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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAIRNBEDDIE WOOD | Cairnbeddie Wood Cairnbeddie Wood Cairnbeddie Wood Cairnbeddie Wood |
John Brewster Mr. Taylor Mr. Porter Estate Map |
086 | A tolerably sized wood on the lands of Cairnbeddie, The property of William McDonald McDonald Esqr. of St. Martins. |
| EASTMUIR WOOD | Eastmuir Wood Eastmuir Wood Eastmuir Wood |
John Brewester Estate Map Mr. Taylor |
086 | A large Fir plantation immediately east of Cairnbeddie Wood. The property of William McDonald McDonald Esqr. |
| WITCHES' STONE | Witche's Stone Witche's Stone Witche's Stone Witche's Stone Witch Stane Witch Stane |
Estate Map John Brewster Mr. Taylor Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Wilson Archaeology New Stat: Account [Statistical Account] |
086 | In this wood and near the South end of it, is a large stone, standing upright about 4 feet in height, pillar shaped. & worn away in the middle as by the action of a chain. Regarding this stone there is no tradition farther than that legend in reference to the 2 Witches who met with Macbeth, to advise with him as to the fate of Kingdom. "During Macbeth's reign Witchcraft was very prevalent in Scotland, and 2 of the most famous Witches in the Kingdom lived on each hand of Macbeth, one at Collace, the other not far from Dunsinane house at a place Called the Cape. The Muir where the witches met, is yet pointed out by the country people, and there is a Stone still preserved, which is called the Witches' Stone. The Muir is now planted by the proprietor, to whom also Carnbeddie belongs" Old Stat Acct. [Old Statistical Account] |
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