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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAY'S FAULD | Gray's Fauld Gray's Fauld Gray's Fauld |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Wilson. Mr Duffus. Bogside Mr John Tough. |
044 | A small field on the east side of the Hill of Westfield. This field once belonged to a man called Gray: hence the name, |
| THE CURRACKS | The Currachs The Currachs The Currachs |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson. Mr Duffus History of Buchan, Page 18 |
044 | Anciently when roads for wheeled vehicles were but little used, a species of baskets were used for carrying loads called currachs. Two stones at one time stood at this place which, in appearance very much resembled these currachs. Hence the name, now applied to the whole enclosure. Property of H. Lumsden Esqr. of Clova |
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[Page] 33Parish of Premnay
[Note beside 'The Curracks']
"Currack or Curroch - A small cart made of twigs."- (Jamieson)
"Currach - A bog." (Gaelic)
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CorrieBuidhe- Moderator, June Lobban
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