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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOWAN HOLE | Gowan Hole Gowan Hole Gowan Hole |
George May. Cairnbulg Andrew Ritchie. Inverallochy Andrew Whyte, Inverallochy |
003 | This name applies to a small boat shore, which is situated near the east end of the Village of Inverallochy. |
| WATT'S GWIGHT | Watt's Guight Watt's Guight Watt's Guight |
George May. Cairnbulg Andrew Ritchie. Inverallochy Andrew Whyte Inverallochy |
003 | This name applies to a small creek in the rocks, in which a man who's name was Thomas Watt, was drowned. I cannot get any one to spell the word "Guight" for me, The Schoolmaster at Rathen says, This word is only used amongst The fishermen, Though it is understood to mean a creek. |
| WASHING HIVE | Washing Quive Washing Quive Washing Quive |
George May. Cairnbulg Andrew Ritchie. Inverallochy Andrew Whyte Inverallochy |
003 | A large haven in which the Sea rushes with tremendous force, when the wind is in a certain direction. |
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