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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HALSARY MOSS | Halsary Moss | Mr. McKinnon; Farmer Shieldton Mr A. Munro Farmers Mr. J. Munro Halsary |
023 | A portion of moorland situated to the north west of the farm of Halsary close to the parish boundary used as a peat moss, on the property of Sir Robert Anstruther of Balcaskie House. |
| BAD AI CHLAMHAIN | Bad a' Chlamhain | Mr. McKinnon; Farmer Shieldton Mr A. Munro Farmers Mr. J. Munro Halsary |
023 | A large portion of moorland between the Halsary moss & Halsary, it was at one time partly under cultivation. The property of Sir Robert Anstruther of Balcaskie House |
| THE LAID | The Laid | Mr. McKinnon; Farmer Shieldton Mr A. Munro Farmers Mr. J. Munro Halsary |
023 | This name is derived from the Gaelic word 'Leathad' i.e. a declivity. It apples to a slight slope near Halsary Farm. |
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[Page] 141Watten Parish -- Caithness
[Note Halsary Moss] Supply this.
[Note Bad a' Chlamhain] "The Buzzard Hawk's 'Tuft'
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