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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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TURNHOUSE | Turnhouse Turnhouse |
Revd. [Reverend] A. Torrence Mr. C. Borthwick |
012 | About 1 mile and ½ south-west and south of Woodhouselee. An old farmhouse in a dilapidated state, and at present untenanted the farm being annexed to House of Muir. Tradition states that during the match between the hounds of King Robert Bruce and that of the Knight of Roslin, the dogs succeeded in turning the stag at this place hence the origin of the name. |
TURNHOUSE HILL | Turnhouse Hill Turnhouse Hill |
Revd. [Reverend} A. Torrence Mr. C. Borthwick |
012 | 1 and five-eighths miles south-west of Woodhouselee. A hill of a modest size on the farm of Turnhouse. It is one of the Pentland range. On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station. |
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