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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVER ARDLE | River Ardle River Ardle River Ardle River Ardle River Ardle River Ardle River Ardle River Airdle or Ardle |
James Constable Esqr. Cally Alexander Douglas James Scott Rochallie Mr. Robertson Blairgowrie G. Constable Esqr. Strone House Old Stat: [Statistical] Account New Stat [Statistical] Account Fullarton's Gazetteer |
052 | "A considerable tributary of the River Ericht. It is formed by the union of two streams, - one descending from the Grampians, in the East Forest of Athole, through Glen Fernal, - and the other flowing from the west through Glen Brerachan, these streams unite at Tulloch, & assume the name of the Ardle which flows through Strathardle in the parish of Kirkmichael & unites with the Black Water about ½ Mile below the Bridge of Cally. The two united streams form the River Ericht. The total course of the Ardle is about 13 miles." Fullarton's Gazetteer |
| STRATH ARDLE | Strathardle Strathardle |
James Constable Esqr. Cally Alexander Douglas James Scott Rochallie Mr. Robertson Blairgowrie G. Constable Esqr. Strone House Old Stat: [Statistical] Account New Stat [Statistical] Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Pennant's Tour of 1772. |
052 | "A long bold Highland glen watered by the Ardle. It extends from Tulloch in Moulin, 10½ miles South, Southeastward to the confluence of the Ardle & Black Water, & comprehends a small part of Moulin & Kinloch parishes, & large parts of Kirkmichael & Blairgowrie. Its mean breadth measured between the summit lines, or watersheds of its hill screens, is nearly 5 miles, but measured between the bases of its declivities is very inconsiderable" Fullarton's Gazetteer |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 42[Note under River Ardle:]
"The Ardle rises among the Grampians, at the
head of the valley of Strathardle & after a
course of 10 or 12 miles forms a junction with
the Blackwater" New Stat [Statistical] Account
Transcriber's notes
These quotations are supplementary to the entries for River Ardle and Strathardle on page 43.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, Invicta2
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