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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Doo' Thirl | Back Doo' Thirl Back Doo' Thirl Back Doo' Thirl |
Mr Robert Duthie (Stonehaven) Mr Alexander Webster (Stonehaven) Mr Robert Reid (Stonehaven) |
017.04 | A name which applies to a cliff at the south side of Boggarly Head. There are a great number of holes in the Cliff which are much frequented by the wild or rock pigeon, hence the name. |
| Bellman's Head | Bellman's Head Bellman's Head Bellman's Head |
Mr R. Duthie Stonehaven Mr J. Wood Stonehaven Mr R. Ross Stonehaven |
017.04 | A projecting reef of rocks near the north side of Stonehaven Harbour. It is stated that previous to the lights being introduced here, a Bell was hung on those rocks to warn mariners off the reef, hence the name. |
| Stonehaven Bay | Stonehaven Bay Stonehaven Bay Stonehaven Bay |
Mr R. Duthie Mr J. Wood James Tindal Esqr (P. [Procurator] Fiscal) |
017.04 | A fine bay extending from Downies Point to Garron Point. The Town of Stonehaven, and village of Cowie are situated on the west margin of this bay. |
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Back Doo' Thirl [notes]
"Doo' - The Dove"
"Thirl" - To perforate, to drill, to wound"
"To thirl - To cause to vibrate - Teut, drill-en
Trill-en - gyrare, conglomerate.
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