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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GOWKS STONE Gowks Stone Mr. John Cruickshank, Gordonsburn
Mr. William Scott, Balliesward
Mr. William Milne, Saughs
025 This name applies to a large stone on one of the Caudy Knows, on which it is said the Cuckoo makes his first appearance in that district. "Gowk" is the scotch appellation of the Cuckoo
ROUND TORR Roundtorr Mr. John Cruickshank, Gordonsburn
Mr. William Scott, Balliesward
Mr. William Milne, Saughs
025 This name applies to one of the Caudy Knows. It is a Prominent Knoll covered with rough pasture but rocky on the east side, it is well known by that name. Torr is a gaelic name for a small hillock of a conical form

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County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Huntly

[Note relating to 'Gowks Stone'] - I would not use S

[Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]

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