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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BOGGY STRIPES Boggy Stripes Mr Allardes, Tillyminnate
Mr Robert Ferrier, Kirkney
Mr James Shearer, Kirkney
034 This name applies to a few Springs on the hill side, without visible courses, which sink and form a marsh at the foot of the incline. They are well known by that name.
SLACK OF BURNTWOOD Slack of Burntwood Mr Allardes, Tillyminnate
Mr Robert Ferrier, Kirkney
Mr James Shearer, Kirkney
034 This name applies to a natural hollow in the hill side, once wooded but the wood was destroyed by fire. Hence the name.
CRAIGIE BEG Craigiebeg Mr Allardes, Tillyminnate
Mr Robert Ferrier, Kirkney
Mr James Shearer, Kirkney
034 This name applies to a steep bank covered with birch trees by the side of the Kirkney Water Cragiebey, from the gaelic Means "Little Craig"

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County of Aberdeen Parish of Gartly

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