OS1/12/15/5
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FINDHORN | Findhorn Findhorn Findhorn |
John L Gow Esq Mr Ramsay Mr Angus |
005.12; 006.09 | A considerable village Situated on the N. [North] East of Findhorn Bay there is a Post Office, Church and Schools in this village. The population are chiefly fishermen. It was at no very remote period a port of Some importance. it has now however fallen back considerably in trade caused in a great measure by the closing of the Railway which has its terminus here. Its houses are from one to three storeys in height partly thatched and partly slated and generally in good repair. property of the Heir of late R.C.M. Ferguson, Novar. |
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[page] 5County of Elgin -- Parish of Kinloss
It is stated in the New Statl [Statistical] Account that "Three fairs are held
annually at Findhorn in October, March & July, on the second Wednesday
(Old Style) of each month, chiefly for sheep, cattle and horses." But the
Final Examiner states " There is no market Stance and no Fairs are
now held in this Parish. see reply to extracts
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