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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SLUG, n.3 Also slugg. [slʌg] A gap or narrow pass between hills, a defile, a narrow gorge or ravine (Kcd. 1825 Jam.; Abd. 1904 E.D.D.). Hence slug road, a road through a narrow pass or valley (Jam.), specif. the road which crosses the hills between Banchory and Stonehaven.Abd. 1781 Session Papers, Earl of Aboyne v. Earl of Aberdeen (1 July) Proof 1:
To the north of the said burn of Altivow to the slugs of Glencarvey.Ags. 1795 Stat. Acc.1 XXI. 418:
The Slug of Achranny, where the banks on each side are remarkably high and steep.Kcd. 1893 A. I. McConnochie Deeside 39:
The Slug Road from Stonehaven to Banchory crossing between Cairnmonearn (1245 ft.) and Craig Beg (1054 ft.).Kcd. 1952 A. R. B. Haldane Drove Roads 123:
Cattle crossing the Dee about Drum would cross the hills on the south side of the river by the route known as the Slug Road to Stonehaven.
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