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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALEDONIAN BANK [Burghead] | Caledonian Bank Caledonian Bank Caledonian Bank |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Garioch Mr. R. P. Robertson Mr. A. Fraser |
001.15 | This name apples to a branch of the Caledonian Bank situated in Granary Street. the building is two stories high slated and in good repair. It is the property of the Caledonian Banking Company |
| HARBOUR [Burghead] | Harbour Harbour Harbour |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Garioch Mr. R. P. Robertson Mr. A. Fraser Mr Young Solicitor Elgin |
001.15 | This name is applied to the Harbour in Connection with the village of Burghead situated at the South west end of the village It is protected by a strong wall upon the south an two small piers constructed of wood which forms the entrance renders vessels secure when once entered. The chief import trade here is Coal and Bones, the latter being conveyed to the Bone Mill at Forres, and the export is Timber, Fish, and Stones. Vessels drawing about ten feet of water enter here without difficulty, and the average number entering yearly is about Six Hundred It is the property of W Young Esqr Fleurs Elgin. |
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Transcriber's notes
On this page, the Reverend's name has been altered from Garroch to Garioch. On page 16 it is written Garioch, but on all other pages it is written as Garroch.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, MASab
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