OS1/17/20/85
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRATH NAIRN | Strath Nairn Strath Nairn Strath Nairn Strath Nairn |
Revd [Reverend] A McGillivray Tomintoul Mr. D. McGillivray, Establ . C, [Established Church] School Mr John Matheson Established Church School, Farr, Statistical Account |
020 ; 030 ; 031 ; 042 ; 043 | "The valley of Strath Nairn which forms more than nine-tenths of the united parishes, is in figure, nearly though not quite, triangular, and extends from Wester Aberchalder the property of Charles Mackintosh of Aberarder, at its South western extremity, in a north westerly direction, winding very considerably towards the middle, (the chain of precipitous and rugged cliffs which constitute a wall on its north side, separating it from the parish of Dores, there suddenly breaking off,) thence rapidly inclining to the bridge of Daviot, on the Highland road, where the Strath may be said to terminate in a very steep and narrow glen," bide Statistical Account, not more than about one sixth of the Strath is cultivated, the remainder being heather and plantations The river Nairn runs through it the middle, with the arable portions on either side in small patches, It is in the Hands of several proprietors |
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[Page] 85County of Inverness Parish of Daviot & Dunlichity
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