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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
KATHERANE HOW Catharine How
Catharine How
Catharine How
Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach.
Estate Plan.
Mr Kellas. Farmer. Tornichelt
041 Applies to a small valley, through which flows Ault Deach Burn. This valley is situated close to where the Burn Dry Durach joins Ault Deach.

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Cabrach Parish

Literally, "The Robber's How." [Signed] E.H.C

"Catherine - A kind of pear. A woman's name" (Clarke)

"Caterane or Katherane. A highland robber, especially such as came down from the Highlands to the low country and carried off cattle, corn, etc. from those who were not able to make resistance."
(Jamieson)

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