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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNSKEATH CASTLE (Site of) | Dunskeath Castle (Site of) | Rev. [Reverend] J. Fraser. Rev. [Reverend] J. Swanson Dr [Doctor] W. Brydon, Westfield Stat: [Statistical] Account Imp. [Imperial] Gazetteer. |
067 | The site of an ancient castle, situate a short distance S.W. [South West] of Castlecraig Cottage. According to Sir David Dalrymple of Hailes, in his "History of Scotland," it was built about the year 1197, by William, surnamed the Lion King of Scotland. "The object of its erection is said to have been the suppression of robbers; and from this it is supposed to have got its name - Dunscàth in Gaelic, DunsKeath in English." Stat: [Statistical] Account No remains of it are now * [continued on page 43] |
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