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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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[Page] 76County 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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