onny Shaw has written an entertaining and informative short history of Amat tracing the ownership of the estate back through the centuries. There are anecdotal stories of owners and tenants from the last two centuries.

Ann Campbell Sandy MacGregor

Ann Campbell outside her thatched cottage

Sandy MacGregor by the peats.

Ann lived in a cottage near the junction of the Carron and the Salochie burn. Sandy carted stone for the 1920s Lodge improvements

Illustrated with many interesting photographs showing a bygone way of life, it is a fascinating journey through time.

Of particular interest is a series of photographs showing the development of Amat House to its present form.

History Book

The decline of the North Atlantic salmon is also discussed in the book, together with an overview of some of the initiatives currently being implemented.

Copies are now available for sale.
Wire comb copy (illustrated above) £ 15.00 each - Bound copy £ 18.00 each
All profits go to charity.

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