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Trades

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Blacksmiths

In times past there were two blacksmiths in Avoch and two near the village (at Killen and Gateside). There was also a smithy at Rosehaugh Mains for Rosehaugh Estate.

A large part of their work was shoeing Clydesdales.

The photo below was taken at Invermoriston Smithy.

shoeing

 

Recent additions - see what has been added to the site in recent months.....

Local minister fined for stealing the harvest at Avoch

Why did fishermen of Avoch use Clydesdale horses?