Robert Louis Stevenson said of the Scot abroad: “each new impression only deepens the sense of nationality , and the desire of native places.” This trait accounts for North Melbourne’s cluster of Scottish street names.
Errol — a name famous in legend and history — is one of them.
With its many color-washed houses, notable orchards and extensive, fields of flax, Errol is an important and attractive village — almost a town — in Perthshire, Scotland.
Dominating its western, end is the wooded estate of Errol Park, seat of the chief of Clan Hay.
Legend has it that the peasant ancestors of the line turned up unexpectedly at the battle of Luncarty in 990 and saved the day for King Kenneth III, laying about them with ox-yokes to such effects that the Danes were completely demoralised.
They were rewarded with as much of the rich alluvial land around Errol as their hawke could fly over in one flight. History records that Sir Gilbert Hay, of Errol, was one of the Bruce’s staunchest supporters when he routed the English at Bannockburn in 1314.
As a reward he was made High Constable of Scotland. Sir William Hay, ninth chief of the clan, was created Earl of Errol in 1452.
In the turbulent days of the Reformation, the Earl of Errol was a leader of the militant Roman Catholic party. Exiled, he returned at last under at last under a King’s Pardon — granted for political reasons – and was made one of the commissioners appointed to look into the question of union with England.
Diana, Countess of Errol in her own right, is now was one of the the 23rd holder earldom and 31st chief of Clan Hay, High Constable. When the Honors of Scotland – crown, sceptre and sword — are carried in public, the high constable bears the sword. This being a weapon of war, it is thought fitting that, on such occasions, a man should deputise for the countess.
There are five streets named Errol in greater Melbourne.(1)
Source. Northern Advertiser, 17/8/1972. Blanchard collection, “What’s in a Name” at North Melbourne Library.
Previous Address Currently known as shop 5 after renumbering, previously known as shop 3 from 1895 to 1940
Previous Address Currently known as shop 7 after renumbering, previously known as shop 5 from 1895 to 1940
Previous Address Currently known as shop 8 after renumbering, previously known as shop 4 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 9 after renumbering, previously known as shop 7 from 1895 to 1940
Previous Address Currently known as shop 10 after renumbering, previously known as shop 6 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 11 after renumbering, previously known as shop 9 from 1895 to 1940
Previous Address Currently known as shop 12 after renumbering, previously known as shop 8 from 1890 to 1935
Also known as Address The Hotham Hotel 1872-1899 [15], New Empire 1899-1904
Previous Address Currently known as shop 13-15 after renumbering, previously known as shop 11 from 1895 to 1940
Previous Address Currently known as shop 13-15 after renumbering, previously known as shop 11 from 1895 to 1940
Previous Address Currently known as shop 14 after renumbering, previously known as shop 10 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 16 after renumbering, previously known as shop 12 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 18 after renumbering, previously known as shop 14 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 19-23 after renumbering, previously known as shop 13-15 from 1895 to 1940
Previous Address Currently known as shop 20 after renumbering, previously known as shop 16 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 22 after renumbering, previously known as shop 18 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 24 after renumbering, previously known as shops 20A & 20 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 25 after renumbering, previously known as shop 17 from 1895 to 1940
Previous Address Currently known as shop 26 after renumbering, previously known as shop 22 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 27 after renumbering, previously known as shop 19 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 28-30 after renumbering, previously known as individual shops 24 and 26 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 29 after renumbering, previously known as shop 21 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 28-30 after renumbering, previously known as individual shops 24 & 26 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 31 after renumbering, previously known as shop 23 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 32 after renumbering, previously known as shop 28 from 1890 to 1935
Also known as Address The Errol Hotel 1872-1873, renamed The Town Hall Hotel [16] 1874
Previous Address Currently known as shop 33 after renumbering, previously known as shop 25 from 1895 to 1935
Style Victorian, Mid: 1860-1875
Previous Address Currently known as shop 33 after renumbering, previously known as shop 25 from 1895 to 1935
Style Victorian, Mid: 1860-1875
Also known as Address KI Bunga Raya Malaysian restaurant. Corner of Raglan Street
Previous Address Currently known as shop 34 after renumbering, previously known as shop 30 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 34 after renumbering, previously known as shop 30 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 36 after renumbering, previously known as shop 32 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 37 after renumbering, previously known as shop 29 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 38 after renumbering, previously known as shop 34 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 39 after renumbering, previously known as shop 31 from 1895 to 1935
Also known as Address The Empire Hotel [17] 1853- 1896
Previous Address Currently known as shop 40 after renumbering, previously known as shop 36 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 40 after renumbering, previously known as shop 36 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 41 after renumbering, previously known as shop 33 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 42 after renumbering, previously known as shop 38 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 43-45 after renumbering, previously known as shop 35-37 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 44-50 after renumbering, previously known as shop 40-44 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 44-50 after renumbering, previously known as shop 40-44 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 47 after renumbering, previously known as shop 39-41 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 49 after renumbering, previously known as Cross Place laneway from 1895 to 1910
Previous Address Currently known as shop 44-50 after renumbering, previously known as shop 40-44 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 51-53 after renumbering, previously known as shop 43-45 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 52 after renumbering, previously known as shop 46 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 54 after renumbering, previously known as shop 48 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 55-57 after renumbering, previously known as shop 47-49 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 56 after renumbering, previously known as shop 50 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 58 after renumbering, previously known as shop 52 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 59 after renumbering, previously known as shop 51 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 60 after renumbering, previously known as shop 54 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 61 after renumbering, previously known as shop 53 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 62 after renumbering, previously known as shop 56 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 63 after renumbering, previously known as shop 55 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 64 after renumbering, previously known as shop 58 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 65-67 after renumbering, previously known as shops 57 and 59 from 1895 to 1935
Also known as Address The Peacock Hotel
Previous Address Currently known as shop 66-68 after renumbering, previously known as shop 60 & 62 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 66-68 after renumbering, previously known as shop 60 & 62 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 67 after renumbering, previously known as shop 59 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 68 after renumbering, previously known as shop 60 from 1890 to 1935
Also known as Address Errols Cafe
Previous Address Currently known as shop 69-71 after renumbering, previously known as shops 61 and 63 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 69-71 after renumbering, previously known as shops 61 and 63 from 1895 to 1935
Also known as Address North Melbourne Post Office
Previous Address Currently known as shop 69-71 after renumbering, previously known as shops 61 and 63 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 73 after renumbering, previously known as shops 65 and 67 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 75-77 after renumbering, previously known as shops 69 and 73 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 75-77 after renumbering, previously known as shops 69 and 73 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 81 after renumbering, previously known as shop 77 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 83 after renumbering, previously known as shop 79 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 91 after renumbering, previously known as shop 81 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 92 after renumbering, previously known as shop 68 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 93 after renumbering, previously known as shop 83 from 1895 to 1935
Also known as Address known as the State Savings Bank in the 1940s.
Previous Address Currently known as shop 94 after renumbering, previously known as shop 70 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 94 after renumbering, previously known as shop 70 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 95 after renumbering, previously known as shop 85 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 97 after renumbering, previously known as shop 87 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 98 after renumbering, previously known as shop 72 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 99 after renumbering, previously known as shop 89 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 100-102 after renumbering, previously known as shop 74 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 101 after renumbering, previously known as shop 91 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 100-102 after renumbering, previously known as shop 74 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 103 after renumbering, previously known as shop 93 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 104 after renumbering, previously known as shop 76 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 105 after renumbering, previously known as shop 95 from 1895 to 1900
Previous Address Currently known as shop 108 after renumbering, previously known as shop 78 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as house109 after renumbering, previously known as shop 103 from 1895 to 1935
Also known as Address Previously the Imperial Theatre
Previous Address Currently known as shop 110 after renumbering, previously known as shop 80 from 1890 to 1935
Constructed 1913
Style Federation: 1890–1915
Architect R. J. Haddon (a British architect)
Previous Address Currently known as shop 110 after renumbering, previously known as shop 80 from 1890 to 1935
Constructed 1913
Style Federation: 1890–1915
Architect R. J. Haddon (a British architect)
Previous Address Currently known as shop 113 after renumbering, previously known as shop 105 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 114 after renumbering, previously known as shop 82 from 1890 to 1935
Also known as Address Affinity Cafe
Previous Address Currently known as shop 116 after renumbering, previously known as shop 84 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 116 after renumbering, previously known as shop 84 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 117 after renumbering, previously known as shop 107 from 1895 to 1935
Also known as Address Illuminati Hair
Previous Address Currently known as shop 118 after renumbering, previously known as shop 86 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 118 after renumbering, previously known as shop 86 from 1890 to 1935
Also known as Address The Oxford Hotel
Previous Address Currently known as shop 119 after renumbering, previously known as shop 109 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 119 after renumbering, previously known as shop 109 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 121 after renumbering, previously known as shop 111 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 122 after renumbering, previously known as shop 88 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 123 after renumbering, previously known as shop 113 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 124 after renumbering, previously known as shop 90 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 125 after renumbering, previously known as shop 115 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 126 after renumbering, previously known as shop 92 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 127 after renumbering, previously known as shop 117 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 128 after renumbering, previously known as shop 94 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 130 after renumbering, previously known as shop 96 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 131 after renumbering, previously known as shop 117 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 132 after renumbering, previously known as shop 98 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop & dwelling 133 after renumbering, previously known as shop & dwelling 123 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 134 after renumbering, previously known as shop 100 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop & dwelling 135 after renumbering, previously known as shop & dwelling 125 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 136 after renumbering, previously known as shop 102 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop & dwelling 137 after renumbering, previously known as shop & dwelling 127 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 138 after renumbering, previously known as shop 104 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as house 139 after renumbering, previously known as house 129 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as house 141 after renumbering, previously known as house 131 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 144-146 after renumbering, previously known as shop 106 & 106A from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as house 143-145 after renumbering, previously known as shop & dwelling 135 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 144-146 after renumbering, previously known as shop 106 and 106A from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as house 147 after renumbering, previously known as Griffin’s Terrace 137 from 1895 to 1940
Previous Address Currently known as shop 148-150 after renumbering, previously known as lane dwellings 108A, 108B & 108C from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as house 149 after renumbering, previously known as Griffin’s Terrace 139 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as house 151 after renumbering, previously known as Griffin’s Terrace 141 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 152 after renumbering, previously known as shop 110 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as house 153 after renumbering, previously known as Griffin’s Terrace 143 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 154 after renumbering, previously known as 112 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as house 155 after renumbering, previously known as Griffin’s Terrace 145 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as house 157 after renumbering, previously known as Griffin’s Terrace 147 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 158 after renumbering, previously known as 116 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as house 159 after renumbering, previously known as Griffin’s Terrace 149 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 160 after renumbering, previously known as 118 from 1915 to 1935
Also known as Address The Limerick Castle Hotel [36] 1863.
Style Victorian, Mid: 1860-1875
Style Victorian, Mid: 1860-1875
Previous Address Currently known as 162-164 after renumbering, previously known as 120 from 1915 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as shop 167-175 after renumbering, previously known as shop 153 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 168 after renumbering, previously known as 122 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 170-172 after renumbering, previously known as 124 from 1915 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 174 after renumbering, previously known as 126 from 1915 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 176 after renumbering, previously known as 128 from 1915 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 177 after renumbering, previously known as 153A from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 178 after renumbering, previously known as 130 from 1915 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 179 after renumbering, previously known as 155 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 180 after renumbering, previously known as 132 from 1915 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 181 after renumbering, previously known as 157 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 182 after renumbering, previously known as 134 from 1915 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 183 after renumbering, previously known as 159 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 184 after renumbering, previously known as 136 and 132 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 185 after renumbering, previously known as 161 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 186 after renumbering, previously known as 134 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 187 after renumbering, previously known as 163 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 191 after renumbering, previously known as 165 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 193 after renumbering, previously known as 167 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 195 after renumbering, previously known as 169 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 197 after renumbering, previously known as 171 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 199 after renumbering, previously known as 173 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 205 after renumbering, previously known as 179 from 1895 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 207 after renumbering, previously known as 181 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 209 after renumbering, previously known as 183 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 211 after renumbering, previously known as 185 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 213 after renumbering, previously known as 187 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 215 after renumbering, previously known as 189 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 217 after renumbering, previously known as 191 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 219 after renumbering, previously known as 193 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 222 after renumbering, previously known as 160 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 226 after renumbering, previously known as 162 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 229 after renumbering, previously known as 199-201 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 230 after renumbering, previously known as 164 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 231 after renumbering, previously known as 203 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 232 after renumbering, previously known as 166 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 234 after renumbering, previously known as 168 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 235 after renumbering, previously known as 205 from 1895 to 1930
Constructed after 1865
Builder brothers James, John & Albert Thurgood
Constructed after 1865
Builder brothers James, John & Albert Thurgood
Previous Address Currently known as 236 after renumbering, previously known as 170 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 237-239 after renumbering, previously known as 209 from 1895 to 1930
Constructed after 1865
Style Victorian, Mid: 1860-1875
Builder brothers James, John & Albert Thurgood
Constructed after 1865
Style Victorian, Mid: 1860-1875
Builder brothers James, John & Albert Thurgood
Previous Address Currently known as 238 after renumbering, previously known as 172 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 240 after renumbering, previously known as 174 from 1890 to 1935
Also known as Address Works on Paper Gallery
Previous Address Currently known as 241 after renumbering, previously known as 211 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 241 after renumbering, previously known as 211 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 242-244 after renumbering, previously known as 176/174A from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 243-247 after renumbering, previously known as 213-217 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 246 after renumbering, previously known as 178 from 1915 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 248 after renumbering, previously known as 180 from 1915 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 249 after renumbering, previously known as 219 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 250 after renumbering, previously known as 182/176 from 1890 to 1935
Previous Address Currently known as 251 after renumbering, previously known as 221 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 253 after renumbering, previously known as 223 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 255-257 after renumbering, previously known as 227 from 1895 to 1930
Previous Address Currently known as 259 after renumbering, previously known as 229 from 1895 to 1930
