Arabella, Highland
Arabella (Scottish Gaelic: Am Bog) is a village in Highland, Scotland.[1]
| Arabella | |
|---|---|
  Arabella Location within the Ross and Cromarty area | |
| Population | 175 |
| OS grid reference | NH8075 |
| Council area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
History
Arabella
Named after the farm which was set aside as small holdings in 1918 for returning servicemen. The original Farm was named after the wife of Hugh Rose () a wealthy land owner who made his fortune in the West Indies in the late 18th century. Arabella Phipps married Hugh Rose in 1799 in London. She lived in Scotland for 7 years and had three children. She died in mysterious circumstances in 1806.
Landmarks
Landmarks include Listed Building Arabella House, the one-time residence of John Osler Chattock Hayes.
References
- Microsoft; Nokia (7 March 2017). "Arabella" (Map). Bing Maps. Microsoft. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
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