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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| KILBRIDE | Kilbride Kilbride Kilbride Kilbride Kilbride Kilbride Kilbride Kilbride |
Fullarton's Gazetteer Origines Parochiales Old Stat: [Statistical] Account New Stat: [Statistical] Account McCulloch's Western Isles Pennant's Tour of 1772 Oliver & Boyd's Almanac Mr Paterson. Factor |
A parish in the county of Bute and isle of Arran, extending 14 miles in length, & 7 in breadth; and comprehending the east and north-east of parts of the island, from Dippen on the south to the CocK on the North. A Ridge of mountains separates it on the west from the parish of Kilmory It varies in breadth from 2 to 4½ miles & has a superficial are of about 42000 imperial Acres of which about 4000 are under cultivation. The interior is in general mountainous, presenting much interesting scenery. Goat Fell is the highest mountain in the parish. The coast is bold, rocky & varies, and is indented by two fine bays Brodick & Lamlash the latter of which is almost landlocked by Holy Island a rocky cone nearly 1000 feet in height. Brodick Castle the Seat of His Grace the Duke of Hamilton is within this Parish. There is no portion of this parish detached, nor is there any portion of any other Parish contained within the boundary of this Parish. |
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