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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Grain | East Grain East Grain East Grain |
John Garland Esqr. Mr David Kidd Mr William Johnston |
019.08 | A small stream rising on the south side of Strath Finella hill flowing southward a short distance it forms a junction with the West Grain Burn the united waters are then known as the "Dry Burn". |
| West Grain | West Grain West Grain West Grain |
John Garland Esqr Mr David Kidd Mr William Johnston |
019.08 | A small stream rising on the south side of Strath Finella Hill flowing southward a distance of about a mile, forms a a junction with Dry Burn. & |
| Smart's Cairn | Smart's Cairn Smart's Cairn Smart's Cairn |
John Garland Esqr. Mr David Kidd Mr William Johnston |
019.08 | A considerable cairn, of stones about 14 feet, in diameter and about 3 feet, in height from the base; situated on the south side of Strathfinella Hill. The traditions, relative to this Cairn are so extravagant, and wild, that none of them can with propriety be given here. |
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[Page] 116Parish of Fordoun
Smart's Cairn [note]
The tradition about this, is similar to the Story
of St George and the Dragon, but the monster
slain at this place was a huge Serpent.
The Cairn in all probability is a relic of
Druidism, in connection with those on the
Hill of Garvock, which are all seen from
this place. [Signed] B. Render Corpl R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers}
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