Blair Collection > Place names in Strathbogie, with notes historical, antiquarian and descriptive

Preface. ix
I have to acknowledge my great indebtedness
to His Grace the Duke of Richmond and Gordon,
K.G., for allowing me access to the Charter
Room, Gordon Castle, and the use of documents
containing valuable information not found else-
where.
1 have to thank Dr. W. F. Skene for giving
me, on several occasions, the benefit of his ex-
tensive knowledge and experience in all questions
relating to the Topography of Scotland. I have
also much pleasure in acknowledging my obliga-
tion to Professor Mackinnon, from whom I have
very frequently had assistance and instruction in
regard to many questions affecting Gaelic names.
Without the efficient help he so readily gave, not
a few difficult names would have remained, to
me, unintelligible, or of doubtful meaning.
To many friends who have assisted me, by
recalling old names, or giving me information
about the antiquities and legends of Strathbogie,
I offer my sincere thanks.
The Farm, Huntly.
ist May, 1891.