Tain Museum Image Library
No: 379 Contributor: Tain & District Museum Year: 1890
Staff in front of Balnagown Castle
This photo of Balnagown staff was taken in 1890 with part of the castle as a backdrop. it shows 3 footmen , 8 housemaids, the head Housekeeper, Mrs Barogain (far left), and the Butler Mr James Allan (far right). The photo was donated to the museum by Mrs Cleverley, Alness, daughter of the Butler.
Picture added on 25 July 2007
James Allan was my Grandfather and his Daughter Katherine was my Aunt. My Father, Edward Allan, was Katherine's youngest brother and Mrs Cleverley was also my Aunt, her maiden name was Jane Elizabeth Allan the youngest daughter. So I think I may be related to you
Added by Rose on 07 September 2017
James Allan was my Grandfather, and Katherine Allan was my Aunt. My Father was Edward David Allan, Katherine's youngest brother. Mrs Cleverley was also my Aunt and her maiden name was Jane Elizabeth Allan. I think we may be related.
Added by Rosemary Romilly nee Rosemary Allan on 07 September 2017
Clan Ross
My grandmother Katherine Allan lived at the castle at the turn of the century and immigrated to Canada when she was 18. Mrs Cleverley may be her sister. Sadly, my grandmother passed away many years ago. I would appreciate obtaining some information related to James Allan.