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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
RED CRAIGS Red Craigs
Red Craigs
Red Craigs
Mr D McIntyre
Mr John Allan
Mr James Orr
004 A precipice on the side of Surge Burn - its name is derived from the red appearance of the rocks.
THE FOX HOLES The Fox-holes
The Fox-holes
The Fox-holes
Dr. [Doctor] William Walker
Mr. D. McIntyre
Mr James Orr
004 A precipice on the west side of Murchan Hill, and near the junction of Murchan Burn and the R. [River] Garnock. The name has arisen from Foxes having holes among the rocks. -
THE TONGUE The Tongue
The Tongue
The Tongue
Dr. [Doctor] William Walker
Mr D McIntyre
Mr Laws
004 A considerable extent of moorland lying between River Garnock and Surge Burn - the name has arisen from the land to which it refers being of the shape of a tongue.

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