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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINNESSWOOD | Kinnesswood Kinnesswood Kinnesswood Kinasswood |
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] McKelvie E [East] Balgeddie Revd. [Reverend] Mr Steele Portmoak Mr Laing E [East] Balgeddie Bells Co [County] Map |
023 | A small village near the north east shore of Loch Leven. It contains a Post Office, School and a few Public Houses. The manufacture of Vellum has been carried on here for upwards of a century. "Though otherwise obscure it derives a slight fame from having been the birthplace of Michael Bruce , the Scottish Poet and author of many much admired and often printed pieces" Chamber's Gazeteer. |
| BALNEATHILL | Balneathill Balneathill Balneathill Balneathill Balnethill |
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] McKelvie Revd. [Reverend] Mr Steele Mr Laing Mr Baird Johnston's Co [County] Map |
023 | An excellent farm house with extensive outbuildings attached near the village of Kinnesswood. It is occupied by Mr Stobbie & is the property of Sir Graham Montgomery |
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5 Plan 23A Portmoak ParishSituation ( Kinnesswood) 1 mile NW [North West] of Scotlandwell
Situation ( Balneathill) 1 3/8 mile NW [North West] of Scotlandwell
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