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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEN AVON | Beinn Avon Beinn Avon Beinn Avon Beinn Avon Ben Avon Benavon Benavon Benaven Beinn-aven |
William Brown Esq, Factor, Alltdowrie Cottage, Braemar Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Campbell Balgairn, Ballater Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Smith Ballater Mr. Charles Coutts Lochbuilg Cottage, Gairnside, Black's Large Map Donside Guide Kieth's Aberdeenshire Fullarton's Gazetteer Donean Tourist |
078 | A mountain of the first Class, in height, extent, and magnitude situated at the head of the River Gairn, between the shires of Banff and Aberdeen. It extends from the two rocky hollows on the eastern face of Beinn a' Bhuìrd on the west to Lochbuilg cottage on the east, and is bounded on the south by the River Gairn. It is very steep & rugged, & has a gloomy appearance on all its sides, and consequently is a favourite resort of the Red deer. The Aberdeen Portion of it belongs to Colonel Farquharson of Invercauld. Name partly Anglicized. It generally is pronounced "Ben Avon" |
| CNAP A' CHLEREICH | Cnàp a' Chleirich Cnàp a' Chleirich Cnàp a' Chleirich |
William Brown Esq. Factor Mr. Angus McIntosh Mr. Charles Coutts |
078 | A portion of Beinn Avon, which forms a prominent feature at the head of Quoich water; On the Invercauld estate. Name signifies "The Clerk's Knob or Lump." |
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