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FORRES [parish] |
Forres
Forres
Forres
Forres
Forres
Forres
Forres |
New Statistical Account
Old Statistical Account
Fullartons Gazetteer
Forsyth's Survey of the Province of Moray 1798
Sheriff's List of Parishes
Registrars Returns 1862
Oliver and Boyd's Almanac |
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The Parish of Forres is in the Presbytery of Forres, and Synod of Moray. It is bounded on the north by Findhorn Loch and the Moray Firth; on the east by the parishes of Kinloss, and Rafford; on the south by the parish of Rafford; and on the west by the parishes of Edinkillie, and Dyke and Moy There are no detached portions of the parish of Forres, but a small part of the parish of Dyke and Moy joins the western boundary of the parish of Forres and lies on the east side of the River Findhorn. This small portion of parish of Dyke and Moy forms the detached part (No1) of the County of Nairn |
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County of Elgin -- Parish of Forres |
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WATERFORD MILLS (Bone & Flour) |
Waterford Mills (Bone & Flour)
Waterford Mills (Bone & Flour)
Waterford Mills (Bone & Flour) |
Robert McKessack Esqr Tent [Tenant] & propr [proprietor]
John D. Davidson Esqr
John Grigor Esqr |
010.08 |
This name is applied to a large Building four Storeys high Situated a short distance north of the Town of Forres. The following works are conducted upon the premises viz. a Bone Mill, Flour Mill, & chemical works. the whole are slated and in good repair. The motive power is Steam. The Bone and Flour Mills are the Property of R. McKessack Esqr. |
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CHEMICAL WORKS [Waterford Mills] |
Chemical Works
Chemical Works
Chemical Works |
Robert McKessack Esq.
John D. Davidson Esq.
John Grigor Esq. |
010.08 |
the chemical works being the property of James Thompson Wilson, Restleridge House, Edinburgh |
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County of Elgin -- Parish of Forres |
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FORRES AGRICULTURAL HALL |
Forres Agricultural Hall
Forres Agricultural Hall
Forres Agricultural Hall
Forres Agricultural Hall |
John D. Davidson Esqr.
John Grigor Esqr.
Thomas Wilson Esqr.
H. B. Anderson Esqr. Lesee |
010.08 |
A handsome & Commodious Stone Building, erected for the Exhibition of Cattle, Implements, and Agricultural Produce. The Ground floor is for the exhibition of Cattle, while surrounding the building on the sides is a large gallery in which produce is exhibited, outside the building is a place for Implements etc. It is also used as a drill hall, and is to be used for flower shows, Concerts or anything else that will please the Public. It was built in 1867 and is the property of a Limited Liability Co. [Company] |
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GREESHOP |
Greeshop
Greeshop
Greeshop
Greeshop |
Rent Receipt
William Fraser Tenant
John D. Davidson Esqr
Factor, Forres |
010.08 |
A farm house one Storey high with offices attached the former thatched the latter Slated, the whole in good repair. Col [Colonel] Grant Peterkin Grange Hall Proprietor |
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MONKLAND |
Monkland
Monkland
Monkland |
Rent Receipt & Lease
Alexander Stuart Tenant
John D. Davidson Esqr Factor to Col. [Colonel] Grant |
010.08 |
A farm house one Storey high with offices attached Slated and in good repair Col. [Colonel] Grant Peterkin Propr [proprietor] |
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EDGEFIELD |
Edgefield
Edgefield
Edgefield |
Andrew Smith Esqr Tenant
William Fraser Farmer
John D. Davidson Esqr. |
010.08 |
This name is applied to a large and neatly built dwelling two Storeys high with Suitable offices attached the whole are Slated and in good repair. Col. [Colonel] Grant Peterkin Propr [proprietor] |
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GRIGOR'S BUILDINGS |
Grigor's Buildings
Grigor's Buildings
Grigor's Buildings |
John Grigor Esqr. proprietor
John D. Davidson Esqr
John Wilson Esqr. |
010.08 |
This name is given to a neat row of dwelling houses two Storeys high Slated & in good repair John Grigor Esqr Forres Nurserys propr. [proprietor] |
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County of Elgin -- Parish of Forres |
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WATERFORD |
Waterford
Waterford
Waterford |
Robert McKessack Esqr Tent. [Tenant] & propr. [proprietor]
John D. Davidson Esqr.
John Grigor Esqr Forres Nurserys |
010.08 |
A farm house one Storey high with offices attached, Slated and in excellent repair. R McKessack Esqr Proprietor |
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LOUIS VILLA |
Louis Villa
Louis Villa
Louis Villa |
Mrs. Bonthrone Tenant & Propr. [Proprietor]
John D. Davidson Esqr
John Grigor Esqr |
010.08 |
This name is applied to a neat built Villa three storeys high with Garden & Suitable offices attached, the houses are slated & in excellent repair Mrs Bonthrone Propr & Tent [Proprietor & Tenant] |
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MILNE COTTAGE |
Milne Cottage
Milne Cottage
Milne Cottage |
Thomas Wilson Esqr. Tent [Tenant] & propr. [proprietor]
J.D Davidson Esqr
John Grigor Esqr |
010.08 |
This name is applied to a neat cottage one storey high with offices attached Slated and in good repair Thomas Wilson Esqr. propr. [proprietor] |
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MILNE PLACE [Forres] |
Milne Place
Milne Place
Milne Place |
Thomas Wilson Esqr Tent [Tenant] & propr. [proprietor]
J. D. Davidson Esqr.
John Grigor Esqr. |
010.08 |
A neat dwelling one storey high Slated & in good repair Thomas Wilson Esqr propr. [proprietor] |
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County of Elgin -- Parish of Forres |
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RANDOLPH VILLA |
Randolph Villa
Randolph Villa
Randolph Villa |
A. C.Mackenzie Esq.
R. Urquhart Esq.
J. Miller Esq. |
010.08; 010.05 |
A very handsome Villa, three storeys high and in excellent repair, situated in Bullet Loan and adjoining Viewbank. The property of Alexander Mackenzie, Writer Forres. |
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NORTH BACK ROAD |
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For authorities and Description see Name Book of the Town of Forres |
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HIGHLAND RAILWAY |
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For authorities and Description see Name Book of the Town of Forres |
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STATION ROAD |
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For authorities and Description see Name Book of the Town of Forres |
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County of Elgin -- Parish Forres |
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RIVER FINDHORN |
River Findhorn
River Findhorn
River Findhorn |
A C. MacKenzie Esqr
R. Urquhart Esqr
J. Miller Esqr. |
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This River has its source in the mountains to the South of Inverness and after a course of about forty miles, falls into the Moray Firth about four Miles below Forres; it bounds the Parish of Forres throughout its whole length on the N.[North] West. Its course through this Parish is rapid & banks low, the Country through which it passes being flat, so much so that when floods occur they do great damage to the neighbouring farms and the river in consequence frequently Shifts its Course. Higher up its banks are high perpen-dicular & Composed of rock forming the finest river Scenery to be seen in this part of the Country. |
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Parish of Forres |
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SANQUAR HOUSE |
Sanquhar House
Sanquhar House
Sanquhar House |
Mr Millar Editor, Forres
Mr Sclanders Banker, Forres
Robert Peat Esqr W.S. [Writer to the Signet] Forres |
010.12 |
A large and elegantly built mansion house situated about one mile South West of Forres, and on beautifully ornamented and elevated ground. It is three storeys high slated, and in excellent condition Mr Tytler Tenant & proprietor |
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FORRES MILLS (Corn, Flour & Barley |
Forres Mills (Corn Flour and Barley)
Forres Mills (Corn Flour and Barley)
Forres Mills (Corn Flour and Barley) |
Rent Receipt
Mr Lawrence Tenant
Mr Millar Forres |
010.12 |
This name is applied to a large block of building three storeys slated, and in good repair. Flour, Meal, and Barley are ground here. Mr Tytler, Sanquhar House proprietor |
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BURDSHAUGH |
Burdshaugh
Burdshaugh
Burdshaugh |
Mr Millar
Mr Sclanders,
Mr Peat W.S. [Writer to the Signet] Forres |
010.12 |
A row of cottages lying near the Western end of the town of Forres; they are all one storey high, slated and in very good repair They belong to the burgh of Forres. |
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County of Elgin -- Forres Ph.[Parish] |
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FORRES BURN |
Forres Burn
Forres Burn
Forres Burn |
A. C. Mackenzie Esq. Provost
R. Urquhart Esq. Town Clerk
J. Miller Esq. Editor of Forres Gazette |
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This burn takes its rise in the adjoining parish of Rafford and after a course of a few miles, it falls into the Bay of Findhorn about two miles north of the town of Forres. It is a rapid stream in its upper course and works two mills, the Sanquhar Mills, and the Burnside Mills; besides passing through a Brewery and working several thrashing Machines. Its course for the last two or three miles is both deep and sluggish. |
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BALNAFERRY |
Balnaferry
Balnaferry
Balnaferry |
Lewis E Grant Esq
Rent Receipt
William Sclanders Esqr |
010.12 |
A Commodious farm house two storeys high with suitable offices attached. the former is slated and in excellent repair, the latter is now in ruins having been recently destroyed by fire. R McKessack Tent [Tenant] Earl of Moray propr. [proprietor] Darnaway Castle. by Forres |
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County of Elgin -- Ph. [Parish] of Forres |
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PILMUIR |
Pilmuir
Pilmuir
Pilmuir |
Lewis E Grant Esqr Thornhill
William Sclanders Esqr
R Urquhart Esqr |
010.12 |
This name applies to a few scattered houses situated about one and a half miles South West from the town of Forres, the whole are thatched and in fair repair. Partly the property of the town of Forres and partly the Heirs of the late Mr. Grant Thornhill |
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THORNHILL |
Thornhill
Thornhill
Thornhill |
Lewis E Grant Esqr Thornhill
W. Sclanders Esqr
J Miller Esqr |
010.12 |
A large farm house two storeys high with suitable offices attached slated and in excellent repair. Heirs of the late Mr. Grant Thornhill Tent [Tenant] & propr. [proprietor] |
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BOGS OF FORRES |
Bogs of Forres
Bogs of Forres
Bogs of Forres |
Lewis E Grant Esqr
William Sclanders Esqr
J Miller Esqr |
010.12 |
A small farm house one storey high with offices attached slated and in good repair. James Forsyth Tent [Tenant]. Town of Forres propr. [proprietor]. |
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County of Elgin -- Ph. [Parish] of Forres |
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WHITEROW |
Whiterow
Whiterow
Whiterow |
Mr. Miller
Mr. Michie
Mr. Peat Solicitor |
010.12 |
A farm house two storeys high slated and in good repair. there are suitable offices attached one storey high and in good repair Sir William Gordon Gordon Cumming proprietor Altyre House. by Forres. |
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County of Elgin -- Forres Ph. [Parish] |
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BALNAGEITH |
Balnageith
Balnageith
Balnageith |
Mr Miller
Mr Michie
Mr Peat solicitor |
010.12 |
A farm House two storeys high and offices attached also Workmen's Cottages and a Carpenters shop partly thatched and partly slated, some in good and some in not very good repair John Dougall Esqr. Ratho Park, Ratho, Edinburgh Proprietor |
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KNOCKOMIE |
Knockomie
Knockomie
Knockomie |
Mr. Miller
Mr Michie
Mr. Peat solicitor |
010.12 |
A neat House two storeys high, with farm steading attached, the House is slated and in good repair the steading thatched and repair passable Lord Moray proprietor Darnaway Castle by Forres |
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ROSEFIELD |
Rosefield
Rosefield
Rosefield |
A. C. McKenzie Esqr.
R. Urquhart Esqr.
J. Miller Esqr.
William Sime Tent. [Tenant] Propr. [Proprietor] |
011.05 |
This name is applied to a neat dwelling, two storeys high with suitable offices attached, Slated and in excellent repair. William Sime Esqr. Tent. [Tenant] and propr. [proprietor] |
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VICTORIA PLACE [Forres] |
Victoria Place
Victoria Place
Victoria Place
Victoria Place |
A. C. McKenzie Esqr.
R. Urquhart Esqr.
J. Millar Esqr
R. Fraser propr [proprietor] |
011.05 |
This name is applied to a neatly built dwelling two storeys high. Slated and in excellent repair R Hood Tent [Tenant] Roderick Fraser Esqr of Bogton, Forres propr [proprietor] |
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HANGMAN'S WELL |
Hangman's Well
Hangman's Well
Hangman's Well |
J Miller Esqr
R Urquhart Esqr
Alexander Urquhart Esqr |
011.05 |
This name is applied to a well situated in the corner of a small Croft about ¼ mile East from the Town of Forres. Tradition says this Croft formed part of the emoluments in connection with the office of Hangman |
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SPRINGFIELD |
Springfield
Springfield
Springfield |
G. Walker Esqr. Tent. [Tenant] & propr [proprietor]
Alexander Urquhart Esqr
J. Miller Esqr |
011.05 |
This name is applied to a large farm house two Storeys high with Suitable offices attached. Slated and in good repair. G Walker Esqr Tent. [Tenant] & propr. [proprietor] |
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BOGTON |
Bogton
Bogton
Bogton |
Alexander Urquhart Est [Estate] Factor
Rent Receipt
W. Ross Tent. [Tenant] |
011.05 |
A farm house two Storeys high with offices attached, Slated and in good repair. Heirs of the late Mr. Grant Thornhill propr. [proprietor] |
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SWORD BLADES, BUCKLES AND PIECES OF TARTAN FOUND HERE A.D. 1823 [Bogton] |
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About 4½ chains east of Bogton farmsteading Sword Blades, Buckles, and pieces of Tartan were found about the year 1823 by the labourers cultivating the field. |
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TRAFALGAR PLACE [Forres] |
Trafalgar Place
Trafalgar Place
Trafalgar Place |
A. C. McKenzie Esqr
R. Urquhart Esqr
J. Miller Esqr
J. Cruickshank Tent [Tenant] |
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This name is applied to a neat dwelling two storeys high with offices attached Slated and in good repair Trustees of the late Mr. Hoyes proprietors Mr James Hamilton Draper Forres is one of the Trustees |
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COUNCILLORS WALK |
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For Authorities and description see Name Book of the Town of Forres |
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County of Elgin -- Ph. [Parish] of Forres
Little Cross [crossed out] |
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LITTLE CROSS (Remains of |
Little Cross
Little Cross
Little Cross |
A. C. McKenzie Esqr
R. Urquhart Esqr
J Miller Esqr |
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This name is given to a Small Stone with a hollow in the Centre upon which a cross is said to have been erected for some religious purpose but there appears to be little known of its origin. It is Situated a short distance East from the Town of Forres at the junction of roads leading to Elgin & Burghead. |
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CLUNY COTTAGE |
Cluny Cottage
Cluny Cottage
Cluny Cottage |
A C. MacKenzie Esqr.
R. Urquhart Esqr.
J. Miller Esqr. |
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An elegant Dwelling house adjoining Mayfield house on the North Side of the road from Forres to Elgin, and near the old Royalty Boundary. It is two stories high, slated and in good repair. The Property and residence of James K. Macolmson Esqr. |
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BRONTE PLACE |
Bronte Place
Bronte Place
Bronte Place
Bronte Place |
A. C. MacKenzie Esqr
R. Urquhart Esqr
J. Miller Esqr
Name on Corner of House |
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Two dwelling houses situated on the South side of the road from Forres to Elgin, and near the Easter extremity of the Royalty Boundary. They are two Stories high, slated and in good repair. The property of Mrs. McBean who resides in one of them. |
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MAYFIELD COTTAGE |
Mayfield Cottage
Mayfield Cottage
Mayfield Cottage |
A C MacKenzie Esqr.
R. Urquhart Esqr.
J. Miller Esqr. |
011.05 |
A commodious Dwelling house two stories high and attics, slated and in good repair, situated on the north side of the road from Forres to Elgin, and nearly opposite Bronte Place. The Property of the Revd. [Reverend] Mark Aitken 112 Queens Road, Brighton |
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MAYFIELD HOUSE |
Mayfield House
Mayfield House
Mayfield House |
A. C. MacKenzie Esqr.
R. Urquhart Esqr.
J. Miller Esqr. |
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An elegant Dwelling house situated on the North side of Mayfield Cottage. It is two Stories high Slated & in good repair. The Property of the Revd. [Reverend] Mark Aitken |
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DRUMDUAN |
Drumduan
Drumduan
Drumduan |
Mr Miller Forres
Mr Peat. Solicitor. Forres
Mr Michie Forres |
011.05 |
A handsome mansion Situated about ¾ of a mile N. [North] East of the town of Forres. It is two storeys high Slated and in good repair. Property of Mrs Grant who also resides there |
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CLOVENSIDE |
Clovenside
Clovenside
Clovenside |
Mr Miller
Mr Peat
Mr Michie |
011.05 |
A farmhouse and outoffices one storey high partly thatched and partly Slated. in good repair. Property of Mr Anderson Banker. Port Glasgow. |
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EDGEHILL |
Edgehill
Edgehill
Edgehill |
Mr Millar
Mr Peat Solicitor
Mr Michie |
011.05 |
A handsome Cottage two storeys high Slated and in good repair. Property of The Hydropathic Company. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Forres -- County of Elgin |
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CLUNYHILL HOUSE (Hydropathic Establishment |
Clunyhill House (Hydropathic Establishment)
Clunyhill House (Hydropathic Establishment)
Clunyhill House (Hydropathic Establishment) |
Mr Miller
Mr Peat
Mr Michie |
011.05 |
A handsome pile of buildings with vegetable garden and ornamental garden attached. It is 3 storeys high slated and in good repair. and is used as an Hydropathic Establishment. Property of a limited liability Company. |
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MUIRYSHADE |
Muiryshade
Muiryshade
Muiryshade |
Mr Miller
Mr Peat
Mr Michie |
011.05 |
A farm house and out offices one storey high partly thatched partly slated, in good repair. Property of Mr Tylter Sanquhar House. |
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Parish of Forres -- County of Elgin
Tarras Place [crossed out]
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BULLET LOAN |
Bullet Loan
Bullet Loan
Bullet Loan |
A C. MacKenzie Esqr.
R. Urquhart Esqr.
J. Miller Esqr. |
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A Road extending Southward from South Back Street at its junction with Tolbooth Street, to the junction of the Road to Clunyhill House. It has houses at intervals on one side only, nearly all two stories High Slated and in good repair Various Proprietors |
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BRITISH CAMP (Site of [Cluny Hills] |
British Camp (site of)
British Camp (site of)
British Camp (site of) |
Mr Millar
Mr Peat Solicitor
Mr Michie |
011.05 |
The Site of this Camp is Situated on an eminence at the North Eastern extremity of the Cluny Hills. Part of the worKs at its North and north eastern extremities can still be traced, all other signs of it are obliterated. |
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CLUNY HILLS |
Cluny Hills
Cluny Hills
Cluny Hills |
Mr Miller - Forres
Mr Peat Solicitor, Forres
Mr Michie Druggist Forres |
011.05 |
Applied to a number of Small wooded hills extending from Bulletloan on the south to the statute Labor Road on the north. They are intersected by handsomely laid out walks, and are the property of The Burgh of Forres. |
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Parish of Forres -- County of Elgin |
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CEMETERY |
Cemetery
Cemetery
Cemetery |
Mr Miller
Mr Peat
Mr Michie |
011.05 |
A handsomely laid out piece of ground, surrounded by a stone wall, situated at the South Western base of the Cluny Hills. Property of the Town. |
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TIGHNABRUACH VILLA |
Tighnabruach Villa
Tighnabruach Villa
Tighnabruach Villa |
Mr Peat Proprietor
Mr Miller
Mr Michie |
011.05 |
A handsome villa with Conservatory attached. Situated at the South Western base of the Cluny Hills. It is 3 storeys high slated and in good repair. Property of Mr Peat Solicitor Forres |
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NELSON'S MONUMENT |
Nelson's Monument
Nelson's Monument
Nelson's Monument |
Mr Miller
Mr Peat
Mr Michie |
011.05 |
A handsome octagonal tower of three storeys in height, in the Gothic style of architecture. having a flat leaden roof surrounded with a parapet and embrasures, and surmounted by a flagstaff. was erected in 1806 by public subscription in memory of Lord Nelson. and the victory of Trafalgar. |
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Parish of Forres -- County of Elgin |
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WITCHES STONES |
Witches Stones
Witches Stones
Witches Stones |
Mr Miller
Mr Peat
Mr Michie |
011.05 |
Applied to two Stones lying Almost flat on the ground, Situated respectively on the north and south sides of the County Road from Forres to Elgin and about ¼ mile from the former place. About the year 966 while King Duffus was staying at the Castle of Forres, three witches sought to encompass his death by witchcraft, being detected in the act, and on their being questioned, they made no Secret of their intentions, they were accordingly ordered to be taken to an eminence on the Cluny Hills, and placed in barrells to be rolled down the hill. Wherever these barrells Stopped was to be the scene of their execution, and burial. they came to a Stand at the spot now marked by these stones, and the witches here suffered death by burning. There were originally three stones here, but one has been removed for building purposes. |
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BIRKENHILL |
Birkenhill
Birkenhill
Birkenhill |
Rent Receipt
Mr Sclanders, Banker Forres
John Miller Esqr. Gazette Office Forres |
011.05 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house, one storey high with barn and byre attached, thatched and in fair repair. It is the property of the Town of Forres |
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EASTER NEWFORRES |
Easter Newforres
Easter Newforres
Easter Newforres |
John Miller Esqr
Mr Sclanders
Robert Peat W. S. [Writer to the Signet] Forres |
011.05 |
A farm house one storey high, with very extensive offices attached, slated and in excellent condition The property of the town of Forres |
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CHAPELTON |
Chapelton
Chapelton
Chapelton |
J. Miller Esqr
William Sclanders, Esqr
Rent Receipt |
011.09 |
A farm house one storey high with Suitable offices attached, Slated and in good repair C. Fraser Tytler Esqr of Sanquhar propr. [proprietor] |
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SCOURIE |
Scourie
Scourie
Scourie |
William Sclanders Esqr
Rent Receipt
Lewis E. Grant Esqr Thornhill |
011.09; 011.13 |
A small farm house one storey high, thatched and in fair repair C Fraser Tytler Esqr of Sanquhar propr. [proprietor] |
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WESTER NEWFORRES |
Wester Newforres
Wester Newforres
Wester Newforres |
Rent Receipt & Lease
William Sclanders Esqr
John Fraser, Tent.[Tenant] |
011.09 |
A farm house one storey high with offices attached, thatched and in fair repair. The property of the town of Forres. |
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WRIGHTS HILL |
Wright's Hill
Wright's Hill
Wright's Hill |
William Sclanders Esqr
J. Miller Esqr
R Butler Esqr Chapelton |
011.09 |
This name is given to a small hillock about 120 feet high. Situated a short distance south of Chapelton farm house. |
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BURDSYARDS BURN |
Burdsyards Burn
Burdsyards Burn
Burdsyards Burn |
Estate plan
William Sclanders Esqr
R. Butler Esqr |
010.12; 011.09 |
This name is applied to a small stream which rises in the South Western part of the parish of Rafford. Known by the name Burn of Bogs, and after running a distance of about two miles in a Northerly direction it falls into the Burn of Forres near Forres Mills. |
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BURN OF BOGS |
Burn of Bogs
Burn of Bogs
Burn of Bogs |
Estate plan
William Sclanders Esqr
R. Butler Esqr |
011.09 |
This name is given to a small stream rising in the South Western part of the parish of Rafford, and after running in an Eastern direction about three miles it falls into the Burn of Burdsyards |
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MARCASSIE BURN |
Markesy Burn
Markessie Burn
Markessie Burn
Markessie Burn
Marcassie Burn
Marcassie Burn
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Estate plan
William Sclanders Esqr
J. Miller Esqr
R. Butler Esqr
Mr. W. Clark, Factor for the Blervie Estate Blervie by Forres
Revd. Robert Smith, Ph. [Parish] Minister, Rafford
Mr. James Watson Ph.[Parish] Schoolmaster Rafford |
011.09 |
This name is applied to a Stream rising in the Southern part of the parish of Rafford and running in a Northern direction for a distance of about two miles it falls into the Burn of Bogs |
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CHAPELTONMOSS |
Chapeltonmoss
Chapeltonmoss
Chapeltonmoss |
Rent Receipt
William Sclanders Esqr
R. Butler Esqr |
011.09 |
This name is given to a few scattered houses about one half mile South of Chapelton farm house; the whole are thatched and in fair repair. C. Fraser Tytler Esqr of Sanquhar, propr. [proprietor] |
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MANACHY BURN |
Manachy Burn
Manachy Burn
Manachy Burn |
Estate plan
William Sclanders Esqr
R Butler Esqr |
010.16; 011.09; 015.04 |
This name is applied to a small stream rising towards the West of the ph. [parish] of Rafford and running in an Easterly direction till it meets the Burn of Bogs at its junction with Burdsyards Burn, its length is about three miles |
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ST LEONARD'S CHAPEL (Site of) |
St Leonards Chapel (Site of)
St Leonards Chapel (Site of)
St Leonards Chapel (Site of) |
J. Millar Esqr
William Sclanders Esqr
R Urqhhart Esqr |
011.09 |
This name is applied to the Site of a Roman Catholic Chapel Situated about a mile South of the Town of Forres. and on the farm of Chapelton. nothing appears to be known of the date of its erection or when disused. |
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INVERERNE |
Invererne |
Col. [Colonel] Grant. Grangehall
Mr Sclanders Stamp Office Forres
Mr. Michie Druggist Forres |
010.04 |
This name is given to a fine Mansion house three stories high Slated and in excellent repair. There is a good Farm Steading attached to it two stories high, and Slated, also in good repair and is the property of Col [Colonel] Grant Peterkin Grange Hall |
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MIDDLEFIELD |
Middlefield |
Col. [Colonel] Grant
Mr Sclanders
Mr Michie |
010.04 |
This name applies to a dwelling house and Steading both are one story high, Slated and in fine repair. and is on the Estate of Col. [Colonel] Grant Peterkin Grange Hall |
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NETHERTON |
Netherton |
Col. [Colonel] Grant
Mr Sclanders
Mr Michie |
010.04 |
This name is applied to a very fine dwelling house with extensive outbuildings attached, both are two Stories in height. Slated and in good repair and are Situated on the Estate of Col. [Colonel] Grant Peterkin Grange Hall. |
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SEAFIELD |
Seafield |
Col. [Colonel] Grant Grange Hall
Mr Sclanders Stamp Office
Mr Michie Druggist Forres |
010.04 |
This is a fine Dwelling house extensive Office houses attached are slated and in excellent repair the property of Col. [Colonel] Grant Peterkin Grange |
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LINGIESTON |
Lingieston |
Mr McKenzie. Provost Forres
Mr Sclanders Stamp office
Mr Michie Druggist Forres |
010.04 |
This name is given to a fine farm Steading the dwelling house is two high. the offices one story high are Slated, and are the property of the Trustees of the late William Grant Thornhill, per Mr McKenzie, Provost one of the Trustees |
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FINDHORN BAY |
Findhorn Bay |
Mr McKenzie
William Sclanders
Mr Michie |
005 |
Findhorn Bay lies about 3 miles North of the Town of Forres, at low Spring Tides the greater part of the bay is dry, the River Findhorn empties in to Findhorn Bay, and forms a channel through the Sand at Low Water. |
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MUNDOLE |
Mundole
Mundole
Mundole
Mundole
Mundole |
Robert Walker Esqr. Factor Whiterow Forres
William Sclanders Esqr Stamp office Forres
Mr. McKenzie, Provost, Forres
New Statistical Account
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010.11; 010.15 |
A farm house two Stories high with suitable offices attached, the former Slated the latter partly thatched and partly Slated, the whole are in good repair. Sir W. Gordon Cumming Bart [Baronet] Altyre proprietor. |
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WATERSIDE |
Waterside
Waterside
Waterside |
Mr. McKenzie Provost Forres.
William Sclanders Esqr
Mr. Michie, Druggist Forres |
010.11 |
This name applies to a farm house one storey high with Suitable offices detached a short distance to the East. the whole are Slated and in good repair John Dougall Esqr. Glenferness Proprietor |
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COTHALL QUARRIES |
Cothall Quarries |
Mr Walker Factor Whiterow Forres
Mr. Michie Forres
Alexander Speedman Forres |
010.15 |
A large limestone quarry with two limekilns which are Generally in use. It is situated about three miles West of Forres on the Southern Bank of the River Findhorn The Property of Sir W Gordon Cumming of Altyre. |
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ALTYRE WOODS |
Altyre Woods
Altyre Woods
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Mr Walker, Factor Whiterow, Forres.
Mr Mackenzie, Provost Forres.
Mr Michie Forres |
010.16 |
A large extent of woods. Situated at the Southern boundary of this parish, and extending for a Considerable distance into the adjoining parish of Rafford, property of Sir A. P. G. Cumming Bart. [Baronet] Altyre. |
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MANACHY |
Manachy
Manachy
Manachy |
Mr Sclanders
Mr Mackenzie
Mr Michie |
010.16 |
A farm steading and out offices one storey high thatched and in good repair. property of Fraser Tytler Esqr Sanquhar House Forres. |
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BROOMHILL |
Broomhill
Broomhill
Broomhill |
Mr Sclanders
Mr Mackenzie
Mr Michie |
010.16 |
Several cot houses, formerly a farm steading, one storey high thatched and in good repair. property of Fraser Tytler Sanquhar House Forres. |
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KEYMOSS |
Keymoss
Keymoss
Keymoss |
Mr Walker Factor Whiterow by Forres
Mr Mackenzie, Provost, Forres
Mr Sclanders stamp office Forres |
010.16 |
Applied to a cot house composed of wood; Situated in Altyre woods. it is one Storey high and in good repair. property of Sir A P. Gordon Cumming Bart. [Baronet] Altyre. |
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OLD BLAIRS |
Old Blairs
Old Blairs
Old Blairs |
Mr Walker
Mr MacKenzie
Mr Sclanders |
010.16 |
Applied to a cot house situated at the Southern boundary of the parish it is one storey high thatched and in good repair. property of Sir A. P. G. Cumming Bart [Baronet] Altyre |
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LOCH OF BLAIRS |
Loch of Blairs
Loch of Blairs
Loch of Blairs |
Mr Walker
Mr MacKenzie
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010.16; 015.04 |
A Sheet of water about half a mile long by about ¼ mile in breadth. the boundary between this parish and that of Rafford passes through this Loch. |
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UPPER NEWFORRES |
Upper Newforres Upper Newforres
Upper Newforres |
Mr Sclanders, Factor
Provost McKenzie
Mr Thomas Mellis, tenant |
011.09; 011.10 |
This is a crofter's house situated on the road side, which leads from Forres to Califer, and which is one storey high, with offices attached, all thatched, and in fair condition It is on the property of the town of Forres. |
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EASTER BOGS |
Easter Bogs
Easter Bogs
Easter Bogs |
Mr Cant Tenant
Provost McKenzie
Mr Sclanders Factor |
011.10 |
This name is applied to two dwelling houses with offices attached, one storey high, thatched and in fair repair, the property of the Town of Forres. They formerly were a farm houses but are now joined to Wester Lawrenceton |
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WESTER BOGS |
Wester Bogs
Wester Bogs
Wester Bogs |
Mr Cant, tenant
Mr Sclanders, Factor
Provost McKenzie |
011.10 |
This name applies to a row of dwelling houses, one storey high thatched and in good repair, which are occupied by farm laborers. It formerly was a farm steading, but it is now attached to the farm of Wester Lawrenceton It is the property of the town of Forres |
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DRUM |
Drum
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Drum |
Mr Cant, Wester Laurenceton
Mr Sclanders, Factor
Provost McKenzie |
011.10 |
This name is given to two small dwelling houses, on the farm of Easter Newforres, one story high, thatched, and in good repair It is the property of the town of Forres |
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CALIFER STONE |
Califer Stone
Califer Stone
Califer Stone |
Provost. McKenzie
Mr Sclanders, Factor
Mr George McGillivray, Easter Califer |
011.10 |
This is a large stone lying on the surface of the ground, near one of the Upper Califer farm houses, which was formerly used as a place of rendevouze by the town councillors of Forres, after 'riding the marches of the parish', which was done, after the election of a new provost The practice of riding the marches is now discontinued, and the stone has lately been much lessened in size, by the present tenant of Upper Califer, who broke of part for building purposes |
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WESTER LAWRENCETON |
Wester Lawrenceton
Wester Lawrenceton
Wester Lawrenceton |
Provost McKenzie
Mr Sclanders, Factor
Mr Alexander Cant, tenant |
011.10 |
This is a large farm house, one story high, with numerous offices attached; the former slated, the latter partly slated, and partly thatched; the whole in good condition The property of the town of Forres |
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CALIFER |
Califer
Califer
Califer |
Provost McKenzie, Forres
Mr Sclanders Factor, Forres
Mr Peter Proctor, Califer |
011.10 |
This is a Small district, partly cultivated, and partly heather and scattered trees, which lies in the extreme Southern part of this this parish, and forms a narrow Stripe of land in the hills, lying between the parishes of Rafford, and Kinloss. It is about one mile in length, by about three-fourths of a mile in width at its northern end, and about a quarter wide at its Southern extremity It is entirely the property of the town of Forres |
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CALIFER |
Califer
Califer
Califer |
Mr Peter Proctor, Tenant
Provost McKenzie
Mr Sclanders, Factor |
11.10 |
This name applies to two small farms, on the upper end of the district of Califer, both one Storey high, with Small offices attached; thatched and in fair repair, The property of the town of Forres |
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CALIFERHILL |
Califerhill
Califerhill
Califerhill |
Provost McKenzie
Mr Sclanders
Mr Michie, Druggist, Forres |
011.10 |
This is a small farm house and steading, in Califer, one story high, thatched, and in fair repair, the property of the town of Forres. |
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UPPER CALIFER |
Upper Califer
Upper Califer
Upper Califer |
Provost McKenzie
Mr Sclanders
Mr William Seal, Tenant |
011.10 |
This name is given to two crofters houses, in the district of Califer, both one story high with offices attached, thatched and in good condition, both of which are the property of the town of Forres |
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EASTER CALIFER |
Easter Califer
Easter Califer
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Provost McKenzie
Mr Sclanders, Factor
Mr George McGillivray, Tenant |
011.10 |
This is a farm house and steading, situated near the north-east margin of Califer district, which is one story high, thatched, and in good repair, and on the property of the town of Forres |
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BURDSYARDS |
Burdsyards
Burdsyards
Burdsyards
Burdsyards
Burdyards |
Mr Sclanders stamp office Forres
Mr Miller Editor Gazette office Forres
Mr. J. Gill Postmaster Forres
Old Statistical Account
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011.13 |
A two storey dwelling house with steading attached. the steading is one storey high, the whole are slated and in excellent repair. Property of Tytler Charles Edward Fraser Esqr Sanquhar House |
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CALIFERMOSS |
Califermoss
Califermoss
Califermoss |
Mr Sclanders, Factor, Forres
Provost MacKenzie, Forres
Mr John Grigor, Tennant |
011.14 |
This is a farm house in the southern part of Califer district, one story high, with extensive steading attached; the whole slated and in very good repair, It is the property of the town of Forres. |
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COTHALL |
Cothall
Cothall
Cothall |
Mr Walker Factor Whiterow Forres
Mr Sclanders Stamp Office, Forres
Mr Michie Forres |
015.04 |
A farmhouse and out offices from one to two Storeys in height, Slated and in good Repair. property of Sir A.P. Gordon Cumming Bart. [Baronet] Altyre |
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INDEX to the Parish of Forres on 1/2500 Scale, The remainder is drawn on 1/500 Scale See Separate Name Book
Names of Objects -- Page
Altyre Woods -- 41
Balnaferry -- 11
Balnageith -- 14
Birkenhill -- 29
Bogs of Forres -- 12
Bogton -- 16
British Camp (Site of) -- 25
Broomhill -- 43
Bronte Place -- 20
Bullet Loan -- 23
Burdshaugh -- 9
Burdsyards -- 51
Burdsyards Burn -- 32
Burn of Bogs -- 32
Califer -- 49
Califer -- 49
Califerhill -- 50
Califer Moss -- 53
Califer Stone -- 48
Cemetery -- 26
Chapelton -- 31
Chapeltonmoss -- 33
Chemical Works -- 3
Clovenside -- 21
Cluny Cottage -- 19
Clunyhill House (Hydropathic Establishment) -- 22
Cluny Hills -- 25
Cothall -- 55
Cothall Quarries -- 39
Councillors Walk -- 16
Drum -- 47
Drumduan -- 21
Easter Bogs -- 47
Easter Califer -- 50
Easter Newforres -- 29
Edgefield -- 5
Edgehill -- 21
Findhorn Bay -- 36
Forres (Ph) [Parish] -- 1
Forres Agricultural Hall -- 4
Forres Burn -- 10
Forres Mills (Corn, Flour & Barley) -- 9
Greenshop -- 5
Grigor's Buildings -- 5
Hangman's Well -- 15
Highland Railway -- 7
Invererne -- 35
Keymoss -- 44
Knockiomie -- 14
Lingieston -- 36
Little Cross (Remains of) -- 17
Loch of Blairs -- 44
Louis Villa -- 6
Manachy -- 43
Manachy Burn -- 33
Marcassie Burn -- 32
Mayfield Cottage -- 20
Mayfield House -- 20
Middlefield -- 35
Milne Cottage -- 6
Milne Place -- 6
Monkland -- 5
Muiryshade -- 22
Mundole -- 37
Nelson's Monument -- 26
Netherton -- 35
North Back Road -- 7
Pilmuir -- 12
Randolph Villa -- 7
River Findhorn -- 8
St. [Saint] Leonard's Chapel (Site of) -- 34
Sanguhar House -- 9
Scourie -- 31
Seafield -- 36
Springfield -- 16
Station Road -- 7
Thomhill -- 12
Tighnabruach Villa -- 26
Trafalgar Place -- 16
Upper Califer -- 50
Upper Newforres -- 45
Victoria Place -- 15
Waterford -- 6
Waterford Mills (Bone & Flour) -- 3
Waterside -- 37
Wester Bogs -- 47
Wester Lawrenceton -- 48
Wester Newforres -- 31
Whiterow -- 13
Witches Stones -- 27
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