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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PICKMAW ISLES | Pickmaw Isles Pickmaw Isles |
Andrew Murdoch James Sloan |
004 | [Situation] About 3/8 mile S. by W [South by West] of Castle Island. Two small Islands in the Southern portion of Loch Doon, their name originated from a small species of Guls (Called in this Country Pickmaws) resorting it and building their nests for the purpose of raising their young. |
| DUCKER'S STONE | Ducker's Stone Ducker's Stone |
James Sloan Andrew Murdoch |
004 | [Situation] 26 Chains S by W. [South by West] of Castle Island. A considerable Stone situated a short distance North of Pickmaw Isles, its name originated from a Species of Cormorants (Called in this locality Duckers) resorting it. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Straiton Ayrshire
[Note] Pickmaw, A bird
of the Gull Kind, &c
Jamieson's Scottish Dicty. [Dictionary]
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 7 - Parishes of Carsphairn and Straiton, OS1/20/7
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Carsphairn, and Straiton.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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