Volume contents
- 1 - Huntly , Page 1 (start)
- 20 - Huntly , Page 20
- 40 - Huntly , Page 40
- 60 - Huntly , Page 60
- 80 - Huntly , Page 80
- 100 - Huntly , Page 100
- 120 - Huntly , Page 120
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- 180 - Huntly , Page 180
- 192 - Huntly , Page 192 (end)
- 193 - Huntly , Title Page
- 194 - Huntly , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOWKS STONE | Gowks Stone | Mr. John Cruickshank, Gordonsburn Mr. William Scott, Balliesward Mr. William Milne, Saughs |
025 | This name applies to a large stone on one of the Caudy Knows, on which it is said the Cuckoo makes his first appearance in that district. "Gowk" is the scotch appellation of the Cuckoo |
| ROUND TORR | Roundtorr | Mr. John Cruickshank, Gordonsburn Mr. William Scott, Balliesward Mr. William Milne, Saughs |
025 | This name applies to one of the Caudy Knows. It is a Prominent Knoll covered with rough pasture but rocky on the east side, it is well known by that name. Torr is a gaelic name for a small hillock of a conical form |
Continued entries/extra info
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County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Huntly
[Note relating to 'Gowks Stone'] - I would not use S
[Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 40 - Parish of Huntly, OS1/1/40
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Huntly.
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Aberdeen, which is in the north east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.