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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARBOUR [Nairn] | Harbour Harbour Harbour Harbour |
Alexander Falconer S.S. [Sheriff's Substitute] Adam Davidson T.C. [Town Clerk] Peter Falconer, Insp. [Inspector] of Poor Map in Commissioners Report on Burgh Boundaries dated 1832 |
001 | A haven for ships, formed at the mouth of the River Nairn, by two piers projecting into the Moray Firth - Previous to the construction of the Highland Railway the shipping of this port was of considerable importance, but at present only a few vessels belong to it, whose trade principally consists, in the carrying of potatoes & timber to Newcastle & the bringing of coals from there on their returning voyage. A great number of fishing boats however, belong to this port & the trade in connection with them keeps up animation in the harbour, but with this exception very little trade is now done at this port - Property of Burgh of Nairn. The Harbour extends as far Southward as Wellington Square. |
| WHARF | Wharf Wharf Wharf |
Alexander Falconer S.S. [Sheriff's Substitute] Adam Davidson T.C. [Town Clerk] Peter Falconer |
001 | The wharf connected with the Harbour extending from the Harbour Office to the south-end of the west pier, at which the lading and unlading of ships principally takes place. Property of the Burgh of Nairn. |
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