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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARSKANE'S CAVE | Farskane's Cave Farskane's Cave Farskane's Cave Farskane's Cave |
James Allan, Portknockie. Thomas Criag, Portknockie. William Young, Portknockie. New Statistical Account |
002.04 | A large natural cavern, in the cliff, situated on the sea coast, north east of the Village of Portknockie. The proprietor of Farskane, along with two other gentlemen, lived in it for about six weeks in 1715, being obliged to hide themselves for a time during Mar's Rebellion, hence the name. |
| SHOOTING CRAIG | Shooting Craig Shooting Craig Shooting Craig |
James Allan. Thomas Craig. William Young. |
002.04 | A large isolated mass of rock on the coast, situated north east of Farskane's Cave, used as a landmark by fishermen when Shooting their fishing lines in the Firth. |
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[page] 26Co. [County] of Banff Ph. [Parish] of Rathven
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