Higgie & Co's Directory Of Bute 1899-1900

Unlock the Secrets of Victorian Bute: Higgie & Co's Directory 1899-1900

Your Time Machine to the Isle of Bute at the Turn of the Century.

Imagine the cobbled streets of Rothesay echoing with the clip-clop of horses, the grand Victorian villas along the coast bustling with life, and the busy pier welcoming steamers from the mainland. This isn't a dream—it's the world captured in the pages of Higgie & Co's Directory of Bute, 1899-1900.

More than just a list of names, this indispensable volume is a complete snapshot of island life on the cusp of a new era. It is a key that can unlock your family's history, reveal the story of your house, or provide rich context for your local history research.

Inside this fascinating time capsule, you will discover:

A Complete Residential Directory: Find your ancestors by name, uncovering their occupation and exact address. Trace family movements and build your family tree with primary source data.
A Comprehensive Street Directory: Walk down the streets of 1899 Rothesay and beyond. Discover who lived in your house, who your neighbours were, and how the town was laid out over a century ago.
A Trade & Commercial Directory: Explore the bustling economic heart of Bute. Find the grocers, shipbuilders, innkeepers, and artisans who formed the backbone of the community. See the original advertisements for their goods and services.
Official & Professional Listings: Identify the town's council officials, magistrates, clergy, doctors, lawyers, and schoolmasters. Understand the structure of authority and public service at the time.
Invaluable Local Information: Discover details on postal services, transport links (including the crucial steamer timetables), and public institutions that shaped daily life.
Who is this directory for?

Genealogists: The ultimate resource for tracing Bute ancestry and adding colour to your family story.
Local Historians: An essential primary source for understanding the social and commercial fabric of the island.
Homeowners & Residents: A unique way to connect with the history of your property and your local community.
Anyone with a Love for Bute: A captivating journey into the island's rich Victorian heritage.