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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAFOOT BURN | Leafoot Burn Leafoot Burn Leafoot Burn | Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor. Mr. Milne. Mains of Druminnor. Mr. Stewart, Crofter, Hillfoot, |
052 | A small burn rising out of the northern slope pf Correen Hill & flowing in an easterly direction for about ΒΌ of a mile, unites with the Gaudie Burn. |
| CORREEN HILLS | Correen Hill Correen Hill Correen Hill |
Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor. Mr. Milne. Mains of Druminnor Mr. Stewart, Crofter, Hillfoot, |
052 | This name applies to the whole range of hills, clad with heath, from Edinbanchory eastward to Benachie. This hill forms an imposing object in the view and from some parts of it a fine prospect is afforded. It belongs to different Proprietors and several portions on it have different names. "Correen."is the only term locally given, but as it applies to a range of hills, "Correen Hills" perhaps should be written. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 164Parish of Auchindoir & Kearn
LEAFOOT BURN
"Lea-Land not ploughed." (Jamieson)
CORREEN HILLS
"Carran - Herons." (Gaelic)
The accent is on the last syllable & is long, so
this derivation cannot be right. JMD
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Kate51- Moderator, CharlesJaffrey, M-R
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