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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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SHOTTIE GOE | Shottie Goe Shottie Goe Shottie Goe |
Mr John Cairncross, Thurso. Mr James Banks. Thurso. Mr David Gow. Thurso. |
005 | This name applies to a cave in which the sea rushes with tremendous force making a noise similar to the report of a cannon. |
NESS OF LITTER | Ness of Litter Ness of Litter Ness of Litter |
Mr John Cairncross, Thurso. Mr James Banks. Thurso. Mr David Gow. Thurso. |
005 | Applies to a very prominent headland which is situated about 2 miles west of ''Holburn Head''. |
FALCON CRAIG | Falcon Craig Falcon Craig Falcon Craig |
Mr John Cairncross, Thurso. Mr James Banks. Thurso. Mr David Gow. Thurso. |
005 | Applies to a point on the coast on the west side of ''Scottie Goe'', a famous resort of the Falcon, hence the name. |
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[page] 27County of Caithness -- Parish of Thurso
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