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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREAG LIATH | Creag Liath Creag Liath Creag Liath |
William Ingram Little Dalrachie Alexander Stewart Altnaha John Stewart Dell |
035 | A prominent scar on the Cromdale Hills. name signifies the grey craig. |
| CREAG ALLTNAHA | Creag Alltnaha | William Ingram Little Dalrachie Alexander Stewart Altnaha John Stewart Dell |
035 | A prominent rocky precipice near the summit of the Cromdale Hills. takes the name from the adjoining Burn. |
| ALLT NA HA | Allt na Ha | William Ingram Little Dalrachie Alexander Stewart Altnaha John Stewart Dell |
035 | A small stream which rises on the Cromdale Hills and joins the Avon near the farmsteading of the same name. the name is a corruption of Allt na Ath, or the Kiln Burn. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 12Parish of Kirkmichael -- Co. [County] Banff.
[Notes to Allt na Ha:]
Allt na h'atha?.
To distinguish the word Àth a Kiln from Àth a ford
the spelling ought to be àtha in the former and àth in the latter
The pronunciation in parts of the Highlands and in all parts of Ireland
is in accordance with this.
This name is written to agree
with the adjoining farm house
in its corrupt form.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, HistoryHunter
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