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DUNN INN Dunn Inn Donald Henderson. Tenant,
Donald McKay, Dunn,
William Gunn, Backlass,
018 A small country Inn. situated on the turnpike road leading from Thurso to WicK, distant from WicK. 13 1/4 Miles, it is in good repair. and has a large farm of arable land attached, the property of Sir Robert Anstruther. Baronet,
OLD MARKET STANCE [Dunn Inn] (Old) Market Stance Donald Henderson. Tenant,
Donald McKay, Dunn,
William Gunn, Backlass,
018 The marKet that was formerly held at this part. was known by the name of Roodsmas in Barlan, it was a feeing MarKet for the district. and held upon the second Tuesday of May each year. this marKet is now held on BacKlass Hill. and has been for these last 20 years upon the same day & month as formerly. it is situated about 20 chains West of Dunn Inn, and is upon the property of Sir Roberty Anstruther Baronet,

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