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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KING'S HILL | King's Hill | John Jackson, Logan House, Penicuik William Henderson, Kirkton Knox's County Map |
012 | A small hill mostly arable immediately west of Kirkton farm house. King Robert Bruce stood here during a match between some favourite hounds of his and of Sir William St. Clair of Roslin. This tradition has been made popular by its being noticed in Sir Walter Scotts "Lay of the Last Minstrel, a ridge further east is pointed out as the place where the Knight of Roslin stood during the match, and the place bears the name of Knightfield Rig. |
| KIRKTON | Kirkton | John Jackson, Logan House, Penicuik William Henderson, Kirkton Knox's County Map |
012 | A small farm house with offices and a moor farm attached. The property of Mr. Robertson of Logan House, it is a little west of the ruins of "St. Catherine's Church" hence the name. |
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