Volume contents
- 1 - Buchanan , page 1 (start)
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- 193 - Buchanan , title page
- 194 - Buchanan , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dùn Dhamh | Dun Dhamh Dun Dhamh Dun Dhamh Dun Dhamh |
J. McLaren Gamekeeper J. Buchanan Comer A. Blair Ardess Mr. A. Blair Rowardennan |
006 | A high hill between "Ben a' Bhan" and "Gleann Mheadhonach". It is not so high as "Beinn a' Bhan" but it is equally as well known. It signifies Oxen heap or hillock. |
| Elrig or Caisteal | Elrig or Caisteal | J. McLaren Gamekeeper J. Buchanan Comer A. Blair Ardess Mr A. Blair Rowardennan |
006 | "Caisteal", signifying a Castle, is a well known name given to a Steep Rock at the foot of "Gleann Meadhonach" on the east side of the Burn; "Elrig" is the older name, and in getting information about the name it is found that persons of long standing in the locality call it "Elrig", but who also know the Name "Caisteal" as the more modern name, & those of a shorter time in the place generally use it as "Caisteal", knowing also that "Elrig" is the old name. Both Names should be adopted. The derivation of "Elrig" is not known. |
| Creag Ghlas | Creag Ghlas | J. McLaren Gamekeeper J. Buchanan Comer A. Blair Ardess Mr A. Blair Rowardennan |
006 | Grey Rock , as the name signifies, is a bold rock on the west side of the Burn which flows through "Gleann Meadhonach" near the junction of that stream with "Allt Crioch". |
Continued entries/extra info
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Co [County] Stirling -- Buchanan Parish
[Note under Dùn Dhamh:]
"Dun" - A hillock, a Knoll,
Dhamh, from Damh, An ox - A Stag
[Note under Elrig or Casteal:]
"Caisteal" - A castle"
Elrig no' An Caisteal
The Gaelic "no" instead of "or" to be used when
the two names are Gaelic
for using the article an see remarks
and rule laid down elsewhere
[Note under Creag Ghlas:]
"Creag" - A craig, A rock",
Ghlas - Grey"
Ordnance Survey - Stirling county, OS Name Books - Stirling county - Volume 6 - Parish of Buchanan, OS1/32/6
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Buchanan.
Ordnance Survey - Stirling 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 Stirling, which is in central Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.