Of all the maps I’ve researched, this one expresses the least ambiguous geographic relationship between Aboyne, Formaston, and Kirkton of Aboyne, with the Tarland Burn clearly running between Aboyne and Formaston. This informs my theoretical distinction and placement on an evolving new map of the Aberdeenshire Poll Book. Mapmaker: Gordon, Robert, 1580-1661 Title: The draught of the…

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