James MacArthur Moir

James MacArthur Moir
Died1872
NationalityScottish
Occupation(s)miller, landowner

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.

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.

  1. ^ McLean, Angus (1982). The Place Names of Cowal: Their Meaning and History. Dunoon Observer and Argyllshire Standard. p. 112.
  2. ^ "Milton House History – Dunoon Grammar School". Retrieved 4 May 2023.