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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGE [Roslin Castle] | Bridge (ancient) | McDowall's & J. Bower's Guides to Roslin | 012 | A tremendous high narrow bridge of one arch, over a deep ravine which appears to have been partly excavated from the solid rock. This bridge is situated at the north side of Roslin Castle & is the only access to the castle from the east side |
| COLLEGE HILL | College Hill | McDowall's & J. Brown's Guides to Roslin Mrs. Oughton Roslin |
012 | A considerable hill on the how of which stands the ancient Chapel of Roslin |
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[page] 8612D Trace No. 3
Roslin Castle. Continued
Between the perpendicular banks of the River North Esk & the walls of the Castle there is a pretty extensive fruit & vegetable garden, which as well as the gardens in the neighbourhood is famed for the growth of strawberries, and attracts numerous visitors during the summer season Roslin Castle is situated a little south of the Chapel & in the immediate vicinity of the village of Roslin
Note Most of the above description is copied from the Guide books to Roslin & recently published
List of Names collected by Paul Carson
James Carpenter C Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
11th Jan. 1853
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