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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle of Cowie | Castle of Cowie (Site of) Castle of Cowie (Site of) Castle of Cowie (Site of) Castle of Cowie (Site of) |
Mr R Duthie Estate Plan Valuation Roll 1862-63 Revd [Reverend] John Watt |
012.16 | "On the top of a rock adjoining the Sea at Cowie, there remain [vestiges] of a building, generally called the Castle of Cowie. It must have been but of very limited dimensions, not fitted for the residence of the Thanes. Most likely it served only as a place of refuge in danger. (New Stat Act [Statistical Account] Page 25) "William Fraser, and his spouse Margaret Murray, had the thanedom of Colly or Cowie from David II" (Mems. [Memorials] of Angus & Mearns Page 12) |
| Ruthery Head | Ruthery Head Ruthery Head Ruthery Head |
Estate Plan Mr R Duthie Revd [Reverend] John Watt |
012.16 | This name applies to a tongue of land near St Mary's Chapel |
| The Toutties | The Toutties The Toutties The Toutties |
Mr. R, Duthie Mr James Milne Mr James Smart |
012.16 | A well known name applying to a reef of rocks nearly opposite the village of Cowie. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 210Parish of Fetteresso
[Note Castle of Cowie] -- No part of the building now remains
but the site is well known.
[signed] B. Render
Corpl. R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
17/8/64 [17 August 1864]
[Note Ruthery Head] -- "Ruther - To Storm to bluster." -- (Jamieson) (Literally the Stormy Headland)
[Note The Toutties] -- "Touttie - Throwing into disorder
as a touttie wind etc" -- (Jamieson)
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, Alison James- Moderator
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