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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GLACK OF CORRAICH Glack of Corraich Property Plan
Alexander McKenzie
William McKenzie
024 A narrow dell with very steep sides extending from the parish boundary till the "Little Burn" falls into "Burn of Corraich". The word "Glack" is, no doubt, a modern addition to the original name - Corrie Eich - as Glac and Corrie signify nearly the same thing. Derivation, Glac, a narrow valley, Coire a mountain dell, Each a horse.
MONTHREY Monthrey 024 Described in Name Book of Lintrathen parish.
MACHIRN Machirn 024 Described in Name Book of Lintrathen parish.

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Co. [County] Forfar -- Paris of Kirriemuir

Glack of Corraich [note]
Signification of Glack
& Corrie found to be
used by the people to the
same objects - i.e. a Pass
or the hollow or Corrie at
the head of a stream.
[Initialled] CH

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