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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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STRATHMORE LODGE | Strathmore Lodge | R. Campbell Athan-salaich Duncan Mackay Game-Keeper John Gibson Shepherd Croik |
022 | A large and commodious dwelling the one half of which was built in 1870, the other half a few years ago. Before this lodge was built it was called - Achadh-na-caoirich. There is also a few small cottages and office houses all in good repair. Garden attached Proprietor Sir J.G.T. Sinclair Bart. [Baronet] |
CROIK | Croik Croig Croick |
R. Campbell Athan-salaich Duncan MacKay Game-Keeper John Gibson Shepherd Croik Plan of Strathmore 1852 Val. [Valuation] Roll 1871-72 |
022 | This name applies to a Shepherds Residence on the South side of the River Thurso from Strathmore Lodge. Proprietor Sir J.G.T. Sinclair. |
ATH NAN LEAC | Ath nan Leac Ford of the flags |
R. Campbell Athan-salaich Duncan MacKay Game-Keeper John Gibson Shepherd Croik |
022 | A broad part of the River Thurso, some little distance below the Lodge, it is full of large stones and flags at, and about, this place, hence the name. |
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[Page] 10County-Caithness -- Parish of Hallkirk
Ath nan Leac - Ford of the flags
[Signed] George Rose
CA [Civilian Assistant]
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