In September 1927 John Speirs married Catherine Stewart and moved into Mark Park.
A son was born there in August 1928. They then moved to Achadunan Cottage (Bridge Cottage) where a daughter was born December 1929.
The cottage was just a room and kitchen.
They moved to Strathlachlan, until they came to Cuil Beag in May 1937.
Information given by Jenny Speirs 2007