Blairfettie gave 1s Sterling to the poor, which was used to pay the Presbytery Officer's fee for the preceeding Candlemass last.
(Alexander McIntosh in Easter Blairfettie and Katharine Robertson in A'chastle, marriage banns 31st August 1761)

13th September 1761

No Session. John Robertson in Easter Monzie gave 1s Sterling to the poor, which answered for the 1s Sterling given to Rachel Cameron, and a 6d was given out of the Day's collection.
(John Robertson in Easter Monzie and Janet Robertson in Renestrone, marriage banns 8th September 1761)

27th September 1761

George Stewart in Achmark-beg, cautioner for Marjory Stewart, his sister, for her retraction (of marriage) from Donald McLauchlane in Mains of Rinrorie.
(Donald McLauchlane in Mains of Renrory, Moulin parish, and Marjory Stewart in Achmark-beg, marriage banns 3rd July 1761, retracted. However the marriage banns in Moulin, 20th June 1761, were not retracted)

Margaret Robertson, widow in Rinmore of Clune, appeared for Jean Robertson, her daughter's retraction (of marriage) from Robert Robertson in Aldindulaish.
(Robert Robertson in Aldindulaish and Jean Robertson in Runmore i.e. Raon-more, marriage banns 9th June 1761, retracted)

The Session considered upon the matter and modified their fines to a crown each, which they paid coram, and got up their bills.

Donald McIntyre in Easter Monzie gave 1s Sterling to the poor, which was distributed to the poor as well as 1s Sterling from the Day's collection
(Donald McIntyre in Easter Monzie and Elspeth McDonald in Tomkindrochet, marriage banns 17th September 1761)

4th October 1761

11th October 1761

No Session. 1s Sterling was given to the poor from the Day's collection, £3 1s 7d Scots was lodged (Struan).

18th October 1761

No Session. The Session being due 2 year's salary to the Synod Clerk at a crown per year, and 2 year's also to the Presbytery Clerk at 3s Sterling per year, which the Treasurer advanced, so there was lodged £42 9s 4d Scots.

25th October 1761

No Session. 1s Sterling was given to Rachel Cameron in Toldunie, so lodged with this Day's collection, £42 4s Scots.

1st November 1761

No Session. This Day's collection was given to the poor, so £3 1s 7d Scots was lodged (with the Treasurer).

8th November 1761

15th November 1761

No Session. 2s Sterling was paid in for the use of the coarse mortcloth at the funeral of (John Robertson of) Lettoch's daughter, Helen Robertson, who died at Rinancoillach. The money, together with the Day's collection was distributed to the poor.

22nd November 1761

No Session. Katharine McDonald in Balintoul was called but did not appear and was summoned a second time to appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(29th November 1761) Katharine McDonald in Balintoul appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up John Stewart there, as father to it. She was ordered to appear again and the said John Stewart was ordered to appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(6th December 1761) Katharine McDonald in Balintoul appeared before the Session. John Stewart there, also appeared and owned her accusation as his having committed guilt with her, about the 25th August and her answer to that was that whatever time it came, it was his. They were both exhorted to repentance and ordered to give in their securities to the Kirk Session for their fines and satisfying Church discipline without delay.

(28th February 1762) John Stewart in Balintoul and Robert McIntosh there, as cautioner, gave in their conjunct bill of £10 Scots payable Whitsunday first, for his fornication with Katharine McDonald, now in Invertilt.

(21st March 1762) John Stewart in Balintoul made his first appearance before the Congregation, for his fornication with Katharine McDonald, in Invertilt, was rebuked and ordered to appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(11th April 1762) John Stewart in Balintoul made his second appearance for his fornication with Katharine McDonald, in Invertilt.

(18th April 1762) John Stewart in Balintoul made his third appearance for his fornication with Katharine McDonald, in Invertilt, was rebuked and dismissed.

(23rd January 1763) John Stewart in Balintoul paid to account of his fine of fornication with Katharine McDonald, there, the sum of £5 2s Scots.

(12th February 1764) John Stewart in Balintoul paid the fine of his party, Katharine McDonald, which, with annual interest since due, came to £5 8s Scots and got up his bill.

The Treasurer was not present by reason of the rain (swollen rivers?), so the Day's collection, being 7s 9d Scots was lodged with Donald Robertson, his son in Pitaldonich.

A testificate was given to James McKenzie a journeyman gardener at Atholl House for a year, viz, from Martinmass 1760 to Martinmass 1761.

29th November 1761

Testificates were given to Patrick Robertson in Runmore who left the parish at Martinmass 1760, and James Fergusson in Sheanbhaile (Sheneval) of Calvine who was about to leave the parish.

A crown was paid for the use of the mortcloth at the funeral of Mrs of Kincraigie (Janet Robertson, spouse of Donald Robertson, 4th of Kincraigie) which, with the Day's collection, added to what was lodged before, made £44 18s 2d Scots.

6th December 1761

2s Sterling was to be given to John Mackintosh, (Kirk) Officer, for arrestments and summonings.

Alexander McFarlain in Carrick, having stayed later than the hour appointed for marrying, his 1s Sterling of consignment was forfeit and given to Elspeth Stewart in Carrick. The Session considered that it was not his fault that occasioned their being so late.
(Alexander McFarlain in Carrick and Margaret Robertson in Carrick, marriage banns 27th November 1761)

(28th April 1762) 1s Sterling was returned to Alexander McFarlain in Carrick, the Session having given up the prosecution of the act made anant their coming before sunset to marry.

13th December 1761

Alexander Robertson in Easter Kindrochit paid 5 merks Scots as a year's interest of the principal sum of 100 merks Scots, due by him to the Session per bill, payable Martinmass last, which was given to three objects (of pity) with the Session's consent, as in list of distributions.

Donald Stewart in Balnauld of Borenich was given 10 merks Scots, as 2 year's interest of the principal sum of 100 merks Scots paid last year to the Session by the Factor of Bonskeid, which was then promised him, although given out in another hand to this time.

£6 Scots was given to Donald Stewart, a poor man late in Gaskan who has twins, in order to help him pay a quarter of one of them to the nurse who has it, with the crown he got before.

1s Sterling was repaid to Robert McIntosh in Tordou, which he consigned when booked (for marriage), by reason that his father in an Elder. (presumably Donald McIntosh)

4s Sterling was lodged with Donald Robertson in Pitaldonich, the new Treasurer. All that was lodged with his father in Calvine, with the Day's collection, was distributed (to the needy). Concluded with prayer.

20th December 1761

Alexander McDonald in Balmeanach of Lude petitioned the Kirk Session in order to loan him £20 Scots for a year, viz. from the 21st December instant to the 21st December 1762, which desire the Session granted, so long as he got a responsible cautioner, and he getting Robert McIntosh in Balintoul as conjunct debitor with him. The bill was accordingly drawn as above.

£6 Scots was paid to the Session clerk for transcribing and collecting together all that could be gotten of the baptisms made in the parish since Mr Hamilton's ordination to Mr Stewart's ordination, viz. from February 25th 1718 to the end of August 1743. £8 Scots was given to the Kirk Officer as his fee for the said Office for a year, viz. from December 1760 to December instant. When all the foresaid sums were paid, £9 14s 2d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer.

2s Sterling was paid in for the use of the coarse mortcloth at the funeral of Beatrice Robertson in Rinancoillach. This sum and the Day's collection amounting in both to £1 18s 1d Scots was given to William Young, wright at Invervack for mending the two doors of the church of Struan and furnishing timber and nails thereto. Closed with prayers.

27th December 1761

No Session. The Day's collection, being 8s 1d Scots, and a 6d of what was lodged (with the Treasurer) was given to Rachel Cameron in Toldunie.

3rd January 1762

The Struan Session consisted of:
The Minister, Duncan Robertson, Donald Robertson, Donald Calmanach, Donald Cameron and Alexander McGlashan, Elders.

10s 5d Scots was paid in from two collections at marriages. £4 6s 5d Scots was distributed (to the poor), so that £3 19s 4d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer.

John Cameron, servant to Lude, was delated as having been guilty some time ago of uncleanness with a Rannoch woman. The Session ordered said woman to be cited to appear before them at their next meeting.

(14th February 1762) Barbara Campbell in Kinloch Rannoch, a married woman, appeared, owned guilt and gave up John Cameron, servant to Lude as father to the child that she had lately brought forth, and confessed that she had said to John Cameron that her husband was dead, before he had committed guilt with her. John Cameron also appeared and acknowledged her accusation. He gave in a bill of £10 Scots, payable Whitsunday first, for his fine, his brother Alexander Cameron in Kirkton of Struan being conjunct with him.

(14th February 1762) The Session ordered John Cameron, foresaid, to appear at Blair, Sabbath next, for his said fornication.

(7th March 1762) John Cameron in Lude made his first appearance for his fornication with Barbara Campbell in Kinloch Rannoch, and was rebuked.

(4th April 1762) The Minister reported that he got, last week, Donald Cameron in Cuiltalosgin's bill of £30 Scots, payable 6 weeks after date, in case Barbara Campbell in Kinloch Rannoch, did not satisfy Church discipline for her adultery committed with John Cameron, servant to Lude.

(28th April 1762) John Cameron, servant to Lude made his second appearance for his fornication with Barbara Campbell in Kinloch Rannoch, and was rebuked.

(22nd January 1764) John Cameron in Lude paid his fine for his fornication with Barbara Campbell in Kinloch Rannoch, modified to £5 7s 6d Scots, bearing 6 years annual interest.

(18th March 1764) Barbara Campbell in Cuiltalosgin made her first appearance for her adultery with John Cameron, servant to Lude, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances.

(25th March 1764) Barbara Campbell made her second appearance for her adultery with John Cameron in Lude.

(1st April 1764) Barbara Campbell made her third appearance for her adultery with John Cameron in Lude.

(8th April 1764) Barbara Campbell in Cuiltalosgin made her fourth appearance for her adultery with John Cameron, servant to Lude, was rebuked, exhorted to repentance.

(1st July 1764) Barbara Campbell in Cuiltalosgin made her fifth appearance for her adultery with John Cameron, servant to Lude, was rebuked and dismissed. Donald Cameron in Cuiltalosgin, her cautioner, for satisfying Church discipline got up his bill.

(29th March 1772) John Cameron jnr. in Lude paid in £3 Scots in part payment of his adultery fine with Barbara Campbell in Cuiltalosgin.

10th January 1762

No Session. Certificates were given to John McLauchlane in Easter Monzie, son to Alexander McLauchlane there, and to Robert Robertson, tailor in Tirinie, now servant to Capt. William Robertson in Colonel Cranford's regiment, going to remove out of the parish.

John McLauchlane in Brae of Lude was fined 2s Sterling for being too late in coming to his daughter's marriage, of which 1s Sterling was given to Rachel Cameron in Toldunie, and the other 1s Sterling was left with himself to give to any poor object he saw most needful.
(John McBeath in Innisdroighnich (Inchgrenich) and Bettie McLauchlane in Brae of Lude, marriage banns, 1st January 1762)

(9th May 1762) The Treasurer paid John McLauchlane, the Elder, his fine viz. 1s Sterling for his daughter's late coming to marry.

The Day's collection of 14s 2d Scots was added to what was before-lodged, making it £10 2s 4d Scots.

31st January 1762, Blair manse

No Session. 2s Sterling was given in for the use of the coarse mortcloth at the funeral of (Christian McLauchlane), the wife of John Robertson in Easter Balrobie.

Duncan Richie in Faskally gave 1s Sterling to the poor, for his marriage.
(Duncan Richie in Faskally and Janet Robertson in Bridgend of Tilt, marriage banns 31st December 1761).

John Stewart in Balnabodach gave 1s Sterling to the poor, for his marriage.
(John Stewart in Balnabodach and Margaret McLauchlane in Daildon of Kynachan, Dull parish, marriage banns 12th January 1762).

7th February 1762

James Kennedy in Kirkton of Struan paid 3s Sterling, being a year's interest on £3 Sterling, payable Martinmass last, of which 1s Sterling was distributed (to the needy). John Robertson in Croftdou and Donald Robertson in Pitagowan gave in their conjunct bill to the Minister and Kirk Session of Blair Atholl for the above sum, in place of James Kennedy, payable Martinmass first, with the usual interest thereof.

14th February 1762

The Session proposed that the annual rent (interest) on the £20 Scots mortified to the poor by the deceased John McFarlane in Calvine should be given to Elspeth Robertson, relict of the deceased Donald McFarlane there. The principal sum was contained in a conjunct bill granted by John McFarlane in Pitagowan and Donald Robertson in Pitaldonich, to the session, payable with its due interest to the Kirk Session at Martinmass last

Janet Kennedy in Wester Invervack, being delated to be with child was ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath first, at Blair.

(23rd May 1762) Janet Kennedy in Margagheat of Invervack owned guilt and fathered the child she had brought forth upon James Spence, surgeon in Dunkeld. The Minister was desired to write to said James Spence (concerning) her confession in accusing him as father to the child (that) she had brought forth.

(13th June 1762) Janet Kennedy in Wester Invervack made her first appearance for her fornication with James Spence, surgeon in Dunkeld, was rebuked and ordered to appear a second time at Blair.

(4th July 1762) The Minister gave in Alexander McGlashan in Wester Invervack's bill of £10 Scots, payable eodem tempore quo prior (payable at the same time as the first: 6 weeks after date), in behoof of Janet Kennedy, there, for her fine incurred for fornication with James Spence, surgeon in Dunkeld.

(24th April 1763) Mr James Spence, surgeon in Dunkeld gave a guinea to the poor for his fornication with Janet Kennedy, now in Lude, being his fine and was dismissed from further censure.

(1st May 1763) Janet Kennedy, in Lude, paid in £3 6s Scots for her fine of fornication with Mr James Spence, surgeon in Dunkeld, was dismissed from further censure. The fine was given to Malcolm Kennedy in Wester Invervack, her father, a poor man.

£2 18s 6d Scots was distributed to the poor, so £2 16s 3d Scots was lodged (with the Treasurer). Concluded with prayers.

28th February 1762

No Session. Duncan Ritchie in Balinuarain was received as an Elder in his father's place. 2s Sterling was paid for the use of the coarse mortcloth at the funeral of George Richie in said Balinuarain.

A certificate was given to Patrick Wallace at Bridgend of Tilt who was about to leave the parish.

Alexander Campbell in Tomnaculag begged the loan of £10 Scots to Martinmass first, which the Session complied with if he would get Donald Robertson in Tomnabrak and John McDonald in Tomnaguie as cautioners for and with him. The said persons condescended to sign a bill with him. They desired the Session Clerk to draw a bill upon said terms when they would come for said money, payable at said term of Martinmass to the Kirk Session of Blair Atholl, and when the Treasurer paid up that, there would be £11 18s 10d Scots lodged with him.

7th March 1762

No Session. Alexander Stewart in Tressait paid in 2s Sterling, for his coming too late to marry, and 4s Scots was collected at his marriage.
(Alexander Stewart in Tressait and Janet Calmanach in Grennich, marriage banns 5th March 1762)

(The Session minutes also mentions that John Stewart, likewise, was late for his marriage but does not elaborate although it probably was the following:
John Stewart in Middle Blairuachdar and Ann McGlashan in Easter Blairuachdar, marriage banns 23rd February 1762)

(15tth August 1762) 2s Sterling was given to (by?) John Stewart in Blairuachdar, which was lodged with the Treasurer since his marriage being late after the time appointed.

11th March 1762 - The National Fast Day

No Session. 2s Sterling was paid in for the use of the coarse mortcloth at the funeral of Finlay Cameron's relict (widow, Janet Robertson) in Dalnamine.

14th March 1762 - at Struan

No Session. 11s 3d Scots collected and £1 15s 3d Scots distributed, so £3 1s 11d Scots lodged (with Struan Treasurer)

14th March 1762 - at Blair in the afternoon

No Session. Duncan Stewart in Croftmore repaid the £24 Scots lent to him per bill by the Session and 4s 6d Sterling in interest, while due, which made 40 merks Scots and 8 pennies more, which was given to Alexander Stewart in Kilmaveonaig and William Wallace at Bridgened of Tilt as cautioner, by their conjunct bill payable with 2 merks of annual rent (interest) against 26th February next, to the Minister and Kirk Session of Blair Atholl. The said Alexander Stewart paid in the eight pennies more than the 40 merks coram to the Treasurer, which, with the Day's collection added to what was already lodged (with the Blair Treasurer), made £14 6s 9d Scots.

21st March 1762

The Blair Session consisted of: The Minister, Alexander Gow, John Robertson, John McLauchlane James McDonald and Duncan Ritchie, Elders.

Neill Stewart in Shierglas gave 1s Sterling to the poor
(Neill Stewart in Shierglas and Katharine Stewart in Bridgend of Tilt, marriage banns 12th March 1762)

The Session allowed to Duncan Stewart in Dalginross, a bed-ridden man, 5 merks Scots being the annual interest on the principal sum of 100 merks Scots, due by himself and another three tenants, per their conjunct bill to the Session, payable at Martinmass last.

Robert McDonald, alias Robert Caldel in Carrick, was scandalised by Neill Stewart in Tominraid, alleging that he was guilty of stealing sheeling(?). Neill Stewart confessed that had lied and that what he had said was groundless, and gave a line under his hand, wherein he owned openly that the said Robert McDonald was free from any such aspersions and desired that the said confession should be read at the chapel of Fincastle, after divine service there, before the Congregation before being dismissed. The said Robert McDonald, not being satisfied with it, applied to the Minister and Kirk Session of Blair Atholl that the said Neill Stewart's confession would be inserted in their Session Records for preservation, that it might be known to future ages that he was clear from such scandalous accusaton, which desire the Session complied with, and desired their Session Clerk to write a just copy of his said declaration. The tenor follows:

"I, Neill Stewart in Tominraid do hereby acknowledge and confess that I did openly defame and scandalize the Good name of Robert McDonald, alias Robert Caldel in Carrick, by saying in the Miln of Fincastle that the said Robert McDonald was guilty of stealing and carrying away some sheeling from Donald Stewart in Drumindaghoun (Drumnagowan), and now seeing I was concerned in drink and frolicks, I ordain these presents (pages) to be openly read at the dismissing of the Congregation or Congregations and especially first Sabbath at the Chapel of Fincastle. That I, the said Neill Stewart confess that I said what I cannot maintain in Law or Justice. And also, this is to be read by the Minister of the parish of Dull publickly that the whole parishioners may hear that said Neill Stewart confesses all to be grand lies, written at Auchchastle (A'chastle) the first day of March seventeen hundred and sixty two, before there witnesses, Charles Stewart in Auchchastle and Patrick Stewart in Duntaulich, writer hereof, being subscribed by me, the said Neill Stewart, day and date foresaid (and any who shall cast up the same to any of them will be prosecute to Justice)"

(signed by the two witnesses and Neill Stewart who signed it "Neill NS Stewart" with the central 'S' reversed and a note that this was his "usual mark".

Write from the original copy by Donald Robertson, Session Clerk.

28th March 1762

Ann Stewart in Invertilt, sister to Katharine Stewart, the excommunicate person, appeared and told that her said sister was pregnant, and fathered it on Alexander Graham, weaver there.

(11th April 1762) Alexander Graham in Invertilt appeared and owned himself guilty in fornication with Katharine Stewart, the excommunicate person there, and confessed himself father to her pregnancy. He was seriously exhorted to repentance and ordered to appear Sabbath next at Blair, before the Congregation.

(18th April 1762) Alexander Graham in Invertilt made his first appearance before the Congregation, for his sin of uncleanness committed with Katharine Stewart, the excommunicate person there, was rebuked and ordered to appear Sabbath next at Struan.

(25th April 1762) Alexander Graham in Invertilt made his second appearance for his fornication with Katharine Stewart, there, the excommunicate person, being rebuked and having paid his fine modified to £5 Scots, was dismissed.

(4th March 1764) Alexander Graham in Easter Craggan paid his party's fine and interest, since due, amounting to 9s Sterling and got his bill.

Certificates were given to several in the parish as being habile (reliable) witnesses, summoned to Perth at (Duncan Robertson 7th of) Auchleek's instance (insistance).

A certificate was given to Donald McDonald, son to John McDonald at Bridgend of Tilt who was going to remove to the Low Country.

4th April 1762

No Session. The Minister reported that he got, last week, a bill of £5 Scots, payable 6 weeks after date, from Angus McDonald, alias Angus Mannoch in Croftdouglas, and Donald McDonald, there, as cautioner, for his antenuptial fornication with Katharine Fergusson, his wife.

(20 Mar 1763) Patrick McDonald, alias Mannoch in Croftdouglas appeared for his antenuptial fornication with Katharine Fergusson, his wife, was rebuked and by reason of his indigent circumstance, the Session gave him his bill for their fines.
(There is little doubt that the Session Clerk wrote Patrick McDonald in error for Angus McDonald).

The Minister also reported on the annual interest of £5 Scots, on the principal sum of £100 Scots, payable at Martinmass last. He had gotten, since Alexander Stewart, 6th of Tullich dwelt at such a distance, two of his friends viz. John Stewart in Tombea of Pitdornie and Neill Stewart in Croftaghoun (Croftgowan) of Fincastle, gave in their conjunct bill in his name and behoof, payable Martinmass next, to the Session with the interest added, which the Session approved of. The said interest was given to Janet Hay, widow in Blairbuie.

A certificate was given to John Frazer, son to John Frazer in Balcastle of Borenich who left the parish, March last.

The Day's collection and 6d more was distributed (to the needy), so £2 15s 11d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer.

11th April 1762

A crown was paid for the use of the best mortcloth at the funeral of Mrs Rattray in Blair, of which 3s Sterling was distributed to the poor. (probably Katharine Stewart, spouse to David Rattray, flax merchant in Blair).

25th April 1762

The Struan Session consisted of: The Minister, (Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamain, Duncan Robertson, Donald Robertson, Donald Calmanach, Thomas Calmanach, Donald McIntosh, Donald Cameron, Alexander McGlashan, Elders.

Janet Robertson in Tomicaldonich appeared voluntarily, owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up John McGilliwie, there, servant to Duncan Robertson of Dalnamine as father to it, and that they committed guilt about two nights before Hallowmas last, old style. He was ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath next at Blair.

(16th May 1762) John McGilliwie in Tomicaldonich appeared, owned himself father to Janet Robertson, there, her pregnancy, and was ordered to appear Sabbath next at Blair. He gave in his bill of £10 Scots for his fine, payable 6 weeks after date, Alexander Stewart in Over Bohespic being his cautioner.

(30th May 1762) John McGilliwie (in Tomicaldonich) made his first appearance for his fornication with Janet Robertson, there, was rebuked and dismissed.

(14th November 1762) John McGilliwie late in Tomicaldonich paid his fine for his fornication with Janet Robertson, there, and Donald Gow, her cautioner paid her fine, both amounting to £10 Scots. John McGilliwie had his bill returned to him, but because she did not satisfy Church Discipline, it was marked on the back of said Donald Gow's bill.

(27th March 1763) Janet Robertson in Dalinturuaine made her first appearance for her fornication with John McGilliwie now in Blairfettie, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances.

(3rd April 1763) Janet Robertson in Dalinturuaine made her second appearance for her fornication with John McGilliwie as minuted and ordered to appear again, Sabbath next at Struan.

(12th June 1763) The Session favoured John McGilliwie, late in Tomicaldonich, in returning him 7s Sterling of his fine, since he had married Janet Robertson, late there, his party in fornication.

2s Sterling was distributed (to the poor) and £7 11s 3d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer.

2nd May 1762

No Session. The Day's collection, being £1 5s 4d Scots and the collection at the marriage of John McDougal in Aldclune, being 5s 10d Scots, added to the above, made £1 11s 2d Scots, of which 1s Sterling was given to Rachel Cameron in Toldunie. The remainder, being 19s 2d Scots was lodged in the Treasurer's absence till next Sabbath with Duncan Ritchie in Bailinfhuarain (Balinuarain)
(John McDougal in Miltown of Aldclune and Janet McDonald in Grennich, marriage banns 27th April 1762)

9th May 1762

The Blair Session consisted of: The Minister, John McLauchlane, James McDonald, Duncan Ritchie and Robert Cowan in Auldclune, - being received Elder in his father's place, Elders.

Finlay Robertson in Clune-beg, paid in the fine for his sister, Susan Robertson's marriage retraction from Duncan Cameron in Faskally, modified to 4s Sterling, the consigned 1s Sterling included, and got up the bill.
(Duncan Cameron in Miltown of Faskally and Susan Robertson in Clune-beg, marriage banns 6th April 1762)

(27th March 1763) The Session returned to Finlay Robertson in Clune-beg, 3s Sterling, the Session considering that the said Finlay Robertson's sister, although retracted, married the very same man that she was first booked with.

A certificate was given to Janet Robertson, daughter to the deceased Alexander Robertson, late in Wester Craggan, who left the parish about the year 1750, she being about 7 years old, as descended of honest parents.

A certificate was given to James Mackintosh, jouneyman smith with Robert Anderson, smith in Blair for two years service, viz. from Martinmass 1759 to Martinmass 1761.

Duncan Ritchie (in Balinuarain) paid in the 19s 2d Scots lodged with him. The Day's collection was 10s 11d Scots, of which 2s Sterling was distributed to the poor. The Treasurer paid a 6d to John McIntosh, the (Kirk) Officer for arrestments. Concluded with prayer.

16th May 1762

Isobel McGlashan in Aldclune was delated to be with child and was ordered to appear (before the Session), Sabbath next at Blair.

(23rd May 1762) Isobel McGlashan in Aldclune appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up James Stewart, now servant to (Alexander Robertson, 8th of Faskally), as father to it. James Stewart also appeared and acknowledged her accusation. They were both exhorted to repentance. He was ordered to appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(6th June 1762) James Stewart in Faskally made his first appearance for his fornication with Isobel Mackglashan in Aldclune, was rebuked and ordered to appear again at Blair in 14 days time.

(20th June 1762) James Stewart in Faskally made his second appearance for his fornication with Isobel Mackglashan in Aldclune, was rebuked and gave in his bill conjunct with John Stewart in Balinluig, of £10 Scots payable the 4th September first.

(4th July 1762) The Minister gave in Alexander Mackglashan in Aldclune's bill of £10 Scots, in behoof of Isobel McGlashan, his daughter, as her fine for her fornication with James Stewart, now in Faskally, payable 6 weeks after date.

(26th September 1762) James Stewart, servant to Faskally, paid his fines for his fornications with Isobel McGlashan in Aldclune and Isobel Campbell now in Perth, late in Clune-more, modified to £10 Scots, and got up his bill, and was enjoined to appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(see also Isobel Campbell and James Stewart - 25th July 1762)

(7th April 1765) Isobel McGlashan in Aldclune made her first appearance for her fornication with James Stewart, now in Dysart (by Pitlochry), was rebuked and ordered to appear again, Sabbath come 14 days at Struan.

(21st April 1765) Isobel McGlashan in Aldclune made her second appearance for her fornication with James Stewart, now in Dysart, was rebuked and dismissed.

2s Sterling was paid in for the use of the coarse mortcloth at the funeral of Alexander Cuthbert in Ard Kinaldy.

The aforementioned 2s Sterling and the Day's collection being 19s 10d Scots was added to what was lodged, making £9 15s 1d Scots, of which a 6d was distributed, which left it on £9 9s 1d Scots. Closed with prayers.

23rd May 1762

A certificate was given to Janet Stewart, daughter to the deceased Donald Stewart, sometime in Toldamph, who left the parish in 1746.

A certificate was given to John McDonald at Bridgend of Tilt, Christian Stewart his wife, and Christian McDonald, Mary McDonald and James McDonald, their children, residenters in the parish as married persons since the year 1749.

Alexander Robertson, senior, in Trinafour renewed his bill to the Session of £24 7s Scots, payable Martinmass first, with John McLean in Dalchalloch, cautioner with him, being the money mortified by Elspeth Forbes in Blairfettie, to the poor of the united parishes of Blair and Struan.

1s Sterling of the Day's collection was distributed (to the needy), so the remainder, being a groat, was added to what was lodged before, making £9 13s 1d Scots.

30th May 1762

Certificates were given to Donald Robertson, son to Charles Robertson in Miltown of Blair and Donald McLauchlane, servant to Lauchlane McLauchlane, shoemaker in Blair, both being about to leave the parish.

The Day's collection was distribted (to the poor), so £19 13s 1d Scots was lodged. Closed with prayers.

6th June 1762

The Session agreed that £12 Scots would be given for a month in loan to John Robertson, merchant in Blairfettie, out of the funds lodged with the Treasurer in Blair, providing he got Alexander Gow in Urrard-beg as cautioner for him, which he did, so £7 13s 1d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer.

13th June 1762

Neill Mackglashan in Clune-beg paid 5 merks Scots as a year's interest on the principal sum of 100 merks, due by him per bill to the Session, payable Martinmass last.

Neill Robertson in Auchleeks gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Neill Robertson in Croftcarnich (of Auchleeks) and Margaret Murray in Auchleeks, marriage banns 15th June 1762)

The Day's collection viz. 12s 7d Scots, added to what was lodged, with a groat at the marriage of Leonard Man (sic), and 2s Sterling distributed to the poor, came to £11 4s 4d lodged (with the Treasurer). Concluded with prayers.
(James Mann in Mualich-more and Isobel McDonald in Milntown of Kindrochit, marriage banns 3rd June 1762)

20th June 1762

The £5 Scots interest due to the Session, Martinmass last, by Neill McGlashan in Clune-beg, John Stewart in Lurgbea and William Stewart in Breakach of Lude, of the principal sum of £100 Scots of mortification. 5 merks of it, with Pittinacie's advice and William, his brother, was reserved to be given to Duncan Stewart, a distressed man in Dalginross with a poor family. 2½ merks to Donald Stewart, alias Tutor, in Invertilt.

1s Sterling of this collection was distributed, so remained 6s 6d Scots and 8s 9d Scots collected at the marriage of Neill Robertson in Auchleeks which, when added to what was lodged, made £11 13s 1d Scots.

The Minister reported that this day, in a month's time at Blair, was appointed for celebrating the Lord's Supper.

27th June 1762

After giving out tokens to Communicants, the Minister read the line from Mr Bissett, his Grace's Factor, wherein Thomas Stewart's vacancy of the Beadmanship of meal and money, was settled upon John Robertson, a poor lunatic man in Carrick, and the 12½ merks Scots which said John Robertson had, was settled upon Robert McIntosh, a poor lame boy in Tomvulin.

4th July 1762

The Blair Session consisted of: The Minister, John Cowan, Robert Cowan, John McLauchlane, James McDonald, Duncan Ritchie Elders.

After giving out tokens (to Communicants), the Session agreed £5 Scots to be given for encouragement to Donald Robertson who kept school in Brae of Lude for the season.

The Day's collection, viz. 14s 3d Scots, and 1s Sterling the week before, was given to Rachel Cameron in Toldunie.

19th July 1762

£40 8s 10d Scots was collected on the two Fast Days, the Preparation Day, the Sacrament Day and the Thanksgiving Day, of which 2s Scots was paid for nails and knittings for the use of the Communion table, cloth and the tent.

£1 4s Scots was paid in for the use of the coarse mortcloth at the funeral of (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan.

James McDonald (Treasurer) paid, as agreed previously, 5 merks to Duncan Stewart in Dalginross, out of what was before-lodged, leaving it upon £7 14s 5d Scots, which when added together made £49 5s 3d Scots.

25th July 1762

Katharine McDougal in Miltown of Struan, being delated to be with child, appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Neill Stewart in Easter Baluaine as father to it. The said Neill Stewart appeared, absolutely denied her accusation and said that he never had any carnal dealing with her. She strongly persisted in her accusation and declared that he thrice had carnal dealing with her, viz. at Christmas and New Year's Day, old style, and about Struan Market last. They were dealt with separately by a Committee in order to bring them to a confession, but to no effect, she persisting and he denying. they were both summoned to re-appear Sabbath 14 days time at Blair.

(8th August 1762) Katharine McDougal in Miltown of Struan appeared, also Neill Stewart in Easter Baluaine, she strongly persisted in her accusation and he stiffly denied. They were both again dealt with separately by a Committee, but to no effect, they both continued in the same obstinacy, the one accusing and the other refusing. The Session, having considered upon the matter thought it proper to delay them for some time, to see what might clear up.

(10th October 1762) Alexander McDougal in Kirkton of Struan, on behoof of Katharine McDougal, his daughter, declared that she was, that day, delivered of a child, which answered to the time of Christmas last. Neill Stewart in Easter Baluaine also appeared. The said Alexander McDougal declared that his daughter, in her pains, adhered to her former accusation in fathering her said child upon said Neill Stewart. He denied that he never had any carnal dealing with her and alleged that he heard some bad appearances betwixt her and John McFarlain, Faskally's servant, at a wedding in Fincastle in November last.

The Session, taking the matter into their consideration, instructed said Neill Stewart to adduce witnesses to exculpate himself, and that said Katharine McDougal should lead on what witnesses or circumstances she thought proper to accuse him at Blair in a month's time.

(14th November 1762) Katharine McDougal in Kirkton of Struan appeared, also Neill Stewart in Easter Baluaine appeared. She strongly adhered in fathering the child upon him, and he absolutely refused her accusation. They were dealt with separately by a Committee of the Session, in order to bring them to a confession, enjoining each of them to be ingenuous, but to no effect and was reported so to the Session. Upon that, her father had the child baptised and designed to prosecute the said Neill Stewart before the Sheriff Court at Perth and (Neill Stewart) to purge himself there by his oath.

(3rd April 1763) Neill Stewart at the Mill of Dalcroy and Katharine McDougal at Kirkton of Struan appeared. She persisted in her accusation and he in his denying. the Session exhorted them seriously to be ingenuous, but to no purpose, they both continuing as headstrong and positive as ever: she strongly adhered as formerly to her accusation and he obstinately refusing of his ever having any carnal dealing with her. The Session, upon her demand, resolved to serve him with a copy of the oath of purgation, and appointed the Minister to give him the same that evening and ordered him to appear before the Congregation at Blair in 14 days time, and there clear himself by said oath of purgation, that he never had committed any uncleanness with her. The Session also ordered Katharine McDougal to appear said day and time also, and her child in her bosom.

(10th April 1763) The oath of purgation was read before the Session, and the as-minuted persons concerned were desired to be acquainted to attend Sabbath first at Blair as ordered, to put a period (end) to the same by his said oath.

(17th April 1763) Neill Stewart in Miltown of Dalcroy did not appear as appointed, to clear himself by the oath of purgation. The said Katharine McDougal in Kirkton of Struan appeared

(14th August 1763) Neill Stewart in the Miltown of Dalcroy paid his own fine, modified to £5 Scots, for his fornication with Katharine McDougal in Kirkton of Struan.

(5th February 1764) Katharine McDougal in Kirkton of Struan paid her fine, modified to £5 Scots, for her fornication with Neill Stewart in Dailcruaidh (Dalcroy).

(4th November 1764) Katharine McDougal in Kirkton of Struan made her first apperance for her fornication with Neill Stewart in Kynachan, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances.

(27th January 1765) Katharine McDougal in Kirkton of Struan made her second apperance for her fornication with Neill Stewart in Kynachan, was rebuked and dismissed.

10th March 1765) Neill Stewart in Kynachan made his first appearance for his fornication with Katharine McDougal in Kirkton of Struan, was rebuked and ordered to make his second appearance at Blair, Sabbath next.

31st March 1765) Neill Stewart in Kynachan made his second appearance for his fornication with Katharine McDougal in Kirkton of Struan, was rebuked, exhorted to repentance and dismissed.

The Minister presented the confession of Isobel Campbell and James Stewart, late residenters in Clune-more, before the Kirk Session of Perth, wherein they owned guilt, the one with the other, extracted out of the Session records of Perth, remitting them to the Kirk Session of Blair Atholl to be purged of the scandal where it was most flagrant. (see also Isobel McGlashan and the same James Stewart - 16th May 1762)

2s Sterling was paid in for the use of the coarse mortcloth at the funeral of Marjory Stewart in Balinluig of Strathgroy.

3s 6d Scots was collected at the marriage of Alexander Robertson in Pittanicie, and £2 14s Scots was distributed to the poor.
(Alexander Robertson in Pittanicie and Elspeth Gow in Dalvorest, marriage banns 2nd July 1762)

8th August 1762

John Robertson in Blairfettie, having paid in the £12 Scots lent to him for a month, paid 2s Scots since he had happened to keep it two months, which £12 Scots was given, as appointed, to Duncan Stewart in Dalginross, a poor distressed man with a numerous family.

This Day's collection and the said 2s Scots interest and 4s Scots lately collected at the marriage of William Stewart in Pitagowan, the whole thing being £1 5s 6d Scots was given to John Robertson in Calvine. The Session also instructed the Treasurer to give the sum of £10 8s Scots to other poor persons and £5 Scots to be given to Donald Robertson, who teaches scholar at Glenfender for encouragement, all which was paid up by the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer.
(William Stewart in Pitagowan and Janet Stewart in Sheneval of Calvine, marriage banns 27th July 1762)

15th August 1762

Alexander Gow in Inverslanie and Neill McGlashan in Blairuachdar got £2 Scots for repairing the Communion table.

John McLean in Dalchalloch gave 1s Sterling to the poor at his marriage, which was given to David Inches, Presbytery Officer, as per his receipt preceeding Candlemass last, and 1s Sterling was distributed (to the needy).
(John McLean in Dalchalloch and Janet Stewart in Drumdaghoun, (in Glen Fincastle) Dull parish, marriage banns 10th August 1762)

Lodged with the Treasurer £36 16s 9d Scots. The Session concluded with prayer (as usual).

29th August 1762, at Struan

Donald Cameron was chosen Elder to attend the Provincial Synod of Perth and Stirling, to meet at Perth in October next.

29th August 1762, at Blair

5th September 1762, at Blair

Mr Simpson, Minister of Clunie, preached. £2 15s Scots was collected. In the absence of the Treasurer, both Day's collections were lodged with Duncan Ritchie, Elder

12th September 1762, at Blair

The Blair Session consisted of: The Moderator, Alexander Gow, John McLauchlane, James McDonald, Duncan Ritchie Elders.

The Session unanimously approved of Struan Session's choice, in pointing out Donald Cameron to attend at the Provincial Synod of Perth and Stirling, to meet at Perth in October next.

The Session then considering the necessity of ordaining new Elders to supply the place of such Elders as had been removed by death, or by reason of their great age were rendered unable to discharge their office, did therefore unanimously make choice of Alexander Gow in Inverslanie, John Robertson in Easter Balrobie, John McLauchlane in Brae of Lude, James McDonald in Tomkindrochit, Robert Cowan at Aldclune and Duncan Ritchie in Balinuarain, to the office of Eldership, and the said persons being called and professing their willingness to accept thereof, the Session appointed the Minister to serve their Edict at Struan, that if any person had anything to object against their Life and Conversation, they had an opportunity of doing it. And the Session appointed the Edict to be returned to Blair in 14 days time.

The Session desired the Session Clerk to receive from the Treasurer £6 Scots as his year's fee for officiating in said office from the 1st September 1761 to 1st September 1762, and draw up a discharge (receipt), which he did. Duncan Ritchie paid in the £5 3s 6d Scots lodged with him corum, and the Day's collection being £2 18s Scots. £3 6s Scots was distributed to the poor and £35 12s 3d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer.

19th September 1762, at Struan

The Struan Session consisted of: The Moderator, (Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamain, James Robertson, Duncan Robertson, Donald Robertson, Donald Calmanach, Donald Mackintosh, Donald Cameron and Alexander McGlashan, Elders.

The Edict for the afore-minuted Elders to be ordained was read from the pulpit and to return to Blair in 14 days time. The Minister enquired if they heard of any deliquents in their districts, answered in the negative. The Day's collection, being £1 4s 10d Scots, and two collections at marriages being 6s 9d Scots, being added to what was lodged made £12 11s 7d Scots. Closed with prayer.

26th September 1762, at Blair

The Day's collection, viz. £2 1s 8d Scots added to what was lodged made £47 13s 11d Scots, of which 2s Sterling was distributed, leaving it on £46 9s 11d Scots.

3rd October 1762 at Blair, before Sermon

Session being met and constitute before sermon, present - The Minister, Alexander Gow, John Robertson, Robert Cowan, and Duncan Ritchie, Elders

The Edict relating to the Life and Conversation of the following persons, viz. Alexander Gow in Inverslanie, John Robertson in Easter Balrobie, John McLauchlane in Brae of Lude, James McDonald in Tomkindrochit, Robert Cowan at Alclune and Duncan Ritchie in Balinuarain, chosen Elders being called according to appointment and no objection offered, the Session resolved to proceed to their ordination immediately after Divine Service, that day, and adjourned their meeting to said time.

3rd October 1762 at Blair, after Sermon

After Sermon appeared the afore-named persons, viz. Alexander Gow in Inverslanie, John Robertson in Easter Balrobie, John McLauchlane in Brae of Lude, James McDonald in Tomkindrochit, Robert Cowan at Aldclune and Duncan Ritchie in Balinuarain, were called up before the Congregation and were ordained Elders, and all points belonging to their office were publicly declared to them and they willingly promised to perform the same. And upon that, were received as Members of Kirk Session. (Although, prior to this date, they were recorded in the Kirk Session minutes as Elders, they should have been listed as Sessioners until after ordination)

The Act of Parliament relating to child murther (murder) was read and explained in the Gallic (sic) Language to the Congregation

(26th May 1762 - The General Assembly appointed that the Act of Parliament against the Murdering of Children was to be read from the pulpits of every parish, at least twice every year, and that the Presbyteries, at their Privy Censures, should make inquiry that the same be done; and the Assembly appointed the Ministers to include the said Act in their Session records, to the end that the same might always be at hand and not lost)

The Day's collection and 1s Sterling more, of what was lodged, was distributed to the poor.

10th October 1762, at Struan

The Session being constitute, present - The Minister, (Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamain, James Robertson, Duncan Robertson, Donald Robertson, Donald Calmanach, Thomas Calmanach, Donald Mackintosh, Donald Cameron and Alexander McGlashan, Elders.

Donald Robertson in Bochonie, with the Session's consent was called in to be Sessioner, till ordained, which he accepted of, and took his place accordingly.

31st October 1762

Nothing of moment came before the Session. James Robertson in Clachan of Struan, late servant to Lude, paid in £5 Scots as his fine for his fornication with Jean Menzies in Lude.

After some charity was distributed to the poor, £48 18s 7d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer, James McDonald.

7th November 1762, Blair Manse

14th November 1762

£3 11s 10d Scots was collected for repairing Struan Bridge. Closed with prayer.

(Charity was given to Katharine McGillivie in Bohespic; Mr Daniel Innes, a poor man from Edinburgh; Donald McGlashan in Kirkton of Struan; Janet Robertson in Tomcraggach; Margaret Robertson in Auchdrumnahuagie; John Caanich and Duncan Caanich, boys in Bohespic; Alexander McIntosh, a boy in Bohespich; Christian Robertson in Calvine; and Janet Robertson, alias Janet Bane in Bruchriach - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

21st November 1762

Certificates were given to James Stewart in Clachaig, John Stewart in Craigdearg and Alexander Stewart in Dailnagaolsigh (Dalnagaolsaich) who were removing out of the parish.

Robert Calmanach in Grennich having sustained a great loss by horses, petitioned the Session at Struan, last sederunt for the sum of £24 Scots, but the Session this day, commiserating the honest man's circumstances further, granted him £30 Scots, bearing annual rent (interest) to Martinmass first, Alexander Stewart, senior, in Tressait being conjunct with him per bill, payable at said term.

(3s 6d Scots was collected at the marriage of John Campbell in Tomnabrack and Marjory McDonald in Croftdouglas. Elspeth Stewart in Carrick and John Menzies in Dauchinlialaish were each given 12s Scots in charity - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

28th November 1762

The father of Robert Robertson in Aldindoulaish appeared and desired that the Session would consider what their demand should be for his said son's retraction (of marriage) from Janet McDonald in Grennich, which after mature deliberation was modified to £3 Scots, that he should pay the same to the Blair Treasurer before Saturday first, who had his bill, and if he failed to pay by said day or sooner, to retire the bill back to the Session who would make it effectual.

(Janet Graham in Pitagowan, Patrick Frazer, a boy in Tighnaird and Hellen Stewart in Kincraigie were each given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

5th December 1762

John McFarlain in Pitagowan and his cautioner, Donald Robertson in Pitaldonich, paid 20s Scots as a year's interest on the principal sum of £20 Scots, payable Martinmass last to the Session, and were desired to re-new said bill.

The Treasurer paid back the 2s Sterling Robert Stewart in Tressait had given in for his late coming to his marriage.

An intimation was made for settling (Neill Robertson of) Bohespics's (mortification) annual interest by the 16th current.

(Elspeth Stewart in Carrick was given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

12th December 1762

(Rachel Cameron in Toldunie and Hellen Stewart in Kincraigie were both given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

The Minister reported that William Stewart in Breakach of Lude and John Stewart in Lurg-bea, paid the 50 merks Scots mortified by the deceased Christian McLauchlane, late there, to the poor, with the interest thereof, which was condescended upon to be given to Donald Robertson in Wester Monzie and Alexander Stewart in Kilmaveonaig, by their conjunct bill bearing interest to Martinmass next. The Session concluded with prayer.

(19th December 1762) William Stewart and John Stewart as-minuted, paid 5 merks Scots as two years interest of the as-minuted principal sum of 50 merks Scots.

19th December 1762

Ann Conchair, relict of the deceased Donald Robertson, late in Pitagowan, paid the sum of 20 merks Scots, mortified by her said husband to the poor. She also paid 20s Scots as six quarters interest of said sum payable Martinmass last, which sum of 20 merks Scots was given to Robert Calmanach in Grennich, Alexander Stewart, senior, in Tressait and Alexander Stewart, junior, in Tressait being cautioners by their conjunct bill to the Session, bearing annual interest to Martinmass next.

Donald Robertson in Mealdoulaish gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Donald Robertson in Mealdoulaish and Janet McLauchlane in Mualich-more, marriage banns 9th December 1762)

Donald Robertson in Bochonie gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Donald Robertson in Bochonie and Christian Forbes in Achinruie, marriage banns 14th December 1762)

A certificate was given to Alexander Kennedy, son to Patrick Kennedy in Balmeanach of Lude, journeyman gardener at Atholl House.

(Elspeth Stewart in Carrick, Rachel Cameron in Toldunie and Alexander McGlashan in Aldclune were each given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

26th December 1762

The Session, having the circumstances of Duncan McIntosh in Tomcraggach having twins and little means to nurse them or pay for the same, appointmented £8 Scots to be given him for the first quarter in order to help him bringing them up, of which £4 Scots was paid him instantly and the other £4 Scots to be paid out of the the run on annual interest of the £20 Scots mortified to the poor by Isobel Forbes, sometimes in Blairfettie, which lay with Alexander Robertson, senior in Trinafour, per conjunct bill with Duncan McLean in Dalchalloch, payable Martinmass last.

Duncan Robertson in Calvine paid 10 merks Scots, 5 merks as principal and the other 5 merks as the annual interest, payable Martinmass last to the Session.

Alexander Robertson in Easter Kindrochit paid 5 merks Scots as a year's annual interest on the principal sum of 100 merks Scots, payable Martinmass last. The Session concluded with prayer.

(James McGillivie in Tulloch of Glenerrochty, Christian Robertson in Calvine, Duncan McIntosh in Caltomb and Emily Gordon in Easter Kindrochit were each given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

2nd January 1763

9th January 1763

(Elspeth Stewart, bed-ridden in Carrick, Hellen Stewart, bed-ridden in Kincraigie and Margaret Sinclair in Haugh of Blair were each given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

16th January 1763

The Struan Session being constitute, present - The Minister, Donald Robertson, Donald Robertson (in Bochonie) Donald Calmanach, Donald McIntosh, Donald Cameron and Alexander McGlashan, Elders.

Paid in £9 Scots of the fines exacted at Perth for those that distilled in the parish without licences.

(18s Scots was given to Donald McLaren in Kirkton of Struan, an old man, for keeping the church keys. Charity also was given to: Duncan Robertson, a boy in Blairfettie; Alexander Robertson and Duncan Robertson, two children in Tressait Isobel Forbes in Balnacroft of Cailbruar; Janet McLauchlane in Kindrochit of Struan and Elspeth McDougal in Pitaldonich - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

23rd January 1763

(Elspeth Stewart in Carrick and Rachel Cameron in Toldunie were each given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

30th January 1763

No Session. A Crown was paid in for the use of the best mortcloth at the funeral of (Donald Robertson, 4th of) Kincraigie.

(Rachel Cameron in Toldunie, John Robertson, a sick boy in Balinuarain and Donald Robertson, a poor man in balinuarain were each given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

6th February 1763

The Minister reported that John Robertson in Croftdou and Donald Robertson in Pitagowan, having paid 3s Sterling as a years annual interest on the principal sum of £3 Sterling, payable Martinmass last, renewed their bill to next Martinmass. The Session concluded with prayer.

(Janet Robertson in Bruchriach, Donald Robertson in Rientsluie of Trinafour, Elspeth McLean in Ceannacoille of Foss, Elspeth Robertson in Calvine, Patrick Forbes in Tulloch of Glenerrochty and Donald Stewart in Balnabodach were each given charity by the Session. Janet Hay in Blairbuie was given £5 Scots, the annual interest on money mortified by her brother - misplaced entries in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

13th February 1763

No Session. John McDonald in Blairuachdar gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(John McDonald in Balnauld (of Blairuachdar) and Janet Moon in Inverslanie, marriage banns 10th February 1763)

(Donald Stewart, a boy in Tomvulin, Elspeth Stewart in Carrick and Margaret Sinclair in Haugh of Blair were each given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

20th February 1763

(Janet Stewart in Mualich-more and John Robertson in Balinuarain were both given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

27th February 1763

A precept was to be given in favour of Janet Hay in Blairbuie, upon John Stewart in Tombea and Neill Stewart in Bailno (of Fincastle), for the sum of £5 Scots as a years interest of the principal sum of £100 Scots, mortified by the deceased John Hay to the poor, due by them per bill to the Session payable Martinmass last.

Elspeth McDonald in Grennich, being delated to be with child, was called, appeared and owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up John Car, tailor in Tomintianda as father to it. The said John Car also appeared, acknowledged that he had carnal dealing with her once, being the 20th day of August last, and she also condenscended upon that very time. He was ordered to make his first appearance before the Congregation, Sabbath next at Blair. He, and Angus McDonald in Blairfettie in her behoof, gave their conjunct bill of £20 Scots, payable six weeks after date, for their fines and serving Church discipline.

(6th March 1763) John Car in Tomintianda made his first appearance for his fornication with Elspeth McDonald in Grennich, was rebuked and ordered to appear again in 14 days time at Struan.

(22nd May 1763) The fine of John Car in Tomintianda for his fornication with Elspeth McDonald in Grennich, being £5 Scots, was given to Aemily Stewart, a poor woman in Balnauld of Strathtummel.

(12th June 1763) John Car in Tomintianda made his third appearance for his fornication with Elspeth McDonald in Grennich, being rebuked was dismissed. Elspeth McDonald's brother (Elspeth McDonald) gave his obligation for his sister, that she would nurse the child the first year, upon John Car paying her board-wages.

James McGillivie in Dalchalloch and Margaret McIntyre, late in Dalnacardoch, appeared and confessed themselves guilty of fornication with one another, before she married - she now residing in Stronmhaddie in Badenoch. They both were rebuked seriously and his father gave in his bill of £20 Scots for both their fines, payable six weeks after date. And her mother, Janet McPherson gave a promising line for her daughter, to Patrick McGillivie, his said father, for the equivalent sum as above and payable at said date.

(1st May 1763) James McGillivie in Dalchalloch made his first appearance for his fornication with Margaret McIntyre in Stronmhaddie in Badenoch, was rebuked and ordered to continue his appearances.

(11th September 1763) Patrick McGillivie in Dalchalloch paid £5 Scots of James McGillivie, his son's fine to account, for his fornication with Margaret McIntyre, late in Dalnacardoch, now in Badenoch, which was marked on the back of his bill.

(18th March 1764) Patrick McGillivie in Dalchalloch paid down £5 Scots for his son's party's fine, and got up his bill.

3s 6d Scots was collected at the marriage of John McDonald in Bailnauld (of Blairuachdar).

6th March 1763

(Rachel Cameron in Toldunie and Donald Stewart in Tomvulin were both given charity by the Session, the latter for clothes - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

13th March 1763

20th March 1763

Patrick McDonald, alias Mannoch in Croftindoulaish (Croftdouglas) appeared for his antenuptial fornication with Katharine Fergusson, his wife, was rebuked and by reason of his indigent circumstance, the Session gave him his bill for their fines. The Session closed with prayer. (This entry refers to Angus McDonald, alias Mannoch, rather than Patrick McDonald, alias Mannoch - see 4th April 1762)

(Margaret Robertson in Achleanie and Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch were given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

27th March 1763

No matters of any consequence. 5s 6d Scots was collected at the marriage of Alexander Farquharson in Loinvorain.
(Alexander Farquharson in Loinvorain, Moulin parish, and Ann McDonald in Easter Monzie, marriage banns 15th March 1763)

(Rachel Cameron in Toldunie and Margaret Robertson in Dauchinlialaish were both given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

3rd April 1763

Patrick Robertson in Little Lude, being at the expences of paying for dead clothes and a coffin for his brother Duncan Robertson's funeral, a poor man that died in his house having nothing to pay his funeral charges. The Session, considering the said Patrick Robertson's circumstances appointed their Treasurer to give him £6 Scots in lieu of the same. The Session closed with prayers.

(Alexander McLauchlane in Aldindoulaish was given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

10th April 1763

George Grant, Officer of Excise in Blair gave a half crown (2s 6d) to the poor.
(George Grant, excise officer at Blair and Miss Ann Dall, parish of Barry, marriage banns 11th April 1763)

(Elspeth Stewart in Carrick was given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

17th April 1763

No Session. The Minister presented the Synod Clerk's discharge of 5s Sterling, which cleared his fees preceeding October 20th 1762, and the Presbytery Clerk's discharge of his fees which cleared preceeding said October last, being 3s Sterling.

24th April 1763

4s Sterling was given to Alexander Hay in Dondamharg of Invervack who, having lost another man's 20s note and having nothing to pay it, being a poor man, petitioned the Session for some assistance. The Session, considering his circumstance, granted him the above sum to help him, and his neighbours promised their good-will in cash.

A certificate was given in favour to Robert Robertson and Ann Robertson, only surviving children, to the Session's best knowledge, of the deceased John Robertson, clarsair musician, and Grissel Shaw, his wife, sometimes at the Haugh of Blair. (Anne was baptised, 5th June 1726, Blair OPR)

(Elspeth Stewart in Carrick and Janet Stewart in Mualich-more were both given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

1st May 1763

A crown was paid in for the use of the best mortcloth at the funeral of (Patrick Robertson, 2nd of) Trinafour.

(Elspeth Stewart in Carrick, Malcolm Kennedy in Wester Invervack and Donald McLaren in Kirkton of Struan were given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

5th May 1763

John McDonald in Grennich, Alexander McIntosh in Grennich, John McIntosh in Grennich and Alexander Stewart in Tressait, men of a good character and might be received as habile witnesses before any judge where legally called, at the instance (request) of Donald Calmanach in Auchinruie, declared that John Dow, late servant to Lord Nairn, was said Donald Calmanach's eldest son.

8th May 1763, Blair

£3 3s Scots was paid for fastening the church-bell (presumably at Blair) and repairing the iron and timber work about it. And £5 3s 6d Scots was paid for making a new door and door cheeks and for 3 bands and a lock and nails, and workmanship for the steeple arch. The Session closed with prayer.

(Rachel Cameron in Toldunie and Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more were given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

15th May 1763

(Janet Stewart in Mualich-more was given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

22nd May 1763

£2 8s Scots was given to Margaret Robertson, a poor woman in Toulich (Tulloch), and £2 6s Scots to other poor objects of pity (Amily Stewart, a poor woman in Balintuine; Christian Robertson in Calvine; Isobel Forbes in Balnacroft of Cailbruar; and Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch were given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

29th May 1763

John McIntosh's wife at Bridgend of Tilt was given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

5th June 1763

Mr (Adam) Fergusson, being at the General Assembly, Mr Stewart preached at Moulin for him.

12th June 1763

Christian Robertson in Tomicaldonich made her first appearance for her fornication with Lieut. Archibald Stewart of Orchil, (Urchil) was rebuked and her uncle, Donald Robertson in Dalriach (of Glengarry), gave his obligation on her behalf of £10 Scots, to the Kirk Session of Blair for her appearances and satisfying Church discipline.

(28th August 1763) Lieut. Archibald Stewart of Orchil (Urchil) paid half a guinea to account of his own fine and that of Christian Robertson in Tomicaldonich, his party in fornication.

(24th November 1765) Christian Robertson in Dalnamine made her first appearance for her fornication with Capt. Archibald Stewart, younger of Urchil, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances, Sabbath next at Blair.

(15th December 1765) Christian Robertson in Dalnamine made her second appearance for her fornication with Capt. Archibald Stewart of Urchil-beg, was rebuked and dismissed. Donald Robertson in Dalriach, her cautioner, got up his bill for her satisfying Church discipline.

The Session appointed 20s Scots from the annual interest due by Lauchlane Duff in Dalnamine, and partners, payable Martinmass last, per bill, to be given to Alexander McDonald, a poor laddie in Dalnamine, to buy him some books. Closed with prayers.

(Rachel Cameron previously in Toldunie, now in Runroy was given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

19th June 1763

The Session Clerk paid in the £1 17s 8d Scots lodged with him Sunday last, in the Treasurer's absence. Also 2 merks Scots was paid in by Alexander Stewart in Kilmaveonaig, as a year's interest on the principal sum of 40 merks, lent to him by the Kirk Session, per his bill and cautioner William Wallace at Bridgend of Tilt, payable the 26th February last. Also 14s 6d Scots collected at Blair, June 12th, when Mr (Patrick) Grant, minister of Cromdale preached, and 10s 6d Scots, collected at the marriage of Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine.
(Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine and Christian Robertson in Tomicaldonich, marriage banns 14th June 1763)

26th June 1763

The Session ordered a precept to be drawn in favour of Barbara Stewart, spouse to Patrick Stewart in Toldunie, upon Duncan Fergusson and Donald Caldel, tenants in Easter Invervack, for 5s Sterling, they having paid another 1s Sterling to Christian Stewart there, as two year's annual interest on the principal sum of £3 Sterling, mortified to the poor by Patrick Stewart, sometime in Ardkincael - being said Patrick Stewart's grandfather.

The Session also ordered a precept to be drawn in favour of said Barbara Stewart upon Mr Allan Stewart in Inverchaddan, for the sum of £5 18s Scots, as a year's annual interest on the principal sum of £118 Scots, mortified to the poor by the Rev Mr Duncan Stewart, sometime minister of Blair - being the said Barbara Stewart's grandfather, payable Martinmass last.

The Session likewise ordered £4 16s Scots to be given to Duncan Stewart, a poor man in Dalginross.

A certificate was given to Alexander Forbes in Seanbhaile of Calvine, and Elspeth Robertson, his wife, who were about to leave the parish.

(Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more and Janet Stewart in Mualich-more were given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

3rd July 1763

10th July 1763

17th July 1763

Janet Robertson in Easter Bohespic, late servant to Patrick Robertson of Cloquhat appeared and acknowledged that a child she carried in her arms was begot in fornication with said Patrick Robertson in said town of Cloquhat in Blairgowrie parish. Duncan Robertson in Gaskan gave his obligation under the penalty of £20 Scots that said Janet Robertson should satisfy Church discipline at Blairgowrie, when called by said Session, and had her child baptised by a sponsor.

21st July 1763, Blair - The Fast Day

The Session gave a half crown (2s 6d) on account to Donald Stewart in Runroy, in order to buy timber for a little house, he was to build for Rachel Cameron, the poor woman that is eaten up with the cancer, and 1s Sterling to herself besides. The Session concluded with prayer.

A total of £37 18s 1d was collected on the two Fast Days, the Preparation Day, the Sacrament Day and the Thanksgiving Day.

25th July 1763

(Elspeth McKeoik?, Elspeth McLean in Ceannacoille of Foss was given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

31st July 1763

Margaret Robertson in Kincraigie was delated to be with child and was ordered to be summoned to appear in 14 days time at Struan.

(28th August 1763) Margaret Robertson in Kincraigie appeared and owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Donald Moon at Bridgend of Tilt as father to it. She was ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath next at Blair, and the Session ordered the said Donald Moon to appear at Blair, said day, also.

(4th September 1763) Margaret Robertson in Kincraigie appeared also Donald Moon at Bridgend of Tilt. He acknowledged himself father to her pregnancy. They were both rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentance, since it was now the second time of their relapse in fornication. Donald Moon was ordered to appear before the Congregation, Sabbath next at Struan.

(11th September 1763) Donald Moon at Bridgend of Tilt made his first appearance for his relapse in fornication with Margaret Robertson in Kincraigie, was rebuked and ordered to appear again, Sabbath next at Blair. Neill Stewart at Bridgend of Tilt became conjunct (cautioner) with him per bill of £20 Scots, payable 6 weeks after date of said bill.

(18th September 1763) Donald Moon at Bridgend of Tilt made his second appearance for his fornication with Margaret Robertson in Kincraigie, and was desired to continue his appearances.

(25th September 1763) Donald Moon at Bridgend of Tilt made his third appearance for his fornication with Margaret Robertson in Kincraigie.

(2nd October 1763) Donald Moon at Bridgend of Tilt made his fourth appearance for his fornication with Margaret Robertson in Kincraigie, was rebuked and dismissed.

(16th October 1763) Donald Moon at Bridgend of Tilt paid in a crown, in part payment of his fornication fine, and (it was) marked upon the back of his bill.

(11th December 1763) Alexander McLauchlan in Kincraigie and Donald Robertson in Levadge-more gave in their conjunct bill to the Kirk Session, payable 4 weeks after date of £20 Scots in behoof of Margaret Robertson in Kincraigie, for her fine and appearances for her relapse in fornication with Donald Moon at Bridgend of Tilt.

(25th March 1764) Margaret Robertson in Kincraigie, a relapse, paid down £10 Scots as her fornication fine with Donald Moon at Bridgend of Tilt.

(21st October 1764) Margaret Robertson in Kincraigie, made her second appearance for her relapse in fornication with Donald Moon there, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances.

(28th October 1764) Margaret Robertson in Kincraigie, made her third appearance for her fornication with said Donald Moon.

(2nd December 1764) Margaret Robertson in Kincraigie, made her fourth appearance for her relapse in fornication with said Donald Moon there, was rebuked and dismissed, and got up her bill.

(2nd June 1765) Donald Moon in Kincraigie paid 4s Sterling of his fine.

(29th June 1766) Donald Moon now in Haugh of Blair, having paid a crown and the Session considering, tho' a relapse, his circumstance being sickly and having the burden of a motherless infant gave his up his bill for said fornication fine.

Alexander Robertson in Clachan of Struan gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Alexander Robertson in Kirkton of Struan and Ann Robertson in Easter Bohespic, marriage banns 28th July 1763)

(12s Scots was paid to Neill McGlashan in Blairuachdar for making a (preaching) tent and repairing the (Communion) Table. Also, Rachel Cameron in Runroy, Janet Moon's children in Balinuarain, Janet Stewart in Mualich-more, Katharine Stewart in Tighnacraig, John Robertson in Carrick, Margaret Robertson in Haugh of Blair, Christian Stewart, a poor woman in Haugh of Blair, and Robert Stewart, a blind man in Drumnacrich were given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

7th August 1763

14th August 1763

Certificates were given to Duncan Robertson, son to Duncan Robertson, sometime in Easter Monzie, who acted as a teacher for two winters in Strathgroy and to Elspeth Kennedy in Grennich, who left the parish at Martinmass 1758.

John Campbell in Riechaile gave 1s Sterling to the poor and 4s 6d Scots was collected at his marriage.
(John Campbell in Riechaile and Katharine McDonald in Dalnamine, marriage banns 11th August 1763)

(4s Scots was given to two Badenoch objects of pity and £1 10s Scots to one Robert Stewart in Balquhidder who has his house burnt. Barbara McPherson, a poor woman in Pitdornie, Isobel Forbes in Balnacroft, Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch, Amily Gordon in Easter Kindrochit, Donald McLaren in Kirkton of Struan and Christian Robertson in Calvine were given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

21st August 1763

28th August 1763

Grissel McLaren, servant to David Rattray in Blair, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up William Robertson, servant to his Grace at Atholl House, as father to it. The said William Robertson appeared and acknowledged her accusation. They were both seriously exhorted to repentance, and said William Robertson was ordered to appear before the Congregation, Sabbath first at Blair.

(4th September 1763) William Robertson at Atholl House made his first apperance before the Congregation for his fornication with Grissel McLaren in Blair, was rebuked and ordered to appear again, Sabbath next at Struan.

(11th September 1763) William Robertson at Atholl House made his first apperance for his fornication with Grissel McLaren in Blair, was rebuked and having given in his bill of £20 Scots, payable Martinmass first, John McDonald at Atholl House being conjunct with him (cautioner), was dismissed.

(23rd December 1763) William Robertson at Atholl House having paid his own and his party's fine, modified tp £10 Scots, got up his bill.

(2nd December 1764) Grissel McLaren, late in Blair, made her first appearance for her fornication with William Robertson at Atholl House, was rebuked and appear again, Sabbath next at Blair.

(9th December 1764) Grissel McLaren, late in Blair, made her second appearance for her fornication with William Robertson at Atholl House, was rebuked Sessionally and dismissed.

A certificate was given to Alexander Gow, son to the deceased John Gow, sometime in Wester Invervack, who left the parish about Martinmass 1754 years.

(Rachel Cameron in Runroy, Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more, Margaret Robertson in Haugh of Blair and a poor man from Fortingall parish were given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

4th September 1763

The Treasurer was ordered to pay £6 Scots to the Session Clerk as his fee for said office from September 1762 to September 1763, and to get his discharge (receipt).

9s 10d Scots was collected at young Pittinacie's marriage. The Session closed with prayer.
(Alexander Stewart in Pittinacie and Bettie (Beatrice) Robertson in Croftcrombie, marriage banns 20th September 1763)

11th September 1763

Alexander Robertson, son to Donald Robertson in Bochonie and Charles Robertson, son to Alexander Robertson in Trinafour were both proposed as proper boys to answer the Society's purpose, as to their scheme anent Seymor Wood's mortification, which the Session approved of.

(18th September 1763) James Stewart, son to Hugh Stewart in Tomcraggach of Auchleeks was also proposed to the Session as a proper boy for the Society's purpose, as to their scheme anent the mortification given by Seymour Wood Esq.
(This probably is the same Seymour Wood Esq., of London, who gave financial support to the Society in Scotland for Promoting Christian Knowledge)

£1 Scots was given to two men for taking down the Bridge of Struan, just ready to fall, and 1s Sterling was given to another object (of charity - Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch). £35 11s 3d Scots was lodged (with the Treasurer)

18th September 1763

There was a shilling Sterling got in the Collection, whither by mistake or in a good intention, so if any person came and could really declare that it was by a mistake, he was to get it returned to him. The Session concluded with prayer.

(25th September 1763) Returned to John Stewart in Pitagowan, the shilling Sterling which was got in the collection, Sabbath (last), he declaring that it was by a mistake that he did it.

(Rachel Cameron in Runroy was given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

25th September 1763

(Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more, Donald McLaren in kirkton of Struan, John McPherson in Aldclune, Rachel Cameron in Runroy, and Alexander McIntosh in Mualich-more were given charity by the Session - misplaced entry in Kirk Session minutes for 1779).

2nd October 1763

The Session distributed somewhat to the greatest objects (of pity - Isobel Forbes in Balnacroft, Christian Robertson) in Calvine and Janet Stewart in Balnabodach), and communed for repairing the Bridge at Struan, and having made a cast upon the West end of the parish for furnishing timber and workmanship, they closed with prayer.

9th October 1763

Susan McGlashan, spouse to the deceased Donald Young, late in Clune-more, was delated to be with child and was ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath next.

(16th October 1763) The Minister reported that he had discoursed with the as minuted Susan McGlashan, as to the as-said delation, who owned herself pregnant in fornication and gave up Donald Young, a servant of hers, as father to it. The said Donald Young acknowledged her accusation. They were both seriously exhorted to repentance. The Session gave orders to said Donald Young not to co-habite under one roof with said Susan McGlashan for the future.

(27th November 1763) Donald Young in Clune-more gave in a crown to the poor and 8s 8d Scots was collected at the marriage of said Donald Young.
(Donald Young in Clune-more and Susan MackGlashan, widow in Clune-more, marriage banns 25th November 1763)

(23rd December 1763) Donald Young in Clune-more appeared for his antenuptial fornication with Susan Mackglashan there, was rebuked and having his fine modified to a crown for them both, was dismissed.

2s Sterling, from Struan's Treasurer, was distributed (to Isabel Campbell in Tomvulin and Rachel Cameron in Runroy). They concluded with prayer.

16th October 1763

The Treasurer told that he, according to orders, lent 5 guineas to Louisa Robertson, spouse to John Rattray in Lude. The said John Rattray, her husband, and Duncan Cameron in Kilmaveonaig, gave their conjunct bill to the Kirk Session, of the sum of £5 5s 8d Stirling, payable Martinmass first.

(15th November 1764 - abstract from Accounts Ledger) A petition to the meeting was given in by Louisa Robertson, spouse to John Rattray gardener at Lude, setting forth that she had attended Doctor Young's lectures on midwifery in order to qualify her for exercising that business in the parish of Blair Atholl, being in hopes that the six guineas she paid Dr Young, would be reimbursed by the Kirk Session and therefore praying the said sum might be allowed her. Which desire the meeting finding reasonable, have granted the same upon the following terms: Impiris (firstly), that the said Louisa Robertson exercise midwifery within the parish, but not restricting her from giving assistance without the parish, when called; Secondly, that, in the event of her removing out of the parish within the space of six years after this date, she shall repay the said sum of six guineas to the Session. And for implementing these conditions, James Robertson Esq. of Lude, gave his obligatory missive.

The Treasurer of Struan gave in 8s Sterling, in order to clear off the Synod Clerk and other demands. The 16s 8d Scots collected this day was allowed to James McDonald, the Treasurer, in part payment of the 2s Sterling he advanced to make up said sum, more than what was lodged with him, together with a crown from James McDonald in Bridgend of Tilt, being part payment of his fornication fine.

23rd October 1763

Janet McDonald in Blairbuie, being delated to be with child, appeared, owned guilt and pregancy, and gave up Robert Calmanach in Tomintianda as father to it. Said Robert Calmanach also appeared and acknowledged that he had carnal dealingwith her only one time, which was about the market of Foss, last, being about the 22nd March last. They were, both being relapses in fornication, seriously exhorted to repentance and ordered to give in their securities for their fines.

(30th October 1763) Robert Calmanach in Tomintianda made his first appearance for his fornication with Janet McDonald in Blairbuie, was rebuked and ordered to continue his appearances.

(6th November 1763) Robert Calmanach in Tomintianda made his second appearance for his fornication with Janet McDonald in Blairbuie.

(13th November 1763) Robert Calmanach in Tomintianda made his third appearance for his fornication with Janet McDonald in Blairbuie, was rebuked and gave in his bill for £20 Scots, as his fine for said crime, payable 4 weeks after date, Robert Calmanach in Balnabodach being conjunct with him to the Session in said bill.

(4th December 1763) Robert Calmanach in Tomintianda made his fourth appearance for his fornication with Janet McDonald in Blairbuie, and was rebuked.

(25th December 1763) Robert Calmanach in Tomintianda made his fifth appearance and was dismissed.

(15th January 1764) William McDonald in Blairbuie gave in his bill of £20 Scots, payable the 26th February next in behoof of his sister Janet McDonald for her fine and appearance, for her fornication with Robert Calmanach in Tomintianda.

(18th March 1764) Robert Calmanach in Tomintianda paid down £10 Scots as his fine for his relapse in fornication with Janet McDonald in Blairbuie, and got up his bill.

(29th April 1764) Janet McDonald in Blairbuie made her first appearance for her fornication with Robert Calmanach in Tomintianda, was rebukeds and desired to continue her appearances.

(6th May 1764) Janet McDonald in Blairbuie made her second appearance for her fornication with Robert Calmanach in Tomintianda.

(13th May 1764) Janet McDonald in Blairbuie made her third appearance for her fornication with Robert Calmanach in Tomintianda, was rebuked and being a relapse was ordered to appear Sabbath next at Struan.

(20th May 1764) Janet McDonald in Blairbuie made her fourth appearance for her fornication with Robert Calmanach in Tomintianda, was rebuked and dismissed.

(2nd September 1764) William McDonald in Blairbuie having paid Janet McDonald, his sister's two fines of fornication with the persons (Duncan Stewart in Port-an-eilean and Robert Calmanach in Tomintianda), as minuted, modified to £12 12s Scots, got up his two bills.

2s Sterling of the Day's collection was given to Christian Ammonich, a crippled woman in Easter Baluain. The Session concluded with prayers.

30th October 1763

No Session. The Day's collection, being £5 3s 4d Scots, was appointed for repairing the Bridge at Struan, and lodged with the Treasurer. 1s Sterling was given to a poor bed-ridden woman (Isabel Campbell in Tomvulin and Duncan Stewart, a poor man in Dalginross).

6th November 1763

No Session. £3 Scots was paid in for the use of the best mortcloth at the funeral of (Neill Stewart of) Shierglas.

The Day's collection was £1 2s 7d Scots, of which £1 4s Scots was distributed, so £8 18s 7d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions the following distributions: Donald Stewart in Tomvulin for shoes; Rachel Cameron in Runroy).

13th November 1763, Struan

2s Sterling was paid in for the use of the coarse mortcloth at the funeral of Mrs of (Alexander Stewart, 6th of) Tulloch.

Neill McGlashan in Clune paid 5 merks Scots as annual interest on the principal sum of 100 merks, due by him per bill to the Kirk Session from Martinmass 1762 to Martinmass, last, 1763.

This Day's collection, being £1 2s Scots, in all amounted to £5 12s 8d Scots, and there was distributed for shoes to the poor and for bed-ridden people, £8 6s Scots, so that there was £2 13s 4d Scots distributed more than what was paid in. £15 12s 6d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions distributions to: Christian McGilliwie in Kirkton of Struan; Elspeth McDougal in Pitaldonich for shoes; Christian Robertson in Calvine; Christian Stewart in Auchinruie; Isobel McGilliwie in Tulloch; Janet Robertson in Dalchalloch; Margaret Robertson in Auchdrumnahuagie; Janet Stewart in Balnabodach; Margaret Robertson in Auchleanie; Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch; Alexander Caanich, or McDonald in Bohespic, and Margaret Stewart in Dalnamine).

20th November 1763, Blair

No Session. Lodged with the Treasurer, with this Day's collection, viz. 16s Scots, and two marriages collected 10s Scots, with £1 4s Scots being distributed, in total £10 4s 7d Scots.

24th November 1763, Blair

(Misplaced item in Accounts Ledger after 3rd October 1779)

At Blair Atholl, the twenty fourth day of November, seventeen hundred and sixty three. The Heritors and Kirk Session of the Parish of Blair Atholl, being met in consequence of a legal advertisement in order to inspect the Poors Funds. Sederunt (Sitting): James Robertson, Esq. of Lude and Patrick Mackglashan of Lambtown, Heritors, Mr Alexander Stewart, Minister, and James McDonald, Elder. The said conjunct meeting made choice of James Robertson, Esq. of Lude as Proses and Donald Robertson, schoolmaster in Blair, to be their Clerk.

The meeting, having examined a List of the Collections and Distributions of the Poor's money, from 31st October 1762 to the 1st November 1763, made at Blair Atholl. They found that the Collections amounted to £239 11s 2d Scots and the Distributions to £233 11s 2d Scots. Having also examined the collections and distributions at Struan, they found that the Collections amounted to £105 17s 2d Scots, and the Distributions to £88 15s 4d Scots. And, as far as they knew or could judge, they were extremely well satisfied with the management of the Kirk Session. There was also laid before the meeting, a list of the mortifications to the poor amounting to the sum of £918 6s Scots, and interest presently due amounting to £64 17s 10d Scots. And likewise, a list of the sums stocked and lent out upon interest, excluding annual rents presently due, amounting to £324 11s 11d Scots, and as said.

(signed) James Robertson, Proses, Donald Robertson, Clerk.

List, bears the names of the original donors of the mortifications, and of the present debtors, with the securities, dates and terms of payment. And the other list, the present debtors. The meeting appointed the said two Lists to be inserted in the Session Registers, and copies to be given to such of the Heritors as please to call for them, that they might judge how far the money was properly secured.

The meeting also viewed the trees growing in the church-yard. They found that two of them were decayed, and therefore sold them at the price of 6s Sterling, which they appointed to be given to the poor. The balance lodged in the Treasurer of Blair Atholl's hands was £6 Scots. And the balance in the Treasurer of Struan's hands was £17 1s 10d Scots.

Subscribed in presence and by appointment of the meeting by (signed) James Robertson, Proses, Donald Robertson, Clerk.

(There follows the two lists mentioned in the above).

An Account of Sums Mortified to the Poor of the United Parishes of Blair Atholl and Struan,
taken November 22nd 1763

1. Patrick Stewart alias Petie Stewart, sometime wadsetter of Ardkincael, mortified £36 Scots.
Debtors: Duncan Fergusson and Donald Caldel (Donald McDonald), (both) in Easter Invervack by their conjunct accepted bill of 31st August 1763, payable Martinmass 1763.

2. Alexander Robertson (late?) of Bohespic, mortified £226 13s 4d Scots.
Debtors: Robert Robertson in Nether Bohespic and Alexander Robertson, his son, by their conjunct accepted bill of 14th December 1762, payable Martinmass 1763.

3. John Hay, sometime in Tomintianda, mortified £100 Scots.
Debtors: James Stewart in Glenelbert, John Stewart in Laigh of Pitdornie, and Neill Stewart in Newtown of Fincastle, by their conjunct accepted bill of 1st April 1762, payable Martinmass 1762.

4. Thomas McKenzie, sometime in Rinancoillach, mortified £33 6s 8d Scots.
Debtor: Thomas McKenzie of Rinancoillach, by his accepted bill of 30th November 1759, payable Martinmass 1760.

5. Alexander Stewart, late in Balintuim, and Alexander Stewart, late in Balnabodach, mortified £66 13s 4d Scots.
Debtors: Duncan Robertson in Calvine and Angus Robertson in Miltown of Kincraigie, by their conjunct accepted bill of 28th March 1763, payable Martinmass 1763.

6. John McFarlain, late in Calvine, mortified £20 Scots.
Debtors: John McFarlain in Pitagowan and Donald Robertson in Pitaldonich, by their conjunct accepted bill of 29th December 1760, payable Martinmass 1762.

7. Elspeth Forbes, late in Blairfettie, mortified £20 Scots.
Debtors: Alexander Robertson senr. in Trinafour and John McLean in Dalchalloch, by their conjunct accepted bill of 26th May 1762, payable Martinmass 1762.

8. Elspeth McLachlan, late spouse to John Stewart, in Shinigaig-more, mortified £66 13s 4d Scots.
Debtors: Alexander Robertson in Easter Kindrochit by his accepted bill of 20th January 1763, payable Martinmass 1763.

9. Isobel McCaula (McAulay), sometime in Tighnaleinn of Tulliemet, mortified £64 6s Scots.
Debtors: John Robertson in Croftdou and Donald Robertson in Pitagowan for £36 Scots by their conjunct accepted bill of 1st January 1762, payable Martinmass 1762, also George Moon in Ardkincael for £16 by his accepted bill of 13th February 1759, payable Martinmass 1759; also John McLauchlane in Strathgarry for £12 6s Scots by his accepted bill of 10th July 1760, payable 10th January 1762.

10. Mr Duncan Stewart, sometime Minister of Blair Athol, mortified £118 Scots.
Debtors: Allan Stewart of Inverchaddan, by his accepted bill of 27th September 1756, payable Martinmass 1757.

11. Alexander Stewart, late in Breakach (of Lude), mortified £66 13s 4d Scots.
Debtors: Neill McGlashan, writer in Clune-beg by his accepted bill of 7th November 1763, payable Martinmass 1763.

12. Christian McLachlan, sometime in Breakach (of Lude), mortified £33 6s 8d Scots.
Debtors: Alexander Stewart in Kilmaveonaig and Donald Robertson in Easter Monzie, by their conjunct accepted bill of 11th December 1762, payable Martinmass 1763.

13. John Robertson, late weaver in Pitagowan, mortified £13 6s 8d Scots.
Debtors: John McColl in Sheneval and Duncan McLean in Croftdou by their conjunct accepted bill of 22nd January 1758, payable Martinmass 1758.

14. Donald Robertson, late in Pitagowan, mortified £13 6s 8d Scots.
Debtors: Alexander Stewart in Tressait and Alexander Stewart, his son, by their conjunct accepted bill of 18th December 1762, payable Martinmass 1763.

Allan Stewart of Inverchaddan paid the sum of £118 Scots and what annual rent (interest) was (due).

A list of money lent by the Kirk Session of Blair Atholl to the following persons upon their accepted bills:

1. To James McLauchlane and Duncan Stewart, both in Dalginross, and to Donald McIntyre and Alexander McLauchlane, both in Easter Monzie, by their conjunct bill, £67 15s 4d Scots.

2. To John Robertson in Easter Balrobie by his accepted bill, £43 4s Scots.

3. To Alexander Stewart in Kilmaveonaig and William Wallace at Bridgend of Tilt by their conjunct bill, £28 Scots.

4. To Alexander McDonald in Balmeanach of Lude and Robert Mackintosh in Balintoul by their conjunct bill, £22 Scots.

5. To John Campbell in Riechaile, Lauchlan Duff and John Gow both in Dalnamine by their conjunct bill, £22 7s 7d Scots.

6. To Alexander Campbell in Tomnaculag, Donald Robertson in Tomnabrack and John McDonald in Tomnaguie by their conjunct bill, £11 Scots.

7. To Margaret Addison, George Richie and Duncan Richie, all in Balinuarain by their conjunct bill, £23 2s Scots.

8. To Robert Calmanach in Grennich and Alexander Stewart senr. in Tressait by their conjunct bill, £31 10s Scots.

9. To John Rattray, gardener at Lude, and Duncan Cameron in Kilmaveonaig by their conjunct bill, £63 8s Scots.

10. To James Stewart in Balintuime of Strathtummel by his accepted bill, £12 4s Scots.

11. 4th March 1764. Lent to Duncan Robertson in Kindrochit and James Stewart in Balintuime by their conjunct bill, payable Martinmass 1764, £49 16s Scots.

12. 5th March 1764. Lent to James Gow in Blair by his accepted bill, £6 5s Scots.

13. 16th January 1764. The sum due by James McLauchlan, Donald McIntyre, Alexander McLauchlan and Duncan Stewart as previously mentioned above, was paid in to the Kirk Session and lent out again to Duncan Stewart in Croftmore, Patrick Stewart, his son, Duncan Stewart in Dalginross and John Stewart in Mualich-more by their conjunct bill payable Martinmass 1764, £71 3s 1d Scots.

27th November 1763

2s Sterling was paid in for the use of the coarse mortcloth at the funeral of John Cowan in Aldclune.

Patrick McGlashan in Blair paid 6s Sterling as the price of two decaying trees in the church yard, bought by him from the Heritors and Kirk Session of Blair Atholl.

John Stewart, the Kirk Officer, demitted his office. The Session made choice of John Mackintosh, weaver in Urrard-beg, to officiate in his place.

The Minister presented the Synod Clerk's discharge of a crown, yearly, preceeding October last.

The Session enacted that whosoever, for the future, that inclined to have the Church bell rung at their funeral must pay a six pence to the Kirk Officer, for said service.

The Day's collection, being 7s 6d Scots, added to what paid above made £8 12s 2d Scots, of which there was distributed £8 10s 8d Scots, so the balance of 1s 6d Scots was added to what was lodged and made £10 6s 1d Scots. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions the following distributions: Robert Stewart in Nether Drumnacrich, for shoes; Margaret McMillan, a lassie there; Robert Robertson and Bettie Robertson in Balinuarain; Donald Stewart in Tomvulin, for clothes; Isobel Campbell a sick woman, there; Rachel Cameron in Runroy; ditto as the rest of her house rent; John McPherson in Aldclune; Christian Robertson in Tighnacoille).

4th December 1763, Bridgend of Struan

No Session. The Day's collection was 7s Scots which, added to what was lodged in the Treasurer's hands made £14 15s 6d Scots.

The Minister presented the Presbytery Clerk's discharge of £3 Scots, preceeding October last, and 14s Scots to another poor woman which, deducted from the above, left it on £11 1s 6d Scots.

11th December 1763

No Session. The Day's collection, being 11s 5d Scots, added to what was lodged made £10 17s 6d Scots. (The Accounts Ledger mentions that 14s Scots was given to Janet Graham in Pitagowan).

18th December 1763

No Session. The Day's collection, being 13s 2d Scots, and 4s 6d Scots collected at the marriage of John McDonald in Tomkindrochit
(John McDonald in Tomkindrochit and Margaret McLauchlan in Moulin, marriage banns 16th December 1763),
of which 14s Scots was distributed, so remained 3s 8d Scots which added to what was lodged made £11 1s 2d Scots. (The Accounts Ledger mentions the following distribution: James McLaren in Haugh of Invervack, for shoes)

25th December 1763

The crown that was given to Janet Robertson in Bruchriach, was returned to the Kirk Session.

Donald Robertson in Easter Monzie paid two merks and a half Scots as a year's interest of the principal sum of fifty merks Scots, due at Martinmass last.

Robert Calmanach in Grennich paid a half crown as a year's interest of the principal sum of £30 Scots, due to the Session at Martinmass last.

Alexander Stewart, senior, and Alexander Stewart, junior, both in Tressait, paid 1 merk Scots as a year's interest of the principal sum of 20 merks Scots, due to the Session per bill at Martinmass last.

James Stewart in Balintuim paid £12 4s Scots lent him by the Session summer last, and a groat as interest, while in his hands and got up his bill.

Duncan Robertson in Calvine paid 5 merks Scots as a year's interest of the principal sum of 100 merks Scots, due at Martinmass last.

Janet Robertson at Bridgend of Struan, a married woman - her husband John Robertson being in the Holland service, was delated to be with child, appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Alexander Stewart in Clunes as father to it. The said Alexander Stewart appeared and acknowledged her accusation. They were both Sessionally rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentance, and ordered to give in their securities for their fines and satisfying Church discipline, without delay.

(1st January 1764) Alexander Stewart in Clunes gave in his bill of £5 Sterling as his fine and satisfying Church discipline for his adultery with the as-minuted Janet Robertson, spouse to John Robertson at Bridgend of Struan.

(2nd September 1764) Alexander Stewart in Clunes made his first appearance for his adultery with Janet Robertson, late in Kindrochit (of Struan?), was rebuked and ordered to continue his appearances.

(23rd September 1764) Alexander Stewart in Clunes made his second appearance for his adultery with Janet Robertson, now in Trinafour, was rebuked and ordered to continue his appearances.

(14th October 1764) Alexander Stewart in Clunes made his second appearance (actually his third) for his adultery with Janet Robertson, in Trinafour was rebuked and, having paid £2 Sterling in part payment of his fine, the Session reflected as he spent away his time, made a resolution (that) unless he would provide a wife for himself betwixt (then) and the first of May next, that they would exact another £1 Sterling from him.

(28th October 1764) Alexander Stewart in Clunes made his third appearance (actually his fourth) for his adultery with Janet Robertson, in Trinafour was rebuked and exhorted to repentance.

(4th November 1764) Alexander Stewart in Clunes made his fifth appearance for his adultery with Janet Robertson, in Trinafour was rebuked and dismissed.

(28th April 1765) Janet Robertson in Trinafour, a married woman, made her first appearance for her adultery with Alexander Stewart in Clunes, was rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentence, and ordered to appear again at Blair, Sabbath next.

(5th May 1765) Janet Robertson in Trinafour made her second appearance for her adultery with Alexander Stewart in Clunes.

(19th May 1765) Janet Robertson in Trinafour made her third appearance for her adultery with Alexander Stewart in Clunes.

(2nd June 1765) Janet Robertson in Trinafour made her fourth appearance for her adultery with Alexander Stewart in Clunes, was rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentence, and ordered to continue her appearances.

(2nd June 1765) Janet Robertson in Trinafour made her fifth appearance for her adultery with Alexander Stewart in Clunes, was rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentence, and ordered to appear again 14 days time at Blair.

(15th September 1765) Janet Robertson in Trinafour made her sixth appearance for her adultery with Alexander Stewart in Clunes, was rebuked and dismissed, and her obligation for satisfying Church discipline was ordered to be given her.

(24th November 1765) The Session ordered Alexander Stewart in Clunes, his adultery bill to be returned to him.

10s 6d was collected at two marriages, and the Day's collection, being 16s Scots - in all £36 13s 10d Scots, of which £4 16s Scots was distributed, which left it on £31 17s 10d Scots which, when added to what was lodged, made £42 19s 4d Scots. (The Accounts Ledger mentions distributions to: Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch; Donald McLaren, the old waulker at Struan; Christian Robertson in Calvine; Isobel Forbes in Balnacroft of Cailbruar; and John McGlashan in Kirkton of Struan).

1st January 1764

Alexander Stewart in Bophalie (Bohally) paid the sum of £9 4s 6d Scots contained in a (bill) granted by his deceased father to the Session, in behoof of Grissel Stewart, his sister, then widow in Wester Invervack. The annual interest was allowed him because he was only cautioner.

The Day's collection was 5s Scots, and 3s Scots was collected at two marriages, of which £3 2s Scots was distributed so lodged, besides the Struan Bridge collection, was £17 11s 8d Scots. (The Accounts Ledger mentions the following distribution: Isobel Robertson in Tomvulin; the three (un-named) children of Patrick McGlashan, late in Wester Invervack; Grissel McLauchlane in Kilmaveonaig).

8th January 1764

No Session. Robert McGlashan in Cuiltmhuic gave 1s Sterling to the poor, which was given in part payment to Margaret Robertson in Wester Baluaine, for clothes.
(Robert McGlashan in Cuiltvuick and Ann Conchair (Conacher) in Pitagowan, marriage banns 3rd January 1764).

The Day's collection was 8s 5d Scots and 11s Scots was collected at two marriages, of which £6 8s Scots was distributed, so £12 15s 1d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions the following distribution: Grissel Stewart in Miltown of Kincraigie; the funeral charges of Isobel Campbell in Tomvulin; Rachel Cameron in Runroy).

15th January 1764

The Struan Session being constitute, present - The Minister, Duncan Robertson, Donald Robertson, Donald Robertson (in Bochonie), Donald McIntosh, Elders.

Angus McDonald in Grennich gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Angus McDonald in Grennich and Janet McIntyre in Dalno, Bohespic, marriage banns 10th January 1764)

Alexander Robertson in Easter Kindrochit paid in 5 merks Scots as a year's annual interest of the principle sum of 100 merks Scots, due at Martinmass last, to the Kirk Session, by his accepted bill.

The Day's collection was 16s 10d Scots, of which £7 14s 8d Scots was distributed, so £40 0s 2d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions distributions to: Elspeth McDougal in Pitaldonich; two of Donald McFarlain's children in Tomnacuag; two of Donald McFarlain's children in Tombane; Christian Robertson in Calvine; Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch; and £3 6s 8d Scots to Donald Robertson in Tomnaguie for teaching poor scholars whose parents were unable to pay him)

22nd January 1764

No Session. The Day's collection was given to Robert Robertson, a distressed man in Sheneval of Glentilt, amounting to £7 5s 11d Scots.

£1 0s 2d Scots was collected at two marriages, of which 1s Sterling was distributed, so £18 10s 9d was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions the following distribution: John McLaren in Tighnacraig, bed-fast)

29th January 1764

The Blair Session being constitute, present - The Minister, John McLauchlan, James McDonald, Robert Cowan, Duncan Richie, Elders.

The Minister reported that he had renewed the 100 merks Scots bill of the people of Dalginross, and that Duncan Stewart in Croftmore, and Patrick Stewart, his son, and John Stewart in Mualich-more and Duncan Stewart in Dalginross, were conjunct in said bill, payable against Martinmass first, to the Kirk Session, which the Session approved of. The annual interest of said 100 merks was allowed (not collected) to the said Duncan Stewart in Dalginross, a poor man and numerous family.

The Act of Parliament anent the murdering of children was read in the audience of the Congregation.

The Duchess of Atholl gave 5 guineas to be distributed to the poor of the parish, as the Minister and Session saw proper.

The Day's collection was also given to a poor man, so lodged ut ante (as before), £18 10s 9d Scots. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions the following distribution: Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more)

5th February 1764

John McFairlan (sic) in Pitagowan, paid £1 Scots as a year's annual interest of the principal sum of £20 Scots, due at Martinmass last. The Session consented to accept Patrick Fergusson in Sheanbhaile (Sheneval of Calvine) to be conjunct with said John McFarlain, per bill to them for another year, for said principal sum.

2s Sterling was paid for the use of the coarse mortcloth at the funeral of Elspeth McIntosh in Easter Baluain.

The Day's collection was 12s 6d Scots, of which there was £1 12s Scots distributed, so £46 4s 8d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions: 12s Scots for some firing (fuel) for the Session meeting and £1 Scots given to Elspeth Robertson in Pitagowan)

12th February 1764

The Day's collection was 10s 11d Scots, of which £3 10s 11d Scots was distributed, so £20 18s 9d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger mentions the following distributions: £1 10s Scots for a coffin to Patrick McGilliwie's wife (Grissel Stewart) in Miltown of Kincraigie - see 24th June 1770 when the bill was repaid; Charles Stewart, a boy in Invertilt; Rachel Cameron in Runroy).

19th February 1764

No Session. The Minister reported that (Allan Stewart of) Innerchaddan had paid in £11 Sterling of the money mortified to the poor by the deceased Mr Duncan Stewart, minister sometime in Blair, and gave his bill for 7s 2d Sterling, as remainder, payable ten days after date, and further reported that he got up the precepts drawn formerly, in favour of James McLaren in Haugh of Invervack, and Barbara Stewart, spouse to Patrick Stewart in Toldunie, upon him, and gave his receipt for the whole contents of said bill.

There was £47 8s 8d Scots lodged with the Struan Treasurer, of which £2 11s 10d Scots was the remainder of the Struan Bridge collection, to be deducted, whch left it at £44 16s 10d Scots, but to make it £48 Scots it lacked £3 3s 2d Scots, which was borrowed from the Blair Treasurer of what lodged with him.

The Session ordered that the said £2 11s 10d Scots be given to those that furnished joists and for payment of the men that made up said bridge, and nails. The Day's collection being 16s 8d Scots, of which 10s Scots was distributed, so after what was lent, £15 13s 8d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions the following distribution: John McColl in Urrard-beg).

26th February 1764

The Struan Session being constitute, present - The Minister, James McDonald, Duncan Robertson, Donald Robertson, Donald Robertson (in Bochonie), Donald Calmanach, Duncan Robertson of Dalnamine, Donald McIntosh, Donald Cameron, Alexander McGlashan, Elders.

The Session, with the advice of the late Neill Robertson of Bohespic's friends, settled the said annual interest of the 400 merks mortification, being 20 merks, payable from Martinmass 1762 to Martinmass 1763, viz. to Patrick Robertson in Over Bohespic, 10 merks Scots; to the relict (widow) of Mr James Robertson in Croftcrombie, 5 merks and to Donald Robertson in Trinafour, 5 merks Scots. (The Bohespic mortification originally was given by Neill Robertson's father, Alexander Robertson of Bohespic and the 400 merks was in the hands of Neill Robertson's brother, Robert Robertson in Nether Bohespic).

The said £4 Sterling lent by the Session, was given to James Stewart in Balintuim and Duncan Robertson of Kindrochit, per their conjunct bill to the Kirk Session, payable with the annual rent (interest) thereof against Martinmass next.

A precept was drawn in favour of Janet Hay in Blairbuie, upon James Stewart in Glenalbert and John Stewart in Tombea and Neill Stewart in Carrick, for the sum of £5 Scots, being a year's annual interest of the principal sum of £100 Scots, due by them at Martinmass last, by their conjunct bill to the Session.

The Day's collection was £1 0s 3d Scots, and 5s Scots collected at a marriage, in whole £1 5s 3d Scots, which was all that was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer.

4th March 1764

£14 15s Sterling of the Duchess and Mr Murray's Charity to the poor was distributed at Blair and Struan, and £1 Sterling lodged as yet with the Treasurer of said Charity.

The Minister paid in Neill Robertson of Bohespic's annual interest of 20 merks as minuted and, according to the foresaid division, each his proportion was sent by proper persons to their said houses.

Half a crown was given to Patrick Stewart in Toldunie for travelling in the braes of the parish, in order to build a bridge at Struan.

The Session lent to James Gow, tailor in Blair, £6 Scots, bearing annual interest to Martinmass first, per bill.

The Day's collection was 12s 3d Scots and 5s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage, so £14 9s 5d Scots was lodged.

11th March 1764

No Session. Barbara Stewart, spouse to Patrick Stewart in Toldunie got as (Allan Stewart of) Innerchaddan's annual interest, £4 6s Scots of the principal sum of £118 Scots, being her father's mortification to the poor, and John McLaren in Tighnacraig got 2s Sterling of the Duke's charity, which left it in 18s Sterling.

18th March 1764

The Struan Session being constitute, present - The Minister, Duncan Robertson of Dalnamine, James McDonald, Donald Robertson, Donald Robertson (in Bochonie), Donald Calmanach, Thomas Calmanach, Donald McIntosh, Donald Cameron, Alexander McGlashan, Elders. Alexander Stewart was admitted as Sessioner.

John Robertson in Kirkton of Struan and Donald Robertson in Pitagowan paid down £1 16s Scots as a year's annual interest of the principal sum of £3 Sterling due at Martinmass last, by their conjunct bill to the Kirk Session.

Alexander Campbell in Tomnaculag paid £1 Scots as two year's annual interest of the principal sum of £10 Scots, lent to him and his cautioner, per their conjunct bill to the Session due at Martinmass last.

Patrick Stewart, the (Kirk) Officer in Toldunie, to make a round through the braes of the parish in order to get men's subscriptions of their quota for building the bridge at Struan.

The Day's collection was £1 1s 10d Scots. £3 9s Scots was distributed, besides the as mentioned £5 Scots, so remained £10 8s 10d Scots which, when added to what was lodged, made £11 14s 1d Scots. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions distributions to: Patrick Robertson in Over Bohespic; Janet Stewart in Croftcrombie; Donald Robertson in Ard Trinafour; Amily Stewart in Balintuim of Strathtummel; and Alexander Calmanach in Grennich).

25th March 1764

No Session. Alexander McDonald in Balmeanach (of Lude) paid £2 Scots as two year's annual interest of the principal sum of £20 Scots, due at Martinmass last.

The Session of Dull repaid the crown given last summer to Barbara McPherson in Pitdornie, which crown was given to John McIntosh, Kirk Officer, in lieu of the marriage collections.

The Day's collection was 12s 2d Scots, and 10s 10d Scots was collected at a marriage, so £23 19s 8d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer.

1st April 1764

James McDonald, the Treasurer, paid down 19s 4d Scots, being the remainder of what was collected in Blair for Struan bridge, which was given to the Struan Treasurer to be given to them that wrought the making up of said bridge.

Alexander Robertson in Tullich gave 1s Sterling to the poor. Also collected at his marriage was 5s 5d Scots.
(Alexander Robertson in Tulloch and Katharine Campbell in Tulloch, marriage banns 29th March 1764).

The Day's collection, being 13s 3d Scots, was added to what was lodged, making it £25 10s 5d Scots. The Session closed with prayer.

8th April 1764

Grissel Stewart in Glaicmore, a married woman, appeared, and owned that a child she had lately brought forth was begot in adultery, and fathered it on David Rattray, merchant in Blair, and said that said guilt was committed in said David Rattray's own house, and being exhorted to be ingenuous, persisted in her accusation. They ordered her to appear before them again, Sabbath next at Blair, and ordered said David Rattray to appear against said day and time, also.

(15th April 1764) Grissel Stewart in Glaicmore appeared, as did David Rattray, merchant in Blair. She persisted in her accusation in fathering her child upon him. He, the said David Rattray, flatly denied that he never had any carnal dealing with her. The Session dealt with them separately by a Committee, to be ingenuous. The said Grissel Stewart strongly and solemnly declared that she had no father on Earth to said child, but David Rattray. The said David Rattray as strongly refused.

Being interrogated where and when they committed said guilt, Grissel Stewart said that it was the market night of Feile Sheaumas last (St James's Feast Day), in said David Rattray's house, and that the child was born the 22nd day of March last. She offered to prove that she was in his house that night at untimeous hours and that both Dorothy Wallace, wife to James Gow in Blair, and James Stewart, servant to said David Rattray, saw bad appearances and presumptions of their guilt, and desired that the said witnesses should be examined.

The said David Rattray alleged that said Grissel Stewart was upon Feile Sheaumas Day, or the day before, drinking with a soldier who had been, for some weeks, working at Blair, that the place where they were drinking was in William Wallace's house there, and were shut up in a closed room, together, for some time, that this she had confessed to Margaret Bisset, the smith's wife at Blair, and had owned with tears on her eyes that she was the worse of liquor at the time that she was with said soldier.

The Session taking the above affair into their consideration, resolved to meet in the schoolhouse of Blair the following Tuesday in order to examine witnesses. They were both summoned to appear before the Session, said day and place, and the Kirk Officer was instructed to summon said witnesses to appear at said diet (meeting).

(17th April 1764) the Session met by adjounment, both parties being called, Grissel Stewart and David Rattray appeared. Grissel Stewart being asked if she adhered to her former confession answered that she did. Mr Rattray being asked if he persisted in his denial, answered he did. Grissel Stewart alleged as a presumption to Mr Rattray's guilt, that he, Mr Rattray, went unto her stepfather's house in Glaicmor, where the said Grissel Stewart was staying at the time, a few hours before her delivery, and had David Stewart in Tighnacraig in company with him, and that both Mr Rattray and said David Stewart, urged her in the strongest manner to give the child to the right father, Mr Rattray declaring that he would never own it, but she insisted that she had no father on Earth to her child but Mr Rattray. Mr Rattray replies that the reason of his going to said place was that he heard by the country report (local gossip), that she was giving him up as the father fo her child and wanted to persuade her to tell the truth, by giving it to the right father, in order to save him from the troubles and reproach he would be exposed to if she persisted in her accusation, however false. Grissel Stewart desired that the witnesses she had summoned, should be examined.

James Stewart, servant to Mr Rattray in Blair, unmarried, aged 23 years or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, was interrogated and deponed that up on the evening of Feilsheumas market last, Grissel Stewart was in Mr Rattray's shop, in company with Dorothy Wallace in Blair and Mr Rattray, and that he left them all three there, drinking a mug of porter when he went to his bed and, to the best of his remembrance, it was a little after it grew dark, and that he neither saw nor heard about Grissel Stewart until about 4 o'clock in the morning next day. That he saw her at the corner of his master's shop, and began to ask her where she had been all night. that the said Grissel Stewart replied what was his business if she lay without all night, upon which the deponent said that he was sure that she did not lay ourside all night, and if that he knew she was in his master's house or that any there harboured her, he would make both pay dear for it if he could. Being further interrogated if he suspected that Grissel Stewart was in Mr Rattray's house all night, deponed he did, because he left her there with the said Dorothy Wallace and his master when he went to bed and met her so early next morning at the corner of the shop, and this was the truth as he would answer to God. Declared that he could not write (and the deposition was written for him by the Minister and Session Clerk).

Dorothy Wallace, spouse to James Gow in Blair, aged 37 years or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, was interrogated and deponed that upon Feilsheumas market evening last she, the deponent, was in company with Grissel Stewart and Mr Rattray in said Mr Rattray's shop where they drank a dram and a mug of porter. The deponent, being called all the way to her house, left Mr Rattray and Grissel Stewart and that being blamed by the deponent's husband for not seeing Grissel Stewart out of the town she, the deponent, returned to Mr Rattray's house in less than half an hour from the time she left it, and found Mr Rattray and Grissel Stewart in Mr Rattray's bedroom. Being asked by Mr Rattray whether the door of said room was shut or not, deponed that she did not remember, and deponed that before this last time that she came to the said house, all the servants were in bed. That the deponent desired Grissel Stewart often to leave the house and go alongs with her. That Mr Rattray joined in the same desire and asked her three several times, in God's name to leave the house, and upon which Grissel Stewart went along with the deponent to her house, where she stayed but a very short time, when she wanted the doors which had been shut, opened that she might go home. That when Grissel Stewart came to the deponent's house, she had neither plaid nor apron on her, nor shoes upon her feet, but that she put on her shoes when she offered to go away and, notwithstanding, the deponent and her husband had earnestly intreated said Grissel Stewart to take a bed in their house. John McLaren in Tighnacraig joined them and she, the said Grissel Stewart, actually went off, the deponent knew not whither. That early next morning, the deponent heard Grissel Stewart and James Stewart, the former deponent, conversing together at the door of the deponent's house. Grissel Stewart then came into said deponent's house, where she went to bed, and continued there for some time. That when Grissel Stewart rose, she desired the deponent to go to fetch her plaid from Mr Rattray's room, which the deponent absolutely refused to do, that said deponent blaming Grissel Stewart for not going home the night before, and Grissel Stewart told her that she was in Mr Rattray's house all night, and that it would be difficult for her to go home because of the promises that passed betwixt her, the said Grissel Stewart and Mr Rattray and this was the truth as she would answer to God. Declared that she could not write (and the deposition was written for her by the Minister and Session Clerk).

Margaret Bisset, spouse to Robert Anderson, smith in Blair, aged 44 years or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, was interrogated and deponed that next morning after Feile Sheaumas market last, Grissel Stewart came into the deponent's house and a little after a soldier, who had been for some weeks working with the Duke of Atholl's gardener, and who lodged in the deponent's barn, came in and drank a dram with said Grissel Stewart and in a few minutes the soldier went away to his work. The said Grissel Stewart came to the other room where the deponent was laying and they being alone, she the said Grissel Stewart, with tears on her eyes, said that she was a most misfortunate woman, but tho' always unlucky, nothing so bad never happened to her, as since she came to Blair last night. And being asked by the deponent what the particlar misfortune was that she complained of, Grissel Stewart said that she had been drinking in William Wallace's house at Feilseumas market with said soldier, that her mother chided her severely because she would not go home with her, that this usage of her mother did then make her wander away and made her last night come to Blair. Being interrogated for Grissel Stewart, whither the soldier and her, the said Grissel Stewart, could have been together the preceeding night, deponded that she thought they could not, because the deponent's hysband used always to lock the barn where the soldier slept and did not open it until it was time for said soldier to go to his work. That the deponent is positive her husband did so that particular night, as the soldier came timeously home from the market and went early to his bed. Being interrogated for Mr Rattray, if she Grissel Stewart owned to her that she was the worse of liquor when she was drinking with said soldier at said time, deponed that Grissel Stewart did own it, but the principal cause of her regret was not her being the worse of liquor, but her coming to Blair that preceeding night. Being further interrogated if she heard Mr Rattray and Grissel Stewart commmonly reported to have any undue inyimacy together, deponed that she did not, nor heard it, until the said Grissel Stewart proved (to be) with child, and this was the truth as she would answer to God. Declared that she could not write (and the deposition was written for her by the Minister and Session Clerk).

Parties having applied to the Kirk Session of Blair Atholl for a leave to adduce more witnesses, Grissel Stewart to support her accusation and Mr Rattray for exculpation, the Session granted the same and instructed their Kirk Officer to Summon such witnesses as they desired, to appear before them Sabbath next at Blair. And the said parties were ordered to attend said diet.

(22nd April 1764) Grissel Stewart appeared, also David Rattray, she persisted in her accusation and said Mr Rattray in his denial. The said Grissel Stewart craved that the following witnesses should be examined to support her accusation, viz.

David Stewart in Tighnacraig, a widower, aged 41 years or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, was interrogated and deponed that he went two different times, at Mr Rattray's desire, to speak to said Grissel Stewart before her delivery, the first time alone and the second time in company with Mr Rattray. that his errend was at both times to persuade her to give the child to the rightful faher and not to bring Mr Rattray to trouble as he absolutely denied of being the father of said child. that Grissel Stewart's answer was that she had no father on Earth to her child but Mr Rattray. The deponent being asked for Mr Rattray, deponed that Mr Rattray told him, upon being asked by the deponent that he would free himself from that woman's accusation upon oath, tho' taken before the fifteen Lords. Beinf further interrogated whether he heard it reported in the county that there was an undue intimacy betwixt said Mr Rattray and Grissel Stewart, previous to her being with child she was last delivered of, deponed he heard no such report, and this was the truth as he would answer to God. (signed by David Stewart)

Malcom Stewart in Tomnacuag, a married man, aged 32 years or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, was interrogated and deponed nihil novit in causa (that he knew nothing new) and this was the truth as he would answer to God. Declared that he could not write (and the deposition was written for him by the Minister and Session Clerk).

John Robertson in Pitaldonich, a married man, aged 41 years or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, was interrogated and deponed that he heard it reported that upon the evening of the market day of St. Fillan at Struan, in the year 1762, Mr Rattray and Grissel Stewart came about the dusk of the evening to the boat of Pitaldonich from the market and crossed the boat with others, and after that night suspicions of unlawful correspondence betwixt Mr Rattray and Grissel Stewart prevailed in the country. Being further interrogated, he could not condescend upon any particular person who was a spreading that report, or was the original author of it, and this was the truth as he would answer to God. Declared that he could not write (and the deposition was written for him by the Minister and Session Clerk).

Janet McFarlain, widow in Tombea, aged 54 years or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, was interrogated and deponed that in the lifetime of Mr Rattray's first wife, the deponent was in company with Grissel Stewart at Mr Rattray's house in the little room in the furthest end in the second story, and the deponent was sent to fetch a stoup to measure some whisky that Mr Rattray was selling to said Grissel Stewart. At her return she found the door shut upon hem and that upon her knocking, the door was opened, but that she first attempted to set the door forward before she knocked, but did not put her hand to any sneck, as she did not remember whither there was any or not, and that she suspected when she went downstairs that they would be guilty, therefore hastened back, and whan she came back she shook her head at Grissel Stewart, indicating that she had been guilty with Mr Rattray, but saw no bad appearance when the door was opened, and that the cause of her suspicion was in Mr Rattray sending her away and her finding the door shut. Being further interrogated, deponed that betwixt the time of Old Lady Fincastle's death and burial, the deponent saw Mr Rattray amd Grissel Stewart going from William Stewart's house at the boat of Blair to the planting within the enclosures of Tulloch, where they continued for a considerable time. That afterwards she, the said Grissel Stewart returned to said William Stewart's house and Mr Rattray jumped the park dyke in his way up the hill, and was positive that Mr Rattray was the real person that was there. Further deponed, that in the month of October last, she came along with Grissel Stewart to Mr Rattray, and that she heard Grissel Stewart tell him that he was the father of the child that she was big with, and that after some altercation betwixt them, she heard Mr Rattray declare in a rage that he had not sent for Grissel Stewart that night, and she, the deponent understood it of the night the child was got, as he was persuading Grissel Stewart to get another father to her child, and this was the truth as she would answer to God. Declared that she could not write (and the deposition was written for her by the Minister and Session Clerk).

John McLauren in Tighnacraig, a married man, aged 51 years or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, was interrogated and deponed that upon the evening of Feile Sheaumas market last, a little before sunset, Grissel Stewart came to James Gow's house in Blair, that she appeared to be a little touched with drink, but not so as to affect her reason. That sometime after, when it was dark, he saw Mr Rattray and Grissel Stewart and Dorothy Wallace in said Mr Rattray's shop with a mug of porter before them and a candle burning. Being interrogated what time of night he judged it to be, deponed it was about eleven o'clock, at least, and he was with them in the shop but, suspecting his company was disagreeable, he left the shop. That in a little after Dorothy Wallace came out and the deponent went along with her home to her house, leaving Grissel Stewart with Mr Rattray, at least that he concluded that she was there because he did not see her along with Dorothy Wallace. That about half an hour thereafter James Gow and the deponent persuaded Dorothy Wallace to go to Mr Rattray's house to bring away Grissel Stewart as they imagined it would bring a (bad) reflection upon them, to leave Mr Rattray and her together. That the deponent, wearying for Dorothy Wallace's return, went to Mr Rattray's house and met said Grissel Stewart and Dorothy Wallace coming downstairs from the second story of Mr Rattray's house. Deponed that from the bad character he has heard of Mr Rattray and said Grissel Stewart in the country (parish), he was apprehensive they might be guilty that night, and this was the truth as he would answer to God. Declared that he could not write (and the deposition was written for him by the Minister and Session Clerk).

Janet Wallace, spouse to William McIntosh at the East Gate of Blair, aged 28 years or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, was interrogated and deponed that the next night after Feile Sheaumas market last, about eight o'clock at night, she saw Grissel Stewart upon Hercules's Walk and, being interrogated for Mr Rattray, about her having a Gallant with her, deponed she did suspect it because of the loneliness of the place, but saw none with her, and this was the truth as she would answer to God. Declared that she could not write (and the deposition was written for her by the Minister and Session Clerk).

William McIntosh at the East Gate of Blair, a married man, aged 33 years or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, was interrogated and deponed nihil novit in causa (that he knew nothing new) and this was the truth as he would answer to God. Declared that he could not write (and the deposition was written for him by the Minister and Session Clerk).

The Session instructed half a crown to be given to Grissel Stewart to support her and her child until matters were settled.

(13th May 1764) David Rattray and Grissel Stewart, as minuted, were ordered to appear Sabbath next at Struan, and such witnesses as desired to be summoned to be examined before the Session.

(20th May 1764) David Rattray and Grissel Stewart appeared before the Session. They desired the following witnesses be examined upon execution of summons, viz.

John Stewart in Lurg-bea, a married man, aged 48 years or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, was interrogated and deponed that about the 8th May 1763, he saw Grissel Stewart ferrying Mr McDuff, younger, of Baillinloin from the north to the south side of (the river) Garry, in the boat of Blair, and that he observed them tigging together (touching each other in play) in said boat during the passage. That after crossing, Mr McDuff went up the water side with a fishing rod in his hand to a place where there is a thick wood, but that he was alone. That about two days thereafter the deponent came to said thick wood and observed the rank grass growing there pressed down, as if some people had been sitting upon it, and noticed pieces of torn paper lying upon the grass. Being further interrogated if he heard it reported in the country of any criminal correspondence betwixt Mr McDuff and Grissel Stewart, deponded he did not. Being interrogated for Grissel Stewart if he heard of any criminal correspodence betwixt Mr Rattray and Grissel Stewart, deponded that he heard of reports of an indecent behaviour bwtwixt them at Struan market in the year 1762 or 1763, bewest(?) the boat of Auldanachlair, and this was the truth as he would answer to God. Declared that he could not write (and the deposition was written for him by the Minister and Session Clerk).

William Wallace at Bridgend of Tilt, a married man, aged 64 years or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, was interrogated and deponed nihil novit in causa (that he knew nothing new) and this was the truth as he would answer to God. (Signed by himself).

Lewisa Lindsay, spouse to the above William Wallace at Bridgend of Tilt, aged 60 years or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, was interrogated and deponed nihil novit in causa (that he knew nothing new) and this was the truth as he would answer to God. (Signed by herself).

James Stewart, boatman at the boat of Blair, a married man, aged 35 years or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, was interrogated and deponed that at Lude's roup, which happened in May 1763, about 8 days before Blair market, when the rest of the Gentlemen who were there were called into dinner, Mr McDuff of Bailinloin was amissing. That the deponent heard afterwards, Mr McDuff had gone from said roup to the house where Grissel Stewart stayed, and heard that Grissel Stewart and he were together that day, and that he heard that Mr McDuff had given her a piece of useless paper instead of a banknote. Being interrogated further if he heard it reported that they had criminal correspondence together that day, deponed he did hear it. Being interrogated for Grissel Stewart whither he heard such unfavourable reports more frequently of said Grissel Stewart and Mr McDuff, or of her and Mr Rattray, deponed that he heard it most frequesntly of her and Mr Rattray, and this was the truth as he would answer to God. Declared that he could not write (and the deposition was written for him by the Minister and Session Clerk).

(27th May 1764) Upon execution of summons in the process depending before the Session, at the instance of Grissel Stewart in Glaicmore against David Rattray in Blair, appeared Lauchlan McLauchlan in Aldclune, to be examined upon oath as follows.

Lauchlan McLauchlan in Aldclune, a married man, aged 31 years or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, was interrogated and deponed that several years ago, when Mr Rattray's first wife was alive, the deponent was coming from Aldclune in company with Mr Rattray, Grissel Stewart, Robert Stewart in Aldclune and Robert Robertson in Blair. That the deponent and said Robert Robertson stepping forward left Mr Rattray and Grissel Stewart and said Robert Stewart behind at some distance. That the deponent heard Robert Stewart taking leave of Mr Rattray and Grissel Stewart and having travelled a piece further on the road, he began to wonder that Mr Rattray was not coming up to him, and therefore returned to know what detained him, and then found Mr Rattray and Grissel Stewart. That he observed Grissel Stewart at the edge of the road in the wood of Clune, in a reclining posture at the side of a bush, and Mr Rattray very near her with his face towards her, but as to the particular posture Mr Rattray was in, he could not observe because of the darkness of the night. That from their staying together and waht he saw, he concluded in his own mind that either they had carnal knowledge of one another or intended to have it. Being interrogated further if he heard Mr Rattray and Grissel Stewart under a bad report or suspected in the country of having criminal correspondence together, deponed he did not and this was the truth as he would answer to God. (Signed by himself).

(1st July 1764) A crown was given to Mr Rutherford in Grissel Stewart's behoof. (The Accounts Ledger mentions that £3 Scots was given to Mr Rutherford in Perth, for the process anent Mr Rattray and Grissel Stewart in Glaicmor, while Patrick Stewart, the Kirk Officer was paid 12s Scots for serving a summons on said David Rattray)

(The Kirk Session minutes have no further entries relating to this matter, at this time, but the Accounts Ledger shows that on 26th August 1764, the Kirk Session gave 18s Scots to Grissel Stewart in Glaicmor and poor child. And on 28th October 1764, the Kirk Session gave 12s Scots to David, son to Grissel Stewart in Glaicmor).

(24th March 1765) The Session, taking into consideration the process depending betwixt Grissel Stewart in Glaicmor and David Rattray in Blair, referred it to the very Reverend the Presbytery of Dunkeld, to meet at Dunkeld on the first Tuesday of April next, and they instructed their Clerk to make out an extract of said process to be laid before them, and also ordered both persons to appear before them at said meeting.

(28th April 1765) Grissel Stewart in Glaicmor of Shierglas appeared and desired that the process of scandal betwixt her and David Rattray, merchant in Blair, should be brought to some issue. The Session, resuming their consideration of said process, referred the same to the very Reverend the Presbytery of Dunkeld, to meet at Dunkeld on the seventh day of May, current, and the said Grissel Stewart was ordered to appear before said meeting of Presbytery, and the Session instructed their Kirk Officer to order Mr Rattray to appear also, against said diet.

(11th August 1765) (The Accounts Ledger shows that £3 Scots was paid to John McFairlain in Pitagowan, for the maintenance of the child laid down by Grissel Stewart in Glaicmor, at David Rattray's house in Blair, and by said David Rattray's servants laid in Mr. Stewart, the Minister's house).

(25th August 1765) The Struan Session instructed their Treasurer to advance money for the carrying on of the process against Mr Rattray in Blair, until it was decided, and he laid out 10s Sterling to be sent to their Procurator in Perth to account.

(22nd September 1765) Alexander Stewart, tenant in Urchil-beg was summoned to appear before the Session, Sabbath first at Blair (in connection with the case of David Rattray).

(29th September 1765) Upon execution of a summons Alexander Stewart in Urchil-beg, a married man aged 37 years or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council was interrogated and deponed that at Struan market, which was held in January 1763, to the best of his remembrance, as the deponent was coming from Struan to the Boat of Pitaldonich on his way home, he came up with David Rattray, merchant in Blair, and Grissel Stewart in Glaicmor. The said Grissel Stewart was standing upon the highway being west of the said boat, and David Rattray in the bushes hard by her. He observed said David Rattray had his breeches down. David Rattray told him that he was easing nature and that said Grissel Stewart was waiting till he was done. This happened about the dusk of the evening when it was almost dark. The said David Rattray and Grissel Stewart were very near one another when he came up to them, and travelled alongs with them, crossed the boat of Pitaldonich, went in with them to William Stewart's house at the Bridge of Bruar where, after staying a little time, he travelled with them in his way to Blair, very near a quarter of a mile. He recollected that he had left a pair of shoes, he had bought at the market, in William Stewart's house, which made him return to said house for said shoes. Upon his coming back he overtook said David Rattray and Grissel Stewart about a mile's distance from the place where he had parted with them. It was then very dark. A little while afterwards the said David Rattray and Grissel Stewart parted from one another. Mr Rattray went into his own house with the deponent and she in the way to her home. Being interrogated if he suspected that they had been guilty together that night, deponed that he wondered, from the reports passing in the parish concerning them, how they came to be travelling together under silence of night, and this was the truth as he would answer to God (He signed the deposition)

(13th October 1765) The Minister reported that (John Stewart of) Bonskeid was to be examined upon oath, Friday first, at Bridgend of Tilt, at twelve o'clock forenoon, in order to declare what he knew or heard of Mr Rattray's correspondence with Grissel Stewart in Glaicmore.

(18th October 1765, at Bridge of Tilt) The Session being met by adjournment and constitute, present: The Minister and James McDonald, Elder. John Stewart of Bonskeid appeared. David Rattray in Blair, being called, appeared not.

John Stewart Esq. of Bonskeid, aged 33 years or thereby, solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, was interrogated and deponed that sometime before Grissel Stewart in Glaicmore was delivered of the child which she fathered on said David Rattray, he, the said Mr Rattray told the deponent that he had carnal dealing with said Grissel Stewart several times and that she came to his own house as often as he chose, and told that he was afraid she was with child by him, for that she slept with him in his own bed many times. the deponent advised him to give her some money and put her out of the parish, to which he replied that she was already out of the parish. Being further interrogated he deponed that Mr Rattray told him that he had been guilty with said Grissel Stewart on a Struan market night, two or three years ago, and this was the truth as he would answer to God. (He signed the deposition)

(10th November 1765) The Session, being informed that (Donald Stewart of) Shierglas could give light with regard to Mr Rattray in Blair, his telling him that he had carnal correspondence with the deceased Janet Strang, sometime in Blair. The Session instructed that said (Donald Stewart of) Shierglas be summoned to appear before them, Wednesday first at Bridgend of Tilt, about 12 o'clock forenoon, to be examined about said matter, or any other thing he might clear up about said Mr Rattray's behaviour as to Grissel Stewart in Glaicmore.

(17th November 1765) The Session appointed a meeting of Session to be at Bridgend of Tilt, Wednesday first in order to examine (Donald Stewart of) Shierglas upon oath as to what he had heard Mr Rattray in Blair, confess or own, as to the pregnancy of Janet Strang, lately executed in Perth, then in prison. The said Mr Rattray was desired to attend said meeting.

(20th November 1765) At Bridgend of Tilt, the Session met by adjournment. Present: The Minister, James McDonald, Duncan Richie and John Stewart, Elders. (Donald Stewart of) Shierglas appeared, also David Rattray, merchant in Blair. The said David Rattray objected to (Donald Stewart of) Shierglas, his being admitted as a witness against him in regard he bore malice and ill-will at him, but the Session finding that he had no proof at present to support said objection, therefore repelled the same.

Donald Stewart of Shierglas, a married man aged 34 or thereby, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council was interrogated and deponed that he never saw any indecent behaviour betwixt Mr Rattray in Blair and Grissel Stewart in Glaicmore and that the said Mr Rattray, as far as he remembered, never acknowledged to the deponent, his having been guilty with her, and that he knew no further about a criminal correspondence betwixt them, other than the common report of the parish.
Being further interrogated he deponed that he had a long conversation with Mr Rattray about the time Janet Strang, who was executed at Perth, was in prison, pon the subject of that unhappy woman's situation. Mr Rattray, lifting one of his hands, had said "I take God to witness that I had no concern in that child's murder, but knew when she left the country (parish), that she was with child." This, the deponent understood to be a confession from Mr Rattray of his being the father of the said child, tho' innocent of the murder. Being interrogated for Mr Rattray, if he expressly acknowledged to the deponent, his being the father of Janet Strang's child, he deponed that Mr Rattray acknowledged to him, his having carnal knowledge with Janet Strang, and that Mr Rattray was at the time in deep concern. He hoped in God, that many who had done more ill than he had done would be forgiven if they repented. Upon another day, after the conversation at Blair, the deponent was walking with Mr Rattray, west of the house of Shierglas, Mr Rattray showed the deponent a book upon afflictions, which gave hopes to true penitents of pardon, so said Mr Rattray that if we sincerely repent we may expect forgiveness. And this was the truth as he would answer to God causa scientiae patet (the reason of the knowledge is evident). (The deposition was signed by the Donald Stewart of Shierglas, the Minister and the Session Clerk). The Session concluded with prayer.

(23rd February 1766) (The Accounts Ledger shows that the Session paid "for the child's board wages to account, £4 10s Scots").

(9th March 1766) The Minister intimated that he had got up the extract of Mr Rattray's decreet and expenses, which were read before the Session and the Session ordered their Treasurer to pay up to the Minister, what he was out, according to his account.

(16th March 1766) The Session agreed with John McColl in Teanafearn for (boarding) Grissel Stewart's child for 10 merks Scots per quarter while it was in his house, betwixt meat and clothes. The said John McColl insisted for 2s Sterling for clothes.

(11th May 1766) John McColl in Teanafearn got to account the board wages for the child fathered on David Rattray, being 12s Sterling.

A testificate was given to Robert Robertson, son to the deceased Duncan 'Don' Robertson, sometime in Calvine, who left the parish about March 1758.

Duncan Fergusson and Donald McDonald, tenants in Easter Invervack, paid in 3s Sterling as a year's annual interest of the principal sum of £3 Sterling, due from Martinmass 1762 to Martinmass last, 1763, which was marked on the back of their conjunct bill to the Kirk Session. The said 3s Sterling, annual interest, was given to Patrick Stewart in Toldunie, the principal sum being mortified to the poor by his grandfather.

Donald McMillan in Calvine gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Donald McMillan in Calvine and Isobel Gow in Dalvorest, marriage banns 5th April 1764).

Donald Ross in Gask-beg gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Donald Ross in Gaskie-beg, Laggan parish, and Isobel Robertson in Trinafour, marriage banns 3rd April 1764).

John Douglas in Easter Duntaulich gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(John Douglas in Easter Duntaulich, Dull parish, and Isobel Stewart in Balcastle, marriage banns 5th April 1764).

9s 8d Scots was collected at two marriages, and the Day's collection was £1 0s 7d Scots, of which £3 Scots was given to John Robertson, a poor man in Dalnamine who had twins born to him. £2 2s Scots was given to poor objects (Duncan McFairlan, a distressed lad in Pitagowan; John McGlashan in Kirkton of Struan; to Patrick Stewart in Toldunie, the annual interest of £3 Sterling mortified to the poor by his grandfather, and 12s Scots to Patrick McDonald a poor man from Kilmoraig parish), so £9 18s 3d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer.

29th April 1764

A crown was paid in for the use of the best mortcloth at the funeral of Neill Mackglashan in Clune-beg.

The Day's collection was 17s 8d Scots, of which 2s Sterling was distributed, so £12 11s 11d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer.

6th May 1764

The Day's collection was 16s 10d Scots, of which 1s Sterling was distributed and the 4s 10d Scots of remainder was, in the Treasurer's absence, lodged with Duncan Richie. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions the following distribution: John McLauchlan in Aldclune).

13th May 1764

Janet Kennedy, late servant to Lude, appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up Alexander Kennedy, also servant to Lude, as father to it, and that they committed said guilt about the first of December last, being the wedding night of Donald Stewart in Kilmaveonaig, and a week thereafter.

(20th May 1764) Alexander Kennedy, present servant to Lude, voluntarly appeared, owned guilt with the as-minuted Janet Kennedy, late servant to ditto (Lude), but denied the time as minuted by said Janet Kennedy, and confessed that the first time that he committed guilt with her was about the 1st January last.

(24th June 1764) There was some difference betwixt Alexander Kennedy and Janet Kennedy as-minuted, in their calculations. Alexander Kennedy said that if the child came to about twenty days of his foresaid time, he would father her said child.

(2nd September 1764) Alexander Kennedy in Lude appeared for his fornication with Janet Kennedy, now in Wester Invervack, was rebuked and paid £5 Scots for his own fine and £5 Scots in part payment of said Janet Kennedy's fine, and paid her also coram of a £8 Scots as a quarter for nursing said child. Alexander McGlashan in Wester Invervack gave in his bill of £20 Scots, payable against Martinmass first, for said Janet Kennedy, her satisfying Church discipline, and also his obligation to said Alexander Kennedy in behoof of said Janet Kennedy, that she should nurse their said child at the rate of £8 per quarter. The Session, considering the said Alexander Kennedy obedience and plausableness in all demands, dismissed him from further censure.

(16th December 1764) Janet Kennedy, in Wester Invervack, made her first appearance for her fornication with Alexander Kennedy, servant to Lude, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances.

(23rd December 1764) Janet Kennedy, in Wester Invervack, made her second appearance for her fornication with Alexander Kennedy in Lude, was rebuked and ordered to appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(30th December 1764) Janet Kennedy, in Wester Invervack, made her third appearance for her fornication with Alexander Kennedy and was desired to appear Sabbath next at Struan.

(3rd February 1765) Janet Kennedy, in Wester Invervack, made her fourth appearance for her fornication with Alexander Kennedy in Lude, was rebuked and dismissed.

(17th February 1765) Alexander McGlashan in Wester Invervack got up his obligation for Janet Kennedy there, her satisfying Church discipline for her fornication with Alexander Kennedy in Lude.

Duncan Richie paid in the 4s 10d Scots lodged with him since May 6th last, and the Day's collection, being 14s 1d Scots, both being added to what was lodged, made £26 16s 2d Scots. The Session closed with prayer.

20th May 1764

Duncan Robertson of Trinafour promised within a few days after date, to give his bill of the sum of £24 Scots, payable by Martinmass first, being in full satisfaction for his sister Jean Robertson's fine and appearances for her fornication with Donald Gow, alias Donald McIntosh, late servant to said (Duncan Robertson of) Trinafour.

(3rd June 1764) Duncan Robertson of Trinafour gave in his bill for £24 Scots, payable Martinmass first, for his sister, Jean Robertson's fine and appearances for her fornication with Donald McIntosh, now in Drumachuine. The said Donald McIntosh made his first appearance in the forenoon and second appearance in the afternoon this day, was once rebuked for his said crime of fornication with said Jean Robertson, and paid in his fine modified to £5 Scots, which was marked on the back of his father's bill, till he had satisfied Church discipline.

(9th December 1764) Donald McIntosh in Drumachuine made his third appearance for his fornication with Jean Robertson in Trinafour, was rebuked and dismissed, and got up his bill.

(16th December 1764) Cautioner Duncan Robertson of Trinafour paid in £24 Scots as the fine and public appearances of Jean Robertson, his sister, as agreed upon, for her fornication with Donald McIntosh now in Drumachuine, and got up his bill.

The Session decided to make a standing rule for the future that, to such guilty persons as chose said pecuniary fine before the usual fines and appearances, being (made) more beneficial to the poor.

The Day's collection was 19s 4d Scots, of which 12s Scots was distributed, so the remainder, being 7s 4d Scots, added to what before lodged made £12 19s 3d Scots. The Session concluded with prayer.

27th May 1764

Testificates were given to Margaret Shaw in Cnappaig, who was about to leave the parish, and Lauchlan McLauchlan, son to the deceased Alexander McLauchlan, sometime in Balnald of Clune, who left the parish about Martinmass 1750.

The Day's collection was 17s 8d Scots and £2 13s 8d Scots was distributed, so £25 0s 2d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger mentions the following distribution: John McLauchlan in Aldclune, John McLaren in Tighnacraig, Margaret Robertson in Miltown of Blair and Grissel Stewart in Glaicmore).

3rd June 1764

The Day's collection was 19s 1d Scots, and 9s 6d Scots was collected at two marriages, of which 1s Sterling was given to the Kirk Officer for summonses, so £30 16s 9d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer.

10th June 1764

Mr Stewart the Minister, being assisting at the Sacrament at Moulin, his brother (Allan Stewart), the Minister of Kilspindie, preached at Blair.

The Day's collection was 10s Scots which, when added to what was lodged with the Treasurer, made £31 6s 9d Scots. The Minister was at Kilspindie, June 17th, at his brother's marriage feast there.

24th June 1764

Duncan McGilliwie in Gaskan gave 1s Stirling to the poor.
(Duncan McGilliwie in Gaskan and Janet Douglas in Donmaheich, Dull parish, marriage banns 5th June 1764)

Patrick McIntosh in Balinluig of Kindrochit gave 1s Stirling to the poor.
(Patrick McIntosh in Balinluig of Kindrochit and Grissel McIntosh in Caltom, marriage banns 12th June 1764)

The Day's collection was 16s 9d Scots, and 6s 10s Scots was collected at a marriage. £3 12s Scots was distributed (to the needy). (The Accounts Ledger mentions: Donald McLean in Trinafour; Donald McLaren in Kirkton of Struan; Isobel Forbes in Balnacroft of Cailbruar; and £1 10s Scots for a coffin to Donald McKenzie in Sheneval of Calvine)

1st July 1764

A testificate was given to Elspeth McLauchlan, daughter to Donald McLauchlan in Monzie, who had left the parish at Martinmass 1756.

The Minister intimated from the pulpit that he designed to have the Sacrament of the (Last) Supper, celebrated at Blair on the 22nd of the present month, and several got up tokens this day.

The Minister reported that he had settled Mr Duncan Stewart's mortification of the sum of £11 Sterling principal, the seventh day of June last, payable half a year after date with interest to said time, upon Duncan Robertson of Auchleeks and Donald Cameron in Cuiltalosgin, per their conjunct bill, which the Session approved of.

The collection was 19s 7d Scots and £4 16s Scots was distributed with a crown to Mr Rutherford on Grissel Stewart's behoof, so £27 10s 4d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions: Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more and Rachel Cameron in Runroy).

8th July 1764

15th July 1764

A certificate was given to Grissel Stewart in Runroy who left the parish in March 1762.

Isobel McGlashan, servant to Lude, was delated to be with child, and was referred till after the Sacrament.

(19th August 1764) Isobel McGlashan, late servant to Lude, appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up John McBeath, also servant to Lude, as father to it. Said John McBeath appeared and acknowledged her accusation and gave in his bill of £20 Scots, payable against Martinmass next, for both their fines and appearances, Alexander McBeath, his brother in Clachglas, being conjunct with him. He was ordered to make his first appearance, Sabbath next at Blair.

(26th August 1764) John McBeath in Lude made his first appearance for his fornication with Isobel McGlashan, late servant there, was rebuked and ordered to appear again, Sabbath next at Struan.

(2nd September 1764) John McBeath in Lude made his second appearance for his fornication with Isobel McGlashan, late there, was rebuked and dismissed.

(14th October 1764) John McBeath, servant to Lude, paid his own and the fine of fornication for Isobel McGlashan, his party, modified to £10 Scots and got up his bill. Duncan McGlashan in Orchil-beg, her father, gave his security to the Session, under penalty of £12 Scots, that his said daughter would satisfy Church discipline and nurse her said child for a year from this date, at £8 Scots per quarter.

(13th January 1765) Isobel McGlashan in Orchil-beg made her first appearance for her fornication with John McBeath at Atholl House, was rebuked and ordered to appear again, Sabbath next at Blair.

(20th January 1765) Isobel McGlashan in Orchil-beg made her second appearance for her fornication with John McBeath at Atholl House, was ordered to make her third appearance, Sabbath in 14 days time at Blair.

(23rd November 1766) Isobel McGlashan, late in Lude, made her third appearance for her fornication with John McBeath, now in Mains of Blair, was rebuked and dismissed.

The Day's collection was £1 3s 7d Scots, of which 12s Scots was distributed, so £28 1s 11d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger mentions: Rachel Cameron in Runroy).

22nd July 1764

A total of £40 11s 10d was collected from the two Fast Days, the Preparation Day, the Sacrament Day and the Thanksgiving Day.

29th July 1764

No Session. The collection was £1 18s 9d Scots, which was added to what lodged and made £15 3s 1d Scots.

5th August 1764

12th August 1764

19th August 1764

A vindication of the character of Alexander Graham, servant to Shierglas, was publicly read in the audience of the Congregation after divine service in the forenoon, having been scandalised by Angus Robertson, tacksman of the Mill of Kincraigie, who alleged that he had plundered his bothy in Rie Neill, as to cheese and cream. The said Angus Robertson confessed that he accused him wrongfully, which he publicly owned before the Congregation, and his said confession was to be inserted in the Session Records of Blair Atholl, as a clearance of said scandal. The tenor follows:

"I, Angus Robertson, tacksman of the Mill of Kincraigie, hereby declare that I am now fully convinced that Alexander Graham, servant to Donald Stewart of Shierglas, did not steal any cheese or cream or anything else whatsoever, out of my bothy in the sheiling of Rie Neill, and I am very sorry that I, or my wife, should have alleged his being guilty of theft, as I am now persuaded of his honesty. And that Alexander Graham did not so much as go into my bothy at the time he was alleged to be guilty of the same theft, and any rash expressions I, or my wife, have used proceeded entirely from misinformation. I hope and desire the said Alexander Graham and all friends belonging to him, may drop the process of scandal he has raised against me and my wife before the Commissary of Dunkeld, and I promise to pay to the said Alexander Graham, what charges he hath already laid out in the process. I further desire that this, my declaration, may be inserted in the Records of the Kirk Session of Blair Atholl, as a full vindication of the character of the said Alexander Graham, in witness whereof I have written and subscribe these presents (pages) with my own hand at Miltown of Kincraigie, the 18th day of August 1764 years, before these witnesses: Donald Stewart of Shierglas and Patrick Stewart in Toldunie" (signed by Angus Robertson and witnesses)

A certificate was given to Patrick McDonald alias Mannoch, late in Easter Balrobie, who left the parish at Martinmass 1760.

The Day's collection was £4 18s 2d Scots and £7 18s 2d Scots was distributed. £65 13s 9d Scots was lodged in the hands of the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer.

26th August 1764

The remainder of their Graces' charity, being 8s Sterling, was given to Rachel Cameron in Runroy.

A certificate was given to Ann Stewart, daughter to Alexander Stewart in Miltown of Blair, who left the parish about 1st September 1763.

James Fergusson in Blairchroisk gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(James Fergusson in Blairchroisk, Logierait parish, and Elspeth Robertson in Lude, marriage banns 10th August 1764)

The Day's collection was £1 16s 6d Scots, £5 14s Scots was distributed, so the Session gave out 5s 6d Scots more than was paid in which, deducted from what was lodged, made £65 8s 3d Scots. the Session concluded with prayer.

2nd September 1764

Donald Moon consigned 1s Sterling (to the poor)
Donald Moon in Kincraigie and Janet Stewart at Bridgend of Tilt, marriage banns 31st August 1764)

An attestation was given to Janet Cumming, widow in Bohespic, that one Alexander Robertson, her son, and brother to Duncan Robertson in Grennich, alias Don, listed himself in the Royal Regiment of Highlanders and went to America in the year 1757.

There was distributed, £16 10s Scots, and £23 15s Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions the following people receiving charity: Janet Hay in Blairbuie, an old woman; Alexander Calmanach in Grennich, having a bed-ridden wife; Isobel Forbes in Grennich pro tempore, an old woman; Elspeth Calmanach in Grennich, a poor woman; Margaret Cameron in Nether Borenich; Margaret McDonald in Port-an-eilean; Donald McLean in Trinafour; Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch; Donald McLaren in Kirkton of Struan; Malcolm Kennedy in Wester Invervack.

9th September 1764

The Session Clerk was paid his wages, being £6 Scots, due from September 1763 to September last, 1764.

The Session bought also, for a tent in the churchyard, 17 deals (wooden planks) at 6s per deal, in all £5 2s Scots.

Donald Stewart in Kincraigie gave 1s Sterling to the poor
(Donald Stewart in Kincraigie and Ann Robertson in Miltown of Blair, marriage banns 7th September 1764)

The Session, considering that tho' James McLaren retracted, it was not a proper marriage (contract) and did not exact his fine, but gave both his bill and consigned 1s Sterling back to himself.

10s Scots was collected at a marriage and £1 10s Scots was distributed, so £52 16s 6d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer.

16th September 1764

No Session. The Day's collection was £1 4s 11d Scots which, when added to what lodged, made £54 1s 5d Scots

23rd September 1764

John Seaton, gardener in Faskally gave 1s Scots to the poor.
(John Seaton in Faskally and Isobel Stewart in Tomnaculag, marriage banns 18th September 1764)

2s Sterling was paid in for the use of the coarse mortcloth at the funeral of John Robertson in Craig of Clunes.

The Day's collection, viz. £1 5s 3d Scots added to these and what was lodged, made £26 16s 3d Scots.

30th September 1764

No Session. The Day's collection, being 9s 8d Scots, in the Treasurer's absence, was lodged with Duncan Richie, Elder.

7th October 1764

The Session enacted that for the future, all persons guilty of adultery would pay of fine, besides their usual appearances before the Congregation, no less than £30 Scots money.

The Day's collection andd last Day's collection, paid in by Duncan Richie, came to £1 10s 2d Scots, of which 18s Scots was distributed, so £54 13s 7d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer.

14th October 1764, Struan

The Session of Blair's act anent the fine for adultery was read at Struan, which all the Session there approved of.

The Session gave £6 Scots to Alexander McDonald in Dalnamine, to maintain him sometime at school, instead of the half of the apprentice fee promised by them last year, for engaging him with a tailor, as being a cripple could not make out the same.

£1 Scots (was paid) for a lock to the Church of Struan, besides £2 2s Scots for raising (building) the pulpit. (The Accounts Ledger shows that Patrick Fergusson, smith there (Kirkton of Struan) was paid £1 Scots for a lock to the Church and Donald Donaldson, wright in Blair, was paid £2 2s Scots for raising the pulpit).

£1 16s Scots (was paid) for dead clothes for Donald McKenzie in Sheanbhaile (Sheneval of Calvine - see 24th June 1764), and 12s Scots to another object (of pity), in all £11 11s Scots, distributed. The Day's collection was £1 8s 10d Scots, so £50 15s 1d Scots lodged. (The Accounts Ledger shows that Margaret Cameron in Nether Borenich was given the 12s Scots)

21st October 1764

28th October 1764

Nothing material. The Act anent Murdering of Children was read and was explained in the Gaelic language by the Minister, with a suitable exhortation to all his hearers to avoid the same.

The Day's collection was 16s 8d Scots and there was distribution of £4 10s Scots, so £56 14s 10d Scots was lodged.

4th November 1764

October 15th was appointed for revising (reviewing) the Poors Funds. The Heritors of the United parishes were desired to attend said diet, along with the Minister and Elders.

(Accounts Ledger for 15th November 1764) At Blair Atholl, the Heritors and Kirk Session of the United parishes of Blair and Struan, being met in consequence of a legal advertisement in order to inspect the Poors Funds. Sederunt (Sitting): James Robertson, Esq. of Lude, James Stewart, Esq. of Urrard, Capt. John Robertson of Blairferttie, Duncan Robertson of Trinafour, and Patrick Mackglashan of Lambtown, Heritors, Mr Alexander Stewart, Minister, and Duncan Robertson, John Robertson and James McDonald, Elders. The said conjunct meeting made choice of James Robertson, Esq. of Lude as Proses and Donald Robertson, schoolmaster in Blair, to be their Clerk.

The meeting, having examined a List of the Collections and Distributions of the Poor's money, from 1st November 1763 to the 1st November 1764, made at Blair. They found that the Collections at Blair amounted to £156 12s 4d Scots and the Distributions to £99 17s 6d Scots. The balance lodged in the Treasurer's hands to £56 14s 10d Scots.

Having also examined the Collections and Distributions at Struan, they found that the Collections amounted to £190 4s 2d Scots, and the Distributions to £143 7s 2d SCots. And the balance lodged in the Treasurer's hands, to £46 17s Scots. And as far as they knew, or could judge, they were extremely well satisfied with the management of the Kirk Session, and the mortifications to be as in the preceeding year, and the other sums stocked or lent out at interest amounted to £378 11s 11d Scots.

(signed) James Robertson, Proses, Donald Robertson, Clerk.

The Day's collection was 16s 10d Scots and £6 18s Scots was distributed. the Session closed with prayer.

11th November 1764, Blair

No Session. £6 5s Scots was paid for 19 deals bought for a tent in the Churchyard for the parish's use.

The Day's collection was 12s 11d Scots, and 12s Scots was distributed. (The Accounts Ledger notes that John McPherson in Aldclune was givem 12s Scots).

15th November 1764, Blair

At the meeting of the Heritors and Kirk Session £1 4s Scots was given to poor objects (of pity). (The Accounts Ledger mentions James Stewart and his mother in Haugh of Blair).

18th November 1764

No Session. A testificate was given to William Robertson, son to the deceased John Robertson, sometime in Runroy, who left the parish at Martinmass 1763.

Patrick Gow in Easter Monzie gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Patrick Gow in Easter Monzie and Janet McFarlain in Tirinie, marriage banns 15th November 1764).

A crown (£3 Scots) was given to the Presbytery Clerk as his salary from October 1763 to October last, 1764..

The Day's collection was 12s 8d Scots and 7s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage. (The Accounts Ledger shows that Margaret Robertson in Haugh of Blair was given 8s 2d Scots, Donald Stewart in Balintoul was given 12s Scots and John McColl, a boy in Urrard-beg, was given 10s Scots.

25th November 1764

The Kirk Officer, John McIntosh, demitted (office). The Session made choice of John McFarlain in Pitagowan to officiate in his stead, and for his encouragement the Session appointed the 1s Sterling consignment when they marry with two proclamations, to be given him in lieu of the marriage collections.

The Session lent to Robert Calmanach in Grennich, per bill, £3 Sterling, to Martinmass 1765, for which James Robertson in Kinaldy and Alexander Stewart, senior in Tressait, became conjunct to the Kirk Session with him.

The Minister reported that he had settled Thomas McKenzie of Rinancoillach's mortification (to the poor) of the principal sum of 50 merks Scots, with 4 years annual interest, amounting in whole to £40 Scots, upon Thomas Fleming in Wester Baluaine and Alexander Cameron in Easter Baluaine, by their conjunct bill, bearing annual interest, to Martinmass next, which the Session approved of.

Margaret Kennedy in Clunes was delated to be with child. The Session ordered their Kirk Officer to cite her, to appear before them, Sabbath next at Blair.

(2nd December 1764) Margaret Kennedy in Clunes was called but appeared not, and was ordered again to appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(9th December 1764) Margaret Kennedy in Clunes appeared, absolutely denied her accusation of being with child, was delayed till the Session became more certain of the event.

A certificate was given to Alexander Robertson, son to Alexander Robertson in Bruchriach, who left the parish at Martinmass 1763.

Lodged, after the distributions and sums, was £9 4s 9d Scots. The Session concluded with prayer.

2nd December 1764

A certificate was given to Alexander Farquhardson, late in Balinluig, who left the parish at Martinmass 1756.

The Synod Clerk's discharge was paid by the Treasurer of £3 Scots, due from October 1763 to October last.

Also a guinea (£12 12s Scots) was given to Louisa Robertson, wife of John Rattray, Lude's gardener, for officiating as midwife in this parish, which the Heritors and Session allowed, along with the annual interest on the 5 guinea bill for last year, with the bill itself, she officiating for six years within the parish as minuted.

The Session ordered £8 Scots to be given to the Kirk Officer, as his wages due at Martinmass last.

The Day's collection was 15s 10d Scots and £4 10s 8d Scots was distributed, so the sum of £19 2s 6d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger mentions distributions to: Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more; Robert Stewart in Nether Drumnacrich; and Donald Stewart in Runroy, as Rachel Cameron's house rent.

9th December 1764

Sabbath Day, in 14 days, was appointed for a General Collection for Grissel Stewart, spouse to Robert Stewart, late in Aldclune, and (her) poor family who were reduced to great straits, having nothing to subsist herself or them, her husband having deserted her. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that Christian Stewart in Easter Invervack was given 14s Scots).

16th December 1764

James Stewart in Balintuim and (Duncan Robertson of) Kindrochit, his cautioner, paid £49 16s Scots of principal and annual interest, lent him by the Kirk Session, March last (actually 26th February 1764), and was ordered to get up their said conjunct bill.

Alexander Robertson in Easter Kindrochit paid in 5 merks Scots as a years annual interest of the principal sum of 100 merks Scots, payable to the Kirk Session at Martinmass last by his accepted bill. Also Duncan Robertson in Calvine paid in the like sum of 5 merks annual interest of the principal sum of 100 merks Scots, payable at Martinmass last to the Kirk Session by his accepted bill.

Beattie Robertson in Grennich was delated to be with child, and was ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath next at Blair.

(30th December 1764) Beattie Robertson in Grennich appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Alexander McDonald in Grennich, unmarried, as father to her child. She was ordered to appear again and the Session ordered him to appear before them, Sabbath next at Struan.

(27th January 1765) Alexander McDonald in Grennich, accused by the as minuted Beattie Robertson there, appeared, owned guilt and fathered her pregnancy.

(17th March 1765) Alexander McDonald in Grennich made his first appearance for his fornication with Beattie Robertson there, was rebuked and ordered to appear at Blair, Sabbath next.

(31st March 1765) Alexander McDonald in Grennich made his second appearance for his fornication with Beattie Robertson there, being rebuked and exhorted to repentance, was dismissed.

(9th June 1765) Alexander McDonald in Grennich paid his own, and his party's fine of fornication, modified to £10 Scots.

The Act of Parliament anent the murdering of children was read, and the Minister explained the substance thereof in the Gaelic language.

The Day's collection was 18s 3d Scots and 13s 6d Scots was collected at two marriages, of which £1 Scots was given for a lock for the loft of the Church, and £3 Scots was lent to Donald Robertson, a poor man in Trinafour, until he could repay the same out of his proportion of the annual interest from Neill Robertson of Bohespic's mortification to the poor, being named as one of those who were to have the same for the year. £5 4s Scots more was distributed, so £82 1s 10d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer.

23rd December 1764

The Day's collection, according to appointment, amounting to £9 1s 9d Scots was given to Grissel Stewart, a poor woman with small family, residing at the Miltown of Blair, spouse to Robert Stewart, foresaid.

3s Stirling was given to Mr Rutherford in Perth, for a process from the Kirk Session at their Court, against vagrant beggars, and so much to other poor objects, in whole being £4 16s Scots, with 2s Sterling to others.

The Session gave the conjunct bill of Beattie Seaton and her brother, for her fornication with Donald McLauchlan, late in Balnald of Clune, amounting to £6 Scots with 4s Sterling of run on annual interest, to Rachel Cameron in Runroy and Donald Stewart, there, to be raised in the Session's name, for her use, Beattie Seaton being married to Robert Campbell in Tomnaculag.

(30th December 1764) Beattie Seaton as minuted, paid a crown of her bill, as so much of her fine, which was marked on the back of said bill and given to Rachel Cameron as appointed.

(7th April 1765) (The Accounts Ledger shows that Bettie Seaton (in Tomnaculag) paid the remainder of her fornication fine and 8 years annual rent (interest) amounting to £5 8s Scots. So the original offence probably took place before she married Robert Campbell in August 1756, which would account for her not being cited for adultery with Donald McLauchlan.)

After these distributions, £15 0s 8d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that money also was given to Katharine Robertson in Tomkindrochit and Charles Stewart, a lad in Invertilt).

30th December 1764

The Day's collection (was given) to another object (of charity) (The Accounts Ledger names the person as Alexander Stewart in Nether Drumnacrich.

6th January 1765, Struan

The Session being constitute, present - The Minister, Duncan Robertson, Donald Robertson, Donald McIntosh, Donald Cameron, Alexander Stewart and Alexander McGlashan, Elders.

John McFarlain in Pitagowan paid £1 Scots as a year's annual interest of the principal sum of £20 Scots, payable at Martinmass last.

Robert Calmanach in Grennich paid half a crown as a year's annual interest of the principal sum of £30 Scots, payable at Martinmass last.

The Day's collection was 15s Scots, 11s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage, £4 Scots was distributed, so £81 18s 4d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer.

13th January 1765, Blair

The Session being constitute, present - The Minister, John McLauchlan, James McDonald, Duncan Richie, Elders.

Beattie Rattray in Miltown of Kindrochit, being delated to be with child, voluntarily appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Capt. John Robertson, brother to James Robertson of Lude as father to it. (See also 6th April 1766)

(11th May 1766) Capt. John Robertson, brother to James Robertson of Lude, paid in £12 Scots as his fine for his fornication with Beattie Rattray in Blair, and Neill Stewart at Bridgend of Tilt, his cautioner, got up his bill.

A certificate was given to Alexander McDonald, son to John McDonald, sometime in Over Campsie, who left the parish at Martinmass 1756.

The Day's collection was 18s Scots and 5s 6d Scots was collected at two marriages which, when added to that lodged, made £16 4s 2d Scots. The Session concluded with prayer.

20th January 1765

No Session. The Day's collection and collection at a marriage was 17s 5d Scots, which was distributed. (The Accounts Ledger mention recipients as Alexander Stewart in Nether Drumnacrich and John Gow in Balinuarain).

27th January 1765

(Neill Stewart of) Bohespic's 400 merks mortification, the annual interest thereof, was settled on the following persons for the present year: 10 merks thereof to Mr James Robertson's relict in Croftcrombie; and the other 10 merks Scots to Donald Robertson in the Ground of Trinafour.

The Minister reported that he had renewed the £100 Scots bill of late Tullich and his cautioner, and accepted only of John Stewart in Tombea and Neill Stewart in Carrick for the ensuing year, which the Session approved of, having the £5 Scots annual interest hereof, paid and given to Janet Hay in Blairbuie.

Alexander Stewart in Tressait paid 1 merk Scots as a year's annual interest of the principal sum of 20 merks Scots, due by him per bill, to the Kirk Session.

The Day's collection was 15s 8d Scots and there was £2 18s Scots distributed, so £76 13s 3d Scots lodged with the Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer.

3rd February 1765

The Minister reported that he had settled the money paid in by the Richies in Balinuarain, being £24 Scots, upon William McDonald in Blairbuie and Donald McDonald in Croftindoulais (Croftdouglas), they giving their conjunct bill to the Kirk Session, payable Martinmass next, which the Session approved of. The odd 7s was paid in to the Treasurer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that Duncan Richie and George Richie in Balinuarain paid in £24 7s Scots).

The Day's collection was 17s 2d Scots. There was £1 12s Scots distributed, so £15 15s 4d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that John McPherson in Auldclune was given 12s Scots. Lauchlan McLauchlan and James McLauchlan in Dalginross were given £1 Scots).

10th February 1765

Nothing of moment, only a crown was given to Duncan Stewart in Dalginross, a poor man, having twins baptised this day, and a years interest of a 100 merks Scots, payable by him and others conjunct with him, was also allowed him (to go unpaid).

The Day's collection being 8s 9d Scots was distributed, so £12 15s 4d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger states that the distribution was to Robert Robertson in Balinuarain).

17th February 1765, Blair Manse

No Session. The Day's collection being 8s 2d Scots with 4s 8d Scots given to a poor object.

24th February 1765

Certificates was given to John Stewart, son to David Stewart in Tighnacraig, who left the parish at Whitsunday 1756, and to John Robertson, son to Charles Robertson in Runroy, who left the parish at Whitsunday 1759, and to Isobel McFarlain, daughter to John McFarlain in Pitagowan who was about to leave the parish.

Alexander Stewart, beadman in Nether Drumnacrich, having died, the vacancy was supplied (filled) by John McPherson in Aldclune.

The Day's collection was 8s 8d Scots and 8s 6d Scots was collected at two marriages, making £13 12s 6d Scots. The Session closed with prayer.

3rd March 1765

Elspeth Robertson, daughter to Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more, being delated to be with child, appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up James Stewart, a married man in Wester Craggan as father to it. She was ordered to appear at Blair, Sabbath fourteen days time. the said James Stewart was ordered to appear before the Session at said diet, also.

(17th March 1765) Elspeth Robertson in Shinigaig-more appeared, also James Stewart in Wester Craggan. He owned guilt with her and fathered her pregnancy. They were both ordered to appear before the very Reverend the Presbytery of Dunkeld, to meet at Dunkeld or elsewhere, on the first Tuesday of April next to come.

(5th May 1765) James Stewart in Wester Craggan appeared, was ordered to pay his adultery fine at Struan, Sunday come 14 days, or give in his security with a sufficient cautioner, payable against the time the Session appointed.

(14th July 1765) James Stewart in Wester Craggan made his first appearance for his adultery with Elspeth Robertson in Shinigaig-more, was rebuked and ordered to continue his appearances. The said James Stewart gave in his bill for his adultery fine of £30 Scots, payable 3rd September next, and another bill of £6 Sterling payable against Martinmass next for his satisfying Church discipline, Donald Stewart in Wester Craggan being conjunct with him in both bills.

(21st July 1765) James Stewart in Wester Craggan made his second appearance for his adultery with Elspeth Robertson in Shinigaig-more, was rebuked and ordered to continue his appearances.

(11th August 1765) James Stewart in Wester Craggan made his third appearance for his adultery with Elspeth Robertson in Shinigaig-more.

(25th August 1765) James Stewart in Wester Craggan made his fourth appearance for his adultery with Elspeth Robertson in Shinigaig-more, was rebuked and dismissed from further censure.

(11th August 1765) James Stewart in Wester Craggan made his fourth appearance for his adultery with Elspeth Robertson in Shinigaig-more, was rebuked and dismissed from further censure.

(11th May 1766) James Stewart in Wester Craggan paid in £12 Scots of fine to account for his adultery with Elspeth Robertson in Shinigaig-more, which was marked on the back of his bill.

(17th May 1767) James Stewart in Wester Craggan paid in £18 Scots, being the remainder of his adultery fine with Elspeth Robertson in Shinigaig-more, and his bill was given him, of which £12 Scots was given to the Struan Treasurer and £6 Scots was retained for the Treasurer of Blair.

John Robertson in Easter Balrobie paid in £9 Scots as five years annual interest of the principal sum of £36 Scots, due by him to the Kirk Session per bill, the last years interest payable Martinmass last.

Donald Robertson in Easter Monzie paid in £1 13s 6d Scots as a years interest of 50 merks Scots, payable Martinmass last.

The Session ordered Janet Stewart, an unmarried woman in Grennich, who lately brought forth a child, to appear before them, Sabbath next at Struan.

(10th March 1765) Janet Stewart in Grennich was summoned but appeared not, summoned a second time to appear before the Session, Sabbath next at Blair.

(17th March 1765) Janet Stewart in Grennich being called, appeared not, ordered to be summoned a third time to appear before the Kirk Session at Blair, Sabbath next.

(24th March 1765) Janet Stewart in Grennich appeared and, being exhorted to be ingenuous, said that she did not know the person by whom the child she brought forth was begotten. That he met her above the head dykes of Grennich, she bringing water, and there committed guilt with her. She was ordered to appear again, Sabbath next at Struan. And they appointed the women that were alongs with her, at the time of her bringing forth of said child to be cited to appear before them at said diet, also.

(31st March 1765) The as-minuted Janet Stewart in Grennich appeared and, being exhorted to be ingenuous, gave up Henry Stewart Esq. of Fincastle, a married man, as father to her said child. The Session appointed an extract of her confession to be transmitted to the Kirk Session of Dull, as the accused person resided in that parish, that he should be dealt with according to the Church.

The Day's collection was 13s 7d Scots, of which a crown (£3 Scots) was given to Rachel Cameron in Runroy, so £21 19s 7d Scots was lodged.

10th March 1765

Robert Robertson in Easter Bohespic paid in 20 merks Scots as a years interest of the principal sum of 400 merks Scots, mortified by the deceased Alexander Robertson, late of Bohespic, to the poor of the United parishes of Blair and Struan, payable Martinmass last. The interest of Bohespic was disposed as appointed on January 27th.

The Day's collection was 16s Scots, £3 12s Scots distributed, so £76 17s 3d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer.

17th March 1765

The Day's collection was 18s Scots and £1 4s Scots was paid out for clothes to Donald Stewart, a poor boy in Tomvulin, so £22 3s 7d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer.

24th March 1765

The Day's collection was 10s 7d Scots and 5s 9d Scots was collected at two marriages, and there was distributed £3 14s Scots, so £18 5s 11d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger notes that 14s Scots was given to Duncan Robertson in Wester Baluain, and £3 Scots to Duncan McDonald, a poor man in Cuilchruie).

31st March 1765

The Session being constitute, present - The Minister, (Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamine, James Robertson, Duncan Robertson, Donald Robertson, Thomas Calmanach, Donald McIntosh, Donald Cameron, Alexander Stewart, and Alexander McGlashan, Elders.

Janet McDougal, servant to Robert Robertson in Miltown of Invervack, appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Neill Robertson, her master's son, as father to it. Said Neill Robertson appeared and acknowledged her accusation.

(28th April 1765) Neill Robertson in Miltown of Invervack appeared before the Congregation for his fornication with Janet McDougal, now in Kirkton of Struan, was rebuked and having paid £10 Scots as his own and said party's fines, was dismissed.

(13th September 1767) Janet McDougal in Kirkton of Struan made her first appearance for her fornication with Neill Robertson in Miltown of Invervack, was rebuked and was ordered to appear again, Sabbath next at Blair.

(8th November 1767) Janet McDougal in Kirkton of Struan made her second appearance for her fornication with Neill Robertson in Miltown of Invervack, was rebuked and dismissed.

A certificate was given to Angus Robertson, son to John Robertson Carrick, who left the parish about Martinmass 1759.

Mrs McGlashan in Clune-beg (Jean Stewart, widow of Neill McGlashan), paid 2 years interest of 100 merks Scots viz. for Martinmass 1763 and 1764, being 10 merks Scots, and John Robertson in Kirkton of Struan and Donald Robertson in Pitagowan paid 3s Sterling as a years interest of £3 Sterling payable Martinmass last, of which a crown was distributed.

Omitted. At Blair, 24th March - It was represented to the Session that Katharine Stewart in Invertilt, a person who had lain under the sentence of excommunication for many years past, for the crime of incest did, about 2 months past, apply to the Session to be loosed from said sentence and repeated said application several times, professing her sorrow for her sin. She also waited on the Minister at different times, in order to be further instructed in the Nature of Repentance. The Session, taking this affair into their serious consideration, referred the whole matter to the very Reverend the Presbytery of Dunkeld, to meet at Dunkeld the second day, being Tuesday, of April current and recommended the said Katharine Stewart to attend said meeting.

(7th April 1765) The Minister reported that Katharine Stewart in Invertilt, as minuted, appeared before the very Reverend the Presbytery of Dunkeld, the second day of April last, was remitted to the Kirk Session of Blair to be loosed from the sentence of excommuncation she had lain under for the crime of incest.

(9th June 1765) Katharine Stewart in Invertilt, the excommunicated person was, after a sermon suitable for that occasion, received into the communion of the Church of Christ.

The Day's collection was £1 8s 7d Scots and 5s was collected at a marriage. Lodged in whole £84 0s 2d Scots. The Session closed with prayer.

7th April 1765

No Session. The Minister presented the Presbytery Officer's discharge for the three years preceeding Candlemass last, of the sum of 3s Sterling, being 1s Sterling per year, of date March 5th last.

(The Day's collection was 7s 11d Scots) and £3 18s Scots was distributed, so £14 15s 10d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions distributions to: Katharine Robertson in Tomkindrochit; John McLauchlan in Aldclune; and John McPherson, a poor man in Aldclune. Rachel Cameron (in Runroy) was given the remainder of Bettie Seaton's fine of fornication and eight years interest of said bill).

14th April 1765

Nothing material came before the Session. The Act for Child Murder was read and explained in the Gaelic, in the audience of the whole Congregation.

28th April 1765

A testificate was given to Isobel McIntyre in Cnappaig, who was about to leave the parish.

The Day's collection was 17s Scots, and there was paid out for Rachel Cameron's funeral charges, and to other objects (of pity), £8 15s Scots, so £7 17s 8d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions distributions to: Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more; Janet Robertson in Mualich-beg; and to Donald Stewart in Runroy, who had the trouble of Rachel Cameron, and was also a poor man.

5th May 1765

The Day's collection was 11s 3d Scots, and 4s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage. 18s Scots was distributed, so £17 17s 5d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger relates that 6s Scots was given to Margaret Robertson in Miltown of Blair and 12s Scots to John McLauchlan in Aldclune).

12th May 1765

The Session being constitute, present - The Minister, (Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamine, Duncan Robertson, Donald Robertson, Donald Calmanach, Thomas Calmanach, Donald McIntosh, Donald Cameron, Alexander Stewart, and Alexander McGlashan, Elders.

A certificate was given to Donald Farquharson, late servant to his Grace at Atholl House, who left the parish about Martinmass 1763.

The Day's collection was 11s 11d Scots and £2 14s Scots was distributed, so £80 7s 11d Scots was lodged (with the Treasurer).

19th May 1765

Janet Gow in Blairuachdar, a widow, was delated to be with child, and was ordered to appear before the Session at Blair, Sabbath next.

(26th May 1765)The Session ordered the as-minuted Janet Gow to be ordered, a second time, to appear before the Session, Sabbath next at Struan.

(13th June 1765, Blairuachdar) Session consisted of: The Minister; Alexander Gow and Duncan Richie Elders.
Janet Gow, widow in (Wester) Blairuachdar, appeared, acknowledged guilt and fathered the child, that she had lately brought forth in fornication, upon John Gow, her hired servant. Said John Gow appeared and owned her accusation, and he and Charles Gow in Inverslanie gave in their conjunct bill of £20 Scots to the Kirk Session, payable 4th September next, for their fines and satisfying Church discipline, and upon that, had their son (Donald Gow) baptised. Closed with prayer.

(23rd June 1765) John Gow in Blairuachdar made his first appearance for his fornication with Janet Gow, widow there, was rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentence and ordered to appear at Blair, Sabbath 14 days.

(7th July 1765) John Gow in Wester Blairuachdar made his second appearance for his fornication with Janet Gow, the widow there, was rebuked and dismissed.

The Day's collection was 8s 8d Scots which, when added to what was lodged before, made £18 4s 1d Scots.

26th May 1765

Robert Cowan (the Kirk Elder) being about to leave the parish at this term, the Session made choice of John Stewart in Balinluig to be Elder in his place, and resolved to have him ordained when others of the Elders were ordained.

A testificate was given to Katharine McGilliwie, daughter to John McGilliwie, sometime residing in Craggan, who had removed from the neighbouring parish to the Low Country about 7 or 8 years ago.

The Day's collection was 16s 2d Scots and 6s Scots was collected at a marriage. 18s Scots was distributed (to the poor), so £18 8s 3d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger shows that John McPherson in Aldclune received 12s Scots and Margaret Robertson in Miltown of Blair received 6s Scots).

2nd June 1765

The Minister enquired if the Sessioners had heard of any more delinquents. They answered in the negative.

The Day's collection was £1 3s 7d Scots which, added to what was lodged made £81 11s 6d Scots. The Session concluded with prayer.

9th June 1765

Testificates were given to Janet McIntosh, daughter to John McIntosh in Tomvulin, who left the parish at Martinmass 1761, and to Ann McIntosh (in Tomvulin?) who intended to remove in the current term.

£10 Scots was given to Amily Stewart, a poor woman in Balnald of Strathtummel.

The Day's collection was 18s 7d Scots and 4s Scots was collected at a marriage, £2 2s Scots was distributed, so £17 8s 10d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger shows that £1 10s Scots was given to Christian Campbell in Aldclune and 12s Scots to Katharine Robertson in Miltown of Kindrochit.

16th June 1765

Having other matters before them, the Session delayed to get further intelligence.

The Day's collection was £1 1s 5d Scots and 3s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage, of which 2s Sterling was distributed, so £17 8s 9d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger shows that 12s Scots was given to John McPherson in Aldclune, and likewise to Grissel Stewart in Glaicmore.

23rd June 1765

The Day's collection was 16s 5d Scots and £1 9s 6d Scots was collected at two marriages. £4 16s Scots was distributed, so £79 1s 5d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer.

30th June 1765

7th July 1765

The Minister intimated that the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper would be celebrated at Blair, 20 days time.

The Day's collection, being 18s 3d Scots, was given to a poor object, so £17 9s 9d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the recipient was John Robertson, a cripple in Over Campsie).

14th July 1765

The Day's collection was £2 6s 7d Scots, of which 8s was distributed, so £19 8s 4d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the 'distribution' was used to pay for 100 double plension (long nails) for mending the East Loft and Communion Table at Blair).

21st July 1765

A certificate was given to Donald Stewart son to (Alexander Stewart of) Tulloch and his wife, who left the parish at Whitsunday 1763.

The Day's collection was £1 16s 8d Scots and £2 8s Scots was distributed, so £78 10s 1d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer.

29th July 1765

A total of £57 10s 2d Scots was collected at the two Fast Days, the Preparation Day, the Sacrament Day and the Thanksgiving Day. £14 8s Scots was given for the Tent and other objects. (The Accounts Ledger relates that John McLauren, wright in Kilmaveonaig, was paid £14 2s Scots for making a tent and nails etc. Janet Campbell, bed-ridden in Easter Monzie and James Dewar in Tombreck of Foss were given charity).

4th August 1765

11th August 1765

A testificate was given to Donald McFarlain, son to Donald McFarlain, sometime in Calvine, who left the parish at Martinmass 1761.

It was attested that Donald Stewart in Riechlachrie and John Cameron in Loinmarstaig, son of the deceased Patrick Cameron, late in Mualich-beg, were habile (reliable) witnesses before any judge where legally called.

The Day's collection was £1 4s 11d Scots and there was distributed £7 11s Scots, so £36 16s 1d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to Christian Ammonich in Easter Baluain, Robert Stewart in Nether Drumnacrich, Katharine Robertson in Miltown of Kindrochit, Margaret Robertson in Haugh of Blair, John McPherson in Aldclune, and Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag,

18th August 1765

25th August 1765

A testificate was given to Katharine Robertson, daughter to Donald Robertson in Trinafour, who left the parish about 1st July last.

£36 Scots was lent, per conjunct bill, to Robert Calmanach in Grennich and to Alexander Calmanach, his son there, payable Martinmass next with annual rent (interest) since date of said bill.

The Day's collection was £1 15s 10d Scots, and 10s 6d Scots was collected at two marriages, while £2 8s Scots was distributed. So £36 11s Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer.

1st September 1765

The Day's collection was 19s 7d Scots and £4 6s Scots was distributed, so £33 9s 8d was lodged with the Treasurer. (The Accounts Ledger lists payments to: John Stewart, wright in Balintoul for repairing the East Loft seats and Communion Table; Margaret Stewart in Logierait; John McGlashan in Easter Invervack; Grissel Stewart in Miltown of Kincraigie; John Gow in Balinuarain; Katharine Robertson in Miltown of Kindrochit; Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more and Duncan McDonald in Cuilchrie).

8th September 1765

Christian Cameron, late in Cuiltalosgin, was delated to be with child. The Session instructed their Officer to summon her to appear (before them), Sabbath next at Struan.

(15th September 1765) Christian Cameron, now in Kirkton of Struan, appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Patrick McGilliwie, tailor in Kinaldy, as father to it. Said Patrick McGilliwie appeared and acknowledged her accusation, being interrogated how long she had to go with child, she answered betwixt Martinmass and Andersmass next, to which he in a manner concurred to.

(22nd September 1765) Patrick McGilliwie in Kinaldy made his first appearance for his fornication with Christian Cameron in Kirkton of Struan, was rebuked and ordered to appear again Sabbath next at Blair, and to pay or give in his security for his own and his party's fine.

(29th September 1765) Patrick McGilliwie in Kinaldy made his first appearance for his fornication with Christian Cameron in Kirkton of Struan, was rebuked and having given in his bill with a cautioner of £15 Scots, payable Martinmass first, as his fine, was dismissed.

(21st December 1766) Patrick McGilliwie late in Kinaldy paid in £5 Scots as his fine, due for his fornication with Christian Cameron in Kirkton of Struan. And the said Christian Cameron paid also £5 Scots as her fornication fine with said Patrick McGilliwie, which was marked on the back of her bill since she had not satisfied Church discipline, but said Patrick McGilliwie got up his bill.

(8th January 1769) Christian Cameron in Kirkton of Struan made her first appearance for her fornication with Patrick McGilliwie, late in Kinaldy, was rebuked and ordered to appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(15th January 1769) Christian Cameron in Clachan of Struan made her second appearance for her fornication with the as-minuted Patrick McGilliwie, was rebuked and dismissed.

A certificate was given to John McLauchlan, a tailor, son to John Macklauchlan in Nether Campsie, who left the parish at Whitsunday 1763.

The Session also ordered one Grissel McIntosh in Dalinturuaine, delated to be with child, to appear before them Sabbath next.

(22nd September 1765) Grissel McIntosh in Dalinturuaine appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Patrick Robertson, now in Bonskeid, late in Dalinturuaine, as father to it. She was ordered to appear again and the Session ordered their Officer to summon said Patrick Robertson to appear before them, Sabbath come 14 days time at Struan.

(6th October 1765) Patrick Robertson in Bonskeid, being called, appeared not and was ordered to appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(13th October 1765) Patrick Robertson in Bonskeid did not appear and was summoned to appear Sabbath next at Blair to answer to his accusation as minuted.

(27th October 1765) Patrick Robertson in Dalinturuaine was called but appeared not.

(8th November 1765) Patrick Robertson in Dalinturuaine, accused by Grissel McIntosh, there, appeared and acknowledged himself father to her pregnancy, and gave in his bill of £10 Scots payable 6 weeks after date as his fine for said fornication, Donald Frazer, invalid (ex-soldier) in Auchleanie being conjunct with him. Patrick Robertson was ordered to appear Sabbath next before the Congregation at Struan.

(24th November 1765) Patrick Robertson in Dalinturuaine made his first appearance for his fornication with Grissel McIntosh, there, and was rebuked.

(15th February 1767) Patrick Robertson in Achleanie paid in £5 Scots as his fine for his fornication with Grissel McIntosh in Dalinturuaine and got up his bill.

(1st March 1767) Lauchlane McIntosh in Dalinturuaine gave in his bill of £10 Scots, payable Whitsunday first, in behoof of Grissel McIntosh, his sister, for her fine and satisfying Church discipline for her fornication with Patrick Robertson, servant to James Mannoch in Blairfettie.

(5th July 1767) Grissel McIntosh in Dalinturuaine paid £5 Scots as her fine for her fornication with Patrick Robertson, then there, which was marked on the back of her bill, since she had not satisfied Church discipline.

(12th July 1767) Grissel McIntosh in Dalinturuaine made her first appearance for her fornication with Patrick Robertson, there, was rebuked and desired to continue her appearances.

(19th July 1767) Grissel McIntosh in Dalinturuaine made her second appearance for her fornication with Patrick Robertson, there, was rebuked and dismissed and her bill ordered to be given (back) to her.

£2 8s Scots was paid for the use of the coarse mortcloth at the funeral of Mrs Dalnamine (Helen Robertson wife of Duncan Robertson of Dalnamine) and the funeral of the wife of Charles Stewart at the Bridge of Kynachan.

The Session Clerk was paid his fee viz £6 Scots due from 1st September 1764 to 1st September instant 1765, and additional £2 allowed him by the meeting of the Heritors, amounting to £8 Scots in both, and he discharged them for the same.

The Day's collection was £1 5s Scots and 10s Scots was collected at two marriages. £3 2s Scots was distributed and £26 10s 8d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Margaret Scott in Coillebhrochain; Patrick McFarlain in Brae of Lude; Christian Campbell in Dauchinlialaish; John McPherson in Aldclune; Margaret Robertson at the Mill of Blair; and Donald McLauren in Kirkton of Struan).

15th September 1765

John McLean (in Dalchalloch) was called in for his sister's retraction (of marriage). The Session modified his fine to a crown, so be he paid it before their next meeting at Struan on said day and, in case he failed to pay precisely on said day, his fine would be doubled.
(Donald McIntosh in Tomcraggach and Elizabeth McLean in Dalchalloch, marriage banns 13th August 1765, retracted).

John McLean in Dalchalloch paid his sister's fine for retraction, modified as above minuted to £3 Scots.

A testificate was given to Alexander Robertson in Kirkton of Struan, and his wife and young son, who left the parish about 1st August, last.

£4 Scots was given to the Kirk Officer (Patrick Stewart) in clearance of Grissel Stewart's child's board-wages, while with him.

The Day's collection was £1 9s 9d Scots and 3s 8d Scots was collected at a marriage, £1 4s Scots was distributed, so £3 3s Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that 12s Scots each was given to Christian McGilliwie in Kirkton of Struan, and Elspeth Calmanach in Grennich).

22nd September 1765

The Session instructed that a crown be given for the coffin of Duncan Robertson, late beadman in Wester Baluain.

The Day's collection was 19s 3d Scots which, when added to what was lodged before, made £27 9s 11d Scots. The Session closed with prayer.

29th September 1765

The Day's collection was 19s 9d Scots and 18s Scots was distributed, so that £27 11s 8d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that John Stewart, wright in Balintoul was paid 6s Scots for taking down the tent and laying it up in the Church. Patrick Stewart, Kirk Officer, was paid 12s Scots for summoning Alexander Stewart in Urchil-beg at the Session's insistance),

6th October 1765

The Day's collection was 15s Scots and £8 8s Scots was distributed, so that £28 7s Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that £3 Scots was paid for a coffin for Duncan Robertson in Wester Baluain. Christian McGilliwie in Kirkton of Struan received £1 4s Scots, Duncan Robertson, alias Breck in Clunes and Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch were each given 12s Scots and William McDonald's children in Grennich received £3 Scots).

13th October 1765

Janet McMillan in Atholl House was delated to be with child and was ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath next at Blair.

(20th October 1765) Janet McMillan in Atholl House appeared, also George Gow in Blair. They both acknowledged themselves guilty with one another. He was ordered to appear Sabbath next at Struan, and give in their securities for their fornication fine and appearances.

(27th October 1765) George Gow in Blair made his first appearance for his forniction with Janet McMillan in Atholl House, was rebuked and ordered to appear again, Sabbath next at Blair.

(10th November 1765) George Gow in Blair made his second appearance for his forniction with Janet McMillan in Atholl House, was rebuked and ordered to give in securities for their fines.

The Day's collection was 18s 6d Scots and 9s Scots was distributed, so that £28 16s 6d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the 9s Scots was given to John McPherson in Aldclune).

27th October 1765

Margaret Cumming in Trinafour, an unmarried woman, was delated to have brought forth a child and was ordered to appear before the Session of Blair, Sabbath come 14 days.

(24th November 1765) Margaret Cumming in Trinafour, being called, appeared not. The Session instructed that said Margaret Cumming and the women that were along with her in the time she brought forth said child, and the man that went with her out of the parish, to be summoned to appear before the Session, Sabbath next at Blair.

(1st December 1765) Margaret Cumming in Trinafour appeared, acknowledged that the child she lately brought forth was begot in fornication and gave up Duncan Robertson of Trinafour as father to said child. She was ordered to appear again and the Session ordered said Duncan Robertson of Trinafour to appear before them, Sabbath next at Blair.

(8th December 1765) Duncan Robertson of Trinafour being called, appeared not.

(9th November 1766) Duncan Robertson of Trinafour appeared and acknowledged guilt in fornication with Margaret Cumming, lately in said ground. He was ordered to appear before the Congregation at their next meeting day at Struan.

(30th November 1766) Duncan Robertson of Trinafour appeared for his fornication with Margaret Cumming there, was rebuked, and having paid £12 Scots as his said fine, was dismissed.

The Day's collection was £1 1s 2d Scots, of which 12s Scots was distributed, so £28 16s 2d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the 12s was given to Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch).

3rd November 1765

10th November 1765

Certificates were given to Alexander McLauchlan, son to Alexander McLauchlan in Easter Monzie, who left the parish at Martinmass 1761, and to Robert McDonald in Balnald of Strathtummel and to Donald Stewart, son to David Stewart in Tighnacraig who were about to leave the parish.

Ann McIntosh in Toldamph was summoned to appear before the Session by reason of a report spread in the parish of her bringing forth a child while out of the parish, in order to confess or exculpate herself.

(17th November 1765) Before sermon, Ann McIntosh in Toldamph appeared and denied her being with child when she left the parish, or of her bringing forth a child while out of the parish. The session ordered her to appear again before the Session, the following day, to be inspected by mid-wives and other skillful women to know whether she had brought forth a child or not.

(18th November 1765) Ann McIntosh in Toldamph was called but appeared not. The Session, considering that she had been ordered to appear this day before the Session, and that she failed to appear without any relevant excuse for her absence, did therefore declare her contumacious, and in regard there is a common and strong report in the parish, that she left it in August last, with child, and therefore there is a danger that the infant that she brought forth, if such reports be well founded, may have met with bad usage. The Session requested the Minister to represent the case to the next Justice of the Peace (sitting), that he may do therein as he sees cause.

(20th November 1765) At Bridgend of Tilt, the Session met by adjournment. Present: The Minister, James McDonald, Duncan Richie and John Stewart, Elders.
Ann Mackintosh in Toldamph confessed that she left the parish with child, about the 24th of July last, and she went to Brechin by the direction of James Spink, a married man, servant at Atholl House to his Grace the Duke of Atholl, and came to one Mr Bruce's house there, and stayed for a month in said house. Thereafter she was boarded by Mr Spence, Commissary of Brechin, in the house of one Alexander Fullerton, a farmer in Dailladies, being 4 miles distant from Brechin, within a mile of Northwater Bridge, downward near Englishmaddie, the Lord Halkerton's place, and continued there 20 days and then was delivered and had the assistance of the Mrs of the house, and of Jean Clark, the midwife, spouse to a litster near said place and of one called the Old Wife of Chappeltown, and of a widow woman called Jean Mitchell who lived in Dailladies, and two servant maids of the house (who) were going and coming to the room she was in, during the time she was in labour, but does not remember, as the child was stillborn, whether it was male or female. She afterwards was, for 9 days, in the house of John Buchanan, a precentor, in a meeting house at Northwater Bridge, suckling twins that were were born by the wife of the said John Buchanan, and afterwards returned to the house of said Alexander Fullerton, where she continued until her return to Toldamph.
Being exhorted to be ingenuous, she gave up foresaid James Spink as father to the child she had brought forth. The Session instructed the said James Spink to be summoned to appear before their next meeting of Session at Blair, and ordered said Ann Mackintosh to appear also at said meeting.

(24th November 1765) The Session adjourned their meeting until Friday first at Blair and ordered both James Spink and Ann McIntosh, as minuted, to attend said meeting.

(1st December 1765) James Spink at Atholl House appeared and owned himself guilty in the crime of adultery with Ann McIntosh in Toldamph. He was exhorted to repentance and ordered to pay his fine of £30 Scots, which he promised to pay before his away going.

(8th December 1765) Ann McIntosh in Toldamph made her first appearance for her adultery with James Spink at Atholl House, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances. The said James Spink paid his fine of £30 Scots and got a receipt for the same. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the Session paid £1 Scots "entertainment for such as attended Ann McIntosh in Toldamph. This suggests that witnesses from Brechin had been called to Blair to testify that the child was stillborn, and were given overnight accommodation).

(15th December 1765) Ann McIntosh in Toldamph made her second appearance for her adultery with James Spink lately at Atholl House, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances.

(22nd December 1765) Ann McIntosh in Toldamph made her third appearance for her adultery with James Spink, late at Atholl House. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the Session paid £3 Scots "for an express to Brechin, to account" - possibly travelling expenses).

(29th December 1765) Ann McIntosh in Toldamph made her fourth appearance for her adultery with James Spink, as minuted, and was desired to continue her appearances.

(5th January 1766) Ann McIntosh in Toldamph made her fifth appearance for her adultery with James Spink, late in Atholl House, and was desired to continue her appearances.

(12th January 1766) Ann McIntosh in Toldamph made her sixth appearance for her adultery with James Spink, as minuted, and was desired to appear again, Sabbath next at Blair.

(19th January 1766) Ann McIntosh in Toldamph made her seventh appearance for her adultery with James Spink, was rebuked and dismissed, and was ordered to give in her bill for her said adultery fine.

(23rd February 1766) Ann McIntosh in Toldamph paid in a crown, in part payment of her adultery fine with James Spink, late in Atholl House, and gave in her bill of £27 Scots, the said crown having been deducted, (payable) the first of May next.

(20th April 1766) Ann McIntosh in Toldamph was given a testificate as she was about to leave the parish.

(15th June 1766) Half a crown was given to Donald Stewart in Middle Blairuachdar which, with the crown and a half paid to him prior, cleared all his demands for going per express to Brechin at the Session's instance.

The Day's collection was £1 1s 4d Scots and 10s Scots was collected at a marriage. A crown (£3 Scots) was distributed, so £28 8s 1d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. 1s 4d Scots was lodged with with Duncan Richie in the Treasurer's absence. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the distribution was to Christian Stewart in Easter Invervack, three of the children of Robert Stewart in Miltown of Kincraigie, and Janet Graham in Pitagowan).

17th November 1765

The Day's collection was £1 1s 2d Scots and Duncan Richie paid in the 1s 4d Scots, lodged in his hands, to the Treasurer, of which £1 Scots was distributed. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the distribution was to Lauchlan McLauchlan and James McLauchlan in Dalginross.

24th November 1765

William McDonald in Blairbuie and Donald McDonald in Croftdouglas paid £24 Scots and 18s Scots of interest, and were ordered to get up their bill, which sum of £24 Scots of principal was lent to John Stewart in Balinluig and to John Stewart, his son, per their conjunct bill, payable Martinmass first with interest.

Certificates were given to Alexander McGilliwie, late in Kinaldy, and to Angus McDonald, alias Angus McLauchlan in Dalno of Bohespic, married men, for their good behaviour.

The Day's collection was 18s 8d Scots. The annual rent (interest) forsaid and £1 16s Scots was distributed, so £28 16s 10d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows distributions to Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch, and to the children of Duncan Caanich in Bohespic)

1st December 1765

Thomas Fleming in Wester Baluain and his cautioner paid £2 Scots as a years interest of £40 Scots, payable Martinmass last.

The Day's collection was £4 9s 9d Scots and 10s 11d Scots was collected at two marriages. £3 14s Scots was distributed, so £31 15s 11d Scots was lodged (with the Treasurer). The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the distributions were to Robert Stewart in Nether Drumnacrich and James McLauchlan in Dalginross).

8th December 1765

James Forbes in Tighnaird paid his fine for his retraction (of marriage) from Christian Stewart in Balrobie, modified to £4 10s Scots.

A crown (£3 Scots) was paid to the Presbytery Clerk, being his fee from October 1764 to October last, 1765. The Kirk Officer got his fees, due from Martinmass 1764 to Martinmass last 1765.

The Day's collection was 13s Scots and 11s 5d Scots was collected at two marriages. In whole, £16 19s Scots was distributed, so £50 11s 4d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag, Elspeth McIntosh in Aldclune, John McLauren in Tighnacraig, Margaret Robertson in Dachinlialaish, Grissel McLauchlan in Kilmaveonaig, John Gow in Balinuarain, and Donald Stewart, a boy in Tomvulin).

15th December 1765

The Day's collection was £1 12s 11d Scots, and 11s 3d Scots was collected at three marriages. £16 Scots was distributed in whole, so £15 1s Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the recipients of charity were: Charles Gow, a boy in Dalnamine; two of Elspeth Robertson's children in Dalnamine; two of James Fergusson's children in Dalinturuaine; Duncan Robertson, alias Breck, in Clunes; two of Donald Fergusson's children in Clunes; Margaret Robertson in Auchdrumnahuagie; Janet Robertson in Tomcraggach; Duncan Mcgregor in Dalchalloch; Donald McGlashan in Wester Invervack; two of Donald McFarlain's bairns in Tomnacuag; two of Donald McFarlain's bairns in Tombane; two of Patrick McGlashan's bairns, late in Wester Invervack; two of Duncan Robertson's bairns, late in Wester Baluain; two of Duncan Stewart's bairns in Calvine; John Robertson and his wife in Calvine; Isobel Forbes in Cailbruar; Elspeth Calmanach in Grennich; and Margaret McDonald in Borenich).

22nd December 1765

The Minister reported that Duncan Robertson of) Auchleeks had paid 6 quarters annual rent on the principal sum of £11 Sterling, being £9 18s Scots, which was given to (Barbara Stewart), the wife of Patrick Stewart in Toldunie, it being the interest on her father's mortification to the poor of the parish.

Alexander Stewart in Tressait, paid in 20 merks Scots with a year's interest. The said 20 merks was given to Donald Calmanach in Auchinruie and Donald Robertson in Blairfettie per their conjunct bill, payable Martinmass next, which the Session approved of.

The Day's collection was 16s 6d Scots and 5s 10d Scots was collected at a marriage, so £48 13s 8d Scots was lodged with the Blair Atholl Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer.

29th December 1765

The Day's collection was 19s 10d Scots which was given to one object (Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more) and £1 Scots to another poor man (actually two of the children of Duncan McDonald in Cuilchruie), so £46 9s 8d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer.

5th January 1766

The Struan Session being constitute, present: the Minister; (Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamine; Duncan Robertson; Donald Robertson; Donald Mackintosh; Donald Cameron and Alexander Stewart, Elders.

The Minister reported that James Stewart in Balintuim and William McDonald in Blairbuie wanted the loan of the £100 Scots lately paid in to the Session by Neill Stewart in Carrick and John Stewart in Tombea, to Martinmass next. This demand the Session approved of, judging them sufficient debtors and desired the Minister to take their securities to said term.

Duncan Robertson in Calvine paid 5 merks Scots as the interest of 100 merks Scots, payable Martinmass last. Alexander Robertson in Easter Kindrochit also paid 5 merks Scots as a year's interest of 100 merks Scots, payable Martinmass last. And John McFarlain in Pitagowan paid £1 Scots as a year's interest of £20 Scots, payable Martinmass last.

The Day's collection was £1 3s 7d Scots and £3 8s Scots was distributed, so £21 16s 7d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Account's Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Duncan Robertson, alias Breck, in Clunes; Elspeth Campbell in Tordou; Janet Forbes in Sheneval of Calvine; Elspeth Calmanach in Grennich; Elspeth Robertson in Pitagowan; Janet Hay in Blairbuie.

12th January 1766

The Blair Session being constitute, present: the Minister; John McLauchlan; James McDonald; Donald Robertson; Duncan Richie; and John Stewart, Elders.

Certificates were given to Margaret Robertson, daughter to the deceased Duncan Robertson in Tomnaculag, who left the parish at Martinmass 1764, and to Janet Robertson, daughter to Robert Robertson in Blair, who left the parish Martinmass last.

The Day's collection was 16s 8d Scots and 4s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage which, when added, made £47 10s 10d Scots. The Session concluded with prayer.

19th January 1766

Elspeth McBeath in Over Campsie was delated to be with child and was ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath next to Struan.

Elspeth McBeath in Pitagowan pro tempore voluntarily appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up Alexander McPherson, (lint) heckler in Haugh of Blair as father to it. She was ordered to re-appear Sabbath next at Blair, and (the Kirk Officer was) instructed to summon said Alexander McPherson to appear at said meeting also.

(2nd February 1766) Elspeth McBeath in Pitagowan appeared, also Alexander McPherson in Haugh of Blair, who acknowledged her accusation in his having committed guilt with her. They were both exhorted to repentance and ordered to give in their securities for their fines and appearances, and desired Alexander McPherson to enter his appearances as soon as possible.

(9th February 1766) Alexander McPherson in Haugh of Blair made his first appearance for his fornication with Elspeth McBeath in Pitagowan, was rebuked and ordered to appear Sabbath next at Struan. Alexander McPherson in Haugh of Blair and Malcolm McPherson in Haugh of Blair gave in their bill of £10 Scots, payable the 4th March next, for said Alexander McPherson's fine as minuted.

(16th February 1766) Alexander McPherson in Haugh of Blair made his second appearance for his fornication with Elspeth McBeath in Pitagowan, was rebuked and dismissed.

(20th April 1766) Alexander McPherson in Haugh of Blair paid his fine, modified to £5 Scots, for his fornication with Elspeth McBeath in Pitagowan, and got up his bill, of which £1 18s Scots was distributed.

(11th May 1766) Elspeth McBeath, late servant woman to William Stewart in Miltown of Blair, appeared with her child in her bosom, also Alexander Robertson and Donald McDonald, servants there. They owned that being in bed together in the night time, the said Elspeth McBeath came in and putting off her clothes did lay in the middle betwixt them and continued there till next morning, but denied that they any carnal dealing with her, tho' in naked bed together. Alexander McPherson, not being at home, his mother appeared and refused the child to be her son's according to his calculation.

Margaret McGilliwie in Borenich was delated to be with child and was ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath next to Struan.

Margaret McGilliwie in Borenich was called and appeared not. The Session ordered her to be summoned a second time to appear at the Session's next meeting at Blair, Sabbath next.

(2nd February 1766) Margaret McGilliwie in Tomanbuie of Borenich owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Patrick Forbes, a married man in Ardgualish, in Dull parish, as father to it, and that the guilt was committed in said parish. the Session instructed that an extract of her confession be transmitted to the Minister and Kirk Session of Dull, that she might be dealt with by them as judged proper.

The Session, being informed that there was a vacancy in the Beadsmanship by the death of John McPherson in Aldclune, desired the Minister to write to (James Stewart of) Urrard, his Grace's Factor with a list of such poor men as he thought were real objects of pity and entitled to fill up said vacancy, that his Grace might choose whom he thought the greatest object of said persons to said Beadsmanship.

The Day's collection was 13s 3d Scots and £2 10s Scots was distributed, so £45 6s 1d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to the following persons: Donald Stewart in Balintoul; Isobel Frazer in Invertilt; John Robertson, the cripple in Over Campsie; and John Robertson in Balinuarain).

26th January 1766

The Session, with the advice of some the late (Alexander Robertson of) Bohespic's friends, ordered the interest of said 400 merk mortification to be settles for the year viz. to the relict of Mr James Robertson in Croftcrombie, 10 merks Scots and the other 10 merks Scots to Duncan Robertson in Dalno of Bohespic.

The Day's collection was 14s 5d Scots and £1 16s Scots was distributed, so £20 15s Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Isobel Forbes in Cailbruar; Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch and Margaret McDonald in Borenich).

2nd February 1766, a stormy day

The Blair Session being constitute, present: the Session Clerk; and John Stewart, Elders.

Robert Calmanach in Grennich paid in £3 6s Scots as a year's interest of the principal sum of £66 Scots, payable at Martinmass last.

The Day's little collection was 4s 6d Scots and 3s 5d Scots was collected at a marriage, lodged with John Stewart in the Treasurer's absence. The Session closed with prayer.

9th February 1766

John Stewart in Balinluig paid in to the Treasurer the £3 13s 11d Scots lodged with him, last sederant, at Blair.

The Day's collection was 13s 8d Scots and 2s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage. £1 11s 6d Scots was distributed, so £48 4s 8d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that Donald Fraser in Balnald of Clune was given 18s Scots, Patrick McFarlain in Brae of Lude was given 12s Scots, and 1s 6d Scots was paid "for mending something about the Church bell").

16th February 1766

Robert Robertson in Easter Bohespic paid in 20 merks Scots as a year's interest on the principal sum of 100 merks Scots, mortified to the poor by the late (Alexander Robertson of) Bohespic, which was given to the persons nominated when settled, January 26th last.

Marjory Forbes in Miltown of Blair, being delated to be with child, was summoned to appear before the Session, Sabbath next at Blair.

Marjory Forbes in Miltown of Blair appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Alexander Robertson in Auchghoul as father to it. The said Alexander Robertson also appeared and acknowledged her accusation. They were exhorted to repentance and were ordered to give in their securities for their fines and appearances. The said Alexander Robertson was ordered to appear, Sabbath next at Blair, before the Congregation.

(2nd March 1766) Alexander Robertson in Auchghoul appeared for his fornication with Marjory Forbes in Miltown of Blair, was rebuked and gave in his, and cautioner's, bill of £5 Scots payable the 12th May next, and was ordered to appear again, Sabbath next at Struan.

(9th March 1766) Alexander Robertson in Auchghoul made his second appearance for his fornication with Marjory Forbes in Miltown of Blair, was rebuked and dismissed.

(15th June 1766) Alexander Robertson late in Auchghoul paid his fine, modified to £5 2s Scots, for his fornication with Marjory Forbes in Miltown of Blair.

(6th December 1767) Marjory Forbes in Kirkton of Lude made her second appearance (there is no record of the first) for her fornication with Alexander Robertson, now at Bridgend of Tilt, was rebuked and dismissed.

The Day's collection was 12s 11d Scots and £3 12s Scots was distributed, so that £17 15s 11d was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions distributions to Christian Stewart in Auchinruie, the bairns of Margaret Robertson and Alexander Robertson in Blairfettie, Isobel Forbes in Cailbruar, Donald Stewart in Balintuim, and Christian Stewart in Calvine).

23rd February 1766

The Blair Session being constitute, present: the Minister; Alexander Gow, John Robertson, James McDonald, Duncan Richie, and John Stewart, Elders.

The Day's collection was £1 0s 5d Scots and £5 2s Scots was distributed. £44 3s 1d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows the following distributions: for the child's board wages to account, £4 10s Scots, and to Margaret Scott in Coillebhrochain, 12s Scots).

2nd March 1766

Donald Robertson in Easter Monzie paid in £1 13s 4d Scots as a year's annual interest of 50 merks Scots, payable Martinmass last.

2s Sterling was paid in for the use of the coarse mortcloth at the funeral of Donald Stewart in Achmark-beg.

The Day's collection was 13s 4d Scots and £4 16s Scots was distributed, so £42 17s 9d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows payments to Isobel Fraser in Invertilt, Christian Robertson in Inchgrenich, Donald Fraser in Balnald of Clune, Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag and £2 8s Scots to Patrick Stewart, Kirk Officer for summoning nine witnesses in the process against David Rattray in Blair).

9th March 1766

A lint wheel was given to the daughter of Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch, for which the Session paid £3 12s Scots.

The Minister intimated that he had got up the extract of Mr Rattray's decreet and expenses, which were read before the Session and the Session ordered their Treasurer to pay up to the Minister, what he was out, according to his account.

The Day's collection was 15s 6d Scots and £7 4s Scots was distributed, so £12 1s 3d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that, in addition to the above, 12s Scots was given to Margaret McDonald in Borenich).

16th March 1766

The Session agreed with John McColl in Teanafearn for (boarding) Grissel Stewart's child for 10 merks Scots per quarter while he is in his house, betwixt meat and clothes. The said John McColl insisting for 2s Sterling for clothes.

The Session gave Donald Stewart in (Middle) Blairuachdar, besides the crown he got first, another half crown to account, for his travel to Brechin.

The Day's collection was £1 7s 3d Scots and 4s 9d Scots was collected at a marriage, so £42 19s 9d Scots was lodged.

23rd March 1766

30th March 1766

Alexander Stewart in Kilmaveonaig paid £4 Scots as three year's annual interest of 40 merks Scots, payable Martinmass last.

Mrs McGlashan (Jean Stewart) in Clune-beg paid 5 merks Scots as a year's interest of the principal sum of 100 merks Scots, due Martinmass last.

The Minister was paid £24 Scots to account of what he laid out at Mr Rattray's process at Perth. Mr Rattray in Blair paid £24 Scots to account for the board wages of the child which was with John McColl, which sum was, as above, given to the Minister.

The Day's collection was 10s Scots, so £43 8s 9d Scots was lodged after Mr Rutherford got £7 7s 6d Scots in part payment for Mr Rattray's process. The Session concluded with prayer.

6th April 1766

A certificate was given to Vere Robertson in Bohespic, being to remove out of the parish.

Katharine Fergusson, servant to Lude, was delated to be with child and was ordered to appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(13th April 1766) Katharine Fergusson, late servant to Lude, voluntarily appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Capt. John Robertson, brother to (James Robertson of) Lude, as father to it. (See also 13th January 1765).

(24th August 1766) Katharine Fergusson in Lettoch Croy made her first appearance for her fornication with Capt. John Robertson, brother to (James Robertson of) Lude, was rebuked and ordered to appear (again), Sabbath next at Blair.

(7th September 1766) Katharine Fergusson in Lettoch Croy made her second appearance for her fornication with the foresaid Capt. John Robertson, was rebuked and dismissed, she giving in her bill of £5 Scots as her fine, payable Martinmass next.

The Minister got £7 3s Scots which cleared all that he had laid out upon said Mr Rattray's process.

The Day's collection was £1 1s Scots and £1 6s Scots was distributed, so £4 13s 3d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer.

13th April 1766

It was announced that the next Sabbath's collection would be given to Janet Graham in Pitagowan, and that Tuesday first, for settling the pews of the east loft belonging to Lude, upon the tenants for a year and said money to be given to the poor when collected. (see 30th September 1759 for list of successful tenants)

The Day's collection was £1 0s 2d Scots and £2 16s Scots was distributed, so £41 12s 11d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger shows that Alexander Campbell in Over Campsie, Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag, Katharine Campbell in Dauchinlialaish, and Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more were each given 14s Scots by the Session).

20th April 1766

The Day's collection, as appointed, was given to the as minuted Janet Graham in Pitagowan, being £9 16d 9d Scots, of which 10 merks quarterly was allowed her from April 13th last and so on to the 13th of July current, if she lived to said time, and the balance, being £3 3s 5d Scots to begin next quarter was lodged with the Struan Treasurer.

£1 18s Scots was distributed and the Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that Alexander Campbell in Over Campsie was given 14s Scots, while Margaret Scott in Coillebhrochain and Duncan McDonald in Cuilchruie were each given 12s Scots).

27th April 1766

4th May 1766

John Robertson in Clachan and Donald Robertson in Pitagowan paid 3s Sterling as a year's annual rent of the principal sum of £3 Sterling, payable Martinmass last.

The Day's collection was 12s 1d Scots, so lodged with what lodged of Janet Graham's money, £10 4s 9d Scots.

11th May 1766

Margaret McLauchlan in Tirinie, being delated to be with child, was ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath next at Blair.

(18th May 1766) Margaret McLauchlan in Tirinie voluntarily appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Donald McLauchlan in Auchghoul as father to it. She was ordered to appear again and said Donald McLauchlan was summoned to appear Sabbath, 20 days, at Blair.

(29th June 1766) Donald McLauchlan in Auchghoul appeared and acknowledged himself father to Margaret McLauchlan's pregnancy, and promised to pay his fine shortly.

(17th January 1768) Donald McLauchlan in Tombnagaoith (Tomnaguie) paid to account £5 2s Scots in part payment of his own and Margaret McLauchlan's, his party, their fornication fines, which was marked on the back of said Donald McLauchlan's bill.

Certificates were given to James Forbes in Miltown of Lude and his family, being to remove out of the parish.

The Day's collection was £1 6s 3d Scots and £10 16s Scots was distributed, so £59 5s 2d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the majority of the distribution (£7 4s Scots) paid for the board wages of Grissel Stewart's child, with the following person each receiving 10-14s Scots: Margaret Robertson in Haugh of Blair; William Campbell in Aldclune; Alexander Campbell in Over Campsie; Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag; Duncan McDonald in Cuilchruie; and Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more

18th May 1766

The Day's collection was 17s 3d Scots and £2 6s Scots was distributed, so £57 16s 5d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that £1 Scots was given to Grissel Stewart in Miltown of Kincraigie, 12s Scots was given to John Gow in Balinuarain and 14s Scots was paid to John Stewart, wright (in Balintoul), for mending the east church loft, and bringing out and setting up the tent).

25th May 1766

1st June 1766

A certificate was given to Jean Robertson alias Riach who lived for several years in the parish and left about Martinmass 1757.

The Day's collection was £1 7s 4d Scots and 6s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage. £4 8s Scots was distributed, so £7 10s 7d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to John Cattanich in Achleanie, Isobel Forbes in Cailbruar, Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch, and Margaret McDonald in Borenich.

8th June 1766

The Day's collection was 17s 4d Scots. £4 14s Scots was laid out for horning and postages at Mr Rattray's instance (against him), and £4 16s Scots to objects. £49 3s 9d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger lists the objects of pity as Patrick Robertson in Achleanie, Alexander Campbell in Over Campsie, Christian Campbell in Aldclune, Katharine Stewart in Dalginross, Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag, and Duncan McDonald in Cuilchruie).

15th June 1766

The Minister reported that James McLauchlan in Trian paid 4 guineas as his fine for taking away hay, under cloud of night, thievously, from the Duke's hay stacks, of which £20 8s Scots was distributed and £12 Scots of it was given to the Struan Treasurer to be distributed there.

The Minister reported that he had gotten (from) Elspeth McBeath in Invertilt and Donald Stewart in Invertilt, their conjunct bill of the sum of £20 Scots as the fine incurred by her, for her relapse in fornication. (There is no previous mention of this relapse).

The Day's collection was £1 1s 4d Scots and £1 10 Scots was distributed, so £53 17s 1d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer.

22nd June 1766

The Session appointed that the next Sabbath collection be given to Archibald McDonald in Over Bohespic, for his 5 year old child who was distressed with the stone and gravel, in order to assist his father, a poor man, who designed to take his son to a physician, to be cut for said disease.

12s 6d Sterling was distributed upon several objects (of pity), using the 20s Sterling of James McLauchlan's fine, so 7s 6d Sterling of said fine remained in the Treasurer's hands.

The Day's collection was 18s Scots, so £8 8s 7d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer.

29th June 1766

The Session paid a crown to Mrs Rattray (Louisa Robertson) the midwife and gave 4s Sterling to Duncan McDonald in Cuilchruie.

The Minister paid into the Session £2 Sterling, being the collection made at his Grace's family at Atholl House at the Sacrament of the supper administered there, of which the Struan Treasurer got the half of it.

9s Sterling of James McLauchlan's fine was distributed, so a guinea rested with the Treasurer.

The Day's collection was 17s 3d Scots and £5 14s Scots was distributed, so £67 0s 4d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Duncan McDonald in Cuilchruie; Alexander Campbell in Over Campsie; Margaret Robertson in Haugh of Blair; Christian Campbell in Dauchinlialaish; Barbara Stewart in Invertilt; Christian Stewart in Invertilt; and Katharine Stewart in Dalginross).

6th July 1766

£1 4s Scots was paid for the use of the coarse mortcloth at the funeral of (Christian Stewart), the wife of Angus Robertson in Miltown of KIncraigie.

£1 16s Scots was paid out to account to John McColl in Teanafearn in part payment for the board wages of Grissel Stewart's child.

The remainder of James McLauchlan's fine, being one guinea, lodged with James McDonald, the Treasurer, was distributed which cleared him of said charge.

The £12 Scots of the Duke's collection was given, per conjunct bill to Martinmass first, to Patrick McGilliwie and James McGilliwie in Dalchalloch whose houses and lands and such were demolished and swept away by a violent innundation and downpour of rain and thunder.

£1 10s Scots was distributed to Daniel Innes, a poor man from Edinburgh and £4 7s Scots was paid for bringing caption and postages against David Rattray in Blair, and 1s Sterling was given to another poor woman (Elspeth Campbell in Tordou). In all £18 9s Scots. 4s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage, so £1 19s 7d Scots was lodged.

The Day's collection of £1 2s 11d Scots was, by appointment, given to Archibald McDonald, a boy in Bohespic who was to be cut for the gravel, amounting to £7 11s 10s Scots, his parents being unable to pay the surgeon.

28th July 1766

A certificate was given to Isobel McIntyre, daughter to the deceased Duncan McIntyre in Croftnacussaig, who left the parish at Whitsunday 1756.

A total of £46 14s 5d Scots was collected at the two Fast Days, the Preparation Day, the Sacrament Day and the Thanksgiving Day of which £12 Scots was lent to Struan's Treasurer, so £100 5s 8d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer.

3rd August 1766

Testificate were given to Donald Campbell and Katharine Young, and their family who removed out of Tombnagaoith (Tomnaguie) in this parish at Whitsunday 1761, and for Janet Robertson, alias McPhilip, an unmarried woman who served three years in Croftcrombie and Rinancoillach, immediately preceeding Martinmass 1764.

The Day's collection was £1 5s Scots and £14 11s Scots was distributed, so £86 19s 8d scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mention charity being given to: Christian Stewart in Auchinruie; Isobel Robertson in Pitagowan; Donald Stewart, a boy in Fascarie, Katharine Moon in Tirinie; Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag; Grissel Stewart in Tomvulin; Alexander Campbell in Over Campsie; Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more; Christian Stewart, bed-ridden in Dalginross; Duncan McDonald in Cuilchruie; Christian Campbell in Aldclune; Robert Stewart in Nether Drumnacrich; John Gow in Balinuarain; Alexander Campbell in Tomnaculag; Donald McDonald, alias Nicol, in Pitlochry; Patrick McFarlain in Brae of Lude; Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross; Katharine Stewart, a poor woman in Dalginross; John McLauren in Tighnacraig; James Fergusson in Tirinie; and John Robertson, a cripple in Over Campsie.

10th August 1766

17th August 1766

The Day's collection was £1 2s 7d Scots with £12 Scots borrowed from the Blair Treasurer. £7 5s Scots was distributed. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch; Janet Robertson in Tomcraggach; Margaret McGilliwie in Tullich (of Glenerrochty); Janet McLean in Trinafour; Donald Robertson in Calvine; Elspeth Cattanach in Achleanie; John Fraser, a cripple in Calvine; Margaret McDonald in Port-an-eilean; Isobel Robertson and her children in Pitagowan; and 1s Scots for the nails for the Tent).

24th August 1766

The Day's collection was 18s Scots and £21 15s 6d Scots was distributed. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Christian Stewart in Dalginross; Alexander Campbell in Over Campsie; Cecil Robertson in Lambtown (Easter Baluain); Isobel Forbes in Balnacroft; Alexander Campbell in Tomnaculag; Duncan McDonald in Cuilchruie; Alexander Stewart in Tirinie; James Fergusson in Tirinie; Donald Fraser in Balnald of Clune; Margaret Robertson in Dauchinlialaish; Margaret Scott in Coillebhrochain; Christian Campbell in Dauchinlialaish; Katharine Campbell, a lame woman in Dauchinlialaish; Alexander McIntosh in Kincraigie; Patrick McFarlain in Brae of Lude; Katharine Moon in Tomnaguie; to John McLaren in Kilmaveonaig, for white paint and a little pig and carriage).

31st August 1766

7th September 1766

The Session cleared with John McColl in Teanafearn for (the board wages of) Grissel Stewart's child to 16th September current, having received instantly £8 3s 4d Scots with, 2s Sterling for clothes included.

The Treasurer was instructed to pay the Session Clerk for his fee (£6), and the additional £2 Scots for his trouble in transcribing and making up annual lists of the Poor's Funds.

The Day's collection was 18s 6d Scots and £5 8s Scots was distributed to poor objects, so £45 9s 4d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that money was distributed to: John Gow in Balinuarain; Donald McLauchlane in Dalginross; Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag; Duncan McDonald in Cuilchruie; Donald Kennedy in Tomnaguie; Alexander Campbell in Over Campsie; Margaret Robertson in Dauchinlialaish; Katharine Stewart in Dalginross).

14th September 1766, at Blair

Mr (Allan) Stewart, Minister of Kilspindie, preached at Blair. The Day's collection was 8s Scots which was lodged with the Session Clerk, in the Treasurer's absence.

14th September 1766, at Struan

No Session. The Day's collection was £1 5s 11d Scots and £1 17s 11d Scots was distributed, so £8 13s Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger shows that Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch was given 12s Scots, and Katharine Douglas in Tomnacuag was given £1 5s 11d Scots).

21st September 1766, at Blair

No Session. The Day's collection was £1 8s Scots and £3 12s Scots was distributed, so £43 13s 4d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger lists distributions to: Donald Fraser in Balnald of Clune; Alexander Campbell in Over Campsie; Christian Stewart in Dalginross; Katharine Stewart, a poor woman in Dalginross; Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag; and Katharine (Moon) in Tomnaguie).

28th September 1766, at Struan

No deliquents. The Day's collection was £1 4s 7d Scots and 12s Scots was distributed, so £9 5s 11d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the 12s Scots was given to Duncan 'Breck' Robertson in Clunes).

5th October 1766

No Session. The Day's collection was 19s 10d Scots and the said collection was distributed, so £43 13s 4d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger shows that Alexander Campbell in Over Campsie was given 12s Scots, and Katharine Stewart in Dalginross was given 7s 10d Scots).

12th October 1766

No Session. The Day's collection was £1 9s 2d Scots and £6 12s Scots was distributed, so £38 10s 6d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the Presbytery Clerk was paid his fee of £3 from October 1765 to October 1766. Charity was distributed to: Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag; Christian Ammonich in Easter Baluain; and John Robertson in Over Campsie. £1 10s Scots was paid for dead clothes to Christian Stewart in Dalginross).

19th October 1766, Blair Manse, the water being high

A testificate was given to Donald Forbes, late in Dailmhagaldie (Dalvagaldie of Glen Bruar) who left the parish at about the end of February 1743, being since in General Marjoribank's Regt. in the service of the States General to this time and continues so. (the War of Austrian Succession)

26th October 1766

2nd November 1766

No Session. The Day's collection, being £1 0s 7d Scots, and Session Clerk paid in the collection at Blair Manse, being 5s 2d Scots, with £4 4s Scots distributed, so lodged according to the surest account £39 0s 1d Scots. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the recipients were: Robert Stewart in Nether Drumnacrich; the children of Robert Stewart in Tomvulin (previously in Miltown of Kincraigie); Patrick McFarlain in Brae of Lude; Alexander Campbell in Over Campsie; John Robertson a cripple in Over Campsie, for shoes; Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag).

9th November 1766

There was an overture of settling a school in the Braes of Glenerrochty for the winter season, and the residents there petitioned the Session's help to encourage a person to set up there. The Session promised £10 Scots for said person's encouragement during said time in order to propagate the Gospel amongst all the distant corners of the parish and to forward all person's inclined for such pious exercise in bringing up their children in education and knowledge of God.

The Day's collection was 14s Scots and there was distributed £3 16s Scots, so £6 4s 6d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger shows that £1 4s Scots was given to Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch, £2 Scots to John Cattanich in Achleanie, and 12s Scots to Isobel Forbes in Balnacroft).

16th November 1766

The Day's collection was 14s 10d Scots, and £2 2s Scots was distributed, so £37 12s 11d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger shows charity given to: John McLaren in Tighnacraig and Margaret Robertson in Wester Baluain.

23rd November 1766

Janet Kennedy in Nether Drumnacrich appeared before Sermon and owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up John Kennedy, servant to Mr (Patrick) Mackglashan in (blank) as father to it. He appeared and acknowledged her accusation. They were both seriously exhorted to repentance and ordered to give in their securities for their fines and satisfying church discipline.

(1st March 1767) John Kennedy, late in Blair, gave in a precept drawn in favour of the Kirk Session of Blair Atholl upon Mr (Patrick) McGlashan in Blair, his late master, of £10 Scots as his fine for his fornication with Janet Kennedy in Nether Drumnacrich, they both giving cautioners for satisfying Church discipline, when called thereto.

(8th March 1767) John Kennedy in Balinuarain made his first appearance for his fornication with Janet Kennedy in Nether Drumnacrich, was rebuked and ordered to continue his appearances.

(15th March 1767) John Kennedy in Balinuarain made his second appearance for his fornication with Janet Kennedy in Nether Drumnacrich, was rebuked and dismissed.

After Sermon Janet McGilliwie in Dalchalloch appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up William Gow, there, as father to it. She was ordered to appear again, and said William Gow was summoned to appear Sabbath next at Struan.

(20th November 1766) William Gow (in Dalchalloch) appeared and acknowledged said Janet McGilliwie's accusation. They both were ordered to give in their securities for their fines and satisfying Church discipline. The said William Gow and Patrick Gow, his brother, gave in their conjunct bill of £10 Scots payable 6 weeks after date.

(22nd March 1767) The Session modified the antenuptial fornication fine of William Gow and Janet McGilliwie in Dalchalloch, considering their circumstance to £2 Scots and gave the Struan Treasurer their bill.

The Day's collection was 15s 9d Scots and £2 18s Scots was distributed, so £35 10s 8d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions charity being given to: Margaret Scott in Coillebhrochain, Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag, and Alexander Campbell in Over Campsie. £1 10s Scots was lent to John Fergusson in Kilmaveonaig).

30th November 1766

Margaret McGilliwie in Dalchalloch appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Duncan Robertson in Cuiltalosgin as father to it, and being informed that the said Duncan Robertson was sick, the Session instructed Duncan Robertson (in Calvine) and Donald McIntosh (in Tordou?), two of their Elders, as a Committee to visit him and take his confession as to said accusation.

(18th January 1767) Duncan Robertson in Kinaldy gave in his bill of £10 Scots as his fine for his fornication with Margaret McGilliwie, late there, payable February 26th next to come, Donald Robertson in Bochonie, cautioner.

(25th January 1767) Before Sermon Duncan Robertson in Over Kinaldy (Ard Kinaldy) acknowledged guilt with Margaret McGilliwie, then in Ard Kinaldy, and would father her pregnancy if the child came about the first week of February first. After Sermon Duncan Robertson as minuted appeared before the Congregation for his fornication with the also as minuted Margaret McGilliwie, late in Over Kinaldy, was rebuked and ordered to appear again at Struan, next Sabbath meeting there.

(8th February 1767) Duncan Robertson in Over Kinaldy made his second appearance for his fornication with Margaret McGilliwie, late there, was rebuked and dismissed.

(1st March 1767) James McGilliwie in Dalchalloch gave in his bill of £10 Scots, payable 26th March current, in behoof of Margaret McGilliwie, his sister, as her fine and satisfying Church discipline for her fornication with Duncan Robertson in Over Kinaldy.

(15th March 1767) Duncan Robertson in Over Kinaldy paid his own and Margaret McGilliwie's, his party's fine modified to £10 Scots and got up his own bill, and the like sum was marked paid on her bill, since she had not satisfied Church discipline.

John Robertson in Kirkton of Struan and Donald Robertson in Pitagowan paid in 3s Sterling as a year's annual interest of £3 Sterling, payable Martinmass last.

John McFarlain in Pitagowan paid in £1 Scots as a year's annual interest of £20 Scots, also payable Martinmass last.

Patrick McGilliwie in Dalchalloch paid in £3 Scots to account of the £12 Scots, lent him per bill.

An intimation was made that the 20 merks annual interest of the late Alexander Robertson of Bohespic's 400 merks mortification would be settled at the next meeting of the Session at Struan.

The Day's collection was 19s 7d Scots and what was paid in with it made in all £18 15s 7d Scots which, added to what lodged, made £25 0s 1d Scots, of which £12 10s Scots was distributed, so £12 10s 1d Scots was lodged. The session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the money was distributed to: Elspeth Campbell in Tordou; Janet Forbes in Sheneval of Calvine; Elspeth Calmanach in Grennich; Elspeth Robertson in Pitagowan; Janet Hay in Blairbuie; Margaret Robertson in Dalinrich; Margaret Robertson in Auchdrumnahuaghie; Duncan Caanich and Donald Caanich, boys in Bohespic; Margaret Stewart and Neill Stewart in Dalnamine; Charles Gow, a boy in Dalnamine; Duncan 'Breck' Robertson in Clunes; the two McAdies in Dalinturuaine; John Fraser in Calvine; Christian Stewart and Janet Stewart in Calvine; Amily Robertson in Pitagowan; Christian McFarlain in Pitagowan; Duncan Robertson and Cecil Robertson in Lambtown (Easter Baluaine).

7th December 1766

Duncan Robertson in Calvine paid 100 merks principal and 5 merks annual interest, payable Martinmass last. He paid £6 Sterling in notes. £2 Scots was paid him out of Croftmore and partner's 2 years annual interest (10 merks) of the principal sum of 100 merks Scots, the last moiety of said annual interest payable Martinmass last. 1s Sterling was paid out for an express to Caputh, so that the Treasurer got of said 10 merks annual interest, but £4 1s 4d Scots.

Received also, the balance of Mr Rattray's bill, viz. £1 17s 6d Scots, the principal being 100 merks Scots with a year's interest, payable Martinmass 1767, delayed to said term.

Charles Stewart in Uchdnanetaig, becoming debtor to the Session, granting his bill to said term, to which the Session consented.

The Day's collection was 18s 8d Scots. Paid to the Kirk Officer, £8 Scots, being his wages from Martinmass 1765 to Martinmass last, 1766. Paid also to the Presbytery Clerk, £3 Scots, due at October last, as his fee. £19 Scots was distributed, so £24 0s 2d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Lauchlan McLauchlan and James McLauchlan in Dalginross; Patrick McFarlain in Brae of Lude; Grissel McLauchlan in Kilmaveonaig; Margaret Robertson in Dauchinlialaish; Patrick Frazer in Balnauld of Clune; Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag; Donald Robertson, a boy at Bridgend of Tilt; Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more; Margaret Robertson in Haugh of Blair; Robert Stewart in Nether Drumnacrich; Patrick McGilliwie in Balmeanach of Lude; Alexander Campbell in Over Campsie).

14th December 1766

This Day's collection, as by prior appointment, amounting to £19 18s Scots, was given to John Fergusson, smith in Kilmaveonaig, his wife dying and leaving a young child to nurse and another three besides, and little to support them.

£4 Scots was given to Thomas Clark the slater, for repairing the church and aisle, and putting a skylight in the East Loft.

£20 0s 2d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the Session paid £3 for the funeral charges of the person (un-named) lost in Glenbruar.

21st December 1766

The Session settled the late Alexander Robertson's annual interest of 400 merks Scots principal, mortified by him to the poor, viz: to Margaret Robertson in Easter Bohespic, 10 merks; to Amily Stewart in Balintuim, 5 merks; and to the relict of James Robertson in Croftcrombie, 5 merks. The Session, considering the trouble they get yearly by the claims made by the relatives of the said deceased Alexander Robertson of Bohespic, to the disposal of the annual interest of said mortification, is therefore resolve that no regard should be paid in time coming to such claims, until the Testament by which the claims are instructed, be produced before the Session.

The Session also instructed that the annual interest of the principal sum mortified by the deceased Mr Duncan Stewart, sometime Minister of Blair, due from Martinmass 1765 to Martinmass last 1766, to be given to Elizabeth Stewart in Balintuim, daughter of the said mortifier.

Alexander Robertson in Easter Kindrochit paid 5 merks Scots as a year's annual interest of the principal sum of 100 merks Scots, payable Martinmass last, 1766.

The Day's collection was 10s Scots and 17s Scots was collected at three marriages. £9 16s Scots was distributed, so £17 7s 9d Scots was lodged. The Sabbath collection in 20 days time was appointed for Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch, a poor man, bed-ridden this long time. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Margaret McGilliwie in Tulloch; Margaret Robertson and Alexander Robertson in Blairfettie; Patrick McGilliwie, a boy in Tulloch; Christian Stewart in Auchinruie; Donald McGlashan in Kilmaveonaig; Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch; two of Donald McFarlain's children in Tomnacuag; Elspeth McDougal in Tomnacuag; two of Donald McFarlain's children in Tombane; John Fraser, a cripple in Calvine; two of Angus Robertson's children in Sheneval).

28th December 1766

No Session. The Day's collection was 17s 6d Scots which, added to what above lodged made £20 17s 8d Scots.

4th January 1767

A stormy day, no Session. The Day's collection was 8s 6d Scots which, added to the above lodged made £21 6s 2d Scots.

11th January 1767

18th January 1767, Struan

The Session being constitute, present - The Minister, Duncan Robertson, Donald Robertson, Donald McIntosh, Elders.

The Minister reported that he had settled the £20 Scots paid in by John McFarlain in Pitagowan, upon Alexander Robertson, tenant there, and Alexander Robertson in Mealdoulaish, cautioner. And the £3 Sterling which John Robertson in Clachan and his brother Donald Robertson, paid in, (settled) upon John Robertson in Breakrie (i.e. Woodsheal) and Alexander Robertson in Achleanie as cautioner, which the Session approved of. He also reported that Thomas Fleming in Wester Baluain paid £42 Scots, betwixt principal and a year's interest. Duncan Robertson in Calvine paid of principal and interest, the sum of £70 Scots, both last is not yet settled. And Donald Calmanach, now in Dalinturuaine paid 1 merk Scots as a year's annual interest of 20 merks Scots, due Martinmass last.

£3 Scots was paid in for the use of the best mortcloth at the funeral of (Helen Stewart), Lady Fincastle.

The Day's collection was 12s 3d Scots and 3s Scots was collected at a marriage. £9 6s Scots was distributed and £12 10s 4d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Janet McIntosh in Lambtown; Margaret Robertson in Lambtown; Isobel Forbes in Balnacroft; Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch; two of the bairns of Patrick McGlashan, late in Wester Invervack; Donald Robertson in Trinafour; Amily Stewart in Balintuim; and 12s Scots for furnishing fire to the Session in cold weather. John Stewart in Cailbruar as the remainder of his postage to Caputh (see 7th December 1766).

25th January 1767, Blair

The Session being constitute, present - The Minister, James McDonald, Duncan Richie, John Stewart, Elders.

Alexander Robertson, senior in Trinafour and John McLean in Dalchalloch paid in £4 Scots as 4 year's annual interest of the principal sum of £20 Scots, due by them at Martinmass last, per bill, to the Session.

The Day's collection was 11s 6d Scots and 2s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage. £4 18s Scots was distributed, so £21 2s 2d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that: 14s Scots was given to John Menzies in Aldclune; 12s Scots was given to John Robertson in Nether Campsie; 12s Scots was given to Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag; £1 4s Scots was given to James McLauchlan's bairns in Miltown of Kincraigie; £1 4s Scots was given to Grissel Stewart in Tomvulin; and 12s Scots was given to Donald Stewart, a boy in Tomvulin.

1st February 1767, Blair

The Session being constitute, present - The Minister, John McLauchlan, James McDonald, Duncan Richie, John Stewart, Elders.

The Day's collection was 17s 4d Scots and 4s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage. £5 4s Scots was distributed, so £17 Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Alexander Campbell in Over Campsie; Isabel McLauchlan in Easter Monzie; Donald Stewart in Balintoul; John McLaren in Tighnacraig; Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag; and the Kirk Officer was paid £1 4s Scots for four journeys to Trinafour).

8th February 1767, Struan

The Session being constitute, present - the Minister; (Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamine; Donald Robertson; Donald Robertson Donald Mackintosh; Donald Cameron Alexander McGlashan and Alexander Stewart, Elders.

The Minister reported that he had settled the £40 Scots paid in by Thomas Fleming in Wester Baluain, upon James Fergusson in Tirinie and Alexander Robertson there, until Martinmass first, by their conjunct bill, which the Session approved of.

The Day's collection, by a prior appointment, amounting to £7 0s 6d Scots, was given to Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch, a poor bed-ridden man. 4s 3d Scots was collected at a marriage and £5 4s Scots was distributed, £7 10s 7d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions that charity was given to: Donald McFarlain in Tombane; John Cattanich in Achleanie; Duncan Robertson in Tomnasallain; Margaret Robertson in Over Bohespic; and Isobel Mannoch in Blairfettie).

15th February 1767

Thomas Fleming in Wester Baluain paid in a year's annual interest and some weeks after Martinmass term, being £2 2s Scots, of the principal sum of £40 Scots, paid by him to the Session.

Duncan Fergusson and Donald McDonald, alias Donald Caldel, tenants in Easter Invervack paid in 6s Sterling as two year's annual interest due by them from Martinmass 1764 to Martinmass 1766, of the principal sum of £3 Sterling, which was given to Patrick Stewart, (Kirk) Officer for summoning several (persons) in the braes of the parish, which were resting (owing to) the Session.

Janet Stewart, servant to Alexander Gow in Inverslanie, being delated to be with child, was ordered to be summoned to appear before the Session, Sabbath next at Blair.

(22nd February 1767) Janet Stewart, servant to the as cited Alexander Gow appeared and flatly denied her being with child. The Session advised the Minister to write to Mrs Rattray (Louisa Robertson), the midwife near Lude, to inspect her and desired the said Janet Stewart to wait on said midwife, Tuesday next, in order to get herself either cleared or guilty according to said midwife's opinion.

(8th March 1767) Janet Stewart in Inverslanie appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up James Gow in Inverslanie as father to it. Said James Gow appeared and acknowledged her accusation. He was ordered to appear (before the Congregation), Sabbath next at Blair.

(7th June 1767) James Gow in Inverslanie made his first appearance for his fornication with Janet Stewart in Blairuachdar, was rebuked in his seat according to the Act made at Struan, sederunt March 22nd last.

(28th June 1767) James Gow in Inverslanie made his second appearance in his own usual seat, before the Congregation, for his fornication with Janet Stewart now in Blairuachdar, was rebuked and having paid his own fine, being £5 Scots, and £6 Scots for said indulgence, was dismissed.

The Day's collection was 19s 11d Scots and 9s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage. £6 14s Scots was distributed, so £22 9s 5d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger mentions: 14s Scots to Alexander Mackintosh in Kincraigie; 12s Scots to Patrick Stewart, Officer for summoning Mr Rattray in Blair; 18s Scots to Christian Campbell in Dauchinlialaish; 18s Scots to Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more; £3 12s Scots for summoning several persons at the Session's insistance).

22nd February 1767

£1 4s Scots was paid in for the use of mortcloth, of the coarse sort, at the funeral of William Stewart at the Bridge of Bruar.

Lauchlan Duff in Dalnamine paid in £1 10s Scots as the expenses laid out by the Session for summoning him.

The Day's collection was £1 1s Scots and £2 14s Scots was distributed, so £23 10s 5d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that £1 4s Scots was given to: William Blair, the foundling, being sickly; 12s Scots to Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag; and 18s Scots to Patrick McFarlain in Brae of Lude).

1st March 1767

A crown each was paid in for the best mortcloth at the funerals of Old Ceanchnock and Old Mrs of Auchleeks (Elizabeth Robertson of Auchleeks).

The Day's collection was £1 0s 5d Scots. There was distribution of £4 4s Scots, so £10 7s Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger states that £3 Scots was given to Patrick Stewart in Achtarsin who had his house, eight head of cattle and all his furniture burnt; 12s Scots was given to Isobel Forbes in Grennich; and 12s Scots was given to John Frazer, the cripple in Calvine).

8th March 1767

Donald Robertson in Easter Monzie paid £1 13s 4d Scots as a year's annual interest of the principal sum of 50 merks Scots, due at Martinmass last, and John McLauchlan in Strathgarry paid £4 Scots as run on annual interest of the principal sum of £12 6s Scots, the last annual interest due January 10th last.

The Day's collection was 19s 9d Scots and £3 4s Scots was distributed, so £26 19s 6d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: John Robertson in Nether Campsie; Grissel Stewart in Tomvulin; Margaret Scott in Coillebhrochain; and Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross).

15th March 1767

The Day's collection was 18s 11d Scots and 5s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage. The Minister paid in 5 merks Scots, being the annual interest due by Duncan Robertson in Calvine for the principal sum of 100 merks, paid winter last, and the £2 due by Croftmore and others of the remainder of the annual interest of the principal sum of 100 merks, payable Martinmass last, being in all £16 11s 1d Scots. £6 was distributed, so £37 10s 7d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that Christian Robertson in Tighnacoille and Margaret Gray in Dalvorest were given £3 Scots each, in charity).

22nd March 1767

The Session, considering that some delinquents insisted on receiving the public rebuke rather in their own seats, than on the stool of repentance, resolved that all who received this indulgence should pay 10s Sterling, over and above their usual fine.

The Session gave their Treasurer a bill of £2 Scots, for an antenuptial fornication fine, and instructed him to add £8 Scots in order to pay off the £10 Scots that the Session had promised the man that taught in the brae of Glenerrochty, during the time that he taught there, for his encouragement for a quarter or two, only bound for one season.

The Day's collection was £1 6s 3d Scots and 1s Sterling was given to an object (of pity), so £3 1s 3d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the 1s Sterling (12s Scots) was given to Donald Robertson in Grennich, and that the £10 Scots for keeping school in the brae of Glenerrochty was given to James Robertson).

29th March 1767

5th April 1767, Blair

The Session, considering the necessity of more Elders, as some of them by reason of great age were rendered unable to diacharge their office, did therefore unanimously make choice of Donald Stewart in Ardtulichan, a man of unblemished character, to be one of the Members of Session. He, being called, appeared and accepted of said office, and was received (as) a member of their Session.

The Session, considering the circumstance of John McGlashan alias John Gallich in Wester Baluain, having a small family of children and little to maintain them (and having) received loss by cattle, did give him John Kennedy's precept drawn in the Session's favour upon Patrick McGlashan of Lambtown, his late master, as his fine for his fornication with Janet Kennedy in Nether Drumnacrich.

The Day's collection was 19s 8d Scots, and 1s Sterling (12s Scots) was distributed besides the £10 Scots which the Session gave to John Gallich, so £37 18s 3d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the 12s Scots was given to Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag).

12th April 1767

Alexander Robertson of Bohespic's annual interest, being 20 (merks) Scots, was paid in and given out as by appointment sederunt December 21st last at Struan. The Day's collection was £1 2s Scots and £3 13s 2d Scots was distributed, so 10s 1d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions charity given to: Margaret Robertson in Dalinrich; Isobel Forbes in Grennich; Donald Robertson in Trinafour; Duncan Robertson in Tomnasallain; and John Cattanich in Achleanie).

19th April 1767

Mrs McGlashan (Jean Stewart) in Clune-beg paid 5 merks Scots as a year's interest of 100 merks Scots, due Martinmass 1765 to Martinmass last.

The Day's collection was 14s 3d Scots and £3 6s Scots was distributed, so £37 8s 11d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the distribution of charity went to: Donald Stewart in Dauchinlialaish, Donald Robertson, a boy in Mualich-more, and James McLauchlan in Miltown of Kincraigie).

26th April 1767

The Day's collection was £1 9s 9d Scots and £2 14s Scots was distributed, so £40 0s 8d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Margaret Robertson in Dalinrich, Duncan Robertson, in Shinigaig-more, Duncan McDonald in Cuilchruie and Donald Robertson in Mualich-more).

3rd May 1767

No Session. The Day's collection was £1 12s 3d Scots which was all distributed so, as before, 10s 1d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Margaret Robertson in Dalinrich, Patrick Forbes in Tulloch).

10th May 1767

Lauren McLaren, shoemaker in Blair, appeared and acknowledged that he had uttered something to the disadvantage of the character of Janet Anderson, daughter to Robert Anderson, smith in Blair, and to the disadvantage of the character of Janet Robertson, daughter to Robert Robertson, merchant in Blair, but now declares that all these assertions and slanderous expressions were absolutely false and without any foundation, and he earnestly begged that they might be so good as to forgive him the said injury. In testimony whereof, has had signed this declaration in presence of the Session, consenting to its being ingrossed in their minutes and that the said young women might have extracts of the same if required. signed Lauren McLaren, L McL, his usual mark.

The Day's collection was 17s 5d Scots and 5s Scots was collected at a marriage. 1s Sterling was given to the Presbytery Officer, as his fee payable Candlemass last, and £4 2s 5d Scots was given to other objects (of pity), so £33 16s 11d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions that charity was given to: Donald Robertson in Mualich-more; Isobel McLauchlan in Easter Monzie; Donald Frazer in Balnald of Clune; Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross; and Grissel Stewart in Tomvulin).

17th May 1767

A testificate was given to Margaret McLauchlan in Tomintianda, declaring that she was the only surviving sister of the deceased Alexander McLauchlan, who died by storm betwixt Pondicherry and Bengal, after the siege of Pondicherry (1761).

The Day's collection was 17s 10d Scots and £3 6s Scots was distributed. The remainer, being £3 11s 10d Scots was lodged with the Session Clerk in the Treasurer's absence. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that those given charity were: Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag; John Robertson in Nether Campsie; and Margaret Scott, late in Coillebhrochain, now in Shierglas, a poor woman).

24th May 1767

Robert Calmanach in Tomintianda paid in £3 6s Scots as a year's annual interest of the principal sum of £66 Scots, payable Martinmass last.

£8 9s 5d Scots was distributed and £8 0s 1d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that: £1 10s Scots was given to John Frazer in Calvine; £1 10s Scots was given to Donald Robertson, an old man in Calvine; £1 5s 5d Scots was given to Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch; £1 4s Scots was given to John Cattanich in Achleanie; and £3 Scots was given to Patrick McGlashan for teaching in Bohespic).

28th May 1767, Meeting of Heritors and Session

At Blair Athole, May the twenty eight, seventeen hundred and sixty seven, the Heritors and Kirk Session of the united parishes of Blair Atholl and Strowan, being met in consequence of a legal advertisement, sederunt: James Robertson Esq. of Lude; James Stewart Esq. of Urrard; and Patrick Mackglashan of Lambtown, Heritors, and Mr Alexander Stewart, Minister; and John McLauchlan, Elder. the said conjunct meeting made choice of James Robertson of Lude to be their Praeses and Donald Robertson, schoolmaster of Blair to be their Clerk.

And the meeting, having examined a list of the money received by the Kirk Session, including principal sums, annual interest, collections and fines from the first day of November 1765 to the first of November 1766, and likewise a list of the money given out by the said Session during the period foresaid, including principal sums lent at interest, fees paid to clrks and officers, they found that the money received at Blair to amount to £264 4s 7d Scots, and the money dispersed to £222 6s 4d Scots, and the balance in the hands of the Kirk Treasurer to be £41 18s 4d Scots.

Having also examined lists of the money received and dispersed at Strowan, including as above, during said year. They found the money received amounted to £247 14s 7d Scots, and the money disporsed to £238 8s 1d Scots. The balance in the hands of the Kirk treasurer of Strowan to be £9 6s 6d Scots. They found that the mortifications to the poor, including interest due, amounted to £969 17s 2d Scots, and the other principal sums lent at interest of the savings of the fines and collections amounted to £396 13s 10d Scots. The meeting ordered 10s Sterling to be given to George Moon in Ardkincael for his trouble in uplifting some fines due to the poor, that had been long resting (owing), and 10s Sterling more when he recovered the other fines contained in the list given him, subscribed in presence and by appointment of the meeting by (signed) James Robertson Praeses, D. Robertson Clerk.

An Account of sums mortified to the poor of the united parishes of Blair Atholl and Strowan, taken May 28th 1767 years.

1. Patrick Stewart alias Peitter Stewart, wadsetter, sometime of Ardkincael, mortified £36 Scots.
Debtors: Duncan Fergusson and Donald Caldel, tennants in Easter Invervack by their conjunct bill of 11th February 1767, payable Martinmass 1767.

2. Alexander Robertson sometime of Bohespic, mortified £226 13s 4d Scots.
Debtors: Robert Robertson in Nether Bohespic and Alexander Robertson his son, by their conjunct bill of 14th December 1762, payable Martinmass 1763.

3. John Hay, sometime in Tomintianda, mortified £100 Scots.
Debtors: James Stewart in Balintuim and William McDonald in Blairbuie, by their conjunct bill of 6th January 1766, payable Martinmass 1766.

4. Thomas McKenzie, sometime in Rinancoillach, mortified £40 Scots.
Debtors: Fergus Fergusson in Lettoch Croy and Alexander Robertson in Tirinie, by their conjunct bill of 1st February 1767, payable Martinmass 1767.

5. Alexander Stewart, sometime in Balintuim, and Alexander Stewart, sometime in Balnabodach, mortified £66 13s 4d Scots.
Debtors: The money laying presently in the hands of the Session.

6. John McFarlain, sometime in Calvine, mortified £20 Scots.
Debtors: Alexander Robertson in Pitagowan and Alexander Robertson in Mealdoulaish, by their conjunct bill of 20th December 1766, payable Martinmass 1767.

7. Elspeth Forbes, sometime in Blairfettie, mortified £24 7s Scots.
Debtors: Alexander Robertson snr. in Trinafour and John McLean in Dalchalloch, by their conjunct bill of 16th May 1762, payable Martinmass 1762.

8. Elspeth McLachlan, spouse to John Stewart, sometime in Shinigaig-more, mortified £66 13s 4d Scots.
Debtors: Alexander Robertson in Easter Kindrochit by his accepted bill of 20th January 1763, payable Martinmass 1763.

9. Isobel McCaula, sometime in (Tighnaleinn of) Tulliemett, mortified £64 16s Scots.
Debtors: Alexander Robertson in Achleanie and John Robertson in Woodsheal by their conjunct bill of 15th December 1766, for £36 Scots payable Martinmass 1767, George Moon in Ardkincael by his accepted bill of 13th February 1759, for £16 16s Scots payable Martinmass 1759, and John McLachlan in Strathgarry and James McLachlan in Trian by their conjunct bill of 2nd March 1767, for £12 Scots payable second Monday of January 1768.

10. Mr Duncan Stewart, sometime Minister of Blair Athol, mortified £132 Scots.
Debtors: Duncan Robertson of Auchleeks and Donald Cameron in Cuiltalosgin, by their conjunct bill of 7th June 1764, payable 7th December 1764.

11. Alexander Stewart, sometime in Breakach (of Lude), mortified £66 13s 4d Scots.
Debtors: Neill Mackglashan, sometime writer in Clune-beg by his accepted bill of 7th November 1763, payable Martinmass 1763.

12. Christian McLachlan, sometime in Breakach (of Lude), mortified £33 6s 8d Scots.
Debtors: Alexander Stewart in Kilmaveonaig and Donald Robertson in Easter Monzie, by their accepted bill and conjunct bill of 11th December 1762, payable Martinmass 1763.

13. John Robertson, sometime weaver in Pitagowan, mortified £13 6s 8d Scots.
Debtors: The money laying presently in the hands of the Session.

14. Donald Robertson, sometime in Pitagowan, mortified £13 6s 8d Scots.
Debtors: Donald Calmanach in Achinruie and Donald Robertson in Blairfettie, by their conjunct bill of 11th December 1765, payable Martinmass 1766.

Money lent upon interest of the savings of the fines and collection, etc. to the following persons by their accepted bills.

1. To Duncan Stewart in Croftmore and Patrick Stewart his son, and Duncan Stewart in Dalginross and John Stewart in Mualich-more, conjunctly and severally, £70 Scots.

2. To John Robertson in Easter Balrobie and John Robertson, tailor in Easter Balrobie, £37 16s Scots.

3. To Alexander Stewart in Kilmaveonaig and William Wallace at Bridgend of Tilt, £28 Scots.

4. To Alexander McDonald in Balmeanach and Robert McIntosh in Balintoul, £21 Scots.

5. To John Campbell in Riechaile and Lauchlan Duff in Dalnamine and John Gow in Dalnamine, £23 10s Scots.

6. To Alexander Campbell in Tomnaculag and Donald Robertson in Tomnabrak and John McDonald in Tomnaguie, £10 10s Scots.

7. To John Stewart, snr. in Balinluig of Strathgarry and John Stewart, his son, £25 4s Scots.

8. To Robert Calmanach in Grennich and Alexander Stewart, snr., in Tressait, £31 10s Scots.

9. To James Robertson in Nether Kinaldy and Alexander Stewart, jnr., in Tressait, £36 Scots.

10. To John Calmanach in Tomintianda and Robert Calmanach, in Tomintianda, £36 10s Scots.

11. To James Gow, tailor in Blair Atholl, £10 Scots.

12. To Charles Stewart in Uchdnanetaig of Borenich, December 5th last, becoming debtor to the Session for Mr Rattray per bill bearing annual interest to Martinmass 1767, he, the said Mr Rattray, paying in the balance of his account to the Session.

31st May 1767

The meeting of the Heritors and Kirk Session of Blair Atholl, being met May 28th last, considering George Moon in Ardkincael, his service and trouble in raising the Session fines appointed (instructed) 10s Sterling to be paid him instantly, and another 10s Sterling to be given him twixt this and Martinmass next, when he raiseth the other fines of which he has gotten a list. And as said George Moon is resting (owing) some money per bill, to the Session, he chose that said 10s Sterling should be marked on the back of said bill to account, which the Session sgreed to. The Session continued the Session Clerk's additional £2 Scots for his trouble in making up the poor's funds as usual.

The Session Clerk paid in the £3 11s 10d scots lodged with him, May 17th last, in the Treasurer's absence. The Day's collection was 18s 5d Scots and £3 Scots was distributed, so £35 7s 2d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more, Duncan McDonald in Cuilchruie of Tirinie, and Alexander McIntosh in Kincraigie. 12s Scots was given to the Presbytery Officer which cleared all preceeding Candlemass last, 1767, and 6s Scots was given to the Kirk Officer for summoning James Stewart in Wester Craggan).

7th June 1767

(Duncan Robertson of) Auchleeks paid in 11s Sterling as a year's annual interest of £11 Sterling, mortified by the Rev. Mr Duncan Stewart, sometime Minister in Blair, to the poor, due from December 1765 to December last, 1766, which, according to appointment, was given to Elizabeth Stewart, his daughter, residing at Balintuim, a poor woman.

A certificate was given to Isobel Robertson, daughter to the deceased Duncan Robertson, sometime in Nether Drumnacrich, who left the parish at Whitsunday 1766.

The Day's collection was 14s 2d Scots and 6s 9d Scots was collected at a marriage, so £36 8s 1d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer.

14th June 1767, Struan

The Day's collection was £1 1s 10d Scots, 18s Scots was collected at 3 marriages, and £1 4s Scots was distributed, so £9 1s 11d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the £1 4s Scots was given to Isobel Forbes in Grennich),

21st June 1767

The Session fixed upon 26th July next, to have the Sacrament of the (Last) Supper administered in the parish.

The Day's collection was £1 5s 6d Scots, and £3 12s Scots was distributed, so £34 1s 7d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Margaret Cameron in Balnald; Donald Stewart in Balintoul; Donald Stewart in Dalginross; and Katharine Campbell in Dauchinlialaish).

28th June 1767

The Day's collection was 17s 6d Scots and 2s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage, so £36 3s 7d Scots was lodged as £9 18s Scots was distributed. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions that charity was distributed to: Margaret Gray in Dalvorest; Christian Robertson in Tighnacoille; Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag; Elspeth Stewart in Kilmaveonaig; Grissel Stewart in Kincraigie; Katharine Stewart in Miltown of Kincraigie; and 6s Scots was given to the Kirk Officer for summoning James Gow in Inverslanie).

5th July 1767

The Session desired their Clerk to draw up a list of the charge and discharge of the Collections et cetera and distributions at Blair since the first of November last, by reason of a mistake of some annual rents (interests) paid in and not inscribed (recorded).

Certificates were given to William Robertson in Croftcarnach of Borenich who left the parish at Martinmass 1759, and to Jean Rattray in Blair, who left the parish at Whitsunday 1761.

The Act of Parliament for wood and muir burn was read (to the Congregation), and several (Communion) tokens were given out.

The Day's collection was £1 11s 8d Scots and £6 6s Scots was distributed, so £9 7s 7d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Margaret Robertson in Kindrochit; Margaret Robertson in Dalinrich; Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch; Donald Robertson in Calvine; Duncan Robertson in Tomnasallain; Janet Robertson in Tomcraggach; and 6s Scots was given to the Kirk Officer for summons.

12th July 1767

Duncan Robertson in Dundee reimbursed what the Session gave his son when in distress in Blair Atholl parish, viz. £1 14s Scots.

The Session called John McBeath in Mains of Blair, guilty of antenuptial fornication with Katharine Frazer at Atholl House, being a relapse, was rebuked Sessionally and had his fine modified to £6 Scots, and his said bill of said sum was given to Grissel Stewart, a poor woman in Kincraigie with a family.

The Day's collection was 19s 2d Scots, and 1s Sterling was given to another object (of pity), so £36 19s 9d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that John Robertson in Over Campsie was given 12s Scots).

19th July 1767

The Day's collection was £1 3s Scots, of which 7s Scots was given to the person that set up and fixed the bell rope and (paid for) nails, so £37 15s 9d Scots was lodged and the Session concluded with prayer.

27th July 1767

A total of £47 18s 5d Scots was collected at the two Fast Days, the Preparation Day, the Sacrament Day and the Thanksgiving Day.

2nd August 1767, Struan

No Session. The Day's collection was £1 2s 4d Scots which, added to what was lodged with the Treasurer, made £12 1s 9d Scots, of which £6 18s Scots was distributed, leaving £5 3s 9d Scots. (The Accounts Ledger lists those who were given charity as: Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch; Christian Stewart in Auchinruie; Isobel Forbes in Grennich; Donald 'Don' McDonald, in Grennich; Cicel Robertson in Lambtown (Easter Baluain); Alexander Caanich, a boy in Bohespic; and John Cattanich in Tullich).

9th August 1767, Blair Atholl

A certificate was given to Alexander McIntosh and Elspeth Robertson, his wife, late in Miltown of Kincraigie, who left the parish about the end of December 1765.

No Session. The Day's collection was £1 3s 7d Scots which, added to what was lodged, made £38 19s 4d Scots, to which added the Sacrament collection of £46 6s 7d Scots, of which £3 12s Scots was distributed, made £81 13s 11d Scots. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Christian Ammonich in Easter Baluain; Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross; Donald Stewart in Balintoul; and Patrick McGilliwie in Balintoul).

16th August 1767

Katharine Fergusson a relapse in Toldunie appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Henry McGlashan, under-miller in Miltown of Kindrochit, as father to it. Said Henry McGlashan appeared and acknowledged that he had committed guilt with her. The first time about the 8th January last. They were both exhorted to repentance and he was ordered to appear again, Sabbath next at Struan.

(23rd August 1767) Henry McGlashan in Miltown of Kindrochit made his first appearance for his fornication with Katharine Fergusson in Toldunie, was rebuked and ordered to appear Sabbath next at Blair, having given in his bill and cautioner of £10 Scots for his fine, payable at Martinmass.

(11th October 1767) Henry McGlashan in Miltown of Kindrochit made his second appearance for his fornication with Katharine Fergusson, now in Lettoch Croy, was rebuked and dismissed. The said Katharine Fergusson and Alexander McPherson in Urchil-more (her cautioner) gave in their conjunct bill of £20 Scots, payable Martinmass first, for said fornication.

(8th May 1768) Henry McGlashan in Miltown of Kindrochit paid his fine for his fornication with Katharine Fergusson, late there, modified to £5 Scots.

(25th July 1768) Katharine Fergusson in Lettoch Croy paid to account £8 2s Scots of her fine, for her relapse in fornication with Henry McGlashan, under-miller in Miltown of Kindrochit.

(9th October 1768) Katharine Fergusson, late in Lettoch Croy, a relapse, made her first appearance for her fornication with Henry McGlashan in Miltown of Kindrochit, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances.

(16th October 1768) Katharine Fergusson, as minuted, made her second appearance for her fornication with Henry Mackglashan in Miltown of Lude, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances.

(6th November 1768) Katharine Fergusson, late in Lettoch Croy, made her third appearance for her fornication with the as-minuted Henry McGlashan, was rebuked and dismissed, and got up her bill.

The Day's collection was 17s 2d Scots and £7 16s Scots was distributed, so £74 15s 1d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to Donald Robertson in Calvine, Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag, Donald Stewart in Dauchinlialaish, Christian Campbell in Dauchinlialaish, Margaret Cameron in Balnald of Clune, Robert Stewart in Nether Drumnacrich, John McLaren in Tighnacraig, and Duncan McDonald in Cuilchruie).

23th August 1767

Margaret McDonald in Tombane of Pitaldonich appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up John Robertson, a married man in Pitaldonich, and that they committed said adultery the sixteenth of December last. Said John Robertson appeared and acknowledged her accusation and time. They were seriously exhorted to repentance.

(13th September 1767) John Robertson, boatman in Pitaldonich made his first appearance for his adultery with Margaret McDonald in Tombane, was rebuked and gave in his bill for £30 Scots conjunct with his brother George Robertson, for his fine payable the third Wednesday of February next, and another bill of like sum payable the first of May next for satisfying the discipline of the Church. She also, with Angus McDonald, her father, gave the like bills for her fine and satisfying Church discipline, payable the same dates with the first bills.

(27th September 1767) John Robertson in Pitaldonich made his second appearance for his adultery with Margaret McDonald in Tombane thereof.

(4th October 1767) John Robertson in Pitaldonich made his third appearance for his adultery committed with Margaret McDonald in Tombane, was rebuked and ordered to continue his appearances.

(8th November 1767) John Robertson in Pitaldonich made his fourth appearance for his adultery committed with Margaret McDonald in Tombane.

(22nd November 1767) John Robertson in Pitaldonich made his fifth appearance for his adultery committed with Margaret McDonald as minuted.

(29th November 1767) John Robertson in Pitaldonich made his sixth appearance for his adultery committed with Margaret McDonald in Tombane, was rebuked and dismissed.

(13th March 1768) Angus McDonald in Tombane paid £10 Scots to account of his daughter Margaret McDonald's adultery bill which was marked on the back of said bill.

(14th January 1770) John Robertson, boatman in Pitaldonich, paid half a guinea to account of his adultery fine committed with Margaret McDonald in Tombane.

(23rd September 1770) Margaret McDonald in Tombane of Pitaldonich made her first appearance for her adultery with John Robertson, boatman thereof, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances.

(30th September 1770) Margaret McDonald, as minuted, made her second appearance for her adultery with John Robertson, as minuted.

(7th Octomber 1770) Margaret McDonald, in Tombane as minuted, made her third appearance for her adultery with John Robertson, as minuted.

(14th Octomber 1770) Margaret McDonald, in Tombane made her (fourth) appearance for her adultery with John Robertson, boatman, as minuted.

(21st Octomber 1770) Margaret McDonald, in Tombane made her fifth appearance for her adultery with John Robertson, as minuted, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances.

(28th Octomber 1770) Margaret McDonald, in Tombane made her sixth appearance for her adultery with John Robertson, boatman in Pitaldonich, was rebuked and dismissed.

(20th February 1774) Alexander McDonald paid £6 13s 6d Scots as part of the fine due by his sister Margaret McDonald for her adultery with John Robertson, boatman in Pitaldonich.

(27th February 1774) John Robertson, (boatman) in Pitaldonich paid £10 Scots as part of his penalty for adultery.

Alexander McDonald paid £6 13s 6d Scots as part of the fine due by his sister Margaret McDonald for her adultery with John Robertson, boatman in Pitaldonich. (This dates back to 23rd August 1767).

The Day's collection was 14s 6d Scots and £2 14s Scots was distributed, so £3 4s 3d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger records that John Robertson in Blairfettie was given £1 16s Scots, and Margaret Robertson in Dalinrich was given 18s Scots).

30th August 1767

No Session. The Day's collection was £1 11s 9d Scots and 12s Scots was distributed, so £75 14s 10d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger mentions that the 12s Scots was given to Margaret Robertson in Dauchinlialaish).

6th September 1767

The Session lent £12 Scots per bill to James Stewart in Balintuim, payable with interest to Martinmass first.

The deceased Elspeth McDonald in Tullich (who was) guilt of indecent correspondence with Duncan Forbes, then in Rindou (Raondou), was fined £8 Scots of which she paid two different times £5 14s Scots. In the year 1751, she dying, £2 6s Scots was resting (owing) of the contents of said bill to the Session who, being informed that Alexander McIntosh in Cailbruar was resting said Elspeth McDonald, at her death, some money, arrested it in his hands, and summoned one .... Campbell in Drumcastle, her apparent heir, to appear before the Commissary Court at Dunkeld at the Session's instance (insistance), upon that he desired said Alexander McIntosh to satisfy the Session for the balance due and sixteen years interest of said balance, and half a crown to the (Kirk) Officer, in all amounting to £5 8s Scots, payable Martinmass first, and gave in his bill for said sum and got up the old bill. (For the initial offence - see 5th May 1751)

(20th December 1767) Alexander McIntosh in Wester Cailbruar paid in £5 8s Scots as the remainder of the fine of the deceased Elspeth McDonald, late in Kinaldy, for her indecent behaviour and intimacy with Duncan Forbes in Rindou (Raondou) and got up her bill.

The Day's collection was 18s 8d Scots and 5s Scots was collected at a marriage, and £5 8s Scots was distributed. The Session ordered the Treasurer to pay the Session Clerk's fee and the additional £2, amounting to £8 Scots, so £51 9s 10d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions charity being distributed to Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag, Duncan McDonald in Cuilchruie, James Fergusson in Tirinie, John Robertson in Nether Campsie, Katharine Stewart in Miltown of Kincraigie, Patrick McGilliwie in Balintoul, and Alexander McIntosh in Kincraigie).

13th September 1767

Donald Robertson, park-builder in Braes of Blairuachdar, made his first appearance for his fornication with Katharine Gow in Bohespic, and was rebuked. The said Donald Robertson gave in his bill, with two cautioners, of £20 Scots for his fine payable five weeks after date and ordered him to appear Sabbath next at Blair. (This seems to be the first reference to this offence).

(17th January 1768) The Session gave Donald Robertson, the park builder's and party's fornication bill of £10 Scots to Margaret Addison, a poor woman in Balinuarain.

The Day's collection was £1 7s 5d Scots and £1 16s Scots was distributed. (The Accounts Ledger shows that Janet Forbes in Sheneval and Isobel Forbes in Grennich were each given 18s Scots).

20th September 1767

No Session. A certificate was given to Robert Forbes in Nether Drumnacrich and his wife and his young son, Patrick Forbes, who left the parish about the 1st May last. (Robert Forbes in Nether Drumnacrich and Katharine Cameron in Blair, married 6th December 1765)

The Day's collection, being £1 2s 8d Scots was given to a poor object (Grissel Stewart in Kincraigie).

27th September 1767

The Day's collection was 14s 2d Scots and £6 8s 2d Scots was distributed, so £45 15s 10d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Christian Robertson in Croftdou; Donald Stewart in Dauchinlialaish; Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross; John Robertson in Over Campsie; and Margaret Cameron in Balnald of Clune).

4th October 1767

The Day's collection was £1 0s 6d Scots and £2 10s 6d Scots was distributed, so £1 2s 8d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that Margaret Robertson in Dalinrich was given the Sabbath collection, and Donald Robertson in Calvine was given £1 10s Scots).

11th October 1767

The Day's collection was 14s 3d Scots and £2 18s Scots was distributed, so £43 12s 1d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: John Robertson, a distressed boy in Blair; Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag; and Christian Campbell in Dauchinlialaish).

18th October 1767

Mr Allan Stewart preached at Blair. No Session. (The Minister's wife probably died 15th October)

25th October 1767, Blair Manse

The Day's collection was 13s 6d Scots, and a crown (£3 Scots) was paid in for the use of the best mortcloth at the funeral of Mrs Stewart (Isobel Robertson) at Blair Manse, which sum of £3 13s 6d Scots was lodged, in the Treasurer's absence, with Duncan Robertson in Calvine.

1st November 1767

No Session of consequence. The Session, considering the circumstance of Grissel Stewart in Kincraigie, and her poor family, gave her Isobel McGlashan in Balinluig's fornication fine committed with James Stewart, now in Dysart (of Pitlochry), being £5 Scots with the interest since due.

The Day's collection was 15s 11d Scots and 18s Scots was distributed, £44 10s Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger records that three of Grissel Stewart's children in Kincraigie were given the £5 fornication fine incurred by Isobel McGlashan in Balinluig; and Grissel McLauchlan, an idiot in Kilmaveonaig, was given 18s Scots).

8th November 1767

The Minister reported that a riot was committed upon Sunday October 25th last, by Patrick Robertson in Dalinrich, Donald Robertson in Dalriach and Alexander Robertson in Tomicaldonich. The Session ordered that they should be cited to appear, Sabbath next at Blair.

(29th November 1767) Alexander Robertson in Tomicaldonich, Patrick Robertson in Dalinrich and Donald Robertson in Dalriach appeared for the riot committed by them upon Sunday 25th of October last, were fined £5 Scots each, payable 6 weeks after date by their bills and cautioners.

(10th January 1768) Donald Robertson in Dalriach gave in his bill of £5 Scots, payable 5 weeks after date for the riot as minuted.

Duncan Robertson in Calvine paid in the £3 13s 6d Scots lodged with him in the Treasurer's absence, October 25th last.

£1 4s Scots was paid for the use of the coarse mortcloth at the funeral of Ann Stewart in Cnoc Drumnacrich.

The Day's collection was £1 Scots and 1s Sterling was distributed, so £6 17s 4d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. (The Accounts ledger shows that Isobel Forbes in Grennich was given 12s Scots).

15th November 1767

No collection nor Session by the reason of an accidental fire in one of the Minister's chimneys, which did no harm. Collected at the Manse, after the fire was quenched, was 6s 2d Scots, which was given to the Struan Treasurer.

22nd November 1767

A certificate was given to James Stewart in Kilmaveonaig who was going to remove out of the parish.

The Day's collection was £1 4s 11d Scots, and £8 11s Scots was distributed, so £37 3s 11d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Donald Frazer in Balnauld of Clune; Margaret Robertson in Dauchinlialaish; Christian Stewart in Easter Invervack; Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag; two of the bairns of James McLauchlan in Miltown of Kincraigie; Duncan Robertson's relict (Cecil Robertson) and two of her children in Lambtown (Easter Baluain); John McIntosh in Urrard-beg; Alexander McIntosh in Kincraigie, and Patrick McGilliwie in Balintoul).

29th November 1767

A certificate was given to Paul Robertson, late in Grennich, who left the parish about the 1st September last.

Donald Caldel and Duncan Fergusson, tenants in Easter Invervack, paid both the principal sum of £3 Sterling and 3s Sterling as a years interest of said sum, payable Martinmass last. The Minister reported that he settled said £3 Sterling upon Duncan Robertson in Dalno of Bohespic and Alexander Stewart in Over Bohespic by their conjunct bill, payable with interest Martinmass next, to which the Session concurred.

The Day's collection and 7s 6d Scots collected at a marriage, and said 3s Sterling made (the collection being £1 4s 11d Scots), £3 8s 5d Scots and £9 Scots was distributed, so £1 5s 9d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Charles Gow in Dalnamine; Elspeth Fergusson and James Fergusson in Dalinturuaine; Janet Forbes in Sheneval; Margaret Robertson in Auchdrumnahuaghie; Janet Robertson in Tomcraggach; Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch; two of the children of John Robertson in Blairfettie; Margaret McGilliwie in Tullich; Christian Stewart in Auchinruie; John Robertson in Sheneval; and Elspeth McDougal in Kindrochit).

6th December 1767

Mr Bradshaw paid in £4 Sterling, poind money for cattle taken in his Grace's enclosures.

The Day's collection was 18s 3d Scots. £24 Scots was distributed, so £62 2s 2d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger lists those who received charity as: Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross; Robert Stewart in Nether Drumnacrich; Donald Stewart in Dauchinlialaish; Donald McGlashan, an idiot in Kilmaveonaig; John McLaren in Tighnacraig; Elspeth Cattanich, daughter to John Cattanich in Tullich; Donald Stewart in Balintoul; Isobel McLauchlan in Tirinie; Patrick McFarlain in Brae of Lude. In addition, the Kirk Officer was paid his fee of £8 Scots, and Alexander McDonald was given £6 Scots for teaching in Glentilt).

13th December 1767

A crown was paid in for the use of the best mortcloth at the funeral of Mrs Stewart in Balinelich of Fincastle.

The Treasurer of Blair, by instruction of the Kirk Session, gave £12 Scots of Mr Bradshaw's poind money to the Treasurer of Struan.

Janet Kennedy in Wester Invervack being delated to be with child, was ordered to be cited to appear before the Session, Sabbath first at Struan.

(20th December 1767) Janet Kennedy in Wester Invervack appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Capt. William Mackintosh, son to Bailinespick (Balnespick, Kingussie), as father to it, and reckoned the birth of said child to be five weeks after Candlemass (Old Style calendar).

(10th April 1768) Capt. William Mackintosh paid a guinea for his fine for his fornication with Janet Kennedy now in Wester Invervack.

(17th April 1768) Alexander McGlashan snr. in Wester Invervack gave the Minister a bill of £20 Scots payable Whitsunday next, as cautioner in behoof of Janet Kennedy in said ground, for her fine and satisfying Church discipline for her quadrulapse in fornication with Capt. William McIntosh, son to Bailinespick.

(2nd July 1769) Janet Kennedy (in Wester Invervack), a quadrulapse, made her first appearance for her fornication with Capt. William McIntosh, son to Bailinespick, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances.

(20th August 1769) Janet Kennedy in Wester Invervack made her second appearance for her fornication with Capt. William McIntosh, as minuted.

(24th September 1769) Janet Kennedy (in Wester Invervack) made her third appearance for her fornication with Capt. William McIntosh, as minuted.

(1st October 1769) Janet Kennedy in Wester Invervack made her fourth appearance for her fornication with Bailinespick's son, Capt. William McIntosh, was rebuked and ordered to appear again, Sabath next at Blair.

(8th October 1769) Janet Kennedy as minuted made her fifth appearance for her guilt as minuted, was rebuked and dismissed.

Alexander Moon in Ardkincael gave in a bill of demand of £1 Sterling, drawn in favour of the poor, accepted by Donald McIntyre in Easter Invervack for scandalising said Alexander Moon.

The Day's collection was £1 0s 5d Scots. £5 4s Scots was distributed, so £48 18s 7d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. The Accounts Ledger shows that the recipients of charity were: Margaret Cameron in Balnauld; Donald Frazer, poor man in Balnauld; Isobel McLauchlan in Dallerie pro tempore; and John Robertson in Over Campsie).

20th December 1767

Malcolm Stewart in Achmark-more, forrester, paid in £18 Scots poind money for cattle taken in the forrest.

Mrs McGlashan (Jean Stewart) in Clune-beg paid in 100 merks principal and 5 merks of interest due by her husband, per bill, to the Session at Martinmass last. The principal was lodged with the Minister till settled.

Alexander Robertson in Easter Kindrochit paid in 5 merks Scots as a years interest of the principal sum of 100 merks, due Martinmass per bill to the Session.

The Day's collection was 17s Scots, and Mr Bradshaw's £12 Scots, as mentioned, with £6 6s Scots distributed, so £37 18s 1d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Isobel Forbes in Balnacroft; Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch; John McFarlain in Tomnacuag; Janet McIntosh in Lambtown (Easter Baluain); and John McIntosh in Urrard-beg).

27th December 1767

The Minister reported that he had settled the 100 merks paid in by Mrs McGlashan (Jean Stewart) last sederunt upon Donald McIntyre in Easter Invervack and Finlay Robertson in Glaicneid, per their conjunct bill, payable Martinmass next, which the Session approved of.

The Day's collection was 16s 1d Scots and 8s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage, and £5 14s Scots was distributed, so £44 9s 2d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger lists the recipients of charity as: Janet Forbes in Sheneval of Calvine; Duncan Kiar in Bohespic; Alexander Hay in Cailbruar and Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag).

3rd January 1768

The Blair Session being constitute, present - The Minister, John McLauchlan, James McDonald and John Stewart, Elders.

The Minister reported that he had settled the 100 merks Scots paid in by Duncan Robertson in Calvine, which lay in the Minister's hands since December 7th 1766, upon Angus Cameron in Easter Baluain and Neill Robertson, alias Gruagich, in Kirkton of Struan, per their conjunct bill, payable Martinmass next, with interest, which the Session approved of.

£3 Scots was paid in for the use of the best mortcloth and the funeral of Mrs Duncan.

The Day's collection was 9s 2d Scots and £7 12s 8d Scots was distributed, so £40 5s 8d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer. The Session gave charity to: Grissel Stewart in Kincraigie; Elspeth Stewart in Kilmaveonaig; Janet Stewart in Kilmaveonaig; Donald Kennedy in Balmeanach of Lude; John Menzies in Dauchinlialaish; Margaret Robertson, and idiot in Lambtown (Easter Baluain); and 4s Scots was paid for a bend (clapper) to the Church bell, while 6s Scots was paid to the person that mends it and set it up in the steeple).

10th January 1768

The Struan Session being constitute, present - The Minister, Duncan Robertson, Donald Robertson, Donald Robertson (in Bochonie), Donald McIntosh, Donald Cameron, Alexander Stewart and Alexander McGlashan, Elders.

The Session settled Bohespic's 20 merks interest, payable at Martinmass last, upon the following persons, viz. to Mr James Robertson's relict in Croftcrombie, 10 merks Scots; to Donald Robertson in Trinafour, 5 merks; and to Amily Stewart in Balintuim, 5 merks Scots, and also appointed Auchleeks annual interest, being 11s Sterling, payable Martinmass last, for Elizabeth Stewart in Balintuim.

William McDonald in Blairbuie and James Stewart in Balintuim paid £5 Scots, payable Martinmass last, as the annual interest of the principal sum of £100 Scots, due by them per bill conjunct to the Session. Alexander Robertson in Achleanie and John Robertson in Woodsheal paid £1 13s Scots as 11 months annual interest of the principal sum of £3 Sterling, payable Martinmass last.

The Day's collection was 18s 6d Scots and £14 10s Scots was distributed, so £30 19s 7d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the distribution of charity was to: Christian Robertson in Croftdou; two of Patrick Robertson's children in Pitagowan; Janet Forbes in Sheneval; Elspeth Kiar (Kier?) in Trinafour; Katharine Kiar (Kier?) in Dalinturuaine; Elspeth Cuming in Bohespic; two of Donald Stewart's bairns in Wester Invervack; Elspeth Campbell in Tordou; Alexander Kay in Cailbruar; and John McGlashan, a boy in Invervack).

17th January 1768

The Blair Session being constitute, present - The Minister, John McLauchlan, James McDonald, Duncan Richie, Donald Stewart, and John Stewart, Elders.

Neill Stewart in Inchgarth paid £5 Scots as his fine for his fornication with Janet McDonald in Blairbuie, and got up his bill. (This offence dates back to 12th August 1759, but doesn't seem to have paid annual interest on his long overdue fine).

John Calmanach and Robert Calmanach (both) in Tomintianda paid £4 2s Scots as interest due the Session of their principal sum at Martinmass last.

Donald Calmanach, late in Auchinruie, paid in 20 merks Scots as principal and 14s 10d Scots interest, and got up his bill. The principal was lodged with the Minister, till settled.

The Day's collection was £1 4s 11d Scots. The Session gave Donald Robertson, the park builder's and party's fornication bill of £10 Scots to Margaret Addison, a poor woman in Balinuarain, and also gave Donald McIntyre's bill in Easter Invervack of £12 Scots for scandalizing Alexander Moon in Ardkincael, to George Moon, there, his father to exact of said Donald McIntyre's bill what he thought proper to pay the funeral charges of the deceased John Robertson, a poor boy in Nether Campsie. So, in all, £19 14s Scots was distributed and £46 15s 5d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions charity being given to Isobel McLauchlan in Dallerie; Donald Stewart in Dauchinlialaish; Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross; Margaret Addison, a poor woman in Balinuarain; and Patrick McGilliwie in Balintoul. 14s was paid for a sneck and nails for the east Church door).

24th January 1768

Nothing material. The Day's collections was 12s Scots and 16s Scots was collected at a marriage. £5 13s Scots was distributed, so £42 10s 3d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the charity was distributed to: Janet Gray in Dalvorest; Christian Robertson in Tighnacoille; Donald Fraser in Dauchinlialaish; and Alexander Mackintosh in Kincraigie. In addition, £1 3s Scots was paid for obtaining a decreet against Duncan Cameron, late in Dauchinlialaish - the reason is unclear).

31st January 1768

Alexander Robertson in Pitagowan and Alexander Robertson in Mealdoulaish paid in £1 Scots as a years interest of the principal sum of £20 Scots, due by them per conjunct bill, Martinmass last.

The Day's collections was £1 7s 7d Scots and £7 12s Scots was distributed, so £25 15s 2d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the charity was distributed to: Margaret McDougal in Calvine; Charles Robertson in Tomcraggach; Alexander Kay in Cailbruar; Isobel Forbes in Cailbruar; and Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch).

7th February 1768

Nothing of any consequence before the Session. The Day's collection was 18s 6d Scots and 4s 3d Scots was collected at a marriage. £2 14s Scots was distributed, so £40 19s 2d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the charity was distributed to two of the children of Duncan McDonald in Cuilchruie; Margaret Cameron in Balnauld; and Robert Stewart in Nether Drumnacrich).

14th February 1768

Being a stormy day, no Session. The Day's collection was 7s 6d Scots and 7s Scots was collected at a marriage which, in the Treasurer's absence, was lodged with James Brodie's wife (Beatrice Robertson) in Blair.

21st February 1768

The Struan Session being constitute, present - Donald Robertson, Donald Robertson (in Bochonie), Donald Cameron, and Alexander Stewart, Elders.

The Day's collection was 16s 6d Scots and 10s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage. There was paid £3 17s 6d Scots for a door, lock, cleeks and bands and nails and wright-work for the schoolhouse at Struan. £2 8s Scots was distributed for other objects (of pity), so £20 16s 2d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions that charity was given to: Isobel Forbes in Cailbruar; Margaret McGilliwie in Tullich; and Christian Stewart in Auchinruie).

28th February 1768

No Session. Donald Robertson in Easter Monzie paid in £1 13s 4d Scots as a years interest of the principal sum of 50 merks Scots, due at Martinmass last, per bill, to the Session.

The Day's collection was 13s Scots and what was lodged with James Brodie's wife, viz. 14s 6d Scots, was paid in. £2 8s Scots was distributed, so £41 12s Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger lists the recipients of charity as: Janet McPherson in Balnald of Blairuachdar; Donald Robertson in Wester Blairuachdar; Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag; and Donald Stewart in Balintoul).

6th March 1768

James Stewart in Balintuim paid in £12 Scots, lent to him September 4th, last, and 6d Scots of interest during said time for it.

The Day's collection was 18s 3d Scots and 8s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage, and there was in all distributed, £15 14s Scots, so lodged £39 10s 9d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that: £7 4s Scots was given to the teacher in Glentilt to buy clothes and such; £2 8s Scots was paid for the funeral charges of Donald Frazer in Dauchinlialaish; £1 4s Scots was given to Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross; £3 was given to Amely Stewart, a poor woman in Balintuim; £1 4s Scots was given to Patrick McFarlain in Brae of Lude; and 14s Scots was given to Barbara Stewart in Invertilt).

13th March 1768

Robert Calmanach in Grennich paid in 5s 6d Sterling as a years interest of £5 10s Sterling due, per bill, from Martinmass 1766 to Martinmass last, 1767.

Robert Robertson in Easter Bohespic paid in 20 merks Scots, being the interest of the 400 merks Scots mortified by his father to the poor, due Martinmass last, which was lodged in the hands of the Session Clerk till distributed to the persons above nominate.

The Day's collection was £1 0s 2d Scots and £4 10s Scots was distributed, so £30 12s 4d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Elspeth Gow in Over Kinaldy; Margaret Robertson in Grennich; Margaret McDougal in Calvine; Janet Forbes in Sheneval; Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch; Mr James Robertson's relict in Croftcrombie; Amily Stewart in Balintuim; and Donald Robertson in Trinafour).

20th March 1768

No Session. Charles Stewart at Bridgend of Kynachan gave £2 8s Scots to the poor at his marriage. (Charles Stewart at Bridgend of Kynachan, Dull parish, and Marjory Stewart in Clunes, marriage banns, 18th March 1768).

The Day's collection was £1 3s 10d Scots and 4s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage. £1 10s Scots was given to the poor, so £41 17s 1d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag and 18s Scots was paid to the Kirk Officer).

27th March 1768

The Treasurer paid to account £6 Scots of the 12s Sterling promised by the Session to the teacher in Glentilt, for charity, to buy clothes and shoes to him.

The Treasurer also paid a crown each to the Synod and Presbytery Clerks, due at October last, 1767, and 2s Sterling to John McGregor, Charity schoolmaster at Balrobie as quarter payment for two boys of the deceased William Scott, late in Coilliebhrochain.

The Day's collection was £1 1s 9d Scots and 2s Sterling was given to other objects of pity (presumably the afore-mentioned John McGregor), so £34 10s 10d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The teacher's 10s Sterling not being charged. The Session closed with prayer.

3rd April 1768

Donald McIntyre in Easter Invervack paid £1 6s 9d Scots as a years annual rent of the seat on Struan loft for himself and his good-mother (mother-in-law), due Martinmass last. (Donald McIntyre was married to Margaret Duff, the daughter of Lauchlane Duff and Elspeth Stewart - see Lauchlane Duff's Testament, Dunkeld Commissary Court, 1749)

£10 Scots was given to James Robertson in Trinafour for keeping a school in the Brae of Glenerrochty from Martinmass 1767 to the 24th March last.

The Day's collection was 14s Scots and 8s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage, while £2 8s Scots was given to other objects (of pity). So £20 13s 7d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions charity being distributed to: Margaret Calmanach in Blairfettie; Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch; and Margaret Robertson in Grennich).

10th April 1768

Isobel Stewart in Nether Drumnacrich, being delated to be with child was ordered to be summoned to appear before the Session, Sabbath next at Blair.

(17th April 1768, before Sermon) Isobel Stewart in Nether Drumnacrich appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Donald Robertson, tailor in Dondamharg of Invervack, as father to it. The Session ordered said Donald Robertson to be cited to appear before the Session in the afternoon. The Session closed with prayer.

(17th April 1768, after Sermon) The as-minuted Donald Robertson, appeared not.

(24th April 1768) Donald Robertson, tailor in Dondamharg, appeared, owned himself father to Isobel Stewart in Nether Drumnacrich's pregnancy in the guilt of fornication, gave in his bill of £10 Scots for their fines, payable 27th June next, and their satisfying Church discipline.

(29th May 1768) Donald Robertson, now in Nether Drumnacrich, appeared for his antenuptial fornication with Isobel Stewart there, was rebuked and dismissed.

A certificate was given to Alexander McGlashan in Margrochach on Invervack, who left the parish at Whitsunday 1759 and returned at Martinmass last, clothed with sufficient testimonials during his absence.

The Day's collection was 16s 8d Scots. 1s Sterling (12s Scots) was paid to the Presbytery Officer, being his years salary preceeding Candlemass last, 1768. £1 2s 8d Scots was given to other objects (of pity), so £46 4s 10d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that money was distributed to: John McGregor, schoolmaster in Tenandry, the quarter payment of two of William Scott's children in Tenandry £1 4s Scots; £10 to John McGlashan in Lambtown, a poor man having a small family and little to maintain them, receiving also losses of cattle; 12s Scots to Margaret Cameron in Balnauld of Clune; and 10s 8d Scots to Christian Campbell in Dauchinlialaish).

17th April 1768

The Day's collection was 18s 8d Scots and £3 6s Scots was distributed, so £43 17s 6d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that 18s Scots was given to Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross, 12s Scots was given to Margaret Cameron in Balnauld, 12s Scots was given to Donald Stewart in Balintoul, and £1 4s Scots was given to Grissel Stewart in Kincraigie).

24th April 1768

Katharine Robertson in Rientsluie of Trinafour, a single woman, being delated to be with child was ordered to be cited to appear before the Session, Sabbath May 8th at Blair.

Upon execution of summons, Katharine Robertson in Rientsluie of Trinafour, appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up John Robertson, merchant in Kinloch Rannoch, as father to it, and that the guilt was committed in Fortingall parish which, the Session considering, remitted her to the Kirk Session of Fortingall, and the Clerk was ordered to transmit an extract of the above confession to the said Kirk Session.

A certificate was given to Donald McGilliwie in Dalinturuaine, his wife and three children, going to remove out of the parish.

The Day's collection was 15s 7d Scots and £3 Scots was distributed, so £18 8s 5d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to Patrick Robertson in Pitagowan and Duncan McGregor in Dalchalloch).

1st May 1768

8th May 1768

Duncan Cameron, late in Daleanachie, paid his fine for his antenuptial fornication committed some time ago, modified to £6 3s Scots. (This dates back to 5th November 1749 and he subsequently married Katharine Robertson).

The Day's collection was 14s 7d Scots and 7s Scots was collected at a marriage. The Session paid £4 Scots for Duncan Robertson's house rent in Shinigaig-more, due Martinmass last, and £3 12s Scots was distributed so £48 10s 1d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows the following charity being distributed: 12s Scots to said Duncan Robertson; and 12s Scots to Alexander Hay in Cailbruar; 12s Scots to Barbara Stewart in Invertilt; and £1 16s Scots for dead clothes to Janet Robertson in Tomnaculag).

15th May 1768

Charles Stewart's relict in Uchdnanetaig paid £3 6s 6d Scots, lacking 2d Scots, as a years interest of the principal sum of 100 merks Scots, payable Martinmass last, due by her said husband's bill to the Session.

The Day's collection was 14s Scots and £3 Scots was distributed, so lodged with Duncan Richie in the Treasurer's absence £1 0s 6d Scots. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Patrick McGilliwie in Balintoul, Donald Stewart in Dauchinlialaish, and Patrick McFarlain in Brae of Lude).

22nd May 1768

29th May 1768

Ann McFarlain in Dalno of Bohespic, being delated to be with child, was ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath next at Blair.

(19th June 1768, before Sermon) Ann McFarlain in Dalno owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Charles Robertson, son to Duncan Robertson there, a soldier in the 6th Regiment of Foot, lying at Fort William, as father to it.

(20th November 1768) Duncan Robertson in Dalno and Malcolm McGregor in said ground of Bohespic gave in their conjunct bill, payable Martinmass instant, of £20 Scots for Charles Robertson, son to said Duncan Robertson, and Ann McFarlain in Dalno, for their fornication fine, committed with one another.

(19th March 1769) Niell Robertson in Dalno paid to account of his daughter's fornication fine, £5 which was marked on the back of his bill and given to the Treasurer of Struan. (It would appear that Neill Robertson's wife had been widow McFarlain when they married, but she would have used her maiden name when she re-married, and not her first husband's name).

(9th April 1769) £5 Scots was given to the Struan Treasurer of Donald (Neill?) Robertson's daughter in Dalno, her fine for fornication with Charles Robertson in the military.

(20th May 1770) Malcolm McGregor in Dalno, being cautioner with Duncan Robertson there, for Charles Robertson his son, paid to account £5 Scots as the fornication fine with Ann McFarlain in Dalno.

(27th May 1770) Janet McFarlain (clerical error for Ann McFarlain) in Dalno made her first appearance for her fornication with Charles Robertson, soldier, son to Duncan Robertson in said Dalno of Bohespic.

(10th June 1770) Ann McFarlain in Dalno made her second appearance for her fornication with Charles Robertson, the soldier as minuted, was rebuked and dismissed and got up her bill. The Session, considering Duncan Robertson in said Dalno, father to said Charles Robertson, being unable to pay his son's fornication fine, tho' his bill was in, returned his bill with (that of) Ann McFarlain.

The Day's collection was 18s 4d Scots and £5 Scots was given to the Treasurer, March 9th, of Donald Robertson's daughter (Ann McFarlain) in Dalno, her fornication fine with Charles Robertson in the Military, so £21 17s Scots was lodged.

The Day's collection was £1 4s 5d Scots, and of poind-money by Mr Bradshaw, £4 10s Scots, and £4 4s Scots was distributed, so £19 18s 10d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger records charity given to: Katharine Robertson in Tomcraggach; Margaret Robertson in Grennich; and Patrick Robertson in Pitagowan).

5th June 1768

Certificates were given to Malcolm McGregor and his family, late in Trinafour, who left the parish at Whitsunday 1761 (?), and for Alexander Stewart and his family who resided in the parish from Whitsunday 1763 to Whitsunday 1765, and for Isobel Young, a single woman, late in Clune-more, who left the parish about the 1st September last, and for Charlotte McDonald, late in Nether Drumnacrich, who left the parish about Martinmass 1759.

James Fergusson in Tirinie paid £1 10s Scots as the interest of the principal sum of £40 Scots due from 8th February 1767 to the term of Martinmass last.

A crown (was paid in) for the use of the best mortcloth at the funeral of Mrs Stewart at Bridgend of Tilt.

David Stewart in Tighnacraig gave £2 8s Scots to the poor, at his marriage. (David Stewart in Tighnacraig and Elspeth Stewart in Tomgoulich, Moulin parish, marriage banns 26th May 1768).

Duncan Richie paid in to the Treasurer, the £1 0s 6d Scots (from) May 15th last, in the Treasurer's absence.

The Day's collection was 18s 11d Scots and £5 14s Scots was distributed, so £51 13s 6d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions charity being given to: Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross; Grissel Stewart in Kincraigie; Margaret Robertson in Dauchinlialaish; Christian Campbell, a poor woman in Dauchinlialaish; John Robertson, a sick boy in Tirinie; and Alexander Mackintosh in Kincraigie).

12th June 1768

Certificates were given to Alexander Robertson, son to Donald Robertson in Tighnafeat, who left the parish about Whitsunday 1766, and to Donald McDonald in Grennich, and his wife (Ann Fyfe) and mother, who were going to remove out of the parish.

The Day's collection was 12s 9d Scots and 8s Scots was collected at a marriage. £1 10s Scots was distributed, so £51 4s 3d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger states that the £1 10s Scots was given to Duncan McDonald in Cuilchruie).

19th June 1768

John Fergusson in Little Lude appeared before Sermon and acknowledged himself guilty of antenuptial fornication with Janet McLauchlan, now his wife. He appeared before the Congregation, was rebuked and having paid £4 Scots as a fine for said guilt, was dismissed.

The Session appointed Sabbath day, five weeks, being July 24th, to have the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper celebrated at Blair.

The Day's collection was £1 2s 3d Scots, 8s Scots was collected at a marriage and £3 Scots was distributed, so £22 9s 1d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledge shows charity of £1 4s Scots to Margaret McDougal in Calvine; 18s Scots to Patrick Robertson in Pitagowan; and 18s Scots to Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine.

26th June 1768

Certificates were given to Alexander Robertson and Donald Robertson, sons to the deceased Alexander Robertson, late in Kincraigie, who were about to leave the parish.

The Day's collection was 13s Scots and £1 15s Scots was distributed, so £50 2s 3d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Isobel McLauchlan in Tirinie; Janet McPherson in Blairuachdar; and Margaret Cameron in Balnald of Clune).

3rd July 1768

Certificates were given to William Forbes and Charles Forbes, sons to the deceased Patrick Forbes, late in Tullich, who were about to leave the parish.

The Day's collection was 11s 9d Scots, so £50 14s Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer.

10th July 1768

A crown was paid for the use of the best mortcloth at (Robert Stewart, 8th of) Fincastle's funeral.

The Day's collection was 15s 8d Scots and £1 16s Scots was distributed, so £24 8s 9d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger records that Alexander Robertson in Tomnacuag and Alexander Cattanich in Dalnamine were given charity by the Session).

17th July 1768

The Day's collection was £1 3s Scots and £4 10s Scots was distributed, so £47 7s Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions that charity was distributed to: Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross; Margaret Cameron in Balnauld; Thomas Conchair (Conacher) in Nether Drumnacrich; and Donald Stewart in Dauchinlialaish).

21st July 1768, the Fast Day at Blair

(The Accounts Ledger records that the Session gave 12s Scots to Agnes Reid and Stephen Morris from Staffordshire).

25th July 1768

A total of £46 5s 5d Scots was collected at the two Fast Days, the Preparation Day, the Sacrament Day and the Thanksgiving Day.

31st July 1768

The Day's collection was 15s 6d Scots and £9 Scots was distributed, so £17 6s 3d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Janet Robertson, daughter to Patrick Robertson in Pitagowan; Christian Robertson and her two children in Dalnamine; Elspeth McGlashan and Beatrice McGlashan in Wester Invervack).

7th August 1768

14th August 1768, Blair

£1 16s Scots was paid to the smith of Kindrochit (of Lude?) for a lock, made for the East door of the (Blair?) Church and a new key made for the lock of the back door which, also, was mended.

The Day's collection was £2 5s 11d Scots and £13 8s Scots was distributed, so £86 10s 5d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts ledger shows that 6s Scots paid for summoning Beattie Robertson in Grennich and 12s Scots was given to to Henry Moon, wright, for several things done about the Tent and Church locks and Communion Table. Charity was distributed to: Margaret Cameron in Balnald of Clune; Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross; Robert Stewart, a blind man in Nether Drumnacrich; Christian Ammonich in Easter Baluain; Donald Stewart in Balintoul; Patrick McFarlain in Brae of Lude; Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more; John McLauren in Tighnacraig, for shoes; Alexander McIntosh in Kincraigie, for shoes; Isobel McLauchlan in Tirinie, for shoes; James Fergusson in Over Campsie, for shoes; and Janet McPherson in Blairuachdar).

21st August 1768

28th August 1768

4th September 1768

The Minister reported that he had settled the 20 merks Scots, lying in his hands since January last, paid in by Donald Calmanach, late in Auchinruie, upon Alexander McDonald in Balnabodach and Donald McDonald in Croftdouglas, bearing interest to Martinmass first, per their conjuncy bill, which the Session approved of.

The Day's collection was £1 11s 7d Scots and £3 Scots was distributed, so £15 17s 10d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that £1 16s Scots was given to Margaret McDougal in Calvine; and £1 4s Scots to Janet Forbes in Sheneval of Calvine).

11th September 1768

18th September 1768

The Day's collection was £1 9s 9d Scots and £4 12s Scots was distributed, so £83 8s 2d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Grissel Stewart in Kincraigie; Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross; Margaret Robertson in Dauchinlialaish; Donald Stewart, a crippled man in Dauchinlialaish; and Christian Campbell in Dauchinlialaish).

25th September 1768

No Session. A certificate was given to Isobel McLauchlan, daughter to Donald McLauchlan in Easter Monzie, a single woman who left the parish at about Martinmass 1759.

The Day's collection was £1 2s 6d Scots and 6s Scots was distributed, so £84 10s 8d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the 6s Scots was given to Alexander McIntosh in Kincraigie).

2nd October 1768

The Day's collection was £1 3s 9d Scots and £4 16s Scots was distributed, so £12 5s 2d Scots was lodged. (The Accounts Ledger shows that 18s Scots was given to John McFarlain in Pitagowan for shoes; 18s Scots to Margaret Robertson now in Bohally, for shoes; £3 Scots to Amily Stewart, a poor woman in Balintuim).

9th October 1768

The Session appointed £8 Scots to be paid to the Session Clerk as his fee from September 1st, 1767, to September last, 1768, £2 whereof being for making up an annual list of the Poor's Funds to June last.

The Day's collection was 18s 8d Scots and £2 8s Scots was distributed so, after paying the Session Clerk, £75 1s 4d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Elspeth Stewart in Kilmaveonaig; Janet Stewart, an old woman in Kilmaveonaig; and Janet McPherson in Blairuachdar).

16th October 1768

The Day's collection was 19s 7d Scots and £1 10s Scots was distributed so £74 10s 11d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the £1 10s Scots was given to Thomas Conchair (Conacher) in Nether Drumnacrich).

23rd October 1768

£3 was paid for the use of the (fine) mortcloth at the funeral of (John Stewart, 9th of) Bonskeid. (His testament, Dunkeld 1768, states that he died 20th October 1767, so it took his executors a whole year to pay this bill)

The Day's collection was £1 1s 3d Scots and 6s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage. £6 18s Scots was distributed, so £9 14s 11d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Elspeth Gow in Over Kinaldy; Grissel Cattanich and Jean Cattanich in Dalnamine; Elspeth McDougal in Tomnacuag; Marjory Robertson, a young lassie in Tomnacuag; John Robertson, a boy in Sheneval; Elspeth Cuming in Bohespic; Margaret Robertson in Auchdrumnahuaghie; and Janet Robertson in Tomcraggach).

30th October 1768

The Session paid the Synod and Presbytery Clerks' salaries, being £3 Scots each, due from October 1767 to October last, 1768.

The Day's collection was 15s 11d Scots. £2 8s Scots was distributed, so £66 18s 10d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Donald Stewart in Balintoul; Robert Stewart in Nether Drumnacrich; and Janet Robertson in Shinigaig-more).

6th November 1768

The Day's collection was 12s 9d Scots. £6 6s Scots was distributed, so £61 5s 7d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Christian Stewart in Easter Invervack; Patrick Frazer, a boy in Clune-beg; Barbara Stewart in Invertilt, for shoes; John Robertson in Toldunie, for shoes; James McLauchlan in Miltown of Kincraigie; one of the children of Grissel Stewart in Kincraigie; Margaret Robertson in Easter Baluain, for shoes; Alexander Caldal, a poor man in Pitfeolain (Fincastle) and Patrick McGilliwie in Balintoul).

13th November 1768

A certificate was given to Patrick Robertson, son to Robert Robertson in the Ground of Auchleeks, who left the parish at Martinmass 1766.

The Day's collection was £1 0s 8d Scots and 5s Scots was collected at a marriage. £7 10s Scots was distributed, so £3 10s 7d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Margaret McGilliwie in Tulloch; Elspeth Campbell in Tulloch; Christian Stewart in Auchinruie; Elspeth Fergusson and James Fergusson in Dalinturuaine; Christian Stewart, a lassie in Calvine; Janet Forbes in Sheneval of Calvine; Donald McGlashan, idiot in Kirkton of Struan; and two of Donald Stewart's bairns in Easter Invervack).

20th November 1768

The Minister reported that Niell Stewart in Miltown of Blair had appeared and owned guilt with Marjory Robertson there, and that said Niell Stewart and Alexander Robertson, tailor in Dauchinlialaish, her brother, gave in their conjunct bill of £10 Scots for their fornication fine and satisfying Church discipline, payable at Candlemas first.

(15th January 1769) Niell Stewart, now in Dauchinlialaish, paid his fine for his antenuptial fornication with Marjory Robertson, his wife, modified to £4 19s Scots, which was marked on the back of his bill.

A certificate was given to Katharine McDonald who resided in the town (of Blair) in Mr Mackglashan's service since Martinmass 1764.

The Day's collection was 16s 4d Scots and £7 10s Scots was distributed, so £54 11s 11d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that £3 Scots was given to Margaret Addison in Balinuarain; £1 10s Scots to Christian Robertson in Dalriach; £1 10s Scots to Margaret Gray in Dalvorest; 18s Scots to Janet McPherson in Blairuachdar, and 12s Scots to Ann Ross, a poor woman in Dunkeld).

27th November 1768

No Session. The Day's collection was 9s 6d Scots and 5s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage, in all 15s Scots, (which was) lodged, in the Treasurer's absence, with the Session Clerk.

4th December 1768

Margaret Kennedy in Wester Invervack, being delated to be with child, was ordered to be cited to appear, Sabbath next at Blair.

(11th December 1768) Margaret Kennedy in Wester Invervack appeared and owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Alexander Stewart in Clunes as father to it. She was ordered to appear again, Sabbath next, at Blair. Said Alexander Stewart was cited to appear at said diet.

(1st January 1769) Alexander Stewart in Clunes appeared and acknowledged guilt with Margaret Kennedy in Wester Invervack, about eight days before the market of Feile Sheaumas last (St James's Feast Day). He was ordered to appear again, Sabbath next at Struan. Said Margaret Kennedy appeared at said diet.

(3rd December 1769) Alexander Stewart in Clunes made his first appearance for his fornication with Margaret Kennedy in Wester Invervack, (and) was rebuked. Margaret Kennedy, as minuted, paid £6 12s Scots as her fine for her fornication with Alexander Stewart, as minuted, in Clunes.

(31st December 1769) Margaret Kennedy in Wester Invervack made her second appearance for her fornication with Alexander Stewart in Clunes, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances.

(4th March 1770) Margaret Kennedy in Wester Invervack made her fourth appearance for her fornication with Alexander Stewart in Clunes, was rebuked and dismissed.

Certificates were given to Niell Robertson in Over Bohespic, and to John McGilliwie, late in Miltown of Blair, who left the parish at Martinmass 1767.

The Day's collection was 17s Scots and 6s Scots was collected at a marriage. £2 2s Scots was distributed, so £2 11s 7d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Elspeth Kiar in Trinafour; one of John Gruagich (Robertson?)'s bairns in Kirkton of Struan; and one of Patrick Robertson's bairns in Pitagowan).

11th December 1768

The Session Clerk was paid his fee, being £8 Scots, from Martinmass 1767 to Martinmass 1768.

The Day's collection was 17s 9d Scots and 12s 3d Scots was collected at two marriages, besides the 15s Scots lodged with the Session Clerk on November 27th, which was paid in. £3 Scots was distributed, so £45 10s 11d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Donald Stewart in Dauchinlialaish; Christian Campbell, a poor woman in Dauchinlialaish; and Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross).

18th December 1768

No Session. The Day's collection was 8s 6d Scots and 8s 9d Scots was collected at two marriages. £1 4s Scots was given to a poor object, so £45 10s 2d Scots was lodged. The £1 4s Scots was given to Duncan McDonald in Cuilchruie).

25th December 1768, Bridgend of Bruar and Struan

No Session. The Day's collection at Struan was 3s Scots and at Bridge of Bruar, 6s Scots.

1st January 1769, Blair

The Blair Session being constitute, present - The Minister, James McDonald, Duncan Richie, Donald Stewart, John Stewart, Elders.

The Day's collection was £1 8s 11d Scots and 12s 3d Scots was collected at two marriages. £1 10s Scots was distributed, so £46 1s 4d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that the £1 10s Scots was given to Isobel McLauchlan then at Dalerie).

8th January 1769, Struan

The Struan Session being constitute, present - The Minister, Donald Robertson, Donald Robertson (in Bochonie), Donald McIntosh, Donald Cameron, Alexander McGlashan and Alexander Stewart, Elders.

The 9s Scots collected at Struan and Bridge of Bruar, December 25th, was paid in.

£1 4s Scots was paid in for the use of the (coarse) mortcloth at the funeral of Mr (Donald) McDonald, (inn-keeper) at Dalnacardoch.

Alexander Robertson in Easter Kindrochit paid in 5 merks as a years annual interest of 100 merk, due at Martinmass, last. And Angus Cameron in Easter Baluain and Neill Robertson in Kirkton of Struan, paid 5 merks Scots as a years annual rent (interest) of 100 merks Scots, due at Martinmass last. And Robert Calmanach and his son in Grennich paid £3 6s Scots as a years annual rent of two bills, the one of £30 Scots and the other of £36 Scots, due at Martinmass, last.

The Session settled Bohespic's (mortification) 20 merks annual interest. viz. to Mr James Robertson's relict in Croftcrombie, 5 merks; to Charles Robertson's relict, Auchleeks's brother, 10 merks Scots; and to Donald Robertson in Trinafour, 5 merks Scots.

The Day's collection was £1 2s 3d Scots and 5s Scots was collected at a marriage in Balintoul (Alexander Shaw in Ceannamoin and Jean McIntosh in Balintoul, married 5th January 1769), and 5s Scots was collected at another marriage. £6 12s Scots was distributed, so the balance was £6 13s 1d Scots which, when added to what was lodged made £9 5s 2d Scots. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that £1 10s Scots was given to Margaret McDougal in Calvine; 12s Scots to Janet Forbes in Sheneval of Calvine; £1 4s Scots to James Cuming in Over Bohespic; 18s Scots to Janet McIntosh in Wester Baluain; £1 4s Scots to Elspeth Robertson in Dalchalloch; and £1 4s Scots to Christian Robertson in Kindrochit).

15th January 1769

The Day's collection was 11s Scots, and 18s Scots was collected at two marriages. £1 10s Scots was distributed, so £50 19s 4d SCots was lodged. The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to Grissel McLauchlan in Kilmaveonaig and Donald McGlashan, an idiot in Kilmaveonaig.

22nd January 1769

The Day's collection, as appointed, was given to a poor widow in the Ground of Tullimett, whose husband and daughter were slain by the sudden fall of their sitt-house, amounting to £61 15s Scots money. (the sitt-house was the main house of a settlement, usually occupied by the tenant farmer rather than farm servants).

29th January 1769

Duncan Robertson of Auchleeks paid his annual rent on £11 Sterling, being 11s Sterling, due at Martinmass last. James Stewart in Balintuim and William McDonald in Blairbuie paid in £5 Scots as the years annual rent of the principal sum of £100 Scots, due Martinmass last.

The Day's collection was 15s 6d Scots and £11 18s Scots was distributed, so £9 14s 8d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to Amily Stewart in Balintuim; Janet Hay in Blairbuie; Alexander Hay in Cailbruar; Margaret Robertson in Auchdrumnahuaghie; Donald Robertson's wife in Trinafour; and Donald Mackglashan in Wester Invervack).

5th February 1769

The Struan Session being constitute, present - The Minister, John McLauchlan, James McDonald, Duncan Richie, Donald Stewart, John Stewart, Alexander McGlashan, Elders.

Katharine Cuming in Bohespic, being delated to be with child, was ordered to be summoned to appear before the Session at their next meeting at Struan.

(12th March 1769) Katharine Cuming in Over Bohespic appeared, acknowledged guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Alexander Robertson in Dalno as father to it, and that they committed said guilt about twenty days after Lammas last Old Style. The Session appointed said Alexander Robertson to be summoned to appear Sabbath next and Blair and ordered said Katharine Cuming to appear at said diet.

(19th March 1769) Katharine Cuming, late in Over Bohespic, appeared, also Alexander Robertson in Dalno. He owned that he had committed guilt with the said Katharine Cuming, once, the 28th day of August last. They were both ordered to give in their securities by the Session's next meeting at Struan.

(11th June 1769) Katharine Cuming, as minuted, appeared, also Alexander Robertson in Dalno, and did not agree as to their calculations of the times of their guilt. The Session advised them to go to the Commissary Court and there decide the difference.

(24th December 1769) Alexander Robertson in Dalno made his first appearance for his fornication with Katharine Cuming in Achtarsin, was rebuked and ordered to appear again, Sabbath next at Blair.

(14th January 1770) Alexander Robertson in Dalno made his first (actually his second) appearance for his fornication with Katharine Cuming in Achtarsin, was rebuked and having paid £5 Scots as his said fine, got up his bill for said fine and was dismissed.

(29th April 1770) Katharine Cuming in Achtarsin made her first appearance for her fornication with Alexander Robertson in Dalno of Bohespic, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances.

(1st July 1770) Katharine Cuming now in Achtarsin made her second appearance for her fornication with Alexander Robertson in Dalno, was rebuked.

A certificate was given to Finlay Fergusson in Easter Invervack who left the parish in November 1766.

The Day's collection was 17s Scots and £4 16s Scots was distributed, so £47 0s 4d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions that charity was given to two of Grissel Stewart's children in Kincraigie; Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross; Barbara Stewart in Invertilt; Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more; and Dorothy Wallace in Blair).

12th February 1769

Alexander Robertson in Pitagowan paid £1 Scots as a year interest of £20 Scots, due by him and cautioner per bill, Martinmass last, which was given to a poor woman Elspeth Robertson in Pitagowan.

The Day's collection was 17s Scots, so £47 17s 10d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer.

19th February 1769

Duncan Stewart in Wester Invervack lodged a consigned 1s Sterling with the Session Clerk which was paid in as payment for his wife's fine for retraction (of marriage) from Allan Cameron in Camasericht (at west end of Loch Rannoch). (Allan Cameron in Camasericht, Fortingall parish and Katharine McGlashan in Margagheate, marriage banns 23rd December 1768 - retracted. And Duncan Stewart in Gaskan and Katharine McGlashan in Margagheate, marriage banns 10th January 1769).

(24th December 1769) Duncan Stewart in Margagheat paid £3 Scots for his wife's retraction from Allan Cameron in Rannoch.

(25th February 1770) The consigned 1s Sterling of Duncan Stewart in Wester Invervack, for his wife's retraction, was returned to him he having paid his said fine for his wife.

The Day's collection was 19s 2d Scots and 18s Scots collected at a marriage. There was distributed £4 4s Scots, so £7 19s 10d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger list those who were given charity by the Session as: Alexander Hay, bed-ridden in Cailbruar; Beattie McGlashan in Wester Invervack; Christian Stewart in Auchinruie; Margaret McGilliwie in Tullich; Donald Mannoch in Crombruach for Elspeth Cattanich there, a poor lassie boarded with him).

26th February 1769

The Day's collection was 14s 2d Scots. There was distributed £4 12s 2d Scots with 1s Sterling paid to William Wallace (wright in Bridgend of Tilt), for mending the Stool of Repentance, so £43 19s 10d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was dispersed to Alexander McIntosh in Kincraigie; Janet McPherson in Blairuachdar; John McGlashan in Wester Invervack; Patrick McGilliwie in Balintoul; and Christian Robertson in Dalriach).

5th March 1769

James Fergusson in Over Campsie paid £2 Scots as a years interest of £40 Scots, payable at Martinmass last, and Donald Robertson in Easter Monzie paid £1 13s 4d Scots as a years interest of 50 merks Scots, due at Martinmass last.

The Day's collection was 12s 11d Scots and 4s Scots was collected at a marriage. £4 16s Scots was distributed, so £43 10s 5d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Donald Stewart in Balintoul; Thomas Conchair in Nether Drumnacrich; Margaret Robertson in Dauchinlialaish; and Dorothy Wallace, bed-ridden in Blair.

12th March 1769

Robert Robertson in Dalriach of Bohespic paid in the 20 merks annual interest of the principal sum of 400 merks mortified by his father, the late Alexander Robertson of Bohespic, to the poor, which was paid out as settled January 8th last to said persons. Alexander Robertson in Achleanie paid in 3s Sterling as a years interest of £3 Sterling, due at Martinmass last. Duncan Robertson in (Dalno of Bohespic) paid in 3s Sterling as a years interest of £3 Sterling, payable Martinmass last. Charles Stewart, late in Uchdnantaig paid in, by his heirs, the principal sum of 100 merks. Also they paid the interest while due, which was lodged in the Minister's hands till settled, the interest being £4 Scots.

The Day's collection was 19s 9d Scots and 16s 5d Scots was collected at three marriages. In all, paid in £22 14s 10d Scots, and £19 6s 8d Scots was distributed. The balance was £3 8s 2d Scots which, added to what was lodged with the Treasurer, made £11 8s Scots. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Isobel Stewart at Bridgend of Bruar and Christian Robertson in Dalnamine. The Ledger also lists payments of £3 6s 8d Scots to Donald Robertson in Trinafour; £6 13s 4d Scots to Elspeth Robertson in Tomcraggach; and £3 6s 8d Scots to Mr James Robertson's relict in Croftcrombie, which derived from the interest upon the Bohespic Mortification, as well as a payment of £3 12s Scots to Elizabeth Stewart in Balintuim, which probably was the interest from the Rev. Stewart's Mortification. Comparing this entry with the 8th January, it is shown that Elspeth Robertson in Tomcraggach was the widow of Charles Robertson, brother to Duncan Robertson, 7th of Auchleeks).

19th March 1769

The Day's collection was 16s 10d Scots, of which 1s Sterling (12s Scots) was given to the Kirk Officer for summoning deliquents in Bohespic, so £43 15s 3d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer.

26th March 1769

2nd April 1769

The Blair Session being constitute, present - The Minister, Alexander Gow, John McLauchlan, James McDonald, Donald Robertson, Duncan Richie and John Stewart, Elders.

The Minister reported that he had settled the 100 merks lodged with him March 12th last, upon Duncan Robertson, tacksman of the Mill of Bruar and Donald Robertson in Pitaldonich, which the Session approved of.

The Day's collection was £1 11s 11d Scots and 16s was collected at two marriages. £3 12s Scots was distributed, so £42 11s 2d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions charity being given to: Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross; Isobel McLauchlan in Wester Monzie; and Elspeth Gow in Aldgirnaig, being part of the poind money paid in by Robert Robertson in Blair).

9th April 1769, Struan

Donald McIntyre in Easter Invervack paid in £3 6s 8d Scots as a years interest of the principal sum of 100 merks Scots, due by him and cautionar, Martinmass last.

£1 4s Scots was paid in for the use of the mortcloth at Neill Stewart's daughter's funeral in Nether Urchil-beg (Orchil-beg).

The Day's collection was 18s 4d Scots and £5 Scots was given to the Treasurer, March 9th, of Donald (Neill?) Robertson's daughter (Ann McFarlain) in Dalno, her fornication fine with Charles Robertson in the Military, so £21 17s Scots was lodged.

16th April 1769

The Day's collection was £1 2s 6d Scots which, when added to what before was lodged, made £43 13s 8d Scots.

23rd April 1769

The Day's collection was 19s Scots and 6s Scots was collected at a marriage, and there was distributed £6 14s Scots, so £38 4s 8d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Thomas Conchair in Nether Drumnacrich; Elspeth Stewart in Kilmaveonaig; Donald Stewart in Dauchinlialaish; Isobel McLauchlan in Tirinie; Donald Stewart in Balintoul; and Niell Robertson in Wester Baluain).

30th April 1769

The Day's collection was 19s 3d Scots. Lodged £22 16s 3d Scots, the said collection added.

7th May 1769

The Day's collection was 14s 6d Scots and £4 4s Scots was distributed, so £34 15s 2d Scots was lodged. The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Margaret Addison in Balinuarain; Christian Campbell in Dauchinlialaish; Isobel McLauchlan in Wester Monzie; and Beattie McGlashan in Wester Invervack).

14th May 1769

The Day's collection was 15s 11d Scots and 12s Scots was distributed (to Janet McPherson in Blairuachdar), so £34 19s 1d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer.

21st May 1769

The Day's collection was £1 3s 5d Scots and £3 6s Scots was distributed, so £20 13s 8d Scots was lodged. The Accounts Ledger mentions Margaret McDougal in Calvine; Janet Forbes in Sheneval; and Elspeth Robertson in Dalchalloch as being those given charity).

28th May 1769, Blair

The Day's collection was 13s 9d Scots and 19s Scots was collected at two marriages. £2 7s Scots was distributed, so £31 16s 10d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer. The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Duncan Robertson in Shinigaig-more; and Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross).

4th June 1769

11th June 1769

£2 Scots was given to Elspeth Cattanich in Crombruach in order to pay off some of her board-wages.

A certificate was given to James Stewart, son to the deceased John Stewart in Balnabodach, being to remove out of the parish.

The Day's collection was 14s 6d Scots and 8s 10d Scots was collected at two marriages. 1s Sterling (12s Scots) was given to an object of pity (Janet Robertson in Tulloch), so £19 5s Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer.

18th June 1769

The Day's collection was £1 3s Scots and 7s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage. Mr Bradshaw gave in £1 10s Scots as poind money for cattle taken upon his Grace's pasture in Glentilt. £34 17s 4d Scots was lodged.

25th June 1769

A testificate was given to Isobel Gow, alias Isobel McGlashan, daughter to Donald Gow, sometime in Lagmore, who left the parish at Martinmass 1762.

A crown was paid in for the use of the mortcloth at the funeral of Mrs Robertson in Duntaulich, which crown was given to the Treasurer of Struan in order to help to pay off the £1 Sterling (£12 Scots) promised by the Session for encouragement to Alexander McDonald, for keeping a school in Bohespic. And also to pay 2s Sterling said Alexander McDonald was due to a Foss man, more than said £1 Sterling, so the Treasurer was to add 17s Sterling to said crown, to pay said Foss man's charge per bill upon Alexander McDonald, which would be deducted from his account at Struan.

The Session appointed the twenty third day of July first to celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at Blair.

The Day's collection was £2 1s 11d Scots and 8s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage. £2 2s Scots was distributed, so £32 5s 9d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Isobel McLauchlan in Tirinie; Christian Richie, widow (of Duncan Campbell) in Over Campsie; William Campbell in Aldclune; and Grissel Stewart in Kincraigie).

2nd July 1769

£1 4s Scots was paid in for the use of the mortcloth at the funeral of James Robertson in Dalinrich.

The Struan Treasurer was given a crown by the Blair Treasurer, June 25th as minuted, for the use of the mortcloth at the funeral of Mrs Robertson in Duntaulich, of which £13 4s Scots was paid for Alexander McDonald while teaching at Bohespic as minuted.

The Day's collection was £1 1s Scots and £1 16s Scots was distributed to objects (of pity), so £9 10s Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that Christian Stewart in Auchinruie and Margaret McGilliwie in Tulloch, were each given 18s Scots).

9th July 1769

16th July 1769

The consigned 1s Sterling from John Carr in Grennich was given in as part payment of his (marriage) retraction fine. (John Carr in Grennich and Elspeth Stewart in Port-an-eilean, marriage banns 31st May 1769, retracted)

The Day's collection was £1 14s Scots and 18s Scots was given to a poor man (Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross), so £33 13s 9d Scots was lodged.

24th July 1769

A total of £51 0s 5d Scots was collected at the two Fast Days, the Preparation Day, the Sacrament Day and the Thanksgiving Day.

30th July 1769, Struan

The Struan Session being constitute, present - The Minister, (Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamine, Duncan Robertson, Donald Robertson, Donald Robertson (in Bochonie), Donald McIntosh, Donald Cameron, Alexander Stewart and Angus Campbell, Elders.

The Day's collection was £1 0s 8d Scots, £1 3s Scots was collected at a marriage and £8 4s Scots was distributed, so £4 19s 4d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to: Margaret Cameron in Nether Borenich; Janet Forbes in Dalinturuaine; Beattie McGlashan in Wester Invervack; Margaret McDougal in Calvine; Ann McPherson in Kingussie parish; Margaret Robertson in Grennich; Janet Mannoch in Dalriach of Bohespic and Elspeth Robertson in Dalchalloch).

6th August 1769

13th August 1769

The Day's collection was 18s 6d Scots and 5s Scots was collected at a marriage. £11 8s Scots was distributed so, in all, £74 9s 8d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was given to: Donald Stewart in Dauchinlialaish; Elspeth Stewart in Kilmaveonaig; Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross; Robert Stewart in Nether Drumnacrich; Margaret Addison in Balinuarain; Amily Robertson in Cairnbaddie; Grissel Stewart in Kincraigie; Janet McPherson in Blairuachdar; Donald Stewart in Balintoul; John McLaren in Tighnacraig; and Patrick McGilliwie in Balintoul).

20th August 1769, Blair

£18 Scots was lent to Lauchlan McIntosh and Patrick Fergusson in Sheanbhaile (Sheneval), per their conjunct bill, to Martinmass next, bearing interest. (see - 10th December 1769 and 6th May 1770)

£12 12s Scots was given to the Struan Treasurer for the use of the poor in that corner and 8s Scots was paid for putting a lock on the west door of the Church and other amendments about the Church.

Barbara Campbell in Cuiltalosgin, a relapse, being delated to be with child, was ordered to be summoned to appear at the next meeting of Sesion at Struan.

(10th September 1769) Barbara Campbell in Cuiltalosgin appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up John Cameron, a married man, Lude's shepherd, as father to it, and that they committed said guilt the market night of St Brides at Blair last in Cuiltalosgin and never met but that very same night since. She was ordered to appear again and (the Session) appointed said John Cameron to be summoned to appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(17th September 1769) Barbara Campbell in Cuiltalosgin appeared, also John Cameron, Lude's shepherd. She insisted in her accusation in fathering her pregnancy on him, he strongly refused her accusation, alleging he never had any carnal dealing with her since he married his own wife. (John Cameron in Mains of Lude and Elspeth McDonald in Drumnanagnach, marriage banns, 4th August 1767). The Session appointed a Committee to deal with them separately in order to get any confession from them, but all to no effect. She persisted in her accusation and he in his denial. The Session, taking the matter to their consideration, summoned them to appear Sabbath next at Blair, and in case of their obstinacy to appear before the very Reverend the Presbytery of Dunkeld at their first meeting there.

(24th September 1769) Barbara Campbell and John Cameron as minuted, appeared. He confessed the accusation brought in against him by said Barbara Campbell, in fathering her pregnancy if it answered to St Brides market night in Blair last, being the only time he committed guilt with her, to which she also condescended. They were both seriously exhorted to repentance and ordered to give in their securities for their fines and satisfying Church discipline.

(19th November 1769) John Cameron, Lude's shepherd, and cautioner gave in their bill of £5 Sterling payable 12th February 1770 for his adultery committed with Barbara Campbell in Cuiltalosgin.

(24th June 1770) John Cameron, Lude's shepherd, made his first appearance for his adultery committed with Barbara Campbell in Cuiltalosgin and having paid £6 Scots of said fine, and rebuked, was ordered to appear Sabbath next at Struan.

(1st July 1770) John Cameron in Lude made his second appearance for his adultery with Barbara Campbell as minuted, was rebuked and ordered to continue his appearances.

(3rd March 1771) John Cameron in Lude paid to account of his adultery fine, £3 Scots.

(10th March 1771) John Cameron in Lude made his second (actually his third) appearance for his adultery with Barbara Campbell in Cuiltalosgin.

(17th March 1771) John Cameron in Lude made his third (actually his fourth) appearance for his adultery as minuted, was rebuked andwith Barbara Campbell in Cuiltalosgin.

The Day's collection was 16s 3d Scots. £3 0s 3d was distributed to other poor persons, so £41 5s 8d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger records that charity was given to: Christian Ammonich in Baluain; Alexander McIntosh in Kincraigie; and Patrick McFarlain in Brae of Lude).

27th August 1769

3rd September 1769

The Minister preached at Little Dunkeld, the Minister thereof being at Pitcaithly well for his ailment and distress. (There are various spelling variants for the mineral water wells: Pitkeathly, Pitceathly, Pitkethley etc. The nearby village at Bridge of Earn became a notable spa resort in the early 1800s and the Moncrieff Arms was run by a Seaton family from Blair Atholl).

James McDonald, Treasurer, by the Kirk Session of Blair's orders, paid £6 Scots to the Session Clerk, being his fee for said office from September 1st 1768 to September instant, 1769, and got his discharge for the same, so £35 5s 8d Scots was lodged in his hands.

10th September 1769

Ann Stewart late in Port-an-eilean appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Patrick Stewart, an unmarried man there, as father to the child she had lately brought forth in fornication. Also appeared Patrick Stewart who acknowledged her accusation and paid both their fines, modified to £9 12s Scots since he paid it in cash at his first appearance. The Session was pleased to make it a rule thereafter. He gave his obligation for their both satisfying Church discipline twixt (then) and Martinmass first, under the penalty of £10 Scots, and they got a line for baptising their child, directed to Mr McCulloch, Minister in Rannoch, and were ordered to appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(8th October 1769) Patrick Stewart in Port-an-eilean, made his first appearance for his fornication with Ann Stewart, late there, was rebuked and ordered to continue his appearances.

The Session promised to pay a crown to help to pay a quarter's board-wages of one Elspeth Cattanich (in Crombruach), a poor man's daughter, to Andersmas next, the Session paying 3s Sterling in cash and ordered Alexander McDonald, late schoolmaster in Bohespic, to pay the other 2s Sterling which they had advanced for him to the Foss man, more than the £12 Scots they had promised him for his encouragement in said corner, which he promised to pay the next week.

The Day's collection was 16s Scots and 9s 3d Scots was collected at a marriage. The Treasurer got a guinea from Blair's Treasurer, August 20th last, in order to support the poor of said corner. £3 6s Scots was distributed to others objects (of compassion), so £22 2s 7d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger records that charity was given to: Christian Robertson in Dalnamine; Margaret McIntosh in Trinafour and Margaret Frazer in Chamberbane).

17th September 1769

Janet Stewart in Easter Craggan appeared, acknowledged guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Alexander Graham there, as father to it. Said Alexander Graham appeared, acknowledged her accusation and promised to give in his obligation of £30 Scots for both their fines for said fornication and satisfying Church censure and discipline - he being a relapse, payable Moulin market first to come and ordered to appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(24th September 1769) Alexander Graham in Easter Craggan, having given in their securities of £30 Scots made his first appearance for his fornication with said Janet Stewart there, was rebuked and ordered to continue his appearances, the said fine payable at Moulin market first.

(8th October 1769) Alexander Graham in Easter Craggan, made his second appearance for his fornication with Janet Stewart there.

(15th October 1769) Alexander Graham in Easter Craggan, made his third appearance for his fornication with Janet Stewart there.

(29th October 1769) Alexander Graham in Easter Craggan, made his fourth appearance, was rebuked and dismissed.

(1st April 1770) Alexander Graham in Easter Craggan paid £12 12s Scots to account of his own and Janet Stewart, his party's fines, being a relapse, and promised to pay the rest by the next meeting of Session at Blair.

(15th April 1770) Alexander Graham in Easter Craggan paid the remainder of his own and his party's fines, modified to £1 4s Scots.

(22nd August 1773) Janet Stewart, late in Balintoul, having gone through Church Discipline for fornication with Alexander Graham in Easter Craggan was dismissed from Church Censure.

A certificate was given to John Gow, son to Alexander Gow in Cailbruar who left the parish about Martinmass 1764.

The Day's collection was 18s 3d Scots and £1 4s Scots was distributed, so £34 19s 11d Scots was lodged after deducing the £6 Scots paid to the Session Clerk as his fee from September 1st 1768 to September instant 1769. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows that charity was distributed to Christian Campbell in Dauchinlialaish and Barbara Stewart in Invertilt).

24th September 1769

The Day's collection was £1 6s 6d Scots and £2 16s Scots was distributed, so £33 4s 5d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions charity being distributed to Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross and Thomas Conchair in Nether Drumnacrich).

1st October 1769

The Day's collection was £1 2s 10d Scots and 7s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage. £1 4s Scots was distributed, so £23 12s 2d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer.

2nd October 1769, Meeting of Heritors and Session

At Blair Atholl, October the second, seventeen hundred and sixty nine, the Heritors and Kirk Session of the United parishes of Blair Atholl and Strowan, being met in consequence of a public advertisement, given Sunday last, sederunt: James Robertson Esq. of Lude; James Stewart Esq. of Urrard; and Samuel Reid of Blairfettie, and Patrick Mackglashan of Lambtown, Heritors, and Mr Alexander Stewart, Minister. The said meeting made choice of James Robertson of Lude to be their Praeses and Donald Robertson, schoolmaster of Blair to be their Clerk.

And the meeting, having examined a list of the money received by the Kirk Session, including annual interests, collections and fines from the first day of June 1768 to the second of October 1769, and likewise a list of the money given out by the said Session during the period foresaid, including sums lent out at interest, fees paid to clerks and officers, and distributions to the poor, they found that the money received at Blair to amount to £279 1s 7d Scots, and the money dispersed to £115 10s 8d Scots, and the balance in the Treasurer of Blair's hands to be £33 4s 5d Scots.

Having also examined lists of the money received and dispersed at Strowan, including as above, during said period. They found the money received amounted to £139 2s 10d Scots, and the money dispersed to £238 8s 1d Scots. The balance in the hands of the Kirk Treasurer of Struan to be £23 12s 2d Scots. They found that the mortifications to the poor, including interest due, amounted to £929 13s 8d of principal and £12 11s 4d of annual rent (interest) and the savings of the fines and collections amounted to £637 10s 10d Scots including interest. And they appointed the Clerk's salary to continue the same, signed in presence and by appointment of the meeting by (signed) James Robertson Praeses, D. Robertson Clerk.

The said day Mr Joseph Bradshaw gave £4 10s Sterling, for the use of the poor, poind money

8th October 1769

£1 2s Scots was paid in for the use of the mortcloth at the funeral of the child of John Robertson (at the West Gate).

A certificate was given to Elspeth McDonald, daughter to John McDonald, sometime in Over Campsie, who left the parish about Martinmass 1763.

The Day's collection was £1 0s 5d Scots. Mr Bradshaw, by the Duke's orders paid in £54 Scots of poind money for cattle taken on his Grace's pastures and forrest of Glentilt and Beinne Glo (Beinn a' Ghlò), as marked at the foot of the minutes at the last meeting of the Heritors, October 2nd instant, of which £3 Scots was given to the Session Clerk for his trouble in making up distinct and separate lists annualy of the collections, annual rents (interest), principal sums and distributions of the poor funds from the 1st June 1768 to 2nd October 1769, so £86 6s 10d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer.

15th October 1769 (This entry is written in duplicate)

The Day's collection was 18s 6d Scots which, added to what before lodged, made £87 5s 4d Scots. The Session concluded with prayer.

22nd October 1769

The Day's collection was £1 1s 5d Scots. £1 Scots was given to a poor woman (Elspeth Robertson in Dalchalloch), so £23 13s 7d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer.

29th October 1769

The Day's collection was 14s 2d Scots and £11 2s Scots was distributed, so £76 17s 6d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows charity given to: Patrick McGilliwie in Balintoul; Alexander McIntosh in Kincraigie?; Duncan Robertson in Toldunie; Margaret Gray in Dalvorest; Robert Stewart the blind man in (Nether) Drumnacrich; Isobel McLauchan in Easter Monzie; Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross; Grissel McLauchlan in Kilmaveonaig and Margaret Robertson in Easter Baluaine).

5th November 1769

The Day's collection was 19s 5d Scots and £8 16s Scots was distributed, so £69 0s 11d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows charity given to: Margaret Robertson in Dauchinlialaish; Christian Campbell in Dauchinlialaish; Donald Stewart in Balintoul; Patrick McFarlain in Brae of Lude; Janet McPherson in Blairuachdar; Christian Stewart in Easter Invervack; John Robertson in Kilmaveonaig; Katharine Campbell in Dauchinlialaish).

12th November 1769

The Day's collection was £1 0s 8d Scots and £13 16s Scots was distributed, so £10 18s 3d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger shows charity given to: Janet Forbes in Dalinturuaine; Margaret McIntosh in Trinafour; two of McAdie's children in Dalinturuaine; two of Alexander Cattanach's children in Dalnamine; Christian Robertson in Dalriach; distressed lassies in Margagheate of Invervack; Margaret Robertson in Auchdrumnahuaghie; Janet Robertson in Tomcraggach; Barbara Campbell in Over Bohespic; Elspeth Cuming in Nether Bohespic; Margaret Cameron in (Nether) Borenich; and two of Alexander Robertson's children in Tomnacuag).

19th November 1769

The Minister reported that he had settled the £4 10s Sterling lodged with him, upon Donald Cameron in Cuiltalosgin and Donald Fergusson in Upper Kinaldy (Ard Kinaldy) per their conjunct bill payable Martinmass 1770, which the Session approved of.

The Day's collection was 19s 5d Scots which was given to a poor person (Elspeth Stewart in Kilmaveonaig) for shoes, so lodged ut antea (as before) £63 0s 11d Scots - the 10s Sterling of the £5 Sterling lying with the said Donald Cameron for want of change. The Session closed with prayer.

26th November 1769

The Presbytery Clerk was given his fee of £3 Scots, October 1768 to October last 1769.

The Day's collection was £1 2s 6d Scots, so £13 3s 5d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayers.

3rd December 1769

Margaret McGregor in the ground of Auchleeks, being delated to be with child, was ordered to be summoned to appear before the Session at their next meeting at Struan.

(24th December 1769) Margaret McGregor in Dalchalloch appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Angus McIntosh in Tomcraggach as father to it. He was ordered to appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(31st December 1769) Angus McIntosh in Tomcraggach appeared and owned himself father to Margaret McGregor in Dalchalloch's pregnancy and was ordered to appear again, Sabbath next at Blair, and to give in his obligation for his fine and appearances.

(14th January 1770) Angus Mackintosh in Tomcraggach and Patrick Gow in Blairfettie as cautioner, gave in their bill of £12 Scots as his fine, payable the 1st March next for his fornication with Margaret McGregor in Dalchalloch. He was ordered to make his appearance, Sabbath next at Blair.

(11th March 1770) Angus Mackintosh in Tomcraggach made his first appearance for his fornication with Margaret McGregor in Dalchalloch, was rebuked and ordered to continue his appearances.

(8th April 1770) Angus Mackintosh in Tomcraggach made his second appearance for his fornication with Margaret McGregor in Dalchalloch, was rebuked and dismissed.

The Session also settled the annual interest on Bohespic's mortification for last term, viz. 10 merks Scots to Mr James Robertson's relict in Croftcrombie, 5 merks to Donald Robertson in Trinafour and 5 merks to (Elspeth Robertson in Dalchalloch), the relict of Charles Robertson, Auchleeks's brother.

James Stewart in Balintuim paid his party's fornication fine of £5 Scots. (There appears to be no previous mention of this incident, and as it does not mention 'in adultery' must be assumed to have taken place before he married Mary Stewart, daughter to John Stewart, 7th of Fasnacloich in Lismore and Appin, Argyllshire, 27th January 1758).

A certificate was given to William McDonald, son to Paul McDonald, late in Tomintianda, who left the parish about Martinmass 1768.

The Day's collection was £1 2s 5d Scots. Besides the 4s Sterling for repairing the aforesaid schoolhouse, £14 8s Scots was distributed for shoes for the poor, so £6 16s 8d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayers. (The Accounts Ledger lists the recipients of charity as: Margaret Frazer in Chamberbane; Janet Mannoch in Dalriach (of Bohespic); Elspeth Gow in Ard (Over) Kinaldy; Margaret McGilliwie in Tulloch; Christian Stewart in Auchinruie; Patrick McGilliwie a boy in Tulloch; Christian Robertson in Croftdou; Elspeth McDougal in Kindrochit; John McFarlain, a cripple in Pitagowan; two of Duncan Stewart's children in Calvine; Isobel Stewart in Miltown of Bruar; Donald Mannoch in Crombruach and Margaret McDougal in Calvine).

10th December 1769

Alexander Stewart's relict (Isobel Campbell?) in Aldindulish - previously in Kilmaveonaig, paid in £3 12s Scots to account of annual interest.

£1 2s Scots was paid in for the use of the mortcloth at the funeral of the son of (Donald Stewart of) Shierglas.

Lauchlan McIntosh in Sheneval paid £9 Scots to account of his and cautioner's accepted bill. (see - 6th May 1770)

The Day's collection was £1 2s Scots and £1 Scots was collected at two marriages. In all £15 16s Scots was added to what was lodged, viz. £13 3s 5d Scots, which made £28 19s 5d Scots., of which £8 12s Scots was distributed and the Kirk Officer was given £8 Scots, being his fee from Martinmass 1768 to Martinmass last 1769, so £12 7s 5d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger mentions charity being given to: Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross; Margaret Addison in Balinuarain; Thomas Conchair in Drumnacrich; Amily Robertson in Cairnbaddie; two of Robert Stewart's children in Kincraigie; Barbara Stewart in Invertilt; Duncan Gow, a boy in Invertilt; Patrick Frazer, a boy in Donavuilt; and John McLauchlan, in Miltown of Kincraigie).

17th December 1769

The Day's collection was 13s 3d Scots of which 12s Scots was distributed (to Alexander McIntosh in Kincraigie), so £12 8s 8d Scots was lodged.

24th December 1769

Alexander Robertson in Easter Kindrochit paid 5 merks Scots as a years annual rent of 100 merks Scots, due at Martinmass last.

Mr Duncan Stewart, late Minister of Blair, the interest on his mortification being 11s Sterling of the principal sum of £11 Sterling, was settled for a year on Amily Stewart in Balintuim, due at Martinmass last.

The Day's collection was 17s Scots and 45s 6d Scots was collected at a marriage. £7 6s Scots was distributed, so £6 18s 10d Scots was lodged. The Session closed with prayer. (The Accounts Ledger states that the distribution was given to: Margaret Robertson in Kindrochit; Elspeth Campbell in Tulloch; two of the children of John Gruagich in Clachan; Janet Robertson, a lassie in Pitagowan; Amily Stewart in Balintuim; Janet Forbes in Dalinturuaine and Margaret McIntosh in Trinafour).

31st December 1769

The Session promised to pay to Patrick Cattanich in Edintian, 10s Sterling as part of the apprenticeship of John McFarlain, a cripple boy in Pitagowan, and another 10s Sterling when he had done of his apprenticeship.

Christian Robertson at Bridgend of Tilt, being delated to be with child, was ordered to be summoned to appear Sabbath next at Blair.

Christian Robertson at Bridgend of Tilt owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up John Campbell in Mains of Blair as father to it. She was summoned to appear again and said John Campbell was cited to appear Sabbath, come 14 days, at Blair.

(21st January 1770) John Campbell in Mains of Blair appeared, owned guilt with Christian Robertson now at Bridgend of Tilt, and was summoned to appear again, also the said Christian Robertson were ordered to appear again Sabbath next at Blair.

(28th January 1770) John Campbell and Christian Robertson, as minuted, appeared and agreed as to their times and calculations. They were order to give in their securities 'twixt (now) and Sabbath next for their fines and appearances.

(22nd April 1770) John Campbell at Mains of Blair paid his fornication fine, modified to £5 Scots.

(22nd April 1770) John Campbell in Mains of Blair made his first appearance for his fornication with Christian Robertson now in Mualich-more, was rebuked and ordered to continue his appearances.

(29th April 1770) John Campbell in Mains of Blair made his second appearance for his fornication with Christian Robertson now in Mualich-more, was rebuked and ordered to continue his appearances.

(20th May 1770) John Campbell in Mains of Blair made his third appearance for his fornication with Christian Robertson now in Mualich-more, was rebuked and dismissed.

(24th August 1777) James Man in Mualich-beg paid 8s 6d Sterling (£5 Scots), the fine incurred by Christian Robertson for her fornication with John Campbell, sometime servant to the Duke of Atholl.

A certificate was given to Marjory Stewart, daughter to John Stewart in Balinluig of Strathgroy, who left the parish at Martinmass last (1769).

The Day's collection was 12s 11d Scots and 18s Scots was collected at a marriage. £2 8s Scots was paid for 3 yards of linen for Katharine Campbell in Dauchinlialaish, her death clothes, and £1 18s Scots was given to other objects (of pity), so £8 11s 7d Scots was lodged. The Session concluded with prayer. (The Accounts Ledge mentions charity being given to Donald McLauchlan in Dalginross and John McLaren in Tighnacraig).

Session Minutes of Blair Atholl Parish
(Jan 1760 - Dec 1769)

St. Bride's - the Old Church of Blair Atholl Parish

Session Minutes of Blair Atholl Parish(Jan 1760 - Dec 1769)

St. Bride's - the Old Church of Blair Atholl Parish

Session Minutes of Blair Atholl Parish
(Jan 1760 - Dec 1769)