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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWIE | Towie Towie Towie |
Mr Henderson Tenant Estate Plan 1838 Mr Murcar Bankhead |
001 | A commodious farmhouse and offices. The property of James Baird Esqr. Cambusdoon Ayr. |
| REFILLAN DEN | Refillan Den Refillan Den Refillan Den |
Mr Henderson Mr Scott, Pitnacalder Mr Murcar |
001 | A deep ravine or den, situated a little south-east of the above [Towie]. |
| THE DOUR | The Dour The Dour The Dour |
Charles Barclay Esq. J.P [Justice of the Peace] Aberdour Ho. [House] Mr Henderson "Buchan" by The Rev. [Reverend] J.B Pratt MA |
001 | A considerable stream bearing this name from junction of Streams, at Refillan Den, and 5 Chains south of Haugh Path. (1.16 trace2) flows in a north easterly direction, and falls into the sea at Waulkmill. "The Daur or Dour a small clear stream sweeping down the glen." "Buchan" by the Rev. [Reverend] J.B Pratt. |
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The name of the parish seems to be derived from a small rivulet which falls into the sea, a few hundred yards below the Manse. The term "Aber" in Gaelic signifying a mouth or opening, Aberdour may here have been applied to the mouth or outlet of the "Dour".
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