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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COICH BURN | Coich Burn | Revd. [Reverend] John Murray F.C [Free Church] Manse Brora Mr. Barclay F.C [Free Church] Schoolmaster Brora Mr. William Turner Manager Gordanbush Brora |
087; 088; 097 | This name applies to a small Mountain Stream having its source in the Hills West from Chievarscross and Runs in a South Eastern direction till it Enters the River Brora about half a mile west from the Junction of the Black Water |
| STRATH BRORA | Strath Brora Strath Brora Strath Brora |
Revd. [Reverend] John Murray Mr. Baylay Mr. William Turner |
088 | This name applies to a long narrow Strath Extending from Brora Village on the East to about Dalnessie on the West It is a butiful level Green Strath for most of its length and is Chiefly under good pasture as it was all Cultivated prior to about the year 1812 at which period the tenantry were all forceably Ejected and their houses Burned to leave room for Extensive Sheepfarms The Whole of Strath Brora is the Property of His Grace The Duke of Sutherland Dunrobin Castle |
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Coich Burn [Note]
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Strath Brora [Note]
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