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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
TEMPLE HILL Temple Hill
Temple Hill
Temple Hill
Mr. William Warrack. Factor, Fintray
Mr. David Milne Teacher, Fintray
Mr. John Cumming, Merchant Fintray
065 A small hill situated north of, and elevated considerably above Fintray House, but with very little of a fall towards the public road on the north. It derives its name from an erection which once stood on its summit, consisting of a dome-shaped roof supported on four pillars. Two of the holes in which the pillars were inserted are still to be seen, but why it was erected or for what use is not Known. Property of Sir William Forbes, Bart. [Baronet].
HOME FARM Home Farm
Home Farm
Home Farm
Mr. William Warrack
Mr. David Milne
Mr. John Cumming
065 A substantial farmsteading in excellent repair; property of Sir William Forbes Bart. [Baronet].
FINTRAY HOUSE Fintray House
Fintray House
Fintray House
Mr. William Warrack
Mr. David Milne
Mr. John Cumming
065 An elegant and substantial mansion-house situated on the north bank of the river Don about a mile from the village of Fintray. It was enlarged in 1830.
"A large, elegant and commodious mansion in the Tudor style lately erected by Sir John Forbes, Bart. [Baronet]." Extract from Statistical Account.
In Collections on the Shires of Aberdeen and Banff it is named "Lamington, the seat of Forbes of Craigievar, baronnet, a fair house, warmly and pleasantly situated, begun by Sir John, and enlarged by the late Sir William Forbes."

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