Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOWNCRAIG FERRY | Downcraig Ferry Downcraig Ferry Downcraig Ferry |
Mr D McLaren, Millport Mr Thom, Portrye Chart of the Clyde |
216.06 | A dwelling house on the Sea Shore, where there was formerly a Ferry to Largs. |
| BROOMY KNOWES | Broomy Knowes Broomy Knowes Broomy Knowes |
Mr Thom, Portrye Mr D.McVicar, Downcraig Ferry Mr D. McLaren |
216.06 | A slightly elevated ridge of Arable land on which are a few Knowes, which at one time produced broom |
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Ordnance Survey - Bute county, OS Name Books - Bute county - Volume 1 - Parish of Cumbrae, OS1/6/1
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Cumbrae.
Ordnance Survey - Bute 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 Bute, which is in the west of Scotland.