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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVER GAIRN | River Gairn River Gairn River Gairn The Gairn Gairn Water The Gairn The Gairn Water of Gairden |
Revd [Reverend] Robert Neil, Manse, Gairnshiel Mr James Coutts, Schoolmaster, Gairnshiel Mr Lewis Cameron, Rinloan, Gairnshiel Valuation Roll 1859-60 Black's Large Map of Scotland New Statistical Account Old Statistical Account Johnston's County Map |
079 ; 080 ; 089 | [Situation] In the Parishes of Crathie and Braemar, and Glenmuick Tullich and Glengairn A Considerable river which has its source at the east end of Benavon. Its whole length is about 20 miles. It flows in a direction north-west to south-east through a rocky and precipitous channel till it falls into the River Dee about a mile west from the Village of Ballater. |
| GLEN GAIRN | Glen Gairn Glen Gairn Glen Gairn Glen Gairn Glengairn |
Revd [Reverend] Robert Neil Mr James Coutts Mr Lewis Cameron Black's Map of Scotland Valuation Roll for 1859-60 |
079 | [Situation] In the Ph. [Parish] of Glenmuick Tullich and Glengairn. This name applies to the glen through which the Gairn flows. It extends from the Farm of Reinathon above Gairnsheil to the bridge crossing the Gairn on the Turnpike Road leading from Ballater to Braemar. The land on both sides of the river is cultivated for a considerable distance and produces very good Crops. The principal proprietor in the Glen is Col. [Colonel] Farquharson of Invercauld. |
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[Page] 15Co. [County] of Aberdeen
Phs. [Parish] of GlenmuicK etc.
Glen Gairn (This is now the popular spelling but from 1696 to 1468 Gardin, Gardene) JMD
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