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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
HARCUS BURN Harcus Burn
Harcus Burn
Mr Aitken, Harcus
Mr A Bertram Eddleston
009 [Situation] Runs into Eddleston Water about 5/8 mile SW. [South West] by W. [West] of Portmore House
The name applies to a small burn having its source at the west side of Dundriech and running in a N W. [North West] direction till it falls into Eddleston Water
Site of TOWER [Boreland] Tower Site of Mr Aitken Harcus
Mr A Henderson Boreland
009 [Situation] At the north Side of Boreland.
This is supposed to have been a place of some strength, by the people residing in the locality, but no storys or traditions are Known regarding it; situated near the Farmhouse called Boreland on the property of F. McKenzie, Esqr

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Parish of Eddleston -- Sheet 9 No 2 Trace 4 & 5

"There are several architectural remains in this parish
as at Hopetoun, Harkhouse, Borland, &c. but they are scarcely
worth particular notice". - Armstrongs Companion to his Map.

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