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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLISON'S AISLE [West Church, Aberdeen] | Collison's Aisle | Annals of Aberdeen (Kennedy's) Revd [Reverend] Mr Forsyth (W. Church) Revd [Reverend] Mr McCulloch (E. Church) Mr A Scatterty (Verger) |
075 | The east and west churches are separated from each other by the great arches of the steeple, and by two aisles, one of which, on the south, was the place of sepulture of the family of Irvine of Drum, in ancient times, and is distinguished by the name of Drum's Aisle. Of late years, it |
| DRUM'S AISLE [West Church, Aberdeen] | Drum's Aisle Drum's Aisle Drum's Aisle Drum's Aisle |
Annals of Aberdeen (Kennedy's) Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Forsyth (W. [West] Church) Revd. [Reverend] Mr. McCulloch (E. [East] Church) Mr A Scatterty (Verger) |
075 | The east and west churches are separated from each other by the great arches of the steeple, and by two aisles, one of which, on the south, was the place of sepulture of the family of Irvine of Drum, in ancient times, and is distinguished by the name of Drum's Aisle. Of late years, it |
| WEST CHURCH | West Church West Church West Church |
Kennedy's Annals Mr. A. Scatterty Revd. [Reverend] Mr Forsyth (Minister) |
075 | (P. 48) [Continued] "in each end. That in the east is appropriated to the magistrates, dean of guild, treasurer and city clerks. In the centre of this gallery there is an elegant canopy, supported by four fluted mahogany columns of the Corinthian order with gilt Capitals. In the front of the canopy the town's armorial bearings are cut, in alto relievo, and under it the provost's chair is placed. Over the front of the gallery hangs a deep covering of crimson velvet, with a gold fringe. On the wall behind there are two pieces of tapestry executed in needle work by Mary Jamieson, daughter of the celebrated George Jamieson, painter, the one represents Ahasuerus presenting the golden sceptre to Queen Esther, and the other Jephtha meeting his daughter. The pulpit which is a neat piece of workmanship, and the reader's desk are placed on one of the pilasters on the south side of the nave, and from the roof are suspended three double chandeliers of brass, for occasionally illuminating the church. ----- |
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