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Broadiach

When I suggested the change in the spelling
of this name, I did not know the subject had
been under consideration. My reasons for
preferring Brodiach were - that this is the spelling
in the Poll Book - that it is so given in the Val [Valuation]
Roll of Skene & Newhills, though different properties
- that Brod is prond. [pronounced] short, which is important -
that it is a purely Gaelic name - & that according
to local usage it is prond. [pronounced] Bro-deeach.

In Skene are Broadshade, Broadtree,
Broadstraik & Broadwater, all close to
Brodiach, & it is very natural for country
people to suppose that the spelling must be
alike in every case.

I think Broadford is near to Little
Brodiach in Newhills parish, but am not
absolutely certain.

For these reasons I still think Brodiach
is right.

[Initialled] JMcD