James MacArthur Moir (died 1872) was a Scottish miller and laird. He owned a large tract of land in Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, which was partly built on his Milton estate.[1] McArthur (sic) and Moir Streets in the town are named for him.
James MacArthur Moir | |
|---|---|
| Died | 1872 |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation(s) | miller, landowner |
What is now known as Dunoon's East Bay was originally named Milton Bay.[2] Milton Burn still runs south and east through Dunoon and discharges into East Bay.
Early life
editMoir was born to John MacArthur Moir, of Milton and Hillfoot, and Catherine Alexander.[3]
Later life
editIn the 1870s, MacArthur donated his land known as Gallowhill to the burgh. Construction of Dunoon Burgh Hall was begun in 1873, but Moir did not see the completed structure, having committed suicide the previous year.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ McLean, Angus (1982). The Place Names of Cowal: Their Meaning and History. Dunoon Observer and Argyllshire Standard. p. 112.
- ^ "Milton House History – Dunoon Grammar School". Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ Mosley, Charles, editor. Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes. Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003
- ^ "Dunoon Burgh Hall Chronicles" (PDF). Dunoon Burgh Hall. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2022.