The name originates with the gaelic Duin- ("dark") vale. I don't know why this should be appropriate because the valley is actually wide and not dark at all. Maybe there were formerly a lot of trees which gave shade??
Once owned by John Campbell who also owned nearby Spotfield (later called Kinloss) and, possibly,the area east of Kinloss still known as Campbells.
A Great House seems to have existed (see 1804 map)

Duanvale is very close to the water table as can be seen by from a number of sink holes which fill any time it rains. I have seen a newly-built septic tank stay filled with water for over six months, so sewage problems will arise when everybody gets running water.

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