OS1/4/17/57

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CRAIG ACHROCHCAN Craig Achcrochcan.


Crag Achrochan
New Stat: [Statistical] Account
John Fleming factor
William Gordon, Drumnagrain
Fullartons Gazetteer
029.03 A crag covered with wood on which is built the main entrance lodge of the Ballindalloch polices.Over this craig was thrown one of the heirs of the Ballindalloch estate by a younger relative, in order that he might get possession of the estate, but the guilt of the murderer being discovered he was hanged and buried on a hillock at Drumnagrain. Arcrochan was the ancient name of the Grant family.

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Co [County] of Elgin -- Ph. [Parish] of Inveravon

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