OS1/1/17/50
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST OF MAR | Forest of Mar Forest of Mar forest of Mar Forest of Mar Forest of Marr |
Aberdeenshire Map (Part 3) New Stat [Statisitical] Account Old Stat [Statisitical] Account Mr John Grant Fullartons Gazeteer |
[Situation] West end of Braemar & Crathie Parish An extensive hilly district devoted principally to the rearing of Deer; its natural features embrace Hills, Streams Rocks &c. some of a most picturesque character; its artificial features are some neatly built Shooting Lodges and one or two good roads |
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| GRAMPIAN MOUNTAINS | Grampian Mountains Grampian Mountains Grampian Mountains |
Mr. John Grant Mr. John McDougall Mr. John Morgan |
103; 104; 105; 110; 111 | A range of Mountains dividing Scotland into nearly halves. they extend from Kincardine to Argyle: so far as this Parish is concerned this name is only recognised as that chain of which the Boundary between Perth & Aberdeen forms the Watershed. |
| CÀRN DAMHAIREACH | Càrn Damhaireach Càrn Damhaireach Càrn Damhaireach |
Mr. John Grant Mr John McDougall Mr John Morgan |
097 ; 105 | A considerable heath clad hill crowned by a point. this means in English the "Rutting Cairn or Hill" |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 50Crathie and Braemar -- Aberdeenshire
[Note]
FOREST OF MAR AND GRAMPIAN MOUNTAINS
See page 12 for these two names
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Trondragirl- Moderator, Kate51- Moderator, Geoffrey M Gill
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.
