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ABERCORN, parish, extending from Firth of Forth to vicinity of Winchburgh railway station, Linlithgowshire. Post town, South Queensferry. Acres, 4500. Real property in 1880-81, 10,173. Pop. 856. The surface is finely diversified, and both contains and commands delightful views, yet rises nowhere higher than 350 feet above sea-level. Chief features are Hopetoun House and Binns House, seats of the Earl of Hopetoun and Sir Robert Dalyell, Bart. Interesting spots are sites of a Culdee establishment and a famous ancient castle ; and a notable estate is one which passed from the Hamil-tons, but continues to give their descendant the titles of Earl, Marquis, and Duke of Abercorn. The churches are Established and Free; and there are 2 public schools with about 111 scholars.
