Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPPER KIRKTON | Upper Kirkton | John Muir Esqr. Factor Mr. Thomas Bailie Upper Kirkton Mr. James Cochrane Ballochmartin |
216.09 | A Farm House occupied by Messrs. Thomas and Hugh Bailie. The property of The Marquis of Bute, This House was formerly the Manse, |
| GOWK STONE | Gowk Stone Gowk Stone Gowk Stone |
Mr. Thomas Bailie Upper Kirkton Mr. James Cochrane Ballochmartin Mr. Hugh Bailie Upper Kirkton |
216.09 | A Rock about 32 chains North of Upper Kirkton. Doctor Waddall in his description of the Cumbraes mentions this Stone, and Calls it The Deil's [Devil's] Cart. his satanic majesty having thrown it from the opposite Shore of Bute, leaving the impression of his finger in it. It is better known by the name "Gowk Stone" |
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[GOWK STONE] Gowk. The Cuckoo Jamieson [Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language]
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.