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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEN RINNES | Ben Rinnes Benrinnes Benrinnes Belrinnes |
Alexander Cumming, Knoohnashalg John Thompson, Shoulder J Fleming Esqr. Factor Marionburgh New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Old Statistical Account |
030.02 | A conspicious mountain rising into three coniccal points is situate in the Parishes of Inveraven and Aberlour, and is the property of Sir George McPherson Grant of Ballindalloch Castle and the Earl of Fife's Trustees. "The loftiest mountain is Benrinnes on the south west, whose enormous base lies partly and chiefly in this parish, but extends also into Inveraven parish. It rises the height of 2765 feet above sea- level, and 1876 feet above the adjoining country." Fullartons Gazetteer. |
| SCURRAN OF MORINSH | Scurran of Morinsh | Charles Cameron, Newtown Alexander Cumming, Knocknashalq J. Fleming Esqr. Factor |
030.02 | A very prominent cluster of irregular rocks on the west peak of Ben Rinnes being the second in the point of altitude and over which the boundary between Inveraven and Aberlour Parishes passes. |
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[Page] 120County of Banff -- Parish of Inveraven
[signed] B. R. McCullagh C. A. [Civilian Assistant]
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