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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK GAIRY | Black Gairy Black Gairy Black Gairy |
Robert Wilson Robert McMillan James McMillan |
013 | [Situation] Close in each side of Black Gutter A large rocky precipice of considerable elevation extending East And West along the northern side of "Merrick" And "Garlaiken" And froming a bold And prominent feature in the distance Towards its western extremity is a fissure or "gutter" called "Black Gutter " in which the eagles Annually build their nests And bring out their young. It is on the farms of Pulgown And Stroan And derives its name from its black or shaded appearance And A precipice is invariably called in this locality a 'gairy'. |
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