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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SKATE BACK Skate Back
Skate Back
Skate Back
Mr Cairncross
Mr Gow
Mr Banks
005 Applies to a flat rock situated below the ''Craw's Nest''.
DOO COT [a cave] Doo Cot
Doo Cot
Doo Cot
Mr Cairncross
Mr Gow
Mr Banks
005 This name applies to a cave which is a resort for Doo's, hence the name.
SLOPING HEAD Sloping Head
Sloping Head
Sloping Head
Mr Cairncross
Mr Gow
Mr Banks
005 Applies to a head-land which has a sloping appearance, hence the name.

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Parish of Thurso

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