12184: Angus Macaulay

Angus Macaulay (1843-1922) of Balivanich, graduated in medicine from the University of Glasgow.

In Glasgow in 1874, Angus, who was practicing in Keose at the time, married Flora MacEachan. of Aird, Benbecula. Angus and Flora had nine children.

Angus worked as medical officer in the parish of Kildalton on Islay for seven years, and then in Kirkmichael for two years. He then moved to Lochs where he served as doctor from 1888 to 1895. He and his family were the first residents at the new Doctors Residence, Keose, which was built in 1889.

Angus moved to Stornoway in 1895 before being appointed Medical Officer for the Isle of Barra. He retired to Creagorry, Benbecula.