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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRACHUR | Strachur and Stralachlan Strachur and Stralachlan Strachur and StralachlanStrachur and Stralachlan Strachur and Stralachlan Strachur and Stralachlan Strachur and Stralachlan Strachur and Stralachlan Strachur and Stralachlan |
New Stat [Statistical] Account Old Stat [Statistical] Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Sheriff's Returns Oliver and Boyd's Almanac County Directory Post Office Directory Black's County Map Origines Parochiales |
Various | These parishes were united in the year 1650. Strachur, before that period was joined to Lochgoilhead; Stralachlan to Inverchaolain. The ancient name of Strachur was Kilmaglas Signifying the burying ground of Maglass (Macghlais) or Grey's Son, who was the Saint honoured with the religious devotions of the inhabitants of this locality. It is bounded on the East by the parish of Lochgoilhead; on the South by the parish of Kilmun; on the Southwest by the parish of Kilmodan; and on the West by the parish of Stralachlan. |
| STRALACHLAN | Various | Stralachlan means the Strath of Lachlan, & derived its name, as is said from that of th pincipal heritor of that District, Maclachlan, or Lachlan's Son. Stralachlan was formerly called Kilmorrie from Kil and Muire, the Virgin Mary. it is bounded on the West by Lochfine; on the South by the |
Continued entries/extra info
Page 1Stralachlan description is continued on Page 2
Entry written on margin
now spelt locally "Strathlachlan"
see correspondence with D.C. dated 26-1-1926
To be corrected when next revised Y.B.F. 26-3-26
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Kate51- Moderator, Celia Skelton
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