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- ↑ Gordon, Steadwood. "Life at Inverernie". Am Baile.
- ↑ Forbes, Alasdair, "Strathnairn Heritage Association", 2009.
- ↑ Forbes, Alasdair. "Inverernie Stores". Am Baile. Retrieved 15 November 2011.
- ↑ Inverness Field Club, 1991.