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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CASTLE LEOD Castle Leod
Castle Leod
Mr Bisset Schoolmaster Parish School Fodderty
Mr K. Mackenzie Kamekeeper Auchterneed
088 Castle Leod said to have been built by Sir Roderick Mackenzie tutor of Kintail, is situated on the west side of Strathpeffer. near the base of a beautifully rounded topped hill. It is five stories in height exclusive of the attics. There are 4 turrets and numerous loop holes, which rises from the lowest to Six different heights. Over the principal entry are two stones having the arms beautifully cut on them in high relief, and above two of the windows to the north are on one R.M.K.3 Agus, and on the other M.M.C. 1616. The wals in many parts are from 7 to 8 feet thick, and the dining room or hall which is of considerable carried forward [continued on page 80]

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Parish of Fodderty Proper -- County of Cromarty shire (Det [Detached] No 21)

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