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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRUM STONE | Drum Stone Drum Stone Drum Stone |
Mr John Massie Mr William McKenzie Mr John Laing |
074 | This name is applied to a large stone nearly cubical and measuring about 3 feet on each face, the following traditions are associated with it. "A stone, bearing the inscription Drum Stone, Harlaw, 1411, stands on a height upon the lands of Easter Skene. It is said that Mr. Irvine, the laird of Drum, rested on this stone, (his men drawn up in line nearby,) whilst on his march to the field of Harlaw, where he fell fighting hand to hand with McLean of Coll." New Stat [Statistical] Account "On Upper Auguhorsk farm within sight of both Drum & Harlaw there is a large stone called Drum Stone, on which, says tradition, Irvine the redoubted laird of Drum, made his testament, immediately before he went to the battle of Harlaw." Fullarton's Gazetteer |
| NORTH FORNET | North Fornet North Fornet North Fornet |
Mr John Massie Mr William McKenzie Mr John Laing |
065 | A farmsteading dwelling house two storeys slated, offices one thatched, all in good repair property of Lord Fife |
| SOUTH FORNET | South Fornet South Fornet South Fornet |
Mr John Massie Mr William McKenzie Mr John Laing |
065 | A large farmsteading, dwelling slated, offices partly, and partly thatched, also two cot houses thatched, the whole is in good repair Property of Lord Fife |
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