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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPUTAN DUBHA | Spùtan Dubha Sputan Dubha |
Revd [Reverend] W. Grant Revd [Reverend] Mr. Logan Revd [Reverend] Mr. Forsythe Mr. A. Anderson |
045 | A small stream or (track of a stream) It being dry all the summer season, It forms the Co. [County] Boundary between the Counties of Elgin & Inverness for about 12 chains and then tur[ns] Westward and becomes a large stream before it falls into the Findhorn. The ground here is very steep and the stream must run by rapidly, and soon get dry, the track is visible over very steep black rocks -- Signifies Black Spouts |
| SLOCHD MHUIC | Slochd Mhuic Slochd Mhuic Slochd Mhuic Slochd Mhuic |
Revd [Reverend] J. Logan Revd [Reverend] Mr. Forsythe Revd [Reverend] Mr. Grant Mr. A. Anderson |
045 | A large hollow extending about 1-1/2 miles in and in some parts about 3 chains in width, from where the Great Highland road leaves the Co. [County] of Elgin as far West as the farm of Inscharn. It is of a curved outline and affords good pasturage for sheep or cattle. The name signifies the boars Hollow. Tradition says that the last of the wild boars of Caledonia was killed in this hollow. |
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[page] 42County of Inverness Detd [Detailed?] No. 2 Parish of Duthil and Rothiemurchas (Part of)
This name [Sputan Dubha] was referred to the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Forsythe who gives the meaning of, and the name adopted
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