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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
MUIR'S PLACE Muir's Place Valuation Roll.
John Muir, Pn.
John Cooper, Gallowhill.
R. Hamilton, Collector of Poor Rates
018.14 A well known name taken from the feuar who built the houses. They are situated on the west side of the Glasgow and Carlisle Road, a short distance south of the church. (quoad sacra)
WEST MAUCHAN West Mauchan.
West Mauchin.
Mauchan or Machan
Estate Map.
J. Marshall. Pn.
Proprietor's Carts.
Forest's Co. Map.
Valuation Roll.
Voter's List
018.14 This is a superior dwelling having offices for farm purposes attached, and occupied by the proprietor - J. Marshall Esqr. There are two "Machans" - east and west , both designated without reference to this position, which are relatively, more north and south than "east" and "west". Every person seams to understand this name derived from maukin, a hare, but custom has established the

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