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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
TRUMISGARRY Trumisgarry Revd Mr McIntosh
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map
Oliver & Boyd's Almanac 1875, p. 631
031 This name is applied to a small district in which the Quoad Sacra parish church and manse are situate. Sir J. P. Orde is proprietor.
DUN Dun Mr John Morrison
A. A. Carmichael Esq
031 This name is applied to a small Dun or Fort situate in a shallow loch formed by the sea, and adjacent to the road leading to Newton. It has an artificial appearance and appears to be composed of stones, it is said to be the remains of an ancient fort or dwelling, although it is very small in comparison with the remains of the ancient buildings in this country called Duns, and its present state has no resemblance in the least to them. The name means "Fort".
SRUTHAN Na Struthain
Sruthan
Mr John Morrison
A. A. Carmichael Esq
o31 Is applied to a cottars house, one storey and thatched, and situate on the north side of the creek of that name. On the property of Sir J. P. Orde.

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