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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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