OS1/28/10/17
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUIE HILL | Struie Hill Struie Hill Struie Hill |
David Mackenzie, Ground Officer David Findlay, Ardranie John MacLeod, Carpenter Extract Statistical Account |
027 | A large hill to the west of the parish. Supposed to derive its name from "Struidh" (wasting or unproductive) which is just the character of the soil. it is upwards of 1000 feet high. It is easily accessible from the public road & is frequently ascended for a view, & from a pinnacle on the top called the "Ladies' Seat" considerable portions of nine counties are within the range of an ordinary telescope The property of Sir Charles W. A. Ross Bart. [Baronet] of Balnagown. |
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[Page] 17Sheet 27 Plan 12.
Parish of Edderton
County Ross
[signed] J Gossip c.a. [civilian assistant]
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