Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUNCHER CRAIG | Truncher Craig Truncher Craig Truncher Craig |
Mr George Phillips. Mr George Robertson. Mr Alexander Milne. |
039 | A small half tide rock, situated at the south side of Old Castle. |
| MEIKLE CRAIG | Muckle Long Craig Muckle Long Craig Muckle Long Craig |
Mr George Phillips. Mr George Robertson. Mr Alexander Milne. |
039 | A long rock, detached from the Portie Shore, at the south side of Old Castle. |
| OLD CASTLE | Old Castle Old Castle Old Castle |
Mr George Phillips. Mr George Robertson. Mr Alexander Milne. |
039 | A small fishing village situated around the ruins of the Old Castle of Slains, which stands on the top of a very high cliff. |
| LITTLE CRAIG | Little Long Craig Little Long Craig Little Long Craig |
Mr George Philips Fisherman Old Castle Mr James Philips Fisherman Old Castle Mr William Philips Fisherman Old Castle |
039 | A small rock, which is covered at highwater, situated close to the Muckle Long Craig, near to the Old Castle of Slains. |
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Aberdeenshire -- Parish of Slains
[Note beside 'Truncher Craig'] - Truncher - Speir. A pointless spear. Evergreen. branch-er, to Cut off
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 80 - Parish of Slains, OS1/1/80
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Slains.
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.