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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLAIRGOWRIE [parish] | Blairgowrie Blairgowrie Blairgowrie Blairgowrie Blairgowrie Blairgowrie Blairgowrie Blairgowrie Blairgowrie Blairgowrie Blairgowrie |
Old Statistical Account New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Sheriff's Returns Chalmer's Caledonia Valuation Roll County Directory Estate Plans Pennant's Tour of 1772. Wilson's Archaeology Duncan's Itinerary |
"The name of this parish is said to be derived from the Gaelic word Blaar, signifying a place where moor and Moss abound. By another theory, it is connected with the Gaelic word signifying battle, or the place of battle. Gowrie was the ancient name of the district in which the parish is situated, and seems to have been added to the term Blair, to distinguish it from other places of the same name as Blair Athole, Blair Logie, Blair Drummond &c. The barony is said to have formed a part of the extensive possessions of the unfortunate family of Gowrie. The figure of the parish is exceedingly irregular. the main division of the parish is bounded on the East, by a detached part of the parish of Bendochy; but principally by Rattray Parish, from which it is separated by the River Ericht, which forms the boundary line of the parish for a considerable distance; on the South, by the parish of Bendochy; on the South West and West, by the parishes of Caputh and Kinloch; and on the North, partly by another detached part of Bendochy, and partly by the parish of Alyth. There are two portions of the parish [continued on page 2] |
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