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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
DEEP SLACK Deep Slack
Deep Slack
Deep Slack
R. Aitken Glencryan
William Finlayson. Carbrain
J. Marshall Braehead
026 A natural brae having the side of a Parish Road running along its top, on the north & east sides of Glencryan. The name is well known. The The Deep Slack is said to be derived from a deep marshy hole which was here before the Quarry was opened.
WEST FOREST West Forest
West Forest
West Forest
Valuation Roll
William Finlayson Carbrain,
William Barr, Tenant
026 A good Steading on Cumbernauld Estate the property of Col. [Colonel] Fleming. (See Mid & East Forest 26-2.4).
JANE'S BRAES Jane's Braes
Jane's Braes
Jane's Braes
William Finlayson, Carbrain
G. Steel Lenzie Mill
A. Walker, Seafar
026 Curious formed natural rough pasture braes in an arable field on the Lenzie Mill Farm said to be named from a woman who cut her throat in the place. Near the Bridge over the Railway the water shades - flowing east & west from the one place. This name is well known.

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