Finlas, a lake in Straiton parish, Ayrshire, 5 miles S by W of Dalmellington. Lying 840 feet above sea-level, it extends 1½ mile from NW to SE, has a varying width of ¼ furlong and 2¾ furlongs, is fed from Loch Derclach at its head, and from its foot sends off Garpel Burn 1½ mile north-eastward to Loch Doon. Boats are kept on it, and the trout fishing is good.-Ord. Sur., sh. 8, 1863.
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