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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLMSLIE TOWER (Remains of) | Colmslie Tower, - Remains - | Mr T. Davidson, Colmslie Mr Chisholm, Langshawmill County Map |
003.08 | The ruins of a square peel, said to have been built in the 14th Century, and belonging to the family of Cairncross - now extinct - and has not been occupied for some generations - The property of A. Mitchell, Esqr. |
| HILLSLAP TOWER (Remains of) | Hillslap Tower - Remains of - | Adam Paterson. Esq. Mr Chisholm, Langshawmill Mr Davidson, Colmslie |
003.08 | A more modern building now in ruins - and erected in 1585, by Cairncross of Colmslie - and like it said to be the locale of some of the scenes portrayed in Sir W Scott's, 'Abbot'. It is about 90 years since it was last tenanted, and is now the property of Adam Paterson Esq. of Glendearg |
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