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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAIRD HILL | Caird Hill Caird Hill Caird Hill |
Mr David Brown, Edingarioch Mr Adam Moir, Hillhead Mr John Tough, Auchleven |
053 | A prominent hill feature situated west of Slug Howe. Its sides are cultivated and its summit covered with rough pasture. It derives its name from the "Cairds" or gipsies who frequently crossed it, or camped in a hollow at its northern base still called "Caudron Howe". |
| BROOMY LEA | Broomy Ley Broomy Ley Broomy Ley |
Mr David Brown Mr Adam Moir Mr John Tough |
053 | A hill feature situated south-west of Caird Hill; property of Col. [Colonel] Leith Hay Leith Hall. |
| HILLHEAD | Hillhead Hillhead Hillhead |
Mr David Brown Mr Adam Moir Valuation Roll dated 1859-60 |
053 | A small farmsteading with offices and garden attached, situated at the head of Slug Howe; property of Col. [Colonel] Leith Hay Leith Hall. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 54Parish of Premnay
[Note beside 'Broomy Lea']
"Broomy - Covered with broom."- (Clarks)
"Lea - Land not ploughed." (Jamieson)
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
CorrieBuidhe- Moderator, June Lobban
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