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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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THE RIDGES | The Ridges The Ridges The Ridges |
John Kelly Andrew McLean James Jackson |
002 | [Situation] About 1/4 Mile North from Point Garry A long and narrow ledge of shelving rocks visible at about half tide. |
CRAIGLEITH | Craigleith Craigleith Craigleith Craigleith Craigleith Craig Leith |
Mr James Dall Mr James Hislop Mr Peter Edington Mr James McDonald Stat: Acct: [Statistical Account] Johnstons Map |
002 | [Situation] About 1 Mile North from the Town of North Berwick A bare rocky island about a mile in circumference, situated in the Firth of Forth, opposite the town of North Berwick. It is inhabited only by rabbits & sea fowl, and it is a favourite resort of the sea bird called the "Tommy-norrie" or the "Coulterneb" or puffin. It is the property of Sir Hew Dalrymple Bart. [Baronet] |
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[page] 64Parish of North Berwick
In Forms 136 page
92 - The Ridges
91 - Craigleith
[Note Craigleith] -- On the island is a small pond in which Leeches are gathered.
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