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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
KILMORY Kilmory
Kilmory
Kilmory
Kilmory
Kilmory
Kilmory
Kilmory
Kilmory
Kilmory
Fullarton's Gazetteer
Origines Parochiales
Old Stat: [Statistical] Account
New Stat: [Statistical] Account
Bryce's Geology
Ramsay's Geology of Arran
McArthur's Antiquities
McCulloch's Western Isles
Wilson's Archeology
A parish in the county of Bute and Isle of Arran, with the small isle of Pladda on its south coast, extending 24 miles in length, in a semicircular form from Largybeg to Loch Ranza & comprehending the south-west & north-west sides of the island. It is separated from Kintyre on the mainland by Kilbrannan Sound. The sea-coast is rugged & bold, & the surface is heath-clad & mountainous. There are numerous cairns & tumuli in the parish and several rude upright stones or Obelisks, which are usually attributed by the natives to Fingal & his heroes. There are also a number of Forts and Stone Circles. The principal bays in the parish are Drumadoon, Machrie, Catacol and Loch Ranza. There is no portion of this parish detached * nor is there any portion of any other parish contained within the boundary of this parish. * Except the Island of Pladda.

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