Looking back from the end of Carradale pier, around the turn of the 19th Century.
The first pier at Carradale was built in 1858 and was the first to be built of iron in Scotland.
It was also unique in being constructed on two levels - the higher level to service
the steamers and the lower for use by the fishing boats. It remained in use for 100 years
before being replaced by the new (current) pier in 1959. The fishing boat bears the
registration CN51 but this is missing from my lists. Does anyone know what she was called?

CN177, Maid of Morvern, at Waterfoot. Postmarked 1957.

CN71, Bairn's Pride, leaving Carradale Harbour.
Contributor's grandfather, Archie McIntosh, waving from the stern.
[Thanks to Andy McIntosh]

Looking north-east from Cnoc na Dippen, towards Carradale House and the Isle of Arran.

Looking north-west from Cnoc na Dippen, up the Carradale Glen.

The stepping stones across the river at Carradale, from the early
part of the last century. (Thanks to Colin for the picture)

Constable John MacBrayne MM. Village constable between 1939 and 1953.
(Many thanks to R J MacBrayne)

John Paterson and Willie Smith (aka Willie Bull) of the 'Westering Home' (CN26),
and Colin Campbell of the 'Irma' (CN45).
(Many thanks to R J MacBrayne)

Hughie Paterson (Ashbank) and A.N.Other on the 2nd tee of the golf course.
(Many thanks to R J MacBrayne)

Our contributor, Bert MacBrayne, (on the left) with two friends whilst serving in Libya 1953.
(Many thanks to R J MacBrayne)

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