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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARROCHAR [village] | Arroquhar Arroquhar Arroquhar Arroquhar Arroquhar Arrochar Arrochar Arrochar Arrochar Arrochar village |
Johnston's Co. [County] Map Philip's County Atlas Tombstone of the MacFarlan (1823) Rev. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] MacFarlan Montague Martin Esqr. Factor New Statistical account Valuation Roll Robertson's Tourists' Guide Steamboat Bills Postmark |
006 | A scattered village situated at the head of "Loch Long". It extends from "Ashfield House" on the north to the "Manse" on the south (6 inch scale) The north part of the village is oldest and the south comprises a number of new, superior cottages, chiefly for the accommodation of visitors during the Summer Season as the village is gradually rising in importance as a watering place. The land and a number of the houses belong to Sir James Colquhoun, of Luss, Bart. [Baronet], who is the principal landed proprietor in the Parish. The village contains a Parish Church, a commodious Hotel and a substantial Inn. It has also a Post Office. The Parish School (which is now the only school in the Parish) is at "Tarbet". The spelling of the name till a few years ago was in all cases "Arroquhar", which is still adhered to by Sir James Colquhoun and his Factor, in everything connected with the Estate. "Arroquhar" also appears on all old documents. The Post Office Authorities have adopted "Arrochar" which is now most commonly used. The Rev. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] McFarlan and Montague Martin Esqr. Factor to Sir James Colquhoun, are of opinion that the old name should be retained. The name is derived from Ard which sigifies high and Thir A country |
Continued entries/extra info
45Co. [County] Dumbarton Parish of Arroquhar
[Below last mode of spelling:]
Arrochar Adopted, See Authorities for the Parish name
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Alison James- Moderator, Ann Bray
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