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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURN OF DESKIE | Burn of Deskie Burn of Deskie Burn of Deskie |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach, Robert Grant Esq. Druminnor. John Tough, Farmer, Glencairn. |
051 | A stream rising out of the northern slope of Correen Hill, and flowing Westwards, changes its name to the Burn of Allantersy at Glencairn farm. |
| BADINGAIR BURN | Badingair Burn Badingair Burn Badingair Burn |
Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor. Title Deeds of the Estate of Druminnor. Mr. Milne. Farmer. Mains of Druminnor. |
052 | A small rivulet having its source on the Southern side of Correen Hill, and flowing in an easterly direction for about half a mile falls into the Blacklatch Burn. |
| BLACKLATCH BURN | Blacklatch Burn Blacklatch Burn Blacklatch Burn |
Robert Grant, Esq: Druminnor. Mr. McPherson, Correen Quarry, Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor |
052 | A stream rising out of Correen Hill & flowing in a south easterly direction for about 1 ½ miles, unites with the Whitestone Burn about quarter of a mile South of Corren Quarry. |
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[Page] 169Parish of Auchindoir & Kearn
BURN OF DESKIE
"Diosg - Barren, dry, a dish." (Gaelic)
BADINGAIR BURN
"Bad, A tuft, Cluster, or bunch"
"Badan, A small cluster."
"Gaorr, Garr." Filth etc. (Gaelic)
"Gair. Fertile grass in a barren situation." (Jamieson)
BLACKLATCH BURN
"Latch. A mire or bog." (Jamieson)
[Signed] R. Dickson S.R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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