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ALVES, hamlet and parish in north-west of Elginshire. The hamlet lies 5J miles west of Elgin, and has a post office under Forres, and a railway station. The parish includes about a mile of coast, and is about 6J miles long and 5J miles broad. Acres, 9404. Real property in 1880-81, 8992. Pop. 1117. The surface presents a pleasant diversity of dale and hill. The Knock, on the east border, is crowned by a modern tower, commands an extensive view, and is traditionally associated with the story of Macbeth and the witches. The churches are Established and Free ; and the public school is a new building, with accommodation for 200 scholars.
