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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GULL ISLANDS | Gull Islands | Andrew Murdoch n & s PortmarK Carsphairn Robert Gammel n & s Dalmellington |
004 | Three Islands Situated in about the centre of Loch Doon, mush frequented by Sea Gulls in the breeding Season hence the name. |
| DONALDS ISLAND | Donalds Island | Andrew Murdoch n & s PortmarK Carsphairn Robert Gammel n & s Dalmellington |
004 | A small Island Situated on the western margin of Loch Doon, connected with the land when the Loch is low. but was always Surrounded by water previous to the tunnels being made and since generally in the Winter Season Mr. Chalmers of Loch head States that it traditionally reported of it having been the burial place for the inhabitants of Loch Doon Castle, and Mr. Murdoch States that he has heard it Said (Turn over) |
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[Page] 53List of Names Collect by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner
Plan 4B Trace 1
Parish of Straiton
Object
Gulls Island - Islands
Donalds Island - An Island
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