Rogart

Rogart

Rogart

Human settlement in Scotland

For the village in South Wales, see Rogiet.

Rogart (/ˈroʊɡɑːrt/ ROH-gart, Scottish Gaelic: Sgìre Raoird or Raoghard, meaning "great enclosed field")[1] is a small village in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. The village was the home of Major Andrew MacDonald, who fought in the French and Indian War.[2]

Andrew MacDonald (1721–1812)

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It was originally a scattered crofting village, until the opening of the Rogart railway station at Pittentrail 1+1⁄2 miles (2.4 km) to the southeast. A newer industrial village grew after the arrival of the railway in 1886, with the older village remaining.[3]

The village of Golspie is 9 miles (14 km) east of Rogart.

References

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  1. [1]
    Gaelic and Norse in the Landscape: Placenames in Caithness and Sutherland. Scottish National Heritage.
  2. [2]
    Annals, North British Society
  3. [3]
    "Rogart". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 15 December 2014.


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