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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUMIN'S CRAIG | Site of Cummin's Craig Site of Cummin's Craig Site of Cummin's Craig |
"Pratts Buchan" Mr. R. Porter Stuartfield Mr. Smith Merchant Stuartfield |
021 | "On Aiky Brae (that is, the Hill of Oaks) are certain stones called the Cummin's Craige, where 'tis said one of the Cummins, Earl of Buchan, by a fall from his horse at hunting, dashed out his brains." Pratts Buchan P. [Page] 111. |
| TUMULI [Aiky Brae] | Tumuli Tumuli Tumuli |
"Pratts Buchan" Mr. R. Porter Stuartfield Mr. A Smith Bruxie Lodge |
021 | "and near the foot of Aiky Brae there is a cluster of tumuli, pointing out the graves of warriors who fell in a bloody contest reported to have taken place between Edward, the brother of King Robert Bruce, and Cumming the Earl of Buchan, with their followers and clansmen." Pratts Buchan P. [Page] 111. |
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[Page] 67Aberdeenshire -- Parish of Old Deer
[Note relating to 'Valley of Deer'] - Not to be written on Plan
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