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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auchinblae | Auchinblae Auchinblae Auchinblae Auchinblae Auchinblae Auchinblae Auchinblae |
Rev. [Reverend] Charles Buchan D.D. [Doctor of Divinity] Rev. [Reverend] John Phillips John Garland Fac. [Factor] James Farquharson Esqr. Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland. 1859 Garden's Co [County] Maps (1774) New Stat Act [Statistical Account] |
020.01 | Auchinblae a village with a post office having two deliveries during the day; first 7.30 A.m. and 3.30 P.m.1st departure 11 A.m. 2nd departure 7.30 P.m. It stands on a gentle rising ground washed by the rivulet Luther. Amid the beautiful scenery of Strathfinella, situated 5 1/2 miles N.N.E. [North North East ] of Laurencekirk 11 miles S.W. [South West] of Stonehaven and 16 miles N [North] of Montrose. The village contains many substantial houses, and has a very clean, cheerful and prosperous appearance; It contains a Spinningmill, Gasworks, Free Church and School, two Inns, two Public houses, Police Station, two banking offices, namely, North of Scotland, and City of Glasgow the latter carries on business for the Inland Revinue, Stamps, Taxes, and Northern fire and life assurance Company. Two large annual fairs are held on the third Thursday of April and on the Wednesday after the second Tuesday of May. And (over) [continued on page 80] |
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