OS1/1/18/99
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAGGAN | Craggan Craggan Craggan Craggan |
William Brown Esq. Mr. William McHardy Mr. C. Edmonston Estate Map (about 1830) |
089 | This name applies to the Knowll situated at the back of Invercauld House. It is thickly planted with wood. Property of Invercauld. Name anglicized. |
| ROUR | Rour Rour Rour Rour |
William Brown Esq. Mr. William McHardy Mr. C. Edmonston Estate Map (about 1830) |
089 | This name applies to a portion of the wooded hill at the back of Invercauld. Both this name and Craggan were got from the estate map, & written similarly in the Traces in accordance with the wishes of the factor for the property. Name anglicized. |
| INVERCAULD HOUSE | Invercauld House Invercauld House Invercauld House Invercauld House |
William Brown Esq. Mr. William McHardy Mr. C. Edmonston Estate Map (about 1830) |
089 | A commodious mansion situated on the north side of the Dee, about two miles from the village of Braemar It consists of three stories in height, & has numerous outhouses attached all of which are slated and in good condition. Property, & Highland residence of Colonel Farquharson of Invercauld. |
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[Page] 99Aberdeenshire -- Ph [Parish] of Crathie & Braemar
[Note relating to 'Craggan' and 'Rour'] - Craggan Rour - one name "Thick Craigs." The maps are correct.
I enquired about this very recently. My authority is a Gaelic man
25 years piper at Invercauld who Knows the district intimately. [Initialled] JMcD.
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