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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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SANDY HAVEN | Sandy Haven Sandy Haven Sandy Haven |
Mr. John Cormack. Mr. Andrew Hay. Mr. James Hay. |
040 | A small haven situated a little north east of New Whinnyfold, and is used by the fishermen for laying up their Boats. |
WHITING CRAIGS | Whiting Craigs Whiting Craigs Whiting Craigs |
Mr. John Cormack. Mr. Andrew Hay. Mr. James Hay. |
040 | This name is applied to three rocks, one a large one and two Small ones. situated near Sandy Haven. |
PORT KEPPIES | Port Keppies Port Keppies Port Keppies |
Mr. John Cormack. Mr. Andrew Hay. Mr. James Hay. |
040 | A small gutter running in between the rocks, situated near The Lakes. |
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[Page] 194Parish of Cruden
[Note relating to 'Whiting Craigs'] - Whiting. The name of this fish is metaph, used for the language of flattery. S. [Scots] "He gave me whitings, but (without) bones" S. Prov. [Scots provincial] "That is, he gave me fair words" Kelly. The phrase to butter a whiting, is used in the same sense. S. [Scots] (Jamieson)
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