OS1/13/26/1/60
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIGOUR | Craigour Craigour Craigour |
Mr J Bogie Mr William Blythe Mr J Flockhart |
016 | [Situation] 2 Miles N.W. [North West] of Edentown A hill having a Trigonometrical Station about 25 Chains North of Balvaird, the inclosure wherein the Station was erected also bears the Same name |
| BALVAIRD | Balvaird Balvaird Balvaird |
Mr J Bogie Mr J Flockhart Mr William Blythe |
016 | Two cottages which were formerly a part of the farm Steading of Balvaird Castle at present the Cottages are occupied by poor families |
| BALVAIRD CASTLE | Balvaird Castle Balvaird Castle Balvaird Castle Balvaird Castle |
County Map Mr J Bogie Mr J Flockhart Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
016 | [Situation] 1½ Miles N.W. [North West] of Edentown An old Castle situated about 20 Chains East of the road between Gateside and Perth, a portion of it is in ruin, from its appearance together with Some old trees Scattered about it the Visitor might Conclude that in former times it was a Residence or Strong hold of importance, a portion of this building is now occupied by David Murray who is in charge |
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Note: "Ruin" to be written in the part in Description DK
Note: Bal - The initial Syllable of a great many names of places in Scotland Jameson
Note: "Balvaird Castle belonged
to the Murrays in the Reign
of Robert ll now the property
of the Earl of Mansfield"
Full [Fullartons] Gazetteer & Old Stat Acct [Statistical Account]
Note: Balvaird an old well built castle belonging to the Murrays since time of Reg. [Regent] Robert ll and is now the heritage of the Viscount of Stormont the local representative of the Murrays of Balvaird.
Sibalds Fife & Kinross Page 117
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