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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CÀRN BHEUR Càrn Bheur
Càrn Bheur
Càrn Bheur
Càrn Bheur
Revd [Reverend] W. Forsyth Parish Manse Abernethy
Mr John Grant Parish school Abernethy
Mr W. Cameron Upper Dell
Mr Donald Anderson Gamekeeper Inchtomach
075 A large prominent heathy pasture hill in the Braes of Abernethy its sides are smooth and even to the top rather steep on the South over Allt Bheur, there is little or no level ground on the top. the property of the Earl of Seafield meaning Cairn of the Point or Pinnacle.
EAG A' CHAIT Eag à' Chait
Eag à' Chait
Eag à' Chait
Eag à' Chait
Revd [Reverend W. Forsyth
Mr J. Grant
Mr W. Cameron
Mr Donald Anderson
060 A deep rocky ravine with steep sides at the foot of Càrn Bheur. it means the Cats' gorge or hollow-
EAG A' BHALGAIRE Eag à Bhalgaire
Eag à Bhalgaire
Eag à Bhalgaire
Eag à Bhalgaire
Revd [Reverend] W. Forsyth
Mr John Grant
Mr William Cameron
Mr Donal Anderson
075 A deep gullet at the west base of Carn Bheur and adjacent to Eag a Chait- it is longer but not so steep or rocky as the latter It means the gullet or Ravine of the Fox-

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Transcriber's notes

Note that Càrn Bheur had not been pre-populated but since it is in the Index for this page I have added it.

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