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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAE OF SCURDARG | Brae of Scurdargue Brae of Scurdargue Brae of Scurdargue Brae of Scurdargue |
Mr. Wilson, Factor, Huntly. Mr Roger, Banker, Rhynie Mr. James Cran, Lesmoir Valuation Roll |
042 | Applies to three farm Steadings, occupied by William Bonnyman & others, property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle. |
| RUMFOLD | Rumfold Rumfold Rumfold Rumfold |
Mr. Wilson, Factor Huntly Mr. Roger, Rhynie Mr. James Cran, Newseat Estate Plan |
042 | Applies to two dwelling houses, situated between the Brae of Scurdargue & Howtown near the Public Road, property of the Duke of Richmond. |
| HOWTOWN | Howtown Howtown Howtown Howtown |
Mr. Wilson, Factor, Huntly Mr. Roger, Rhynie Mr. James Cran, Newseat Estate Plan |
042 | Applies to a few dwellings houses, situated near the Public Road, leading from Rhynie to the Cabrach, property of the Duke of Richmond. |
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[Page] 103Parish of Rhynie
Note: Brae of Scurdargue - Mr James Macdonald, The Farm, Huntly, N.B. [North Britain]
Of course "darg" shd [should] be the spelling but officially it is dargue - so parkdargue in Forgue - & Forgue also.
Dearg - (pron. [pronounced Darg) Red (Gaelic)
"Scur. The minute *Cancri in pools or springs."
"Darg. - A days work." - (Jamieson)
A Love darg, is a day's labour for good will, i.e. no pay is received by the labourer.
* "Cancri" - Supposed to be molecules of red Nepheline which are very common on springs on the sides of Hills etc.
Note: Rumfold - On a stone in Kirkyard of Essie this place in called Rumford, but Rumfold is now the name.
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GreenflyNZ, ElaineF
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