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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARN MHIC-AN-TOISICH | Cairn Machin toiseach Cairn Machin toiseach Cairn Machin toiseach Cairn Machin toiseach |
Rev [Reverend] James McHardy. Manse Mr James Shaw Castletown Mr John Davidson, Milltown Mr James Farquharson, Dourlick |
059 | A large hill feature situated about 3 miles north of Bridgend of Allargue: property of Mrs. Farquharson, Allargue. |
| LEAC A' GOBHAINN | Leac a' Gobhainn Leac a' Gobhainn Leac a' Gobhainn Leac a' Gobhainn |
Rev [Reverend] James McHardy Mr James Shaw Mr John Davidson Mr James Farquharson |
059 | This name is applied to where the old Millitary road crosses the water-shed between Banffshire & Aberdeenshire. Tradition says that a Blacksmith had commited some crimes in Invernesshire, and was banished from the County, His punishment was that his budget was put upon horseback, and ordered to travel till it fell off the horses back, which it did in crossing the pass of the Height. And it is said that he settled down at this place, and found employment in dressing slates. And hence the name Leac Gobhainn. The pass of the Heght is here crossed by the Military road leading to Strathdon Donean Tourist page 23. |
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[Page] 26Parish of Strathdon
[Note beside 'Leac a' Gobhainn']
Leac a' Ghobhainn
To be corrected
Leac, A flag. A flat stone; A tombstone, A plate; metal plate; a declivity (Gaelic)
Gobhainn, Goibhean, Gobha, Gobhann,
A Smith, A blacksmith (Gaelic)
Leac A declivity
The pass of the Hight Donean Tourist
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