Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTER GEDDES | Easter Geddes Easter Geddes Easter Geddes |
George McIntosh Esqr. of Geddes New Statistical Account Old Statistical Account |
004 | This name applies to a corn & barley mill & a sawmill & also to the dwelling houses where the old Chapel called St. Mary's is situated. The mills are driven by water power & are in good repair, so are the dwelling houses the whole being the property of G. McIntosh Esq. of Geddes. These objects were not generally distinguished by any particular name but Mr Geddes on application concluded to designate them that of Easter Geddes which was the original name of the place. |
| BLACK BURN | Blackburn Blackburn Blackburn |
Mr. Ross Ground Officer Mr. James McDonald, Littlemill Mr William Grant, Fleenes na Gael |
005 ; 008 | A small stream which is the continuation of the Burn of Blarandualt and flowing in a Northern direction until its falls into the Muckle Burn, a short distance below the hamlet of Littlemill It separates the parish of Ardclach from that of Nairn for about 15 chains, and derives its name from the darkness of its water. |
Continued entries/extra info
Co [County] of Nairn Nairn Parish 33
Ordnance Survey - Nairn county, OS Name Books - Nairn county - Volume 6 - Parishes of Nairn and Cawdor, OS1/22/6
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Nairn and Cawdor.
Ordnance Survey - Nairn 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 Nairn, which is in the north east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.