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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BRAEHEAD Braehead
Braehead
Braehead
Braehead
J A Bruce Esqr Factor Kirkwall
Mr J Gunn Gamekeeper Graemeshall
Mr William Oddie Farmer Ayre
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Almanack (1877)
115 A substantial farm house with offices attached situated nearly ½ mile north of BrecKquoy (Lower) the property of Mr Brock Esqr. West greenland Caithness
LOWER BRECKQUOY Lower Breckquoy
Lower Breckquoy
Lower Breckquoy
J A Bruce Esqr Factor Kirkwall
Mr J Gunn Gamekeeper Graemeshall
Mr William Oddie Farmer Ayre
115 A farm house with extensive offices attached situated abouit ½ mile South of Braehead The property of A Sutherland Graeme Esqr. of Graemeshall
HOWES WICK Howes Wick
Howes Wick
Howes Wick
J A Bruce Esqr Factor Kirkwall
Mr J Gunn Gamekeeper Graemeshall
Mr William Oddie Farmer Ayre
115 Applies to a bay situated about ¼ mile East of "Lower BrecKquoy" and ½ mile S.W. [South Wes]t of Braehead

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