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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CRAIG OF HATTEL Craig of Hattel John Cairncross Thurso.
Alexander Houston, Castleton
William Murray, Murkle
006 A large reef of flat rocK a little to the east of Standstone Goe - It takes its name from a large Picts' House which at one time stood on the cultivation opposite to it.
CODLIN CRAIG Codlin Craig John Cairncross Thurso.
Alexander Houston, Castleton
William Murray, Murkle
006 A large rock on the foreshore on the west side of the harbour - a favourite place for fishing for codlins
HOUSE HEAD House Head John Cairncross Thurso.
Alexander Houston, Castleton
William Murray, Murkle
006 This name applies to a Point of rock on the foreshore - on the East side of and close to the harbour Its position which is almost opposite and in close proximity to Castlehill House - has probably given it the name House Head.

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