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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL [Duncansbay] | School (Mixed) School (Mixed) SChool (Mixed) |
Mr Mann, Schoolmaster, Isaac Dunnet Dunbansby [Duncansbay] John Houghston Duncansbay |
003 | A neat building , in the centre of a square enclosure in the district of Duncansbay. Is a General Assembly School. - School master, Pupil teacher, Supported by Gov: [Government] grant and School fees. There is also a division of it Set apart for a Sewing mistress. Average of scholars 50. |
| DUNCANSBAY | Duncansbay Duncansbay Duncansbay |
Mr Mann, Schoolmaster, Isaac Dunnet Duncansby [Duncansbay] John Houghston Duncansbay |
003 | An area of land of about 2 square miles, Comprising numerous crofts in the occupancy of several tenants. The greatest portion of the district is under Cultivation. It lies along the Coast margin towards Duncansbay Head about 1 mile from Huna. Is chiefly the propy [property] of Thomson Sinclair Esq of Dunbeath Castle. There is also a part of it belonging to the Earl of Caithness. |
| DUNCANSBY [1895] | Mr D. Nicolson, WicK. | 003 |
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