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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LONG HAUGH Long Haugh Mr Allardice, Tillyminnate
Mr Robert Ferrie, Kirkney
Mr George Gatherer, Whitelums
034 This name applies to a haugh of fine pasture by the side of the Kirkney Water.
SLACK MERLIN Slack Merlin Mr Allardice, Tillyminnate
Mr Robert Ferrie, Kirkney
Mr George Gatherer, Whitelums
034 This name applies to a natural hollow between the Hill of Kirkney and the Birch Hill. A few springs rise near the head of it forming a small rivulet which fall into the Kirkney Water.
KIRKNEY QUARRIES Kirkney Quarries Mr Allardice, Tillyminnate
Mr Robert Ferrier, Kirkney
Mr George Gatherer, Whitelums
034 Very extensive Quarries of slate situated near the summit of the Hill of Kirkney, of Good quality and principally used for roofing purposes, they are the property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond

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County of Aberdeen Parish of Gartly

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