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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrison of Inversnaid | Garrison of Inversnaid (Remains of) Garrison of Inversnaid (Remains of) Garrison of Inversnaid (Remains of) |
New Stat. [Statistical] Account Johnston's Co. [County] Map James Dickson R. Blair |
002 | This fort was built in 1745 to protect the pass between Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine and prevent Cattle stealing. There are only three side of the fort now remaining of which the North and South walls are most entire they being about 25 feet high. The building close to it is of recent erection. |
| School | School School School |
D. Robertson Teacher J. Dickson Gamekeeper R. Blair |
002 | A small building lately built at the expense of the Duke of Montrose. It will be kept up by the subscriptions of the people in the neighbourhood |
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[Page] 20Stirlingshire
[Note under Garrison of Inversnaid:]
A barrack-station was formed here early in the 18th century, to repress
the depredations of certain turbulent Highlanders in the vicinity,
especially the Macgregors: & it contiued to be garrisoned during the
reign of George the Second, but has long been utterly disused.
Full. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer.
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Alison James- Moderator, l10hoy
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