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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH SUNSIDE | North Sunside North Sunside North Sunside |
Alexander Gordon Esqr, Newton Mr James Robertson, Tenant Rent Receipt |
036 | A farmsteading dwellinghouse and Merchants shope one storey thathed and in good repair, property of Alexander Gordon Esqr. of Newton. |
| EARL OF MAR'S REE | Earl of Mar's Ree Earl of Mar's Ree Earl of Mar's Ree |
Dr [Doctor] Davidson. Wartle Mr James Robertson Mr William Alexander, North Sunside |
036 | A small hill feature situated about half a mile south of Meikle Wartle. Tradition says that the great Montrose encamped his army here on one occasion. |
| BLACKFOLD | Blackfold Blackfold Blackfold |
Mr George Daick, Tenant Alexander Gordon Esqr. Rent Receipt |
036 | A farmsteading and dwellinghouse one storey thatched and in good repair: property of Alexander Gordon Esqr. Newton. |
| ROCKYDEN | Rockyden Rockyden Rockyden |
Mr George Peter, Tenant Alexander Gordon Esqr. Rent Receipt |
036 | A farmsteading and dwelling house one storey thatched and in good repair; property of Alexander Gordon Esqr. Newton. |
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[Page] 53Parish of Rayne
EARL OF MAR'S REE Ree. Half drunk, Galloway. In a Ree. In a state of temporary
delirium, expressive of one who has not slept off intoxication. Ree a continuation of stormy weather
Ree. A sheep- Ree, a permanent sheepfold, surrounded with a wall of stones and feal. Jamieson.
Ree also signifies an "Enclosure", but I cannot find that any earthwork was actually thrown up, although the tradition
of Montrose's having encamped here, may account for the name. [signed] EHC Capt RE [Captain Royal Engineers]
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