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AUCHINDOIR AND KEARN |
Parish of Auchindoir Parish of Auchindoir Parish of Auchindoir Auchindoir & Kearn Auchindoir & Kearn Auchindoir & Kearn Auchindoir & Kearn Auchindore
Auchindoir & Kearn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid, Auchindoir
Revd Dr. [Reverend Doctor] MacKay, Rhynie
Session Books
Church Records
Poors Roll
New Stat Act. [New Statistical Account] P.406
Col [ ] on Shires of Aber [Aberdeen] & Banff P.613
Fullarton's Gazetter. Volume One |
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The united Parish of Auchindoir and Kearn, lies in the West of Aberdeenshire, being bounded on the North by Rhynie, East by Clatt and Tullynessle, South by Alford and Kildrummy, and West by Kildrummy and Cabrach. The Parish is about Eight Miles in length, by about Seven in breadth: the population in 1861 was (including Lumsden Village) 1593. the form of the Parish is an irregular quadrilateral, with the longest side towards the east. The surface is very hilly and uneven, a fact which seems to have originated the name, for in the Celtic language Auchindoir, would signify the hilly or mound region. The principal ranges of hills all situated near the Eastern and Western boundaries: Viz on the confines of Tullynessle and Cabrach. The lower grounds between these hilly ranges, are largely occupied by low, sandy, conical tumuli of Aqueous formation. The little River Bogie forms the boundary between Kearn and Rhynie. The Parish of Kearn was [Continued p. 2] |
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[Pencil Note re. Signification of Auchindoir] Dauachendor, 1277 A.D. [Initialed JMD] |
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Parish of Auchindoir
Parish of Auchindoir
Parish of Auchindoir |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid, Auchindoir
Revd Dr. [Reverend Doctor] MacKay, Rhynie |
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Description Continued.
was disjoined from Forbes and annexed to Auchindoir in 1791. In regard to its geology, it may be described as consisting for the most part of primary or Metamorphic formation. The Coreen Hill, near the boundary of Tullynessle consists of [Mica] Clay, and here are wrought Quarries of thick slabs admirably adapted for flooring. This micaceous slate is peculiar and very beautiful. the base being studded with elegant stauratites. On the Northern boundary, where the Parish touches Rhynie, there are deep deposits of Devonian Rocks, and here extensive quarries of Freestone have long been wrought. These contain water nipples similar to those found in the contigieous quarry within the Rhynie boundary; but, as yet, no clearly defined fossils have been detected: only there can be no doubt that the entire formation belongs to the old Red and not to the new Red Sandstone. In 1859. Sir Roderick Impey [Continued p. 3] |
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Parish of Auchindoir
Parish of Auchindoir
Parish of Auchindoir |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid, Auchindoir
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] MacKay, Rhynie |
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Description Continued.
Impey Murchison Bart: [Baronet] K. C. B. [Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath] President of the Royal Geographical Society, accompanied by Professor Ramsay of the London University, carefully examined this quarry and neighbourhood in search of fossils, but found none. Sir Roderick however, after inspecting the "Corby's Tongue" a little higher up the Bogie, predicted that fossils peculiar to the old Red formation, would yet be found there. About one mile to the South West of this quarry is the Hill of Tombreach (uniform pronunciation in the Country Towanrief), which almost wholly consists of Serpentine of an ugly striped color, but containing numerous fine specmins of asbestos, both fibrous and indurable together with Mountain Wood charged with Schiller Spar in beautiful variety, as also Soapstone and the other minerals usually associated with serpentine. The Hill of Tombreach (Towanrief) is on the Craig Estate, and I have been informed that. [Continued p. 4] |
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Description Continued
Parish of Auchindoir
Parish of Auchindoir
Parish of Auchindoir |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid, Auchindoir
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] MacKay, Rhynie |
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Description Continued
that one of the Proprietors of this Estate had a hat band made from the asbestos, found on this hill. The greatest Elevations in the parish are the Hills of Correen and Knocknacailloch, (Old Wife's Hill), the former being about 1500 feet above Sea level. This hill forms part of a long chain called the Suie Hill, which extends from the Toll of Mossat on the farm of Edinbanchory to Bennachie, a distance of about ten miles. The River Bogie which takes its rise in the Buck of Cabrach, flows for several miles of its upper course through this Parish. It is formed of two small rivulets, the Burn of Craig and the Burn of Conflach, which unite near the Parish Church. The united stream is named the Bogie, which after flowing northward from this point for eleven miles, joins the Deveron at Huntly. [Continued p. 5] |
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Parish of Auchindoir
Parish of Auchindoir
Parish of Auchindoir |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid, Auchindoir
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] MacKay, Rhynie |
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Description continued.
Huntly. Auchindoir is in the Presbytery of Alford and Synod of Aberdeen. The only Antiquities of any note in the parish are the remains of a Native or British Camp on the Hill of Knocknacailloch, consisting of an artificial oval trench, about seven links in width, and which is dug out of the side of the Hill: there being a slight escarp from the Summit to the trench, the height of the cutting or bank is about 10 links, and it is conjectured that this primitive stronghold, was intended to afford shelter to the natives and their cattle from an invading foe. The old spelling of the name of the farms now written "pheedlemont" is "Fulziemont" said to signify "the field of blood", and a piece of marshy ground immediately West of Knocknacailloch now Cultivated was formerly called
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Parish of Auchindoir
Parish of Auchindoir
Parish of Auchindoir |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid, Auchindoir
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] MacKay, Rhynie |
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Description continued,
called "Belnaseugue Mires" meaning, perhaps, "The field of shelter or protection". Both these names clearly point to events in connection with the encampment; but I cannot discover or hear of any sepulchral remains or other antiquities such as are often found on such places being found there; but on the farm of Brawland, immediately North of Knocknacailloch a great many Stone Cists were discovered sometime ago by Mr. Paterson, Farmer, there, some of these Cists were of neat Construction, and all of them contained bones, and unctuous matter; An Urn Containing copper Coins was also found here; but were so much corroded that the reigning sovereign Could not be identified. Near to this place are the remains of Druidical Temples and standing stones. There is a small possession on the Lands of Edinbanchory, which has been assigned to the Minister. [Continued p. 7] |
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Parish of Auchindoir
Parish of Auchindoir
Parish of Auchindoir |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid, Auchindoir
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] MacKay, Rhynie |
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Description continued
Minister of Auchindoir in excambion for the share of the Glebe of Forbes and Kearn offering to him for Kearn when the union of Forbes and Kearn was disjoined and these parishes were annexed to Tullynessle and Auchindoir respectively. The Village in connection with the Parish is called Lumsden, (formerly known as Leith-Lumsden), is a mean looking place, consisting of about 80 houses, and containing (in 1861), 450 inhabitants. It mainly consists of one long street, with few exceptions the houses are all of one story and inhabited by the labouring classes. The Parish Church and Manse together with the original parish School are situated about 2 miles North of the Village on the way to Rhynie, the other parish School being situated about 1/4 of a mile South of the Village. There are two churches in the Village (Free & United Presbyterian) and about a quarter of a mile to the east of [Continued p. 8] |
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Parish of Auchindoir
Parish of Auchindoir
Parish of Auchindoir |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid, Auchindoir
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] MacKay, Rhynie |
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Description continued.
of Rhynie (but in the Parish of Auchindoir) stands the Episcopal Chapel of St. Mary's recently erected.
Note. There is no portion of this Parish detached, nor portion, or portions of any other parish enclosed within the boundary of this Parish.- |
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BURN OF TEMPLAND |
Burn of Templand
Burn of Templand
Burn of Templand |
Mr Duncan, Farmer, Dryden
Mr D. Hay, Upper Wheedlemont
Mr Mitchell, Farmer Whitehillock |
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This stream is a continuation of the Burn of Tonburn, and flows for about quarter of a mile in a north easterly direction, when it unites with the Essachie. |
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ORD HILL |
Ord Hill
Ord Hill
Ord Hill |
Mr Duncan, Farmer, Dryden
Mr D. Hay, Upper Wheedlemont
Mr Mitchell, Farmer Whitehillock |
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Applies to a small hill situated to the north of Ord farm, and is for the greater part cultivated but still Capable of being very much improved |
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ORD HILL. Ord - A Hill, or Mountain of round form ? (Gaelic)
[Signed] R. Dickson S.R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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BURN OF EASAICHE |
Essachie
Essachie
Essachie |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Cran, Farmer, Lesmoir.
Mr. Duncan, Farmer, Dryden |
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A stream formed by the junction of the Burn of Essie and Burn of Templand, and flowing in an easterly direction for about one & a half miles falls into the Bogie East of the Mill of Noth. |
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"Easaiche - Abounding in Waterfalls." (Gaelic) |
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STONE CIST FOUND HERE [Ord Hill] |
No. [Number] 9
Stone Cist found here.
Stone Cist found here.
Stone Cist found here. |
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Mr. Paterson, Farmer, Brawland.
Mr. Robert Forbes, Farmer, Nether Wheelemont.
Mr. Cran, Farmer, Upper Ord. |
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When the late Tenant of Ord farm was clearing a Cairn near to Ord Hill for building materials he discovered, about twenty years ago, a small sepulchral chamber, containing bones very entire. The Skull and thigh bones being whole. The remains of the body appeared to be lying East and West. |
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STONE CIST AND URN FOUND HERE [Upper Ord] |
No. [Number] 10
Stone Cist and Urn found here.
Stone Cist and Urn found here.
Stone Cist and Urn found here. |
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Mr. Cran, Farmer, Upper Ord.
Mr. Paterson, Farmer, Brawland.
Mr. Forbes, Farmer, Nether Wheedlemont. |
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About Eleven years ago the same tenant when employed ploughing a field adjoining the farm house the plough Came in Contact with a Stone Coffin, composed of rude free stone flags. It measured about 3 feet long and 1 foot and a half broad. the remains were lying East
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No. [Number] 10
Stone Cist found here |
See other side |
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Description Continued
East and West. It also Contained an Urn, ornamented which Contained Ashes. the dimensions of the Urn are 9 inches in length and between four and five inches in diameter. |
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[Parish correction signed] R. D. |
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NETHER ORD |
Nether Ord
Nether Ord
Nether Ord |
John Robertson Esq. Advocate, Aberdeen.
Mr. William. Mitchell, Whitehillock.
Valuation Roll. |
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A farm house with offices attached, situated about ½ a mile West of the Village of Rhynie, and is occupied by John Laing, property of H. Gordon Lumsden Esq., Clova. |
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UPPER ORD |
Upper Ord
Upper Ord
Upper Ord |
John Robertson Esq. Advocate, Aberdeen.
Mr William Mitchell, Whitehillock.
Valuation Roll. |
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A good farmhouse & steading situated about ¼ of a Mile South West of Nether Ord. Occupied by John Cran. property of H. G. Lumsden Esq. Clova. |
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Ord. A mountain of round form" (Gaelic). |
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BURN OF FEWE |
Burn of Fewee
Burn of Fewee
Burn of Fewee |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill. |
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This is a Sunken sluggish stream passing through a swampy region, and is a continuation of the stripe of Backgarrick, and running into the Moss of Fewee, or along the Northern boundary thereof, falls into the Ley Water near to Cowford Bridge. Said Burn & the stripe of Backgarrick from the boundary of Rhynie and Auchindoir Parishes throughout their course. |
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LEY WATER |
Ley Water
Ley Water
Ley Water |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock. |
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This is a stream which forms the boundary between Auchindoir and Rhynie, and afterwards passes into Rhynie, and takes the name of the "Kirkney". It is formed by the junction of two small streams, one on the North and the other on the South East side of Elrick, dividing Cabrach from Rhynie and Auchindoir respectively. the latter being the principle source of the Ley Water is supposed to take that name to the top. |
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BURN OF FEWE. "Fewe - Fallow" (Jamieson) |
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MOSS-SIDE |
Moss-side
Moss-side
Moss-side |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill.
Mr. Murray, Farmer, Tolaphin. |
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A Small Cottage with garden attached, Situated on the banks of the Ley Water. |
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WHITEHILL |
Whitehill
Whitehill
Whitehill |
Mr. Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill.
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Murray, Farmer, Tolaphin |
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A farm house and steading with Garden attached. Property of Mr. Gordon, Craig, and occupied by Mr. Jamieson, Whitehill. |
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MOSS OF FEWE |
Moss of Fewee
Moss of Fewee
Moss of Fewee |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell. Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Jamieson. Farmer, Whitehill. |
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A deep peat moss, situated at the northern extremity of this parish. This moss is the property of Mr. Lumsden of Clova |
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MOSS OF FEWE. "Fewe - Fallow" (Jamieson)
[Signed] R. Dickson S.R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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Site of HALL OF TOLOPHIN |
(Site of) Hall of Tolophin
(Site of) Hall of Tolophin
(Site of) Hall of Tolophin |
Mr Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr Murray, Farmer, Tolophin.
Mr Jamieson Farmer, Whitehill. |
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This is an antique and well known name; The Hall is conjectured when in existence to have been occupied in the Summer Months by former Lairds of Craig, who are reported to have lived there and drank Goats' milk for the benefit of their health. The tenant of Tolophin farm, when clearing this place for cultivation, discovered beneath an accumulation of from two to three feet of moss and rubbish, the floor, found to measure about twelve feet in diameter, consisting of rough oval palings of stones, bearing marks of fire, and charred ashes, together with the fragments of broken bottles and the remains of primitive stakes or posts, the relics doubtless of the upright beams [Continued p. 18] |
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(Site of) Hall of Tolophin
(Site of) Hall of Tolophin
(Site of) Hall of Tolophin |
Mr Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr Murray, Farmer, Tolophin.
Mr Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill |
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Description Continued.
beams with which the walls of this Ancient fabric was [pa ] It must have cost uncommon labor to have collected the materials for the building of this place: the stones of which being composed of free-stone, and the nearest Quarry which provides this Kind of Stone, being distant 3 Miles: horses probably must have been used, if I may so term it. as no road of any Kind was in existence in the neighbourhood at that time: Supposed to have been about the 15th Century. |
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CRAIGS OF BOGS |
Craigs of Bogs
Craigs of Bogs
Craigs of Bogs |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Murray, Farmer, Tolophin. |
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Applies to a cluster of jagged rocks in the vicinity of Tolophin. |
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KIRK STANE |
Kirk Stane
Kirk Stane
Kirk Stane |
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Murray, Farmer, Tolophin.
Mr. Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill. |
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A large mass of Serpentine rock in the midst of the above Craigs; and it is conjectured to have been used as an altar for religious purposes. |
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STRIPE OF BOGS |
Stripe of Bogs
Stripe of Bogs
Stripe of Bogs |
Rev. [Reverend] MrRonald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Murray, Farmer, Tolophin. |
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A small rivulet, rising in the vicinity of the Craigs of Bogs, & winding its course in a southerly direction for a few Chains falls into the Burn of Craig near to the farm of Bogs. |
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STRIPE OF BACKGARRACH |
Stripe of Backgarrick.
Stripe of Backgarrick.
Stripe of Backgarrick. |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill. |
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A Small brook, rising on the West side of Turf Hill, and running for a few chains in a Westerly direction, changes its name to the Burn of Fewee, into which it flows and forms part of. |
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MOSS OF TOLOPHIN |
Moss of Tolophin
Moss of Tolophin
Moss of Tolophin |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Murray, Farmer, Tolophin. |
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A deep peat moss immediately North of the farm of Tolophin. |
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MOSS OF CREAK |
Moss of Creak
Moss of Creak
Moss of Creak |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill. |
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A peat moss Contiguous to the moss of Tolophin; right of turbary is claimed thereon by the inhabitants of Creak. |
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STRIPE OF BACKGARRACH. "Garrach - Applies to anything little" (Jamieson]
[Signed] R. Dickson S.R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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WHITE HILL OF BOGS |
White Hill of Bogs
White Hill of Bogs
White Hill of Bogs |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill. |
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A low rocky hill on the Estate of Mr. Gordon, of Craig, North of Fence Moss. |
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HILL FOLDS |
Hill Folds
Hill Folds
Hill Folds |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr Murray, Farmer Tolophin. |
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This name applies to the hill pasture, immediately North of Bairn's Hill: deriving its name from the remains of several sheepfolds situated near this place |
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BAIRN'S HILL |
Bairns Hill
Bairns Hill
Bairns Hill |
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill.
Mr. Murray, Farmer, Tolophin. |
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A small stony hill, near to the farm of Bogs. Tradition saith, that a dead child was found at or near this place. Hence the name. Bairns Hill. |
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FOREGARRACH WELL |
Foregarrick Well
Foregarrick Well
Foregarrick Well |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Duncan, Farmer, Dryden. |
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An abundant spring, forming the chief source of the Foregarrick Burn, and also forming a point in the Parish Boundary. |
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FOREGARRACH BURN |
Foregarrick Burn
Foregarrick Burn
Foregarrick Burn |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Duncan, Farmer, Dryden. |
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A small brook having its source at the above well, and flowing for a few chains in an easterly direction, changes its name to the Burn of Tonburn at Tonburn. |
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RYALL |
Rhyal
Rhyal
Rhyal
Ryall
Ryall |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Duncan, Farmer, Dryden.
John Robertson, Esq. Advocate, Aberdeen.
Valuation Roll. |
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Name of a farm belonging to Mr. Lumsden of Auchindoir and Clova. |
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FOREGARRACH. "Garrach, applied to anything little" (Gaelic)
RYALL. "Reile - A pebble." (Gaelic)
"Ryall. A gold Coin anciently current in Scotland. (Jamieson)
[Pencil] I believe this to be the
correct orthography.
It is authenticated
by [ ] Robertson Factor
[of] Lumsden Clova.
R.D.
[Signed] R. Dickson S.R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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TURF HILL |
Turf Hill
Turf Hill
Turf Hill |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. James Duncan, Farmer, Dryden. |
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An olive-hued lumpish mountain, on which "Silver Cairn", is situated. Turf Hill applies to the whole or principle mass of hill situated both in Rhynie Parish and Auchindoir Parish. |
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LITTLE TURF HILL |
Little Turf Hill
Little Turf Hill
Little Turf Hill |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. James Duncan, Farmer, Dryden. |
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A portion of the same hill farther south and divided from Turf Hill by a hollow, between Bogieshead & the Thiefshow Burn. |
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THIEFSHOW BURN |
Thiefshow Burn.
Thiefshow Burn.
Thiefshow Burn. |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. James Duncan, Dryden. |
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A stream rising out of Little Turf Hill, and flowing in an easterly direction enters the dam at Rhyal, and then finally joins the Burn of Tonburn. |
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BURN OF TONBURN |
Burn of Tonburn
Burn of Tonburn
Burn of Tonburn |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Duncan, Farmer, Dryden. |
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This stream is a continuation of the Foregarrick Burn, which runs in an easterly direction forming the boundary between this and Rhynie Parish: changing its name to the Burn of Templand at Templand. |
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STRIPE OF REDCRAIG |
Stripe of Redcraig
Stripe of Redcraig
Stripe of Redcraig |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill. |
042 |
A small water course or stream rising near to Red Craig, and running Northward through a deep hollow to Rhyal, joins the Burn of Tonburn. |
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JOHNIE'S KIRK |
Johnie's Kirk
Johnie's Kirk
Johnie's Kirk. |
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill.
Mr. David Hay, Farmer, Upper Wheedlemont. |
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Applies to a cluster of erratic boulders situated on the White Hill of Bralane. Tradition saith that at a remote period a priest dwelt here. |
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" Johnie or Johny - diminutive of John" (Jamieson)
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SLACK OF ETRY |
Slack of Etry
Slcak of Etry
Slack of Etry |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Murray, Farmer, Tolophin. |
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A narrow ravine in the hill North of the Currack, by which a foot or bridle road passes from Creak to Rhyal. |
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HILL OF CREAGDEARG |
Craigdargue
Craigdargue
Craigdargue |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Murray, Farmer, Toloophin. |
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Said to signify "the Red Craig" a bleak hill on the Estate of Craig and farms of Longlands and Tulliebraidless, terminating on its Southern side in an abrupt precipitous rock of coarse serpentine of reddish color. |
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BOGIE SHIEL |
Bogieshiel
Bogieshiel
Bogieshiel |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Murray, Farmer, Tolophin. |
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Name of a hollow, west of Craigdargue, out of which springs Bogieshiel Burn. |
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CRAIGDEARG.
"Creag - A Rock, a crag."
"Dearg - Red " (Gaelic)
Note. As this is a pure Gaelic Compound, I have adopted the Correct orthography
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STONE CIST FOUND HERE |
No. [Number] 4
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here |
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Mr. Paterson, Farmer, Brawland.
Mr. Forbes, Farmer, Nether Wheedlemont.
Mr. Cran, Farmer, Upper Ord. |
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About the year 1830, when Mr. Paterson, Farmer, Brawland was removing a Cairn of stones for building materials, he discovered a small sepulchral chamber, built with rude stones of various sizes measuring about 4 ft 3 in: [4 feet 3 inches] long, 4 ft broad by 18 inches deep, with the remains of the body lying East and West. This was the first Cist found on the farm. |
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STONE CIST FOUND HERE |
No. [Number] 5
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here |
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Mr. Paterson, Farmer, Brawland.
Mr. Forbes, Farmer, Nether Wheedlemont.
Mr. Cran, Farmer, Upper Ord. |
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Another of these sepulchral Chambers was discovered by the same gentleman near to the same place as No. 4, about 7 years ago, but of a different construction, it being built in the form of a large cask and measured about 4½ feet deep and 3½ feet in diameter, & was covered with a large rude flag, it contained charred human bones, and half of a skull entire. |
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STONE CIST FOUND HERE [Braland] |
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here |
Mr. Paterson, Farmer, Brawland.
Mr. Cran, Farmer, Upper Ord.
Mr. Forbes, Farmer, Nether Wheedlemont. |
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This Stone Cist was found at the sametime as No. [Number] 5. being only a few feet separated from one another. This Cist was built with a number of stones of different sizes, but was partly destroyed before Mr. Paterson could see the dimensions & shape of it, but he thought the remains of the body lay East and West. |
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URN FOUND HERE [Brawland] |
Urn found here
Urn found here
Urn found here |
Mr. Paterson, Farmer, Brawland.
Mr. Cran, Farmer, Upper Ord.
Mr. Forbes, Farmer, Nether Wheedlemont. |
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About 32 years ago when the above Gentleman was removing the stones of an old house, he found a neatly Ornamentel Urn filled with Copper Coins, but they were so corroded with verdigris, that it was impossible to make out their [Superscription] or image. The depth of the Urn was about 18 inches, & breadth 18 inches, & is to be seen at Craig Castle. It is ornamented with 3 birds & 1 Serpent on one side & 2 birds and a serpent on the other. |
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BOGIESHIEL BURN |
Bogieshiel Burn
Bogieshiel Burn
Bogieshiel Burn |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. David Hay, Farmer, Upper Wheedlemont.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock. |
042 |
A small rivulet rising out of Bogieshiel, which falls into the Burn of Craig near to Longlands. |
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COLDWELL SHAW |
Coldwellshaw
Coldwellshaw
Coldwellshaw |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Murray, Farmer, Tolophin.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock. |
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Applies to the name of a hollow between Ordicreak and Craigdargue, west of the town of Creak. |
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COLDWELLSHAW STRIPE |
Coldwellshaw Stripe
Coldwellshaw Stripe
Coldwellshaw Stripe |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Murray, Farmer, Tolophin. |
042 |
Name of a brook rising out of Coldwellshaw and flowing in a Southerly direction for a considerable distance, falls into the Burn of Craig near to Creak. |
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COWIE HILLOCKS |
Cowie Hillocks
Cowie Hillocks
Cowie Hillocks |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Mr Mitchell, Farmer Whitehillock
Mr Murray, Farmer,Tolophin |
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A number of small mounds covered with cropping rocks. |
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JOCKSTON'S GATE |
Jockston's Gate
Jockston's Gate
Jockston's Gate |
Revd [Reverend} Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Mr Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr Murray, Farmer, Tolophin |
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Applies to a steep portion of the road on the South Side of the Little Turf Hill, between the stripes of Redcraig, and the head of Bogieshiel. |
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RED CRAIG |
Red Craig
Red Craig
Red Craig |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr David Hay, Farmer. Upper Wheedlemont |
042 |
A ridge of rock of a dark red hue, north west of the town of Creak |
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DRYDEN'S COTS |
Dryden's Cots
Dryden's Cots
Dryden's Cots |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald Cabrach.
Mr Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr D. Hay, Upper Wheedlemont |
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Refers to a small green hillock on the moor west of the Currack and north of Creak. |
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ORDICREACH |
Ordicreak
Ordicreak
Ordicreak |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Mr Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr Murray, Farmer, Tolophin |
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A rocky hill north west of Creak. the old spelling of this name is "Ordicrayok", but this is out of use. |
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WELL ROBIN |
Well Robin
Well Robin
Well Robin |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Mr Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillocks
Mr D Hay, Upper Wheedlemont |
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An excellent spring of water west of Creak (not impregnated). |
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ORDICREACH .
"Ord - A mountain of round form"
"Creach - Blind, grey, Adjs [Adjectives] " (Gaelic) Literally the Grey Hill. |
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CAULDRON WELL |
Cauldron Well
Cauldron Well
Cauldron Well |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Mr Mitchell Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr Davie Hay, Farmer, Upper Wheedlemont |
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A spring of good water in the upper part of the Currack, so named from the bubbling up of the water, and forms the principal source of the Cuttie Burn |
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CUTTIE BURN |
Cuttie Burn
Cuttie Burn
Cuttie Burn |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Mr Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr Davie Hay, Farmer, Upper Wheedlemont |
042 |
Rises in Currack and after dividing the farm of Creak from Upper Wheedlemont and the Home farm of Craig falls into the Burn of Craig at Fordmouth a few chains above the Castle of Craig. |
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CURRACH |
Currack
Currack
Currack |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach
Mr Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr Davie Hay, Farmer, Upper Wheedlemont. |
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A marshy hollow or rough pasture, belonging to the farm on Mr Lumsden's property of Wheedlemont, between Ordicreak on the west, Ordihallan on the south & the White Hill of Braland on the East and North. |
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CUTTIE BURN
"Cuttie - A hare."
"Cuttie - Anything short or little." (Jamieson)
CURRACH
"Currach - A bog or fern" (Gaelic)
"Currack - A small Cart made of twigs" (Jamieson) |
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WHITE HILL OF BRALAND |
White Hill of Braland
White Hill of Braland
White Hill of Brawland |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. Hay. Farmer, Upper Wheedlemont
Mr. Mitchell. Farmer, Whitehillock |
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Applies to a low heathy hill to the north of Ordihallan. |
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ORDIALLON |
Ordihallan
Ordihallan
Ordihallan |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell. Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr Hay. Upper Wheedlemont |
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PYKE'S CAIRN |
Pyke's Cairn
Pyke's Cairn
Pyke's Cairn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Mitchell. Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr. Murray. Farmer. Tolophin |
042 |
A small Cairn of stones on the flat, east of the moss of Creak. in the angle between the diverging roads leading to Mosses of Fewee & Tolophin. It was raised to mark the spot where a man named Adam Gordon. Farmer, Pyke, Cabrach, Banffshire, perished in the snow about 1777. This Cairn forms a boundary mark between the Estates of Mr. Gordon of Craig, & Mr. Lumsden of Clova. |
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ORDIALLON
"Ord. - A Hill or mountain of round form."
"Lon - A marsh. Meadow, Lawn.
"Al. - A rock or Stone." Literally "Stone on Flat Round Hill."
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STONE CIST FOUND HERE [Braland] |
No. [Number] 3
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here |
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Mr. Paterson, Farmer, Brawland
Mr. Forbes. Farmer, Nether Wheedlemont
Mr. Cran, Farmer, Upper Ord. |
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When Mr. Paterson, Farmer, Brawland, was removing a cairn of Stones, about 20 years ago, he found a stone Coffin a little to the west of No. [Number] 2. built with rude stones of various sizes. The body in this case was lying at full length, North and South. |
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STONE CIST found here |
No. [Number] 1
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here |
Mr. Paterson, Farmer, Brawland
Mr. Forbes, Farmer, Nether Wheedlemont
Mr. Cran, Farmer, Upper Ord. |
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About 34 years ago, when the above Gentleman, was removing another Cairn of stones, a little West of the farm house he discovered a small sepulchral Chamber, composed of flags of freestone, hammered Square, and neatly constructed It was about 4 ft [feet] 3 in [inches]: long - 4 ft.[feet] broad, and 18 inches deep, containing the remains of a body doubled up lying East & west. The skull was entire & an indentation was observed in the earth under the right shoulder resembling the size & shape of a pocket bible. (same as No. [ Number] 2.) |
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STONE CIST FOUND HERE [Braland] |
No. [Number] 2
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here |
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Mr. Paterson, Farmer, Brawland
Mr. Forbes, Farmer, Nether Wheedlemont
Mr. Cran, Farmer, Upper Ord. |
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This Cist was discovered about 20 years ago by Mr. Paterson, Farmer Brawland, when removing a Cairn of Stones on his farm and was neatly constructed of flags of freestone The length of it was 4 ft.[feet] 3 in. [inches], was 4 ft. [feet] broad, & 18 inches deep. the remains of the body appeared to have been doubled up, and lying East and west. An indentation was observed in the earth under the right shoulder, resembling the size and shape of a pocket bible, being about 2 inches deep and 4 inches square. |
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STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Braland] |
Stone Circle (supposed) Remains of
Stone Circle (supposed) Remains of
Stone Circle (supposed) Remains of |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. James Paterson. Brawland.
Mr. James Mitchell Whitehillock |
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Local tradition assigns these stones to be the remains of a Druidical Circle, there are only two Stones remaining one of which is prostrate, the dimensions of the stone Standing is 12 links in height by 6 links in breadth, & the one lying 18 links by 5. No Antiquity has been found here. |
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BRALAND |
Brawland
Brawland
Brawland
Brawland
Braland
Braland |
John Robertson Esq. Aberdeen
Mr William Mitchell Whitehillock
Mr James Paterson Brawland
Valuation Roll
Mr Hay, Farmer, Upper Wheedlemont
Rev [Reverend] Mr Ronald Cabrach |
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A good farmhouse & Steading Occupied by James Paterson, property of Hugh Gordon Lumsden Esq Clova. |
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KEPPLECRUICK |
Kepplecruick
Kepplecruick
Kepplecruick
Kepplecruick |
John Robertson Esq. Aberdeen
Mr. William Mitchell. Whitehillock
Mr. James Paterson. Brawland.
Valuation Roll. |
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A Croft, occupied by James Lindsay, property of H. G. Lumsden Esq. Clova. |
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NETHER WHEEDLEMONT |
Nether Wheedlemont
Nether Wheedlemont
Nether Wheedlemont
Nether Wheedlemont |
John Robertson Esq. Aberdeen
Mr William Mitchell Whitehillock
Mr James Paterson Brawland
Valuation Roll |
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A good farm house with office houses attached occupied by Robert Forbes, property of H. G. Lumsden Esq, Clova |
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BRALAND
Bra. The side of a hill. Conjoined with a name, it denotes the upper
part of a country as Bra - mar etc etc (Jamieson)
KEPPLECRUICK
"Kipple - A rafter.
Cruke - A circle, a twist."
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STONE CIST FOUND HERE [Nether Wheedlemont] |
No. [Number] 8
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here |
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Mr. Paterson, Farmer, Brawland
Mr. Forbes, Farmer, Nether Wheedlemont
Mr. Cran, Farmer, Upper Ord. |
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This Cist was found about 12 years ago by the Tenant of the farm of Nether Wheedlemont, close to the side of the road, leading from Templand to Huntly. This sepulchral Chamber remains open, and there are two square flags of it remaining. and when found contained the remains of a body lying East and West. |
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STANDING STONE [Nether Wheedlemont] |
Standing Stone
Standing Stone
Standing Stone |
Mr. Paterson, Farmer, Brawland.
Mr. Forbes, Farmer, Nether Wheedlemont
Mr. Cran, Farmer, Upper Ord. |
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This Stone stands near the Corner of a field a little to the west of Cist No. [Number] 8 & is supposed to be the tomb of some illustrious personage. It measures 4 ft. [feet] in length 2½ in breadth, & 2 ft. [feet] 3 in [inches] thick. |
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STONE CIST FOUND HERE [Upper Ord] |
No. [Number] 7.
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here
Stone Cist found here |
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Mr. Paterson, Farmer, Brawland
Mr. Forbes, Farmer, Nether Wheedlemont
Mr. Cran, Farmer, Upper Ord |
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About 15 years ago when the late tenant of the old farm was employed removing a Cairn of stones he discovered a very neatly constructed Stone cist, composed of flags of freestone, and measuring between 4 & 5 feet in length by about 4 ft. [feet] in breadth, and containing the remains of a body lying East and west. There was an indentation in the earth resembling the size and shape of a pocket bible being about 2 inches deep and 4 inches square and was observed under the right shoulder of the deceased. (Same as Nos. [Numbers] 1 and 2.) |
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STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Nether Wheedlemont |
Stone Circle (supposed) (Remains of)
Stone Circle (supposed) (Remains of) |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Paterson, Farmer, Brawland
Mr. Forbes, Farmer, Nether Wheedlemont |
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Tradition asserts this to be have formerly been a Druidical place of worship. Two of the boulders are of great size & weight, and with the exception of these two the other two that remain are prostrate or mutilated, the others having disappeared in whole, or were blown to pieces as circumstances required. The two that are standing measure respectively 6 ft: [feet] 3in: [inches] long by 6 ft: [feet] broad and 4 feet in height by 5 feet broad. |
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ORD BURN |
Ord Burn
Ord Burn
Ord Burn |
Mr. Mitchell Whitehillock
Mr. Cran. Upper Ord.
Mr. Laing Nether Ord |
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This is a stream which forms the boundary between Auchindoir & Rhynie, & flows in a North-easterly direction for about 2 Miles, and falls into the Essachie, near the Bridge of Essachie. It is formed by the junction of two small streams, about a ¼ of a mile South West of Wethaugh, one flowing from the South West, & the other from the South, the latter having its source at a Well Called the Oxen Well, on the boundary between Auchindoir & Rhynie. |
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"Ord. A mountain of Round form" (Gaelic)
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DEN BURN |
Den Burn
Den Burn
Den Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Hay, Upper Wheedlemont
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock |
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A stream having its source out of the Den of Wheedlemont and running northerly divides the farm of Wheedlemont on the North from that of Dryden on the South in Auchindoir and after passing the latter farm under the name of the Ord Burn forms the Boundary of the Parish of Auchindoir and Rhynie till it falls into the Essachie about 10 Chains North East of the Church of Rhynie. |
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QUARRYHILL WOOD |
Quarryhill Wood
Quarryhill Wood
Quarryhill Wood |
Revd. [Reverend] Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Hay, Upper Wheedlemont
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock |
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A large fir wood on the Estate of Craig, property of Mr. Gordon, Craig Castle. |
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CNOC CAILLEAICHE |
Knockcaillich
Knockcaillich
Knock nae halich |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Mr. Murdoch McKenzie Preventive Officer, Rhynie |
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An old wife's hill, is a Conical shaped hill, pretty steeply escarped on all sides. From the summit an extensive view is afforded of the adjacent valley or low country, but the circumstance of greatest interest connected with it, is the remains of a native or British camp. I cannot learn of any tradition connecting the history of this hill with any particular heroine. |
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DEN OF WHEEDLEMONT |
Den of Wheedlemont
Den of Wheedlemont
Den of Wheedlemont |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach,
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Mr. Hay, Upper Wheedlemont |
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A hollow having a fine spring at its Commencement from which a small stream issues called Den Burn. |
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CNOC CAILLEAICHE
Knock - from the Celtic Cnoc. A hill etc. (Jamieson)
Noun [S. Mas] "Cnoc - A hill.
Cailleach - Old Wife" (Gaelic)
Cnoc Cailleaiche - Old Wife's Hill.
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UPPER WHEEDLEMONT |
Upper Wheedlemont
Upper Wheedlemont
Upper Wheedlemont |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Davie Hay, Upper Wheedlemont
Mr. Paterson, Brawland |
042 |
A large farm with farm house and steading attached on the Estate of Clova. The old spelling of the Name of the farms now written "Wheedlemont" is Fulziemont, pronounced Fuleymont said to signify the "field of Clova." |
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CAMP * [Cnoc Cailleache] |
Native Camp (Remains of)
Native Camp (Remains of) |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr Davie Hay. Upper Wheedlemont
Mr. Paterson, Brawland. |
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The elliptical form of this intrenchment shows that it is a British or native camp. It is situated on the hill called Knockailluich & is supposed to have had its vallum, of earth surrounded originally by wooden palisades. The trench is quite distinct round the top of the hill. Some people contend, that it is the Remains of a Roman Camp. This ... [Continued on page 48] |
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*NATIVE CAMP (Remains of)
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NATIVE CAMP [Continued from p. 48] |
Contd. [Continued]
Native Camp (Remains of)
Native Camp (Remains of) |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Hay Upper Wheelemont
Mr. Paterson Brawland |
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Description Contd. [Continued]
This vallum in all probability might be so, from this inference that the Romans placed their Camps generally [vieinal] to Vitrified Forts, for the evident purpose of watching them; for instance the Vitrified fort on the summit of Noth, is only about one and a half miles distant from this camp: but I would conjecture that this primitive stronghold which consists of an oval artificial trench of about 7 links in width or thereby, and which is dug out of the side of the Hill, there being a slight escarp from the summit to the trench, was more evidently intended to afford protection to the natives and their cattle from an enemy - or Invaders. |
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DRYDEN |
Dryden
Dryden
Dryden |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Mr. Hay, Upper Wheedlemont. |
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A farm with outhouses and Garden attached. Property of Mr. Gordon. Craig Castle, and occupied by Mr. Duncan. Dryden. |
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DRY DEN |
Dry Den
Dry Den
Dry Den |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Mr. Hay, Upper Wheedlemont. |
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A small hollow, through which passes the boundary stream separating this parish from Rhynie. |
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BROOM HILL |
Broom Hill
Broom Hill
Broom Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald Cabrach
Mr. Smith, Farmer, Blackmiddens
Mr. Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill |
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This name applies to an exignous rising ground, covered with heath: situated to the South of the moss of Tolophin. |
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SILVERFORD |
Silverford
Silverford
Silverford |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. William Gordon. Silverford
Mr. Jamieson. Farmer. Whitehill |
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A farm house with offices attached situated on the Margin of the Burn of Craig. This farm is occupied by Mr. Gordon, and is the property of Mr. Gordon, Craig. |
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SILVERFORD BRIDGE |
Silverford Bridge (County)
Silverford Bridge (County) |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach,
Mr. Smith, Farmer, Blackmiddens
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer & Inspector of Poor. Whitehillock |
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A rustic structure of mud, lime and stone, (void of either wall or rail for protection). on the public road leading from Cabrach to Lumsden. At this bridge the Burn of Buck changes to Burn of Craig. |
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BURN OF CRAIG |
Burn of Craig
Burn of Craig
Burn of Craig |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Gordon, Farmer, Silverford
Mr. Mitchell. Farmer, & Inspector of Poor, Whitehillock. |
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This stream is a continuation of the Burn of Buck: this latter stream, changing its name from Burn of Buck to Burn of Craig at Silverford Bridge; and flowing for about three quarters of a mile in an easterly direction; takes in the brook called the stripe of Clashencape, and continuing its course onwards, takes in a small stream called the Stripe of Bogs and still flowing in an easterly direction, takes in a number of tributaries which contribute largely to the augmentation of said Burn, by numerous small and seemingly inconsiderable rivulets; then continuing its course a few yards south of the Castle of Craig it is remarkable for the rugged eddying nature of its channel, where it forms a number of beautiful waterfalls, & finally uniting with the Burn of Contlack; They form the junction of the Bogie near to the manse of Auchindoir. |
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TOLOPHIN |
Tolophin
Tolophin
Tolophin |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Murray, Farmer, Tolophin
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, and Inspector of Poor Whitehillock |
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A group of houses, the principal of which is occupied by the Farmer of Tolophin: the remainder by Agricultural Laborers. Property of Mr. Gordon, Craig. |
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WARDS |
Wards
Wards
Wards |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer etc Whitehillock
Mr. Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill |
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A croft situated to the South of Tolophin. Property of Mr. Mitchel Whitehillock. |
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INNESBRAE |
Innesbrae
Innesbrae
Innesbrae |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, etc. Whiltehillock
Mr. Murray, Farmer, Tolophin |
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A croft on the road leading from Cabrach to Craig. Property of Mr. Gordon, Craig. |
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TOLOPHIN
Tulach-fionn Whitehillock JMD
"Tollacch - full of holes" (Gaelic)
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STRIPE OF CLASHANCAPE |
Stripe of Clashencape
Stripe of Clashencape
Stripe of Clashencape |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whiehillock
Mr. Murray, Farmer, Tolophin. |
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A small rivulet rising near to Peddies Hill, & flowing Northward, unites with the Burn of Craig, near to the farm of Bogs. |
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BOGS |
Bogs
Bogs
Bogs |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr. Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill |
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A farm, with farm house and steading attached. Property of Mr. Gordon. Craig |
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WHITEHILLOCK |
Whitehillock
Whitehillock
Whitehillock |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Mitchell. Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr. Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill |
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A farm, with farm house, and steading attached, on the margin of the Burn of Craig. Property of Mr. Gordon. Craig, and occupied by Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock. |
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STRIPE OF CLASHANCAPE
"Clas - A furrow, a melody- same as'Cleas'
an - the.
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DRY FORD |
Dry Ford
Dry Ford
Dry Ford |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach,
Mr. Simpson, Farmer, Elrick.
Mr. Inglis, Crofter, Elrick. |
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This name applies to where the boundary, or the dry 'Burn of Dunriggs,' crosses the public road leading from Cabrach to Lumsden. |
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BURN OF DINRIGGS |
Burn of Dinriggs
Burn of Dinriggs
Burn of Dinriggs |
Estate Plan of the Parish of Cabrach.
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Inglis, Crofter, Elrick. |
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A dry stream taking its name about half a mile South of Dry Ford, and forms the bounding line between this Parish and that of Cabrach. |
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DRYFORD HOW |
Dryford How
Dryford How
Dryford How |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Simpson, Farmer, Elrick.
Mr. Inglis, Crofter, Elrick |
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Applies to a narrow hollow through which runs the boundary separating this parish from Cabrach Parish. |
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DRY KNOW |
Dry Knowe
Dry Knowe
Dry Knowe |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Simpson, Farmer, Elrick.
Mr. Inglis, Crofter, Elrick. |
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Applies to an elevated piece of ground, covered with wild heath, to the South of Dry Ford. |
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PEDDIE'S HILL |
Peddie's Hill
Peddie's Hill
Peddie's Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr. Murray, Farmer. Tolophin. |
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A large heath clad hill, converse to the farm of Whitehillock. |
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THIEF'S CRAIG |
Thief's Craig
Thief's Craig
Thief's Craig |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Gordon, Farmer, Silverford.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock |
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A prominent mass of coarse serpentine rock, somewhat like the Bat Stane, on the Cabrach side of Back. |
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CORSE OF LAIGH |
Corse of Laigh
Corse of Laigh
Corse of Laigh |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Gordon, Farmer, Silverford.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer Whitehillock |
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A low ridge over which the road from Cabrach to Lumsden passes about half a mile to the South of Silverford Bridge. |
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CORSE OF LAIGH
"Cors, Corse, A cross
Laigh, A hollow" (Jamieson) |
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DEAD WIFE'S CAIRN |
Dead Wife's Cairn
Dead Wife's Cairn
Dead Wife's Cairn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr. Murray, Farmer, Tolophin. |
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A cairn on the Southern Slope of the Corse of Laigh, forming a point on the Parish Boundary. Popular tradition assigns this Cairn as the tomb of a maiden, who belonged to Auchinleith, and who being attached to a neighbouring farmer's son, quarrelled with him and deliberately committed felo de se. Persons at that period being guilty of this crime; were not allowed by the laws of the Country to be interred in the Churchyard. The said maiden was carried here for interment. |
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STRIPE OF CLASHANDIAL |
Stripe of Clashendial
Stripe of Clashendial
Stripe of Clashendial |
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr. Murray, Farmer, Tolophin
Mr. Gordon, Farmer, Silverford |
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A small rivulet rising about two hundred yards North of the Dead Wife's Cairn & flowing for a few chains in a north easterly direction joins the Burn of Craig near to Tolophin. |
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STRIPE OF CLASHANDIAL
Clas - A farrow
An - the
Dial. - Meaning" (Gaelic)
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TILLYBREEDLESS |
Tilly breedless
Tilly breedless
Tillie braidess |
Valuation Roll
Mr. David Hay. Tilly breedless
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach |
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A small farm on the Estate of Craig. property of Mr. Gordon Craig Castle. |
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LONGLANDS |
Longlands
Longlands
Longlands |
Valuation Roll
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock |
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A farm house with steading attached, property of Mr. Gordon Craig Castle. |
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BROOM STRIPE |
Broom Stripe
Broom Stripe
Broom Stripe |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Mr. Davie Hay. Tillybreedless. |
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A small rivulet rising out of the Hill of Tombreach & flowing in a northerly direction, unites with the Burn of Craig, between the farms of Longlands & Tillybreedless. |
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TILLYBREEDLESS
Tilly, Tillie, From hill, Cold unproductive clay."
Braid - Twist, Cry of a child, assault." (Jamieson)
BROWN STRIPE
Strip, Strype, Streape, Stripe, etc. A small rill" (Jamieson)
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CREAK |
Creak
Creak
Creak |
Valuation Roll.
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock |
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A small hamlet on the Estate of Craig, occupied by farmers and Agricultural Laborers, |
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CRAIG HEAD |
Craig Head
Craig Head
Craig Head |
Mr. Mitchell Whitehillock,
Mr. David Hay, Tillybreedless
Mr. William Scott, Creak. |
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A rough rocky rising ground to the West of Craig |
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BERRY HILLOCKS |
Berry Hillocks
Berry Hillocks
Berry Hillocks |
Mr. Mitchell Whitehillock,
Mr. David Hay, Tillybreedless
Mr. William Scott, Creak. |
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CREAK
In 1511 Crawok = Cravok
Elsewhere is Creach or Crevach
Crevach = Craobhach a woody place. JMD
"Creagh .s. [singular] A raid, plunder etc." (Jamieson)
"Creach .s.f. [singular feminen] Plunder etc. (Gaelic)
"Creach. Adj. [Adjective] Blind. Grey." (Gaelic)
This name is Evidently a bad spelling
of "Creach," but as it is the name of a [small]
village, and well authenticated in its
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STONY KNAP |
Stony Knap
Stony Knap
Stony Knap |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
James Dyker, Cairniefarroch |
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Applies to a roundish detached hillock or mass of earth Crowned with boulders, and situated a little to the West of Cairniefarroch |
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CAIRNYFARRACH |
Cairniefarroch
Cairniefarroch
Cairniefarroch |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
James Dyker, Cairniefarroch |
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A farm house with garden & outhouses attached. Property of Mr. Gordon, Craig Castle. |
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LOCHNAGAB |
Lochnagab
Lochnagab
Lochnagab |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
James Dyker, Cairniefarroch |
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A small wooded hill a little to the east of Cuttieburn. |
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STONY KNAP
"Knap. A hillock" (Jamieson)
CAIRNYFARRACH
"Farrach - Force, Violence"
Cairny - Abounding in Cairns" (Jamieson)
Farrach - force violence." (Gaelic)
LOCHNAGAB
"Loch. A lake."
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CUTTIEBURN |
Cuttieburn
Cuttieburn
Cuttieburn |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock.
Mr. David Johnston, Cuttieburn |
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Applies to two small farms on the Estate of Craig, property of Mr. Gordon, Craig Castle. |
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LADDER |
Ladder
Ladder
Ladder |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock.
Mr. David Johnston, Cuttieburn |
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This name applies to a small enclosure of Rough pasture & which was formerly a small plantation having a gentle slope facing the North & near to Cuttieburn A well known name. Ladder. |
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FIRHILL WOOD |
Firhill Wood
Firhill Wood
Firhill Wood |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock.
Mr. David Johnston, Cuttieburn |
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Applies to a small hilly wood on the Estate of Craig, immediately South of Cuttieburn. |
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CUTTIEBURN
"Cutty, Cuttie. Short, small little." (Jamieson)
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HOME FARM |
Home Farm
Home Farm
Home Farm |
Mr. Mitchell. Whitehillock
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald Cabrach
George Law, Crofts of Craig. |
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This is the Home Farm on the Craig Estate, situated near to Craig Castle. |
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DEN OF CRAIG |
Den of Craig
Den of Craig
Den of Craig |
Mr. Mitchell. Whitehillock
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald Cabrach
George Law, Crofts of Craig. |
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A deep rugged wooded ravine through which flows the Burn of Craig. |
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CROFTS OF CRAIG |
Crofts of Craig
Crofts of Craig
Crofts of Craig |
Mr. Mitchell. Whitehillock
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald Cabrach
George Law, Crofts of Craig. |
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Applies to a few Cottages with Gardens attached, property of Mr. Gordon, Craig Castle. |
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CRAIG CASTLE |
Craig Castle
Craig Castle
Craig Castle |
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Revd. [Reverend] Ronald, Cabrach.
George Law, Crofts of Craig. |
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Is situated on the North bank of the Burn of Craig at the most rocky and precipitous part of the stream. The Southern portion of this graceful Country seat is occupied as a Summer residence by the proprietor Shirras Gordon Esq; A division separating this part of the building from the Castle. The Castle itself is a massive and imposing square structure Consisting of three stories in height and on the Northern gable are five gun holes, now built up in the inside but open outside, near to one of these, is the cross, cut out on one of the stones of the building. and over the gateway or principal entrance to the castle is the family Coat of Arms with the date 17. FG. FB. AF. RC. 26. There are dungeons attached to the Castle, and this ancient building is in perfect preservation, and is surrounded with wood. & the scenery around is romantic and picturesque. |
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" The Houses of Craig and Druminnor, (Still habitable even in their more ancient portions)
are of considerable antiquity, and exhibit many of the characteristics of remote times, the
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WESTER CAIRN |
Wester Cairn
Wester Cairn
Wester Cairn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Mr. Henderson, Contlach |
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Applies to a number of rocks situated on the summit of the Hill of Tombreach & near to the source of the Broom Stripe. |
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HILL OF TOMBREAC |
Hill of Tombreach
Hill of Tombreach
Hill of Tombreach |
Revd.[Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Mr. Henderson, Contlach |
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A large green or spotted hill on the Estate of Craig. There are Slate & marble under the surface of this hill. Local pronunciation Towenreef. |
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DEN WOOD |
Den Wood
Den Wood
Den Wood |
Revd.[Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Mr. Henderson, Contlach |
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A large mixed wood on the Estate of Craig. |
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HILL OF TOMBREACH
del. h. [delete h ] Tom is mas. [masculine] JMD
"Tom A hill, knoll, on rising ground.
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DEN HEAD |
Den Head
Den Head
Den Head |
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Henderson, Contlach. |
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Applies to the top of the ridge immediately south of the Den of Craig |
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DENWOOD COTTAGE |
Denwood Cottage
Denwood Cottage
Denwood Cottage |
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Henderson, Contlach. |
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A small Cottage recently erected on the Estate of Craig. |
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TOMDUFF WOOD |
Tomduff Wood
Tomduff Wood
Tomduff Wood |
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Henderson, Contlach. |
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A well known name applying to a small mixed wood planted on a rising ground on Craig Estate. |
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TOMDUFF WOOD
"Tom. A hill etc.
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CONTLACH |
Contlach
Contlach
Contlach |
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Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Henderson, Contlach. |
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A large farm with outhouses and Garden attached. Property of Mr. Gordon, Craig Castle. |
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COIRE MUREAN |
Corriemurrain Hillocks
Corriemurrain Hillocks |
Mr. Henderson, Contlach.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
George Law, Cross of Craig |
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CONTLACH
"Conlach - Straw, hay, fodder etc."
In 1513 Contelauch = Hillockhead. (Gaelic)
COIRE MUREAN
"Coire, A hollow surrounded by hills etc.
Mur - A hill a palace etc. (Gaelic)
Murean - Hills." (Gaelic)
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CRAIG QUARRY |
Craig Quarry (Sandstone)
Craig Quarry (Sandstone)
Craig Quarry (Sandstone) |
Rev: [Reverend] William Reid Minister
Mr. Smith Craig Barns
Mr. Coutts Millton |
042 |
A Sand Stone Quarry on the Estate of Craig, a short distance north east of Craig Castle. |
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WOODSIDE |
Woodside
Woodside
Woodside |
Rev: [Reverend] William Reid Minister
Mr. Smith Craig Barns
Mr. Coutts Millton |
042 |
A small Cottage with Garden attached near to Craig Quarry |
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DRY BRIDGE |
Dry Bridge
Dry Bridge
Dry Bridge |
Rev: [Reverend] William Reid Minister
Mr. Smith Craig Barns
Mr. Coutts Millton |
042 |
A small wooden Bridge crossing the public road a short distance E. [East] of Cott Hill. |
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COT HILL |
Cot Hill
Cot Hill
Cot Hill |
Rev: [Reverend] William Reid Minister of Auchindoir
Mr. William Coutts Millton
Mr. Smith Craig Barns |
042 |
A Small Hill on the Estate of Craig planted with mixed Wood, a short distance north east of Craig Barns. |
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LITTLE DEN |
Little Den
Little Den
Little Den |
Rev: [Reverend] William Reid Minister
Mr. William Coutts Millton
Mr. Smith Craig Barns |
042 |
A small hollow planted of mixed wood, on the Estate of Craig, a short distance East of Craig Barns. |
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LOON'S LOUP |
Loon's Loup
Loon's Loup
Loon's Loop |
Rev: [Reverend] William Reid Minister
Mr. Smith Craig Barns
Mr. William Coutts Millton |
042 |
A Small red Sandstone Cliff or Scar on the north bank of the Burn of Craig so called from the fact of a young man having leaped over the burn at this point when pursued for having stolen some plough irons. |
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LOON'S LOUP
"Loun, Lawn, Loon, A worthless person, male or
female, a whore." (Jamieson) |
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NEWTON |
Newton
Newton
Newton |
Val: [Valuation] Roll
Mr. H. Smith occupier
Rev. [Reverend] William Reid Minister Auchindoir |
042 |
Farm Steading Consisting of dwelling House and offices - a short distance North of the Parish Church. |
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BEAR'S DEN |
Bear's Den
Bear's Den
Bea'rs Den |
Rev: [Reverend] William Reid Minister
Mr. Smith Newton
Mr. Coutts Millton |
042 |
A hollow portion of ground divided by the parish Boundary on the West Side of the main road. |
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QUARRYHEAD WELL |
Quarryhead Well
Quarryhead Well
Quarryhead Well |
Rev: [Reverend] William Reid Minister
Mr. Smith Newton
Mr. Coutts Millton |
042 |
A Spring of pure Water on Auchindoir and Rhynie Parish Boundary and near the Sandstone Quarries. |
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WINDSEYE |
Windseye
Windseye
Windseye |
Val: [Valuation] Roll
Mr. Joseph Watson Occupier
Rev: [Reverend] William Reid |
042 |
A Small Farm Steading Consisting of dwelling House and offices with Garden attached. Property of Robert Grant Esqr. of Druminnor. |
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TRUMPETER HILLOCK |
Trumpeter Hillock
Trumpeter Hillock
Trumpeter Hillock |
Rev: [Reverend] William Reid
Mr. Mitchel White Hillock
Mr. Watson Windseye |
042 |
A Small Hill Covered with rough pasture a Short distance West of the Farm of Windseye. |
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CORBIESTONGUE WOOD |
Corbiestongue Wood
Corbiestongue Wood
Corbiestongue Wood |
Robert Grant Esqr. Druminner
Mr. J. Watson Farmer
Mr. Milne Farmer Mains of Druminner |
042 |
A Plantation of Fir Wood on the South Side of River Bogie and a little to the north of the Farm of Westhills. |
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SLUGHALLAN BURN |
Slughallan Burn
Slughallan Burn
Slughallan Burn
Slughallan Burn |
Rev: [Reverend] Mr. Reid, Manse, Auchindoir
Mr. H. Smith Farmer, Newton
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminner
Revd. Dr. [Reverend] Doctor] MacKay, Rhynie. |
042 |
A small stream rising out of the northern face of Correen Hill, & flowing westwards for about a mile; changing its course to nearly due north & opposite to the Farm of Windseye & running in a northerly direction for about quarter of a mile falls into the River Bogie a little to the east of Glenbogie. |
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TRUMPETER HILLOCK
"Trumpour or Trumper - A deceiver etc. (Jamieson)
Trombair - A Trumpeter." (Gaelic)
CORBIESTONGUE WOOD
"Corbie - The raven." (Jamieson)
SLUGHALLAN BURN
"Slug.- A defile.
Hallan - An inner wall a shelter." (Jamieson) |
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MOTE HILL |
Moat Hillock
Moat Hillock
Moat Hillock
Mote Hillock |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid Minister of Auchindoir
Mr. W. Coutts Milltown
Mr. Shearer Milltown |
042 |
A small apparently artificial Mound of earth on the south east side of the Old Church. This is supposed by some to be the site of a Castle said to be mentioned by Boetius. |
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Supposed Site of CASTLE [Mote Hill] |
Supposed site of Castle
Supposed site of Castle
Supposed site of Castle
Supposed site of Castle |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid
Mr. Smith Schoolmaster
Mr. Coutts Milltown
Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland Vol 1 |
042 |
It is extremely probable that this is the site of the Castle said to be Mentioned by Boetius as the "Castrum Auchindorie" there is but the slightest vestige of any remains of walls, it has been defended on three side by steep slopes and on the fourth by a moat or some similar excavation. It is now grown over with Fir Wood and there is nobody in the neighbourhood who remembers seeing any walls or other Masonry about the place. |
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MOTE HILL
Note _ A little hill , or burrow, anciently,
conventions were held on eminences." (Jamieson)
There may have been a wooden
Castle once on this Hillock, as at "The
Bass" at Inverury, in Aberdeenshire, & also
at the "Doune of Invernochty." The Hillock certainly bears
a strong resemblance in shape, etc. to both those objects.
Antiquarians however
concur that the site of
the "Castrum Auchindorie"
is that of the present
Craig Castle, as the Rock(or Craig) of Auchindoir gave its name to
the Barony of that name from very Early
times. see Letter attached from Mr. J.
Stuart, the Secretary of the Antiquarian
Society in Edinburgh.]
[Signed] E.H. Courtney Cap. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
9th September 1866
[Fullerton's Gazetteer of Scotland Vol. [Volume] 1] Page 92, states, that *
"On a little hill close by the church," says the
Old Statistical Account, "there was anciently a
castle, said to be mentioned by Boetius, but
no traces of the walls of it remain. It has been de-
fended on three sides by rocks, and precipicies, and
on the fourth by a moat or deep excavation, evidently
the work of art."
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CHURCH (In Ruins) [nr St John's Well] |
Church (in ruins)
Church (in ruins)
Church (in ruins) |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid Minister of Auchindoir
Mr. William Coutts Farmer Milltown
Mr. Mitchell Farmer Whitehillock |
042 |
This venerable Ivy clad ruin, of which the walls are still standing Complete, was formerly the Parish Church of Auchindoir, altho at what precise period it became a Presbyterian place of worship cannot be ascertained. It seems to be of considerable antiquity and has evidently been a Roman Catholic Chapel at one time, in the interior there is a Carved representation of our Saviour on the Cross (with the letters J. N. R. J. under it) over what appears to have been the recess Containing the Elements etc. Inside the main entrance which is a fine Saxon Gateway there is a stone vessel built into the wall which had been used for the Holy Water; there are also several armorial bearings carved in stone inside on the north gable. There is a date (1557) on the outside of the North Gable, the Church is surrounded by a grave yard which is still used as a burial place by the inhabitants of the Parish. See New Stat. Act. [Statistical Account] P. [Page] 411 |
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ST JOHN'S WELL |
St. John's Well
St. John's Well
St. John's Well |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid Auchindoir
Mr. Mitchell. Whitehillock
Mr. Niven, Burnside. |
042 |
A good spring well, near to the farm of Burnside. Its name originated from its proximity to an Episcopal Chapel, dedicated to "St.John,"and which formerly stood near to this well. The chapel was of modern date and was burned down, whether by accident or design is unknown. |
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Site of STANDING STONE [nr St John's Well] |
(Site of) Standing Stone
(Site of) Standing Stone
(Site of) Standing Stone |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Revd. Dr [Reverend Doctor] Mackay, Rhynie
Duncan McIntosh, Lumsden |
042 |
This stone has been removed some years ago. It was supposed to have marked the spot where some of the Chiefs of Luthtae's Army fell, in their running fight; pursued by Malcolm in 1053: and which ended in a general engagement at Milduan, in which the former were totally routed. |
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MILLTOWN |
Milltown
Milltown
Milltown |
Valuation Roll
Mr. William Coutts Occupier
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid Minister of Auchindoir Parish |
042 |
A farmsteading Consisting of dwellinghouse Commodious Offices and garden, a short distance west from the Church. The property of J. F. Gordon Esqr. of Craig. |
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MINISTER'S WELL |
Ministers Well
Ministers Well
Ministers Well |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid
Mr. W Coutts
Mr. Smith Schoolmaster |
042 |
A spring of pure water issuing from a wooded bank near to where the burns of Coutlach and Craig join and form the River Bogie. It is so Called from its proximity to the Manse. |
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PARKSIDE |
Parkside
Parkside
Parkside |
Mr. Mitchell
Mr. John Shearer
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
042 |
A small farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse offices etc. the property of A. Gordon Lumsden Esq. of Clova. |
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SCHOOL [Lumsden] |
School
School
School |
Mr. Smith Schoolmaster
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid.
Mr. Mitchell |
042 |
The Parish School of Auchindoir erected by the heritors of the Parish in the Year 1842. It is an extremely plain building, attended by about 40 Scholars. |
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CHURCH [N of Lumsden] |
Church
Church
Church |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid Minister
Mr. Smith Schoolmaster
Mr. Harry Smith Newton |
042 |
An extremely plain building situated on a slight rising ground on the North side of the River Bogie about 2 miles North from Lumsden Village It was erected by the heritors in the Year 1811 and is seated to contain 600 persons. |
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MANSE [parish, N of Lumsden] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] W. Reid
Mr. Smith
Mr. Mitchell |
042 |
A handsome dwelling house with offices garden and ornamental ground attached. It was erected in the Year 1842 by the heritors of the Parish as a residence for the Minister. |
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GLENBOGIE |
Glenbogie
Glenbogie
Glenbogie |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid
Mr. Harry Smith Newton
Mr. Mitchell Whitehillock |
042 |
A handsome dwellinghouse with garden and ornamental ground attached situated on a wooded slope on the North side of the River Bogie and a short distance east from the Church. |
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CORBIE'S TONGUE |
Corbie's Tongue
Corbie's Tongue
Corbie's Tongue |
Robert Grant Esqr. Druminner
Mr. McDonald Westhills
Mr. Watson Windseye |
042 |
A steep slope on the east side of a Fir Plantation called Corbiestongue Wood. It is a very conspicuous object and is a remarkable fine spit of what the Geologists call the original red Sandstone. |
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CRAIGS OF TILLYBRACHTY |
Craigs of Tillybrachty
Craigs of Tillybrachty
Craigs of Tillybrachty |
Robert Grant Esqr. Druminner
Mr. McDonald Westhills
Mr. Watson Windseye |
042 |
A series of Flint and red sandstone scars overhanging the Bogie on the north Side and opposite Corbiestongue Wood. |
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CORBIE'S TONGUE
"Corbie, Corby, A raven " (Jamieson)
CRAIGS OF TILLYBRACHTY
?Tilly, Cold, unproductive,
?Brack, A stripe of uncultivated ground. (Jamieson) |
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CASTLEHILL |
Castlehill
Castlehill
Castlehill
Castlehill |
Robert Grant Esqr. Druminnor
Mr. William Mitchell Whitehillock
Mr. Smith Castlehill
Valuation Roll. |
043 |
A farm house with extensive office houses Attached situated at the North eastern extremity of this parish. The occupier is Mr. Smith property of Robert Grant Esqr. Druminnor. |
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MAINS OF DRUMINNOR |
Mains of Druminnor
Mains of Druminnor
Mains of Druminnor
Mains of Druminnor |
Robert Grant Esqr. Druminnor
Mr. Milne Mains of Druminnor
Mr. William Mitchell
Valuation Roll |
043 |
A large farm house with extensive office houses Attached, the buildings of which are Modern & Commodious. Situated about ¾ of a mile of the house of Druminnor. Occupied by Mr. Milne, property of Robert Grant Esqr. Druminnor. |
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MAINS OF DRUMINNOR
"Druman - A ridge.
?doir._The East."_ "Or - Gold" (Gaelic)
"Druman - or - i.e. Gold ridge,
Ridge of the Inver or junction
[Signed] JMD
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EASTER BOGIESIDE |
Easter Bogieside
Easter Bogieside
Easter Bogieside
Easter Bogieside |
Robert Grant Esqr. Druminnor.
Mr. David Webster. Easter Bogieside
Mr. William Mitchell Whitehillock
Valuation Roll |
043 |
A large farm house & Steading, situated near the Bogie, occupied by David Webster, property of Robert Grant Esqr. Druminnor. |
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BRIDGE OF BOGIE |
Bridge of Bogie
Bridge of Bogie
Bridge of Bogie |
Robert Grant Esqr. Druminnor.
Mr. David Webster. Easter Bogieside
Mr. William Mitchell Whitehillock
Valuation Roll |
043 |
A Stone bridge of 2 arches over the River Bogie, property of the County Trustees. |
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ST MARY'S CHAPEL (Scottish Episcopal) |
St. Mary's Chapel (Episcopalian)
St. Mary's Chapel (Episcopalian)
St. Mary's Chapel (Episcopalian) |
Revd. [Reverend] William Rankin. Rhynie
Mr. David Webster. Easter Bogieside.
Mr. Roger. Rhynie |
043 |
A plain edifice dedicated to St. Mary - was built by voluntary Subscription & was erected about 1860, is in the patronage of Bishop Luther. Aberdeen, & has an accommodation for about 100 persons. Revd. [Reverend] A. W. Rankin is the incumbent. |
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STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Corr Stone] |
Stone Circle (Remains of)
Stone Circle (Remains of)
Stone Circle (Remains of) |
Mr. Milne. Mains of Druminnor
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McKay Free Manse Rhynie
Mr. Carr. Rhynie. |
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Applies to the remains of a Druidical place of Worship, there are five stones of this Circle remaining four of which are lying down, & one standing, this latter is 7 feet in height, by 2½ feet in breadth, One of the prostrate stones is of enormous size: & is 13 feet in length by 3½ in breath. The other three are of smaller dimensions averaging from 6 to 7 feet in height by ½ in breath. The stone now standing was erected by the inhabitants of the surrounding neighbourhood in the Summer of 1799. |
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CORR STONE |
Coarse Stone
Coarse Stone
Coarse Stone
Corsestone |
Mr. Milne. Mains of Druminnor
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McKay Free Manse Rhynie
Mr. Carr. Rhynie.
Robert Grant Esq. Druminnor House |
043 |
This name applies to one of the above prostrate Stones, & is 13 feet in length by 3½ in breath, so called from its irregular, Coarse Shape. I think the name has been revived from the Gaelic "Corr", on account of the enormous size of this stone. E.H.C. Capt R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] |
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CORR STONE
"Cor, A twist, a turn
*Corr. Great, excellent." (Gaelic)
"Corse- The cross" (Jamieson)
Corse Stone, certainly. JMD |
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CORRSTONE WOOD |
Coarsestone Wood
Coarsestone Wood
Coarsestone Wood
Corsestone Wood |
Mr. Milne. Mains of Druminnor
Mr. Smith. Castlehill
Mr. David Webster Easter Bogieside.
Robert Grant Esq; Druminnor House |
043 |
A small fir wood, deriving its name from the Coarse Stone being situated within this Wood property of Robert Grant Esqr. Druminnor. |
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BIRCH HILL |
Birch Hill
Birch Hill
Birch Hill |
Robert Grant Esq. Druminnor House
Mr. Smith Castlehill
Mr. Milne Mains of Druminnor |
043 |
A rising ground formerly covered with Birch trees, but now cultivated; and formerly
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BRAEHEAD |
Braehead
Braehead
Braehead |
Robert Grant Esq. Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Farmer Mains of Druminnor
Valuation Roll. |
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Applies to a Cottage on the public road leading from Rhynie to Cottown. Property of Robert Grant, Esq: Druminnor. |
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COT-TOWN |
Cottown
Cottown
Cottown |
Robert Grant, Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Farmer, Mains of Druminnor
Valuation Roll. |
043 |
Applies to a number of detached Crofts, forming a sort of scattered hamlet, near to the public road leading from Rhynie to Bridge of Kearn. Property of Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor. |
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HOME FARM |
Home Farm
Home Farm
Home Farm |
Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Farmer, Mains of Druminnor
Valuation Roll. |
043 |
This is the Home Farm steading of the Druminnor Estate. The buildings are commodious and the farm is worked by the Proprietor. |
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WESTER BOGIESIDE |
Wester Bogieside
Wester Bogieside
Wester Bogieside |
Robert Grant, Esq. Druminnor House
Mr. Milne. Farmer, Mains of Druminnor
Valuation Roll. |
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A farm house and steading situated on the margin of the River Bogie. Property of Robert Grant. Esq: Druminnor House, and occupied by William Fleming, Wester Bogieside. |
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WATER OF BOGIE |
River Bogie
River Bogie
River Bogie |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Ronald Cabrach.
Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] MacKay. Rhynie
Mr. Cran Shoemaker, Rhynie |
043 |
This River takes this name near to the manse of Auchindoir and forms the boundary of Rhynie over its whole extent, and passing through Gartly dividing the Parish of Huntly on the north from that of Dumblade on the South or South East, falls into the Deveran a little beyond the Town of Huntly. |
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DRUM WOOD |
Drum Wood
Drum Wood
Drum Wood |
Robert Grant Esq. Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Farmer, Mains of Druminnor
Mr. Fleming, Water Bogieside |
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Applies to a long narrow belt of fir wood on the Estate of Druminnor. |
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WATER OF BOGIE
I do not consider the term "River" should be applied to so
insignificant a stream as this, and as it is well known by the name
of "Water of Bogie" in the District, I prefer that nomenclature. [Signed] E.H.C.
[Signed] R. Dickson S.R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers] |
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KEARN CHURCH (Remains of) |
Church (Remains of)
Church (Remains of) |
Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Farmer, Mains of Druminnor
Mr. Donald, Watchmaker Rhynie |
043 |
The period of the erection of this church is a matter of uncertainty, but about the year 1876, it was rased to the ground, the back wall of this rural fabric only remaining, and which is now converted into a tomb. It stands nearly in the centre of the Graveyard, and was formerly the Parish Church of Kearn previous to the Parish of Kearn being united to Auchendoir. |
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BRIDGE OF KEARN |
Bridge of Kearn
(Parish)
Bridge of Kearn
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Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Farmer, Mains of Druminnor
Mr. Donald, Watchmaker Rhynie |
043 |
A small bridge of one arch on the road leading from Rhynie to Clatt. At this bridge the Canny Burn changes its name to Kearn Burn. |
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BELL TREE |
Bell Tree
Bell Tree
Bell Tree |
Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne. Farmer Mains of Druminnor
Mr. Anderson. Farmer. Cushnie |
043 |
A venerable looking Sycamore near to Druminnor House, having a bell amongst its branches, & which was formerly used for the purpose of assembling the workmen in connection with Druminnor Estate to their meals. |
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DRUMINNOR HOUSE |
Druminnor House
Druminnor House
Druminnor House |
Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne. Farmer Mains of Druminnor
Mr. Anderson. Farmer. Cushnie |
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This graceful Country mansion is situated about ⅛ th of a mile south of the public road leading from Rhynie to Clatt, and is surrounded with wood and tasteful ornamental grounds. There is also an extensive garden attached to it. At the eastern entrance over the doorway, are several family Coats of Arms. This mansion was formerly the principal seat of the Forbes'. and was until recently termed "Castle Forbes." The date on the eastern part of the building is 1577. There are dungeons on the sunk floor of this residence, and were used by the Forbes' in ancient feudal times for the incarceration of the prisoners etc. |
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DRUMINNOR HOUSE
There is a tradition in the district that "During the feudal times the Forbes
gave a banquet to eight of the Gordons who were assassinated at the table, and
buried in the vicinity of Druminnoir House. It is stated that the party
was so arranged at the table that each Forbes stabbed his man as he
sat.
"The oldest date of Druminnor}
which was the ancient Castle}
Forbes, once the chief seat of}
the Forbes family.) is 1577."}
(New Stat. Act. [Statistical Account] P.411)
See Ante
"Drum. - A knoll or ridge" [Jamieson]
Druman. - A ridge or Back, a [boortress] etc."
"Or - Gold etc." (Gaelic)
"Druman - or" i.e. literally Golden ridge." |
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BAREFLAT |
Bareflat
Bareflat
Bareflat |
Robert Grant. Esq: Druminnor.
Mr. Milne, farmer. Mains of Druminnor.
John Morren, Bareflat |
043 |
Applies to a farm house and steading with garden attached property of R. Grant, Esq. Druminnor. |
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SANDHOLES |
Sandholes
Sandholes
Sandholes |
Robert Grant. Esq: Druminnor.
Mr. Milne, farmer. Mains of Druminnor.
John Morren, Bareflat |
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PARKHEAD |
Parkhead
Parkhead
Parkhead |
Robert Grant. Esq: Druminnor.
Mr. Milne, farmer. Mains of Druminnor.
John Morren, Bareflat |
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CANNIE BURN |
Canny Burn
Canny Burn
Canny Burn |
Robert Grant, Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Farmer, Mains of Druminnor
N. Gauld, Farmer, Cairnbeg |
043 |
This stream rises on the northern face of Correen Hill, and after passing Druminnor House, changes its name to the Kearn Burn at
Bridge of Kearn. |
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KEARN BURN |
Kearn Burn
Kearn Burn
Kearn Burn |
Robert Grant, Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Farmer, Mains of Druminnor
N. Gauld, Farmer, Cairnbeg |
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Is a continuation of Canny Burn, and flowing in a northerly direction for a considerable distance falls into the River Bogie a little below the farm of Castlehill |
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BAREFLAT MILL (Corn) |
Bareflat Mill (Corn)
Bareflat Mill (Corn)
Bareflat Mill (Corn) |
Robert Grant, Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Farmer, Mains of Druminnor
N. Gauld, Farmer, Cairnbeg |
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Applies to a Corn mill propelled by water wheel. property of Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor. |
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CANNIE BURN
No, no! Cannyn Gaelic JMD.
Cannie, Kannie.- Gentle, cautious etc." [Jamieson]
"But homely, tawie, quiet, and Cannie." [Burns] |
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PARKHEAD WOOD |
Parkhead Wood
Parkhead Wood
Parkhead Wood |
R. Grant. Esq. Druminnor.
Mr. Milne, Farmer, Mains of Druminnor.
H. Gauld, Farmer, Cairnbeg |
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A large mixed wood, through which flows the Canny Burn. Property of R. Grant, Esqr. Druminnor. |
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MAINS OF CAIRNDARD |
Mains of Cairndard
Mains of Cairndard
Mains of Cairndard |
R. Grant. Esq: Druminnor.
Mr. Milne, Farmer, Mains of Druminnor.
H. Gauld, Farmer, Cairnbeg |
043 |
A farm house, with outhouses attached, property of R. Grant Esq: Druminnor. |
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MAINS OF CAIRNDARD
"Ard, High, mighty, a Hill etc." (Gaelic) |
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DUAL WOOD |
Dual Wood
Dual Wood
Dual Wood |
Robert Grant, Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor.
Mr. Tough, Game Keeper, Druminnor |
043 |
A large fir wood, through the centre of which flows the Dual Burn. Property of Robert Grant Esq; Druminnor |
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DUAL BURN |
Dual Burn
Dual Burn
Dual Burn |
Robert Grant, Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor.
Mr. Tough, Game Keeper, Druminnor |
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A small stream having its source on the North west side of a hill near Cairndard & Bareflat farms & flowing in a northerly direction for upwards of a mile falls into the River Bogie near to Bareflat. |
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CAIRNMORE WOOD |
Cairnmore Wood
Cairnmore Wood
Cairnmore Wood |
Robert Grant, Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor.
Mr. Tough, Game Keeper, Druminnor |
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A small fir wood on the Estate of Druminnor, so called from the large rough cairn of stones situated therein. |
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DUAL WOOD
"Dual, - Fold, plait, braid." (Gaelic)
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CAIRNMORE |
Cairnmore
Cairnmore
Cairnmore |
Robert Grant. Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor.
Mr.Tough, Gamekeeper Druminnor |
043 |
A small farm house with steading and garden attached. Property of Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor |
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HARE HILL |
Hare Hill
Hare Hill
Hare Hill |
Robert Grant. Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor.
Mr. Tough, Gamekeeper Druminnor |
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A low cultivated hill vicinal to Cairnmore Wood on the Estate of Druminnor. |
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CAIRN MORE |
Cairnmore
Cairnmore
Cairnmore |
Robert Grant. Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor.
Mr.Tough, Gamekeeper Druminnor |
043 |
This name applies to a large rough cairn of stones situated at the South West end of Cairnmore Wood and is supposed to mark the last resting place of some illustrious personage: by the history of this Cairn no tradition exists.
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HARE HILL
Hair, Har, Hare.- cold, hoary, etc. (Jamieson) |
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CAIRNDARD |
Cairndard
Cairndard
Cairndard |
Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor
Valuation Roll. |
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A small hamlet on the Estate of Druminnor, occupied by Farmers and Agricultural Laborers. |
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CAIRNBEG |
Cairnbeg
Cairnbeg
Cairnbeg |
Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor
Valuation Roll. |
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A croft with outhouses attached property of Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor, & occupied by H. Gauld, Cairnbeg |
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MEADOWBANK |
Meadowbank
Meadowbank
Meadowbank |
Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor
Valuation Roll. |
043 |
A farm house with steading and garden attached, property of Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor. |
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STONEDIKE |
Stonedike
Stonedike
Stonedike |
R. Grant Esq: Druminnor.
Mr. Milne. Mains of Druminnor
Valuation Roll |
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A farm & farm steading on the Estate of Druminnor, occupied by Archibald Webster. |
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CUSHNIE |
Cushnie
Cushnie
Cushnie |
R. Grant Esq: Druminnor.
Mr. Milne. Mains of Druminnor
Valuation Roll |
043 |
A farm house and steading property of Robert. Grant Esq. Druminnor & occupied by George Anderson, Cushnie. |
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WINDSEYE WOOD |
Windseye Wood
Windseye Wood
Windseye Wood |
R. Grant. Esq: Druminnor
Mr Milne, Mains of Druminnor
Mr. Tough, Druminnor |
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Applies to a small fir wood on the Estate of Druminnor. |
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STONEDIKE
"Dike, Dyk.- A wall." (Jamieson)
"As ever lap a sheugh or dyke." - " Twa dogs" (Burns) |
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Site of CAIRNS [Windseye Wood] |
Tumuli
Tumuli
Tumuli |
Mr. Davie Morreu, Cairnmore
Mr. Gauld, Farmer, Cairnbeg
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor. |
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Applies to a great number of small cairns, adjoining Windseye Wood. the stones are now nearly all carted away for building purposes. Of the history of these cairns tradition saith not: and I am unable to obtain any information respecting them; though diligently making every inquiry. |
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Site of GILLESPIE'S WELL |
(Site of) Gillespie's Well
(Site of) Gillespie's Well
(Site of) Gillespie's Well |
Mr. Davie Morreu, Cairnmore
Robert Grant, Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor. |
043 |
So called from Gillespie the noted smuggler having refreshed himself with a drink of water here when pursued by the Excise officers & [as] and who was, soon after being captured ultimately hanged at Aberdeen. |
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GILLESPIE'S WELL
Gillespie was an exciseman
& the terror of the smugglers in
the district. He was hanged at
Aberdeen for forgery.
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MAR'S ROAD |
Mar's Road
Mar's Road
Mar's Road |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Tough. Woodend, Deskie. |
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This wood takes its name from its leading from Kildrummy Castle, the chief seat of the Earls of Mar and Garioch, to the Garioch. It was at one time a main line of communication but since the road by Auchindoir and Rhynie was properly constructed it has in a great measure fallen into desuetude, though it may still be occasionally used as a shorter line by riders and foot passengers, & so may in a certain sense be considered public as not shut up against. The road Commissioners now take no concern with it, but that it is still open to the public |
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HILLFOOT |
Hillfoot
Hillfoot
Hillfoot |
Robert Grant, Esq; Druminnor
Mr. Stewart, Crofter, Hillfoot
Mr. Tough, Gamekeeper, Druminnor. |
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Applies to a small croft with garden attached, so called from it being situated at the base or foot of Correen Hill, property of Robert Grant; Esq of Druminnor. |
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THE BUCK |
Buck
Buck
Buck |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr. Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill. |
051 |
Applies to a large hill covered with heather and is supposed to be about 2000 feet above the level of the Sea. It forms a very imposing object in the view and a fine prospect is afforded from the summit thereof. |
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BURN OF BUCK |
Burn of Buck
Burn of Buck
Burn of Buck |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach,
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr. Jamieson, Farmer, Whitehill. |
042 |
A stream rising in the South East corner of the Buck Hill and flowing eastward it divides the parishes of Auchindoir and Kildrummy to the Bridge of Silverfore where it enters Auchindoir and takes the name of the Burn of Craig. |
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THE BUCK
"Buck. - The beech tree." (Jamieson)
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DEER STANES |
Deer Stanes
Deer Stanes
Deer Stanes |
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald Cabrach.
Mr. Henderson, Contlach |
042 |
Applies to a few conspicuous boulders situated on the summit of Tombreach Hill. |
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GREEN WELL |
Green Well
Green Well
Green Well |
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald Cabrach.
Mr. Henderson, Contlach |
051 |
A spring well situated to the east of Dead Wife's Cairn, and which forms the source of the Burn of Glenny. |
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BURN OF GLENNY |
Burn of Glenny
Burn of Glenny
Burn of Glenny |
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald Cabrach.
Mr. Henderson, Contlach |
051 |
A stream rising out of Green Well & flowing in an easterly direction divides this parish from Kildrummy uniting with the Burn of Corchinnan near to the farm of Cranston in Kildrummy Parish. |
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CORBIE'S STRIPE |
Corbies Stripe
Corbies Stripe
Corbies Stripe |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock.
Mr. Kay, Auchinleith |
051 |
A small brook rising out of the southern slope of Tombreach and discharges itself into the Burn of Glenny south of Auchinleith. |
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AUCHINLEITH |
Auchinleith
Auchinleith
Auchinleith |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock.
Mr. Kay, Auchinleith |
051 |
A farm house with outhouses & garden attached, property of I. F. G. S. Gordon Esq. of Craig Castle & occupied by Mr. Robert Hay, Auchinleith. |
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BLACKPOTS |
Blackpots
Blackpots
Blackpots |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock.
Mr. Kay, Auchinleith |
051 |
Applies to a small Croft with garden attached, property of Hugh Gordon Lumsden Esq. of Clova. |
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AUCHINLEITH
"Ach. A mound, bank etc." (Gaelic) |
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LIMEKILN BRAES |
LimeKiln Braes
LimeKiln Braes
LimeKiln Braes |
Mr. William Mitchell, Whitehillock
Mr. Robert Hay. Auchinleith.
Mr. George Henderson. Contlach |
051 |
Applies to a high ridge of rough pasture & whins, on which there is an old Limestone Quarry, & is situated about ½ a mile North east of Auchinleith |
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DOUGLAS SLACK |
Douglas Slack
Douglas Slack
Douglas Slack |
Mr. William Mitchell, Whitehillock
Mr. Robert Hay. Auchinleith.
Mr. George Henderson. Contlach |
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Applies to a hollow situated, between Auchinleith & Limekiln Braes. |
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CORBIE'S NEST |
Corbie's Nest
Corbie's Nest
Corbie's Nest |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald. Cabrach
Mr. Hay, farmer, Auchinleith
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock |
051 |
A small hollow at the head of Corbies Stripe, so called because a pair of ravens were said to have been won't to nestle in it. |
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BURNSIDE |
Burnside
Burnside
Burnside |
John Robertson Esq: Advocate, Aberdeen.
Valuation Roll.
Mr. Mitchell Whitehillock |
051 |
A small farm house and steading property of H. G. Lumsden Esq. Clova, & occupied by John Niven Burnside. |
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BURN OF CONTLACH |
Burn of Contlach
Burn of Contlach
Burn of Contlach |
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr. Henderson, Farmer, Contlach,
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach. |
051 |
Is a continuation of the Burn of Corchinnan and running northwards unites with the Burn of Craig near to the manse of Auchindoir here they form the junction of the River Bogie. |
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GOVALS [croft] |
Govals
Govals
Govals |
John Robertson Esq: Advocate, Aberdeen
Valuation Roll,
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock |
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Applies to a Croft situated near the County road leading from Lumsden to Rhynie, property of H.G. Lumsden Esq: Clova. |
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CARLINDEN BURN |
Carlineden Burn
Carlineden Burn
Carlineden Burn |
R. Grant Esq: Druminnor
Mr. Gordon, Farmer, Marchmar
Mr. Reid, Farmer, Auld Auchindoir |
051 |
A stream rising out of Correen Hill, and flowing in a northerly direction unites with Reid's Burn a few chains North from Auld Auchindoir. |
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REID'S BURN |
Reid's Burn
Reid's Burn
Reid's Burn |
Mr. Gordon, Farmer, Marchmar
Mr. Reid Farmer, Auld Auchindoir
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Reid, Manse, Auchindoir |
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A small rivulet having its source near to the farm of Westhills and flowing in a westerly direction for about a mile falls into the River Bogie. |
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MARCHMAR |
Marchmar
Marchmar
Marchmar |
John Robertson Esq: Advocate, Aberdeen,
Valuation Roll.
Mr. Gordon, Marchmar. |
051 |
A large farm steading and farm house property of H. G. Lumsden Esq: Clova & occupied by Mr. Gordon, Farmer. |
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CARLINDEN BURN
"Carlin - An old woman, a witch." (Jamieson)
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STAG'S WELL |
Stag's Well
Stag's Well
Stag's Well |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Reid, Auchindoir
Mr. Niven, Farmer, Burnside
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock |
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A spring well to the west of the County road leading from Lumsden to Rhynie & situated a little to the North East of Ordens wood. So called from Stag's or red deer drinking there. |
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AULD AUCHINDOIR |
Auld Auchindoir
Auld Auchindoir
Auld Auchindoir |
J. Robertson, Esq: Advocate, Aberdeen
Valuation Roll.
Mr. Reid, Farmer, Auld Auchindoir |
051 |
A farm house and steading with garden attached, property of H. G. Lumsden Esq: Clova. |
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WESTHILLS |
Westhills
Westhills
Westhills |
J. Robertson, Esq: Advocate, Aberdeen
Valuation Roll,
Mr. McDonald, Farmer, Westhills. |
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A good farm house and steading property of H. G. Lumsden Esq: Clova, & occupied by Mr. McDonald. |
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GOVALS [natural] |
Govals
Govals
Govals |
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr. Gordon, Farmer, Marchmar
Mr. Reid, Farmer, Auld Auchindoir |
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GOVALS
"Gobhal." A prop, a house support etc." Prond. [Pronounced] Goval. (Gaelic) |
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WOODSIDE |
Woodside
Woodside
Woodside |
J. Robertson. Esq. Advocate, Aberdeen
Valuation Roll.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock |
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A small croft so names from its proximity to Owens Wood. Property of H. G. Lumsden Esq, Clova. |
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Site of HARRY'S CAIRN |
Site of Harry's Cairn
Site of Harry's Cairn
Site of Harry's Cairn |
Mr. Duncan, McIntosh, Lumsden.
Mr. Murray. Post Office, Lumsden
Mr. Cameron, Lumsden. |
051 |
The cairn which formerly stood here has long since disappeared. Statistical Account of 1843 says "A quarter of a mile south from the church is a heap of stones called the Harry's Cairn in sight of Kildrummy and Auchindoir where two brethren of the name of Innes, having a feud and plea at Law, met on their way South & north, & killed one another." |
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ORDENS WOOD |
Ordens Wood
Ordens Wood
Ordens Wood |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Mr. Hay, Auchinleith |
051 |
A large fir wood on the Estate of Clova, North west of the Stepping stone loch Crofts North of Blackpots and West of Govals. |
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ORDENS WOOD
"Ord, A steep hill or mountain" (Jamieson)
CONLACH [Crossed out]
See Page 109.
"Conlach, Straw, hay, fodder" (Gaelic) |
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ORDENS WOOD [Crossed out]
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PARKNOOK |
Parknook
Parknook
Parknook |
J. Robertson Esq: Advocate, Aberdeen
Valuation Roll.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock |
051 |
A small dwelling house with garden attached. property of H. G. Lumsden Esq. Clova. |
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STEPPINGSTONELOCH |
Steppingstoneloch
Steppingstoneloch
Steppingstoneloch |
J. Robertson Esq: Advocate, Aberdeen
Valuation Roll
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock |
051 |
A small croft to the west of the County road leading from Lumsden to Rhynie. property of H. G. Lumsden Esq: Clova, |
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GREENSLACK BURN |
Greenslack Burn
Greenslack Burn
Greenslack Burn |
Mr. Duncan McIntosh, Lumsden
Mr. Law, Lumsden
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock |
051 |
A small brook having its source about a quarter of a mile East of Steppingstoneloch & flowing in a s. [south] westerly direction for about ¾ of a mile joins the Bog stripe near to Chapeltown |
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WHITELEY |
Whiteley
Whiteley
Whiteley |
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock.
Mr. Reid, Farmer, Auld Auchindoir
Mr. Gordon, Farmer, Marchmar. |
051 |
A good farm house and steading with garden attached, situated, a little to the North east of the farm of Boghead. Property of H. G. Lumsden Esq: Clova |
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BOGHEAD |
Boghead
Boghead
Boghead |
J. Robertson, Advocate, Aberdeen.
Valuation Roll.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock |
051 |
A large farm steading and farm house with garden attached property of H. G. Lumsden Esq: Clova |
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CARLINDEN QUARRY |
Carlinden Quarry
Carlinden Quarry
Carlinden Quarry |
Mr. Mitchell, Farmer, Whitehillock
Mr. Reid, Farmer, Auld Auchindoir.
Mr. Gordon, Farmer, Marchmar |
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A small quarry producing a rough roofing slate. property of H. G. Lumsden. Esq, Clova. |
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CARLINDEN QUARRY
Carlin - An old woman, a witch. (Jamieson)
"Carlin - A stout old woman." (Burns)
"The Carlin caught her by the rump," Ibid.
(Tam O'Shanter)
"Carline - A Silver Coin."
"Carline Thistle. - A plant." (Clarke.) |
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ALLTNAKEBBUCK BURN |
Aultnakebbuck Burn
Aultnakebbuck Burn
Aultnakebbuck Burn |
Mr. Alexander Dow. shepherd
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid. Manse
Mr. Jonathan Henderson |
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A small stream so called. rising in the face of the hill, and flowing in a S. [South] Eastrly direction till it joins the Glenlaff Burn and forming the Parish boundary |
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DANCING GREEN |
Dancing Green
Dancing Green
Dancing Green |
Mr. Alexander Dow.
Mr. Jonathan Henderson, Upper Bigging
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
051 |
A small portion of green pasture near the Junction of Aultnakebbuck Burn and Glenlaff Burn well known by this name This name is derived from the old custom that prevailed in this District, for whenever a marriage took place between the Kildrummy, Auchindoir, & Cabrach people, a dance was held here to commemorate the event. [Signed] E.H.C. Capt. RE [Captain Royal Engineers] |
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GLENLAFF BURN |
Glenlaff Burn
Glenlaff Burn
Glenlaff Burn |
Mr. Alexander Dow.
Mr. Jonathan Henderson
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
051 |
A small stream so called flowing in an Eastrly direction from Aultnakebbuck Burn till it joins the Mossat Burn and forming the Parish boundary |
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ALLTNAKEBBUCK BURN
"Allt. A mountain stream" (Gaelic)
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BURN OF SHIELS |
Burn of Shiels
Burn of Shiels
Burn of Shiels |
Mr. Alexander Dow, Shepherd,
Mr. Jonathan Henderson
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid The Manse |
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A small stream so called rising in the hill side and flowing in a S. [South] Easterly direction till its Junction with the Murchie Burn and Cornclover Burn. |
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WILLIE KING'S POTS |
Willy King's Pots
Willy King's Pots
Willy King's Pots |
Mr. Alexander Dow.
Mr. Jonathan Henderson
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
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Two small pools or pots so called from a man of this name. The water falls over almost perpendicular rocks between five & seven feet into these pots, or pools. The name is well known |
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GREEN BROW |
Green Brow
Green Brow
Green Brow |
Mr. Alexander Dow.
Mr. Jonathan Henderson Upper Bigging
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
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A brow or face of a hill so called from its green or benty appearance |
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BURN OF SHIELS
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BLAEBERRY SLACK |
Blaeberry Slack
Blaeberry Slack
Blaeberry Slack |
Mr. Alexander Dow. Shepherd, Pitenteach
Mr. Jonathan Henderson. Upper Bigging
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid The Manse |
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A Small Slack or ravine So Called from the quantity of bleaberries to be found in it. |
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CORNCLOCH BURN |
Corncloch Burn
Corncloch Burn
Corncloch Burn |
Mr. Alexander Dow
Mr. Jonathan Henderson
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
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A small stream known by this name flowing in a East by N.E. [North East] direction from its source till it joins the Burn of Shiels and Murchie Burn |
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TORRIES |
Torries
Torries
Torries |
Mr. Alexander Dow
Mr. Jonathan Henderson
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
051 |
A rather Conspicuous eminence known by this name situated between the burns of Pitenteach, Corncloch and Murchie. |
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BLAEBERRY SLACK
"Blaeberry - The Billberry."(Jamieson)
"Bleaberry.- A baccinium."(Clarke)
CORNCLOCH
"Corn - A drinking burn
Cloch - A Stone." (Gaelic)
TORRIES
"Tor - A chair. " (Jamieson)
"Tarradth - A burial, or interment, Heaping etc. (Gaelic) |
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DISH POT |
Dish Pot
Dish Pot
Dish Pot |
Mr. Alexander Dow. Shepherd, Pitenteach
Mr. Jonathan Henderson. Upper Bigging
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
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A pot or Linn so called situated in the Glenlaff Burn |
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HILL OF JOHN'S CAIRN |
Hill of John's Cairn
Hill of John's Cairn
John's Hill |
Mr. Alexander Dow
Mr. Jonathan Henderson
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
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A very conspicuous hill or Eminence so called having a Cairn on the S.E. [South East] corner called John's Cairn |
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WELL OF THE WOOD |
Well of the Wood
Well of the Wood
Well of the Wood |
Mr. Alexander Dow
Mr. Jonathan Henderson
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
051 |
A very good spring well. Known by this name, all this hill was formerly a thick wood or forest hence the name. |
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CHAPELTOWN |
Chapeltown
Chapeltown
Chapelton
Chapelton |
Valuation Roll 1860
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid The Manse
John Robertson Esqr, Advocate
Mr. John Law Factor |
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Two ordinary Cottages. with outhouses gardens etc attached, the property of Hugh Gordon Lumsden Esqr. of Clova |
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WOODSIDE |
Woodside
Woodside
Woodside |
Valuation Roll
John Robertson Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
051 |
Two Small Cottages with outhouses garden etc. attached also a few Acres of land. The property of Hugh Gordon Lumsden Esqr. of Clova. |
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PACKET BURN |
Packet Burn
Packet Burn
Packet Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid
Mr. John Law
Mr. James Cook |
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A small stream so called from the Bog Stripe till it joins the Mossat Burn. Packet is the scotch for a burden that used in former times to be placed crosswise on a horse or mules back. |
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AUCHMILLAN |
Auchmullan
Auchmullen
Auchmillan Val [Valuation] Roll
Auchmullen
Auchmullen
Auchmillen
Same in 1650 Rental
It is Millfield |
Valuation Roll 1859-60.
Mr. Alexander Reid, Tenant
Mr. John Livingstone, Muirend
Mr. Alexander Dow, Pitenteach
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Revd. [Reverend] William Reid. The Manse |
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An ordinary farm house with offices yard, garden & outhouses. attached the property of John J. Gordon Esqr. of Wardhouse |
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CANDLE HILLOCK |
Candle Hillock
Candle Hillock
Candle Hillock |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid
Mr. Alexander Reid
Mr. Alexander Dow |
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A small hillock or Eminence known by this name |
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Site of QUEEN'S BRIG' |
Queen's Brig Site of
Queen's Brigg Site of
Queen's Brigg Site of
Queen's Brigg Site of |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid.
Mr. John Livingston
Mr. Alexander Dow
Mr. James Cook |
051 |
There is no vestige of this bridge remaining now. It takes its name from Sir Robert Bruce's Queen having concealed herself under the Arch in A. D. 1306, when flying from Kildrummy Castle, pursued by the Earl of Pembroke & his rabble. This was shortly after the battle of Methven and in the Pictorial History of Scotland Vol I. "After the battle of Methven King Robert Bruce of Scotland sent his Queen to Kildrummy Castle for safety under an escort of cavalry. Edward soon thereafter issues an ordinance commanding the guardian of Scotland to proclaim & pursue all who had been in arms against the English. These dastardly orders were executed & the Queen along with her daughter had to fly from the castle & so on". |
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AUCHMILLAN
"Auch - from Ach - A field."
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MURCHIE BURN |
Murchie Burn
Murchie Burn
Murchie Burn |
Mr. Alexander Dow. Pitenteach
Mr. John Livingstone. Muirend
Mr. Jonathan Henderson. Upper Bigging |
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A small stream, so called running in an Eastrly direction from the Junction of the Burn of Shiels, and Corncloch Burn till it Joins Pitenteach Burn and Burn of Littlemill |
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UPPER BIGGING |
Upper Bigging
Upper Bigging
Upper Bigging |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
John Robertson Esqr. Advocate Factor
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid The Manse |
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An ordinary farm house with out houses, offices. garden etc. attached the property of Hugh Gordon Lumsden Esqr. of Clova. |
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BRAESIDE |
Braeside
Braeside
Braeside
Braeside |
John Robertson Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid
Mr Alexander Dow
Rent Receipts |
051 |
Two small Cottages with garden etc. attached also a few acres of land the property of Hugh Gordon Lumsden Esq. of Clova. |
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MURCHIE BURN
"Morchins. - Splendid, magnificent." (Gaelic) |
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NEWMILL |
Newmill
Newmill
Newmill |
Valuation Roll. 1859-60
John Robertson Esqr. Advocate Factor
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid The Manse |
051 |
An ordinary farm house with offices yard, garden etc. attached the property of Hugh Gordon Lumsden Esqr. of Clova. |
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BURN OF LITTLEMILL |
Burn of Littlemill
Burn of Littlemill
Burn of Littlemill |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid
Mr. Alexander Dow. Pitenteach
Mr. Jonathan Henderson. Upper Bigging |
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A small burn running in an Eastrly direction from the Junction of Murchie Burn and Pitenteach Burn, till it joins the Mossat Burn. |
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MOSSAT BURN |
Mossat Burn
Mossat Burn
Mossat Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid
Mr. Alexander Dow
Jonathan Henderson |
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A considerable stream entering this parish at the Burn called Glenlaff Burn and flowing in a E. by S.E. [East by South East] direction, till it joins the River Don. And forms the parish boundary for nearly all its course. |
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MILL OF BIRKENBREWL (Corn) |
Mill of Birkenbrewl (corn)
Mill of Birkenbrewl (corn)
Mill of Birkenbrewl (corn)
Birkenbruel |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
John Robertson Esqr. Advocate Factor
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid
Ainslie's Map of Scotland (no date) |
051 |
A good Corn Mill. and Malt house machinery driven by water power also dwelling house, outhouses. etc. garden etc. attached the property of Hugh Gordon Lumsden Esqr. of Clova. |
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STONE CIST FOUND HERE [Braeside] |
Cist found here
Cist found here
Cist found here |
Revd [Reverend] William Reid. The Manse
Mr. John Livingstone, Muirend
Mr. Jonathan Henderson. Upper Bigging |
051 |
A rude stone Coffin or Cist, was found here about 40 years ago - by the farmer. while ploughing the ground. it was lying within about a foot of the surface. and measured about 4 ½ feet long by 2 feet broad and about 18 inches deep. and was Constructed of unhewn stones at the sides. Ends. top & bottom and contained ashes, or Calcined Clay and some bones. no remains of this Cist or what it Contained has been preserved The Cist was placed longitudinally East & west. |
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QUEENSBRIG' |
Queensbrigg
Queensbrigg
Queensbrigg
Queen's Briggs
Queen's Brig |
Mr. William Barron. Tenant
Mr. James Cook
Mr. John Law
Valuation Roll 1859-60
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid. The Manse |
051 |
An ordinary farm house with offices. garden etc. attached. the property of Hugh Gordon Lumsden Esqr. of Clova. |
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CUTTACKSNEST |
Cuttacksnest
Cuttacksnest
Cuttacksnest |
Valuation Roll.
John Robertson Esqr. Advocate Factor
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
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An ordinary farm house with offices garden etc. attached. the property of Hugh Gordon Lumsden Esqr. of Clova. |
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BIRKENBREWL |
Birkenbrewl
Birkenbrewl
Birkenbrewl
Birkenbruel |
Valuation Roll.
John Robertson Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid
Ainslie's Map of Scotland (no date) |
051 |
An ordinary farm house with offices. yard. garden etc. attached the property of Hugh Gordon Lumsden Esqr. of Clova. |
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Site of ERD HOUSE [Birkenbrew] |
(Site of) Ancient Dwelling
(Site of) Ancient Dwelling |
James Cook. Queen's Brigg
William Morgan. Birkenbrewel |
051 |
One of those early habitations of the aborigines of this Country was, about thirty Years ago: situated here, and formed a good specimen of a primitive dwelling; but owing
to the progress of Cutlivation it was filled up and destroyed. It measured about 25 feet long, 10 broad and 6 feet deep, and a large stone was placed in a sloping position at the mouth of the entrance, and it is conjectured that this aperture served both for door and chimney, as also for the admission of air; but Mr. Cook says there was another small aperture at the Northern end of the roof. The sides of this dwelling were rudely built with loose stones firmly wedged together _ Nothing was found inside of this dwelling.
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"Yird, Yerd Yerth, Erd, Erde, The earth
Ground, Sail etc. - To Yird, signifies to bury." (Jamieson)
These Ancient dwellings are known
in the district as "Yird Houses."
"Erd Houses - Habitations formed under
ground. Isl. jard hus.
domus subteranea."(Jamieson)
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"At a meeting of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland held in Edinburgh on Monday 14th Decr. [December] 1863
Mr. Joseph Robertson, read a communication from the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Semple describing an "Erde House"
at Bogfeerhill in the parish of Udny Aberdeenshire. It was discovered while digging
in a Small rising ground, and is of the pear shape common to these structures."
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"There are some very curious remains
in the parishes of Auchindoir
and Kildrummy, in Aberdeenshire,
which have hitherto
been very little noticed. These
consist of a number of sunterraneous
habitations spread over
a space of a mile or two in diameter.
The situation of them has originally
been a forest, as appears from
many large trunks of trees still
dug up there, but it is now
chiefly a dry moor, lying upon
a bed of freestone, with small
farms and streams of water
interspersed in all directions.
The excavated houses are on a
perfect level with the surrounding
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"ing grounds, so that they are most frequently discovered by the plough striking against some of the large stones which
form the roof. The only opening to these appears to have been between two large stones, placed in a sloping direction
at one end, and about eighteen inches asunder, rising perhaps only a few inches above the plain, so as to
be scarcely perceptible. Through this narrow opening like the entrance to the cave of Trophonius, one must slide
down in an oblique direction to the depth of five or six feet, when he comes into a large baulk, which is generally
about that height, upwards of thirty feet long, and from eight to nine feet wide. Such, at least, are the
dimensions of those that have been as yet discovered, and fresh ones are discovered very frequently, - the whole
number already opened up being not less than forty or fifty. The floor is smooth, as if of clay, and the sides
are built of rude uncut Stones, without any cement, but so firmly and closely wedged together, that the
smallest of these cannot be moved from its place by the strength of the hand. The walls also form a sort of curve
bending inwards, so as to approach very nearly to a complete arch, when over the two opposing walls are laid very
large Stones, of five or six feet long, by way of roof, some of them being above a ton weight. The whole then is covered
over with a few inches of earth, and all so much on a level with the ground, as to be quite invisible to
any person walking over them. There is however, one curious circumstance, by which the writer of this
account detected many of them. This is a small fold or inclosure of a square form, about ten or fifteen
paces each way, dug a foot or two deep, with the earth thrown outwards, which is uniformly found in
a certain direction, and almost adjoining to each separate cavern. Here had probably been the Auguria!" or
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"or summer habitations of the natives, composed of turf or branches of trees, as well as a proper situation
for their Cattle in winter, when they were obliged to have recourse to their underground retreats, where all their
more valuable effects were deposited. No article of furniture, no utensils or instruments, either of stone or
(to this) metal, have, however been found in these buildings, in so far as can be learned, but only a quantity
of wood, ashes, and charcoal, chiefly at the farther end, where there sometimes appears a small aperture i
n the top as an outlet for the smoke." (Antiquarian Essays by Professor Stuart. P. 66 - 7) |
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LUMSDEN |
Lumsden
Lumsden
Lumsden |
J. Robertson Esq: Advocate. Lumsden
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid, Auchindoir.
Mr. Mitchell. Whitehillock. |
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A small village surrounded with hills. 4 miles south of Rhynie consisting of one long street of a mean appearance. The buildings are small and with the exception of five houses, the others are only one storey high. It is situated 4 miles south of Rhynie village, 1 mile west of Correen Hill about 3 miles east of the Buck of the Cabrach & 3 miles North of the River Don. There is an excellent County road passes through it leading from Huntly to Alford. The Parish Church is situated about 2 miles North & the Parish School about a ¼ of a mile south of the village. There is another Parish School near to the manse. it contains an U. P. [United Presbyterian] Church, a Free church, 1 female school, 1 branch bank, a post office, six small Merchants shops, 1 Inn, 1 flesher, 1 baker, several small tailoring & Shoemaking establishments, 2 house Carpenters, a blacksmith & a dyer. There are two Cattle Markets here during the year. |
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DYE WORKS [Lumsden] |
Dye Work
Dye Work
Dye Work |
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
James Cassels. Dyer. Chapeltown
Mr. Law. Lumsden |
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A small dyeing and Weaving establishment plentifully supplied with water from the Bog stripe. This Work is situated a little to the West of the village of Lumsden. |
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BOG STRIPE |
Bog Stripe
Bog Stripe
Bog Stripe |
Mr. Mitchell Whitehillock
Mr. Law. Lumsden.
Mr. Knight. Baker. Lumsden |
051 |
A small stream rising a little to the south of Parknouk & running westerly for about half a mile falls into the dam at the Dye Work, & then flowing south for a short distance changes its name at Queen's Bog to the Packet Burn. |
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MANSE [Free Church, Lumsden] |
F. C. [Free Church] Manse
F.C. [Free Church] Manse
F. C. [Free Church] Manse |
Revd.
[Reverend]
Mr. Nicol. Lumsden
Mr. Mitchell. Farmer Whitehillock
Mr. Law Lumsden |
051 |
A neat cottage with garden & ornamental ground attached. It was erected in 1850 & is occupied by the Revd. [Reverend] H. Nicol
F. C. [Free Church] Minister, Lumsden. |
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FREE CHURCH [Lumsden] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Nicol, Lumsden
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Mr. Law. Lumsden. |
051 |
A plain building erected in 1843 by voluntary Contribution. It is seated to accommodate 320 persons. There is certainly nothing inviting about the mode of its architecture, & is quite of the Common barn form. Revd [Reverend] H. Nicol, Minister, thereof. |
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SCHOOL [Free Church, Lumsden] |
F. C. [Free Church] School
F. C. [Free Church] School
F. C. [Free Church] School |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Nicol. Lumsden
Miss Ross, Schoolmistress, Lumsden
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock |
051 |
A mixed School chiefly for females with dwelling house attached. It is supported partly by fees & partly by grant from the educational fund of the Free Church. Average daily attendance about 45, Miss Ross, Schoolmistress. |
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INN [Lumsden] |
Lumsden Arm's Inn
Lumsden Arm's Inn
Lumsden Arm's Inn |
Mr. Michie, Lumsden
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Mr. Law, Lumsden |
051 |
A public house with stabling and other houses attached in the occupation & possession of Mr. Michie, Lumsden. |
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U. P. CHURCH |
U. P. [United Presbyterian] Church
U. P. [United Presbyterian] Church
U. P. [United Presbyterian] Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Simmers, Lumsden,
Mr. Mitchell. Whitehillock
Mr. Knight, Lumsden |
051 |
A plain edifice erected in 1803 by voluntary Contribution and seated for 203 persons. Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Simmers, Minister. |
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MANSE [U.P., Lumsden] |
U. P. [United Presbyterian] Manse
U. P. [United Presbyterian] Manse
U. P. [United Presbyterian] Manse |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Simmers, Lumsden
Mr. Mitchell Whitehillock
Mr. Knight. Lumsden. |
051 |
A neat Cottage with garden attached situated near to the U. P. [United Presbyterian] Church & occupied by the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Simmers. |
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MARKET STANCE [Lumsden] |
Market Stance
Market Stance
Market Stance |
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Mr. Begg Merchant. Lumsden
Mr. Knight. Lumsden |
051 |
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UNION BANK OF SCOTLAND [Lumsden] |
Union Bank of Scotland (Branch)
Union Bank of Scotland (Branch)
Union Bank of Scotland (Branch) |
Mr. Copeland. Banker, Lumsden
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Nicol, Lumsden
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Simmers, Lumsden |
051 |
A plain dwelling house with neat garden attached, property of the Union Bank of Scotland Mr. Copeland. Agent, Lumsden. |
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Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
Mr. Murray. Postmaster, Lumsden
Mr. Gauld, Lumsden
Mr. Blackhall, Lumsden. |
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A dwelling house & Shop with Post Office attached. Mr. Murray. Postmaster. |
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SCHOOL [Lumsden] |
School (Parish)
School (Parish)
School (Parish) |
Mr. Robert Stephen, Master
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock,
Mr. Moir, Merchant, Lumsden |
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A neat building with dwelling house attached. It partakes in the Dick & Milne bequests & has the government allowance. It was erected in 1860 by voluntary subscription & the daily average attendance is about 100. This forms the second parish school, Robert Stephen, Master. |
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DESKIE WOOD |
Deskie Wood
Deskie Wood
Deskie Wood |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach
Mr. Gordon, Marchman,
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock |
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PARKNOOK |
Parknook
Parknook
Parknook |
Harry Duncan, Parknook.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Mr. Gordon, Marchmar |
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A small Cottage situated as its name implies at the neuk or corner of a park, & occupied by Harry Duncan. |
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GLENCAIRN |
Glencairn
Glencairn
Glencairn |
J. Robertson, Esq: Advocate. Aberdeen
Valuation Roll.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock |
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A farm house with steading attached. Property of H. G. Lumsden Esq: Clova |
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Site of KIRK CAIRN |
(Site of) Kirk Cairn
(Site of) Kirk Cairn
(Site of) Kirk Cairn |
Revd [Reverend] Mr.Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Tough, Glencairn.
Mr. Mitchell.Whitehillock |
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The stones belonging to this Cairn, have been removed & corn now grows on its site. It was said to take its name from one or two large Cairns & several small Cairns scattered over the moor such as indicate an old battle field, but these cairns have all disappeared; and the story went that this was the intended site of the church of Auchindoir; that the stones were the materials brought for the building and that the site had been marked off by four rods stuck up at the four corners: But that St. Mary or some of her devotees knew better things & had determined that the Priest serving at her altar should be provided with better glebe than that Knowe could afford, & that therefore these rods were found to have been mysteriously if not miraculously to have removed night after night to another place till the builders had to submit to her choice and pleasure, and erect the church, where its ruins now stand, near to Craig Castle. |
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WOODEND |
Woodend
Woodend
Woodend |
J. Robertson Esq: Advocate, Aberdeen
Valuation Roll.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock |
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NORTH DESKIE |
North Deskie
North Deskie
North Deskie |
J. Robertson, Esq. Advocate Aberdeen
Valuation Roll
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock |
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A farm house with Steading & garden attached. Property of Mr. Lumsden. Clova. |
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SOUTH DESKIE |
South Deskie
South Deskie
South Deskie |
J. Robertson Advocate, Aberdeen
Valuation Roll.
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock |
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A farm house with outhouses & garden attached.Property of H.G. Lumsden, Esq: Clova |
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SOUTH DESKIE
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ALLANTERSIE |
Allantersie
Allantersie
Allantersie |
Revd [Reverend] Mr.Ronald, Cabrach.
Mr. Mitchell Whitehillock
Valuation Roll |
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Applies to a small possession on the lands of Edinbanchory which has been assigned to the minister of Auchindoir in ex- cambion for the share of the glebe of Forbes & Kearn offering to him for Kearn when the union of Forbes & Kearn was disjoined and these Parishes were annexed to Tullynessle and Auchindoir respectively. It seems to take its name from the burn. |
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BURN OF ALLANTERSIE |
Burn of Allantersie
Burn of Allantersie
Burn of Allantersie |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald Cabrach
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Mr. Tough, Glencairn |
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A stream rising out of Correen Hill near to the Croft of Allantersie flowing westwards and then turning towards the south divides the Estate of Auchindoir from the lands of Edinbanchory belonging to Lord Forbes, (or to his second son Bruix) when it takes the name of the Burn of Linthaugh, which falls into the Mossat Burn a little to the West of the Mossat Toll Bar |
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BULL'S SLACK |
Bull's Slack
Bull's Slack
Bull's Slack |
Mr. Alexander Dow. Shepherd, Pitenteach
Mr. Jonathan Henderson. Upper Bigging
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid The Manse |
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A small Slack or ravine known by this name. |
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THIEF'S SLACK |
Thief's Slack
Thief's Slack
Thief's Slack |
Mr. Alexander Dow
Mr. Jonathan Henderson
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
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A small Slack or ravine so called from formerly being frequented by thieves |
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HOW OF NELSON'S BUCHT |
Howe of Nelson's Bucht
Howe of Nelson's Bucht
Howe of Nelson's Bucht
Nelson's Bucht |
Mr. Alexander Dow
Mr. Jonathan Henderson
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Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
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A Slack or ravine so called frm being situated near Nelson's Cairn |
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HOW OF NELSON'S BUCHT
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PITENTEACH BURN |
Pitenteach Burn
Pitenteach Burn
Pitenteach Burn |
Mr. Alexander Dow. Shepherd Pitenteach
Mr. Jonathan Henderson Upper Bigging
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid The Manse |
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A small burn, so called flowing in a E. by N. [East by North] Eastrly direction from its source till it joins the Burn of Little Mill and Murchie Burn |
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JANET'S WELL |
Janet's Well
Janet's Well
Janet's Well |
Mr. Alexander Dow
Mr. Jonathan Henderson
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
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A good spring well. Known by this name. Situated near Pitenteach Burn |
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GREEN STRATH |
Green Strath
Green Strath
Green Strath |
Mr. Alexander Dow
Mr. Jonathan Henderson
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
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This name applies to a green benty portion of ground, which in Winter time is rather marshy. |
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PITENTEACH BURN
"Pit - A hollow."
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STONY SLACK |
Stony Slack
Stony Slack
Stony Slack
Stony Slack |
Mr. Alexander Dow Shepherd Pitenteach
Mr. John Livingston, Muirend
Mr. Jonathan Henderson. Upper Bigging
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid. The Manse |
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A small Slack or ravine, so called from formerly being very rough and stony. |
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LONG HILLOCK |
Long Hillock
Long Hillock
Long Hillock
Long Hillock |
Mr. Alexander Dow
Mr. John Livingston
Mr. Jonathan Henderson
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
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A conspicuous hillock or Eminence known by this name. |
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PEAT HILLOCK |
Peat Hillock
Peat Hillock
Peat Hillock
Peat Hillock |
Mr. Alexander Dow
Mr. Jonathan Henderson
Mr. John Livingston
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
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A small hillock or Eminence so called from a quantity of peat being formerly got near this place |
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WIFE'S STEP |
Wife's Step
Wife's Step
Wife's Step
Wife's Step |
Mr.A lexander Dow, Shepherd Pitenteach
Mr. John Livingstone, Muirend
Mr. Jonathan Henderson. Upper Bigging
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid The Manse |
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A small slack or ravine so called. through which runs a Small Stream. The place is well known by this name. |
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AULD WATER |
Auld Water
Auld Water
Auld Water |
Mr. Alexander Dow
Mr. John Livingstone
Mr. Jonathan Henderson |
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A small stream running through a low haugh. till it forms the Mossat Burn. And so called from formerly being the Course of the Mossat Burn |
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DRUM |
Drum
Drum
Drum
Drum |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
John Robertson Esqr. Advocate Factor
Dr. [Doctor] Arthur Hay.Tenant.
Revd. William Reid |
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A good farm house with offices garden etc. attached. The property of Hugh Gordon Lumsden Esqr. of Clova. |
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AULD WATER
"Allt - A mountain stream, or rill." (Gaelic)
"Auld.- Old, i.e. age etc." (Jamieson)
DRUM
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PITENTEACH |
Pitenteach Pitenteach Pitenteach Pitenteach |
Rent Receipts
Mr. Alexander Dow. Tenant.
Mr. Jonathan Henderson. Upper Bigging
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid The Manse |
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An ordinary dwelling house with out houses. garden etc. attached. also a few acres of land. Known, by this name. The property of Hugh Gordon Lumsden Esqr. Clova. |
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KNAPPERTHILLOCK |
Knapperthillock
Knapperthillock
Knapperthillock
Knapparthillock |
John Robertson Esqr. Advocate Factor
Mr. Alexander Dow
Mr. Jonathan Henderson
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
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Three small Cottages, with gardens etc. attached known by this name. The property of Hugh Gordon Lumsden Esqr. of Clova.
Knappert A sweet root, such as liquorice root etc. |
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HILLSIDE |
Hillside
Hillside
Hillside
Braeside
Hillside |
Rent Receipts
Mr. Alexander Dow
Mr. Jonathan Henderson
Mr. James Home Birkenbrewl,
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
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Several small Cottages with gardens outhouses etc. attached, also a few Acres of land. Known by this name the property of Hugh Gordon Lumsden Esqr. of Clova. |
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PITENTEACH
"Pit - A hollow. Teach - A house" (Gaelic)
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JOHN'S CAIRN |
John's Cairn
John's Cairn
John's Cairn |
Mr. Alexander Dow. Shepherd Pitenteach
Mr. Jonathan Henderson Upper Bigging
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid The Manse |
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A very Conspicuous Cairn of stones so called situated on the SE. [South East] Corner of the summit of the hill of this name. |
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COOK'S REEVES |
Cook's Reeves
Cook's Reeves
Cook's Reeves |
Mr. Alexander Dow
Mr. Jonathan Henderson
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
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A portion of rough uneven ground forming slacks or ravines, and well known by this name. |
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MUIREND |
Muirend
Muirend
Muirend
Muirend |
Valuation Roll. 1859-60
Mr. John Livingstone, Tenant
Mr. Alexander Dow.
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid |
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An ordinary dwelling house with outhouses, garden etc. attached. Known by this name the property of John J. Gordon Esqr. of Wardhouse. |
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COOK'S REEVE
"Reeve - A pen for Cattle." (Jamieson) |
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ISAACSIDE |
Isaacside
Isaacside
Isaacside |
John Robertson Esqr. Aberdeen.
Mr. William Mitchell. Whitehillock.
Valuation Roll. |
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A Croft ooccupied by John Grant, property of H.G. Lumsden Esqr. Clova. |
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LINTHAUGH |
Linthaugh
Linthaugh
Linthaugh |
John Robertson Esq. Aberdeen
Mr William Mitchell Whitehilock
Valuation Roll |
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A farmhouse & Steading, property of H.G. Lumsden Esq. Clova |
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PARK OF BRUX |
Park of Brux
Park of Brux
Park of Brux |
John Robertson Esqr. Aberdeen.
Mr. William Mitchell. Whitehillock.
Valuation Roll. |
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A large farm house with extensive office houses Attached, occupied by Miss Hunter, property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] Lord Forbes. Edinbanchory. |
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BURN OF LINTHAUGH |
Burn of Linthaugh
Burn of Linthaugh
Burn of Linthaugh |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald Cabrach.
Mr. William Mitchell Whitehillock.
Robert Essalmont. Willowbush |
051 |
This is a continuation of the Burn of Allantersie, where it changes its name to the Burn of Linthaugh, at the farm of Linthaugh, it flows in a South westerly direction for about half a mile, & falls into the Mossat at, about 6 Chains West of Mossat Tollbar. |
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WILLOWBUSH |
Willowbush
Willowbush
Willowbush
Willowbush |
John Robertson Esqr. Aberdeen
Mr. William Mitchell Whitehillock
Mr Robert Essalmont Willowbush.
Valuation Roll |
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MOSSAT BRIDGE |
Mossat Bridge
Mossat Bridge
Mossat Bridge |
Revd [Reverend] Mr. Reid, Auchindoir
Mr. Mitchell, Whitehillock
Mr. Murdoch, Invermossat |
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A small bridge (stone) of one Arch over the Mossat Burn on the County Road leading from Lumsden to Strathdon, and property of the road Trustees. |
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LITTLE BRIDGEND |
Little Bridgend
Little Bridgend
Little Bridgend |
John Robertson Esqr. Aberdeen.
Mr. William Mitchell. Whitehillock.
Valuation Roll. |
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A farm house with office houses attached, property of H.G. Lumsden. Clova. |
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MOSSAT T.P. [Tollbar] |
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EDINBANCHORY HILL |
Edinbanchory Hill
Edinbanchory Hill
Edinbanchory Hill |
Mr. Mitchell. Whitehillock
Mr. John Duncan, Mossat Tollbar
Mr. Middleton. Howmill |
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This is a part of Correen Hill, situated to the North east of Edinbanchory farm, and is the property of Lord Forbes of Castle Forbes |
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EDINBANCHORY |
Edinbanchory
Edinbanchory
Edinbanchory
Edinbanchory |
John Robertson Esqr. Aberdeen.
Mr. John ferrie. Edinbanchory
Mr. Willim Mitchell Whitehillock
Valuation Roll. |
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A large farm house with extensive office houses Attached the buildings of which are Modern & Commodious, Occupied by John ferrie, property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] Lord Forbes. |
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HOWMILL |
Howmill
Howmill
Howmill
Howmill |
John Robertson Esq. Aberdeen
Mr John ferrie Edinbanchory
Mr William Mitchell Whitehillock
Valuation Roll |
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A Croft situated about a ¼ of a Mile of Mossat Tollbar, Near the Turnpike Road leading from the above named place to Alford, occupied by John Middleton, property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] Lord Forbes. |
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OLDBRIDGE |
Oldbridge
Oldbridge
Oldbridge |
John Murdoch, Invermossat
John Middleton Howmill
Valuation Roll |
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Applies to a small croft, situated on left of the County road leading from Lumsden to Alford property of Lord Forbes. Castle Forbes. |
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SAPLINGSBRAE |
Saplingsbrae
Saplingsbrae
Saplingsbrae |
John Murdoch. Invermossat
John Middleton, How Mill
John Burnett, Oldbridge |
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INVER COTTAGE |
Inver Cottage
Inver Cottage
Inver Cottage |
John Murdoch, Invermossat,
John Middleton. Howmill
John Burnett, Oldbridge |
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Applies as the name implies to a recently erected Cottage with garden attached situated on the County road leading from Lumsden to Alford |
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LAIRD'S WELL |
Laird's Well
Laird's Well
Laird's Well |
John Murdoch, Invermossat
John Middleton. Howmill
John Burnett, Oldbridge |
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An excellent spring well situated to the right of the occupation road leading from Inver Cottage to Saplings and near to the County road leading from Lumsden to Alford |
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SAPLINGS WOOD |
Saplings Wood
Saplings Wood
Saplings Wood |
John Murdoch, Invermossat.
John Middleton. Howmill
John Burnett, Oldbridge |
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Applies to an extensive fir wood immediately north of the Alford County road property of Lord Forbes, Castle Forbes |
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INVER POT |
Inver's Pot
Inver's Pot
Inver's Pot |
John Murdoch Invermossat
John Middleton, Howmill
John Burnett, Oldbridge |
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Applies to a deep hole in The River Don near to where the Mossat Burn empties itself into said River. |
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SAPLINGS WOOD
"Sapling - A young tree." (Clarke)
INVER POT
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INVER BRIDGE |
Inver Bridge
Inver Bridge
Inver Bridge |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Reid. Auchindoir
Mr. Mitchell. Whitehillock
Mr. Murdoch. Invermossat |
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A small stone structure of one arch over the Mossat Burn, and situated near to the Confluence of this burn with the River Don. |
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LAIDNER POT |
Laidner Pot
Laidner Pot
Laidner Pot |
Revd [Reverend] William Reid, Manse.
Mr. John Murdoch, Invermossat,
Mr. Youl, Farmer, Logie |
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Applies to a deep pool in the River Don, situated a little to the South east of the Laird's well. About 70 years ago an old man was found dead at this place: The river Don was frozen over, & he had wandered on to the ice & having fallen, was unable to rise, and remaining there all night, he was found dead next day. |
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LAIDNER POT
"Laidner - A larder, a winter's stock of provisions." (Jamieson) |
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CLOVA HILL |
Clova Hill
Clova Hill
Clova Hill |
Mr. Stewart, Crofter, Hillfoot,
Mr. McPherson, Correen Quarry
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor. |
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GADY BURN |
Gaudie Burn
Gaudie Burn
Gaudie Burn |
Mr. Stewart, Crofter, Hillfoot,
Mr. McPherson, Correen Quarry
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor. |
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A stream rising out of the Northern slope of Correen Hill, & flowing for about a mile in a Northerly direction forms the eastern boundary of this Parish. It is from this Burn that the original air & ballad vizt. "Gaudie Rins" derives its name. |
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CLOVA HILL
"Clobha (from Clova) - Tongs." (Gaelic)
"Clove or Cloff. A fissure" (Jamieson)
GADY BURN
Gady Water New Stat. Act. [Statistical Account] - Pages 635-92-3. 728 . 847. 1019.1020.
"Gaudy - Tricky, mischievous etc. (Jamieson)
"Oh an I were where Gady rins." (Old Ballad)
CARLIN BURN [Object crossed out] See Page 110
Carlin - An old woman, a witch, etc.
N.B. Gady Burns Adopted in Leslie and Clatt Parishes, for authorities for the
spelling of "Gady." See name Sheets of Leslie Parish.
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LEAFOOT BURN |
Leafoot Burn Leafoot Burn Leafoot Burn |
Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor.
Mr. Milne. Mains of Druminnor.
Mr. Stewart, Crofter, Hillfoot, |
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A small burn rising out of the northern slope pf Correen Hill & flowing in an easterly direction for about ¼ of a mile, unites with the Gaudie Burn. |
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CORREEN HILLS |
Correen Hill
Correen Hill
Correen Hill |
Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor.
Mr. Milne. Mains of Druminnor
Mr. Stewart, Crofter, Hillfoot, |
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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. |
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LEAFOOT BURN
"Lea-Land not ploughed." (Jamieson)
CORREEN HILLS
"Carran - Herons." (Gaelic)
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BLACKLATCH WELL |
Blacklatch Well
Blacklatch Well
Blacklatch Well |
Robert Grant, Esq: Druminnor.
Mr. Milne. Mains of Druminnor.
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Badingair Hill
Badingair Hill
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BLACKLATCH WELL
"Latch - A log." (Jamieson)
BADINGAIR HILL
"Bad - A tuft, a clump of trees or shrubs." Gaelic
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CRAW'S NEST |
Craw's nest
Craw's nest
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Title Deeds of Druminnor Estate
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FORD OF LOGIE |
Ford of Logie
Ford of Logie
Ford of Logie |
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Mr. Tough Gamekeeper, Druminnor,
Mr. McPherson, Correen Quarry |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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BLACKLATCH BURN |
Blacklatch Burn
Blacklatch Burn
Blacklatch Burn |
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Mr. McPherson, Correen Quarry,
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor |
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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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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)
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BRUX HILL |
Brux Hill
Brux Hill
Brux Hill |
Mr. McPherson, Correen Quarry.
Mr. Stewart, Crofter, Hillfoot,
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor. |
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WHITESTONE BURN |
Whitestone Burn
Whitestone Burn
Whitestone Burn |
Robert Grant, Esq: Druminnor.
Mr. McPherson, Correen Quarry.
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor |
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A rivulet rising out of the Southern side of Correen Hill flowing in an easterly direction for about 1 ½ miles joins the Blacklatch Burn about half a mile south of Correen Quarry. |
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LIMER SHANK |
Limer Shank
Limer Shank
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Mr. McPherson, Correen Quarry
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor. |
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BRUX HILL
"Bruach. A bank." (Gaelic)
"Bruick, Bruk. A boil."(Jamieson)
LIMER SHARK
Limmer Limmar. - A scoundrel a woman of loose character." (Jamieson) |
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CONTLACH SHANK |
Contlach Shank
Contlach Shank
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Robert Grant, Esq: Druminnor.
Mr. McPherson, Correen Quarry.
Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor. |
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A low ridge of hill pasture extending in a northerly direction from Correen Quarry. |
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CORREEN QUARRY |
Correen Quarry
Correen Quarry
Correen Quarry |
Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor.
Mr. Milne Mains of Druminnor.
Mr. McPherson, Correen Quarry. |
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A large Quarry on the Estate of Druminnor, producing a heavy stone which can be split & made into flags. Property of Robert Grant Esquire, Druminnor. |
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WOOD OF LOGIE |
Wood of Logie
Wood of Logie
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Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor.
Mr. Yool, Farmer, Logie,
Mr. Joseph Reid, Saplings. |
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A very extensive fir wood through the Centre of which flows the Burn of Logie. This Wood is planted on the southern skirts of Correen Hill and is the property of Lord Forbes of Castle Forbes. |
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BURN OF LOGIE |
Burn of Logie
Burn of Logie
Burn of Logie |
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Mr.Yool, Farmer, Logie,
Mr.Joseph Reid, Saplings. |
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A brook having its source
at the north western extremity
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LORD ARTHUR'S CAIRN |
Lord Arthur's Cairn
Lord Arthur's Cairn
Lord Arthur's Cairn |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach.
Robert Grant Esq: Druminnor.
Mr. McPherson, Correen Quarry |
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A lumpish mass of mountain over which passes the bounding line separating this Parish from Tullymessle & Forbes. It takes its name from the following. When the corpse of Lord Arthur Forbes or Black Arthur as he was commonly called, was being carried over this hill for interment in Kearn Churchyard, during a heavy snow storm; the bearers rested the body of the deceased on this hill. Thus the name Lord Arthur's Cairn; but there is no cairn as the name implies on or about the Hill at all. |
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CRAIGS OF LOGIE |
Craigs of Logie
Craig of Logie
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Mr. William Yool, Logie,
Mr. John Murdoch. Invermossat |
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A very conspicuous hill or eminence rising very abruptly from the River Don. and for a considerable distance from the summit has a great quantity of loose boulder stones strewn over its surface, which gives rise to the name it is also planted with fir trees which are now nearly full grown. |
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SAPLINGS |
Saplings
Saplings
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Mr. William Yool.
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An ordinary dwelling house recently erected, deriving its name from the adjoining wood of this name a. quantity of timber has lately been felled here and more is to be felled soon. |
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KITTYNEEDIE STONE |
Kittyneedie Stone
Kittyneedie Stone
Kittyneedie Stone |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid
Mr William Yool
Mr. John Murdoch |
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A large stone in the River Don so called from, The Kittyneedie or water-wag-tail, a small bird which is frequently seen perched on it. |
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NINE MAIDENS' WELL |
Nine Maidens' Well
Nine Maidens' Well
Nine Maidens' Well
Nine Maidens' Well
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Revd [Reverend] William Reid. The Manse
Mr John Murdoch, Invermossat,
Mr. William Yool. Logie
"Extracts form Collections of the shires of Aberdeen & Banff 1843.
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In the South East corner of the parish there is a spring Called the Nine Maidens' Well. near to which, traditions says, nine young women were slain by a boar that infested the neighbourhood, A stone with some rude figures on it, marks the spot where this tragical event is said to have happened. |
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BOAR'S STONE |
Boar's Stone
Boar's Stone
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Mr. John Murdoch
Mr. William Yool. |
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This stone marks the spot where the rav[enous] boar was slain, who killed the Nine Maidens he was slain by a young man named Archencar of the first of the family of Forbes The lover of one of the young women - and a stone with a boar's head cut on it was set up to preserve the rememberance of his gallantry and courage. The stone was removed by Lord Forbes to his house of Putachie, and it is from this circumstance that a boar's head is quartered in the Arms of that family. Statistical account of 1792. This is a flat stone lying on the surface, and would appear as a substitute for the original stone. No date of this occurance can be obtained. [Arrowed] Because the story is a myth. JMD |
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LOGIE |
Logie
Logie
Logie |
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Revd. [Reverend] William Reid. The Manse |
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A good farm house with offices garden etc. attached the property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] Lord Forbes |
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LITTLE WOOD |
Little Wood Fir
Little Wood Fir
Little Wood Fir |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid
Mr. Willam Yool.
Mr. John Murdoch |
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A considerable wood, chiefly of fir trees nearly full grown - the property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] Lord Forbes, |
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BURN OF LITTLEWOOD |
Burn of Littlewood
Burn of Littlewood
Burn of Littlewood |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid
Mr William Yool
Mr. John Murdoch |
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A small stream known by this name flowing in a Southerly direction from its sources. till it joins the River Don. and forms the parish boundary in its Course. The name is derived from the Wood in which it passes through |
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POWFORD |
Powford
Powford
Powford |
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Revd. [Reverend] William Reid The Manse
Mr. William Yool. Logie |
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An ordinary Cottage with outhouses garden etc. attached so called from the Pow Ford being near this place The property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] Lord Forbes |
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Inchdonald
Inchdonald
Inchdonald |
Revd. [Reverend] William]Reid
Mr. William Yool
Mr. John Murdoch |
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A small field or haugh known by this name |
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RIVER DON |
River Don
River Don
River Don |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid
Mr William Yool
Mr. John Murdoch |
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A Considerable river flowing in an Easterly direction and forming the parish boundary between this and Kildrummy from where the Mossat Burn joins it till the Burn of Littlewood joins it.
The River Don rises in a morass, sixty miles from Aberdeen, in the upper part of the parish of Strathdon & falls into the German Ocean about two miles north of the mouth of the Dee & one mile north east of the city of old Aberdeen It affords excellent sport for anglers. [Signed] R. Dickson |
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POWFORD
"Pow, Pow. A slow moving rivulet." (Jamieson) |
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Pow Ford
Pow Ford
Pow Ford |
Revd. [Reverend] William Reid The Manse
Mr. William Yool Logie
Mr. John Murdoch. Invermossat |
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An ordinary ford crossing the River Don. well known by this name. |
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POUNDASH POT |
Poundash Pot
Poundash Pot
Poundash Pot |
Revd. [William Reid. Manse.
Mr. John Murdoch. Invermossat,
Mr. William Yool, Logie |
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A deep portion of the River Don, a little to the east of Pow Ford. It is said that a woman drowned her husband here, when he was coming home from a fair. The parties lived at Logie. |
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INDEX
AUCHINDOIR AND KEARN PAR. [Parishes]
Names -- Page
Auchindoir & Kearn -- 148
Auchinleith -- 107
Auld Auchindoir -- 113
Alltnakebbuck Burn -- 119
Auchmillan -- 124
Allantersie -- 143
Auld Water -- 148
Burn of Templand -- 9
Burn of Easaiche -- 10
Burn of Fewe -- 15
Bairn's Hill -- 21
Burn of Tonburn -- 25
Bogie Shiel -- 26
Bogieshiel Burn -- 29
Braland -- 38
Broom Hill -- 51
Burn of Craig -- 52
Bogs -- 54
Burn of Dunriggs --55
Broom Stripe -- 59
Berry Hillocks -- 60
Bear's Den -- 71
Bridge of Bogie -- 84
Birch Hill -- 86
Braehead -- 87
Bridge of Kearn -- 89
Bell Tree -- 90
Bareflat -- 91
Bareflat Mill (Corn) -- 92
Burn of Buck -- 103
Burn of Glenny -- 105
Blackpots -- 107
Burnside -- 109
Burn of Contlach -- 109
Boghead -- 118
Burn of Shiels -- 120
Blaeberry Slack -- 121
Braeside -- 125
Burn of Littlemill -- 126
Birkenbrewl -- 128
Bog Stripe -- 136
Branch of the Union Bank of Scotland -- 139
Burn of Allantersie -- 143
Bull's Slack -- 145
Burn of Linthaugh -- 152
Blacklatch Well -- 165
Badingair Hill -- 165
Burn of Deskie -- 169
Badingair Burn -- 169
Blacklatch Burn -- 169
Brux Hill -- 170
Burn of Logie -- 173
Boar's Stone -- 176
Burn of Littlewood -- 177
Craigs of Bogs -- 19
Coldwell Shaw -- 29
Coldwellshaw Stripe -- 29
Cowie Hillocks -- 30
Cauldron Well -- 32
Cuttie Burn -- 32
Currach -- 32
Cnoc Cailleaiche -- 46
Camp -- 47
Corse of Laigh -- 57
Creak -- 60
Craig Head -- 60
Cairnyfarrach -- 61
Cuttie Burn -- 62
Crofts of Craig -- 63
Craig Castle -- 64
Coire Murean -- 67
Contlach -- 67
Craig Quarry -- 69
Cot Hill -- 70
Corbiestongue Wood -- 72
Church (In Ruins) -- 74
Church -- 78
Corbie's Tongue -- 81
Craigs of Tillybrachty -- 81
Castlehill -- 83
Corr Stone -- 85
Corrstone Wood -- 86
Cot Town -- 87
Cannie Burn -- 92
Cairnmore Wood -- 95
Cairnmore -- 96
Cairn More -- 96
Cairndad -- 97
Cairnbeg -- 97
Cushnie -- 98
Corbie's Stripe -- 107
Corbie's Nest -- 108
Carlinden Burn -- 110
Carlinden Quarry -- 118
Corncloth Burn -- 121
Chapeltown -- 123
Candle Hillock -- 124
Cuttacksnest -- 128
Cook's Reeves -- 150
Clova Hill -- 163
Correen Hills -- 164
Craw's Nest -- 167
Contlach Shank -- 171
Correen Quarry -- 171
Craigs of Logie -- 175
Dryden's Cots -- 31
Den Burn -- 45
Den of Wheedlemont -- 46
Dryden -- 49
Dry Den -- 49
Dry Ford -- 55
Dryford How -- 55
Dry Know -- 56
Dead Wife's Cairn -- 58
Den of Craig -- 63
Den Wood -- 65
Den Head -- 66
Denwood Cottage -- 66
Dry Bridge -- 69
Drum Wood -- 88
Druminnor House -- 90
Dual Wood -- 95
Dual Burn -- 95
Deer Stanes -- 105
Douglas Slack -- 108
Dancing Green -- 119
Dish Pot -- 122
Dye Works -- 136
Deskie Wood -- 140
Drum -- 148
Easter Bogieside -- 84
Edinbanchory Hill -- 155
Edinbanchory -- 156
Foregarrach Well -- 23
Foregarrach Burn -- 23
Firhill Wood -- 62
Free Church -- 127
Ford of Logie -- 167
Glenbogie -- 79
Green Well -- 105
Govals -- 109
Govals -- 113
Greenslack Burn -- 117
Glenlaff Burn -- 119
Green Brow -- 120
Glencairn -- 140
Green Strath -- 146
Gady Burn -- 163
Hill Folds -- 21
Hill of Creagdearg -- 26
Home Farm -- 63
Hill of Tombreac -- 65
Home Farm -- 87
Hare Hill -- 96
Hillfoot -- 101
Hill of John's Cairn -- 122
How of Nelson's Bucht -- 145
Hillside -- 149
Howmill -- 167
Innesbrae --53
Inn -- 51
Isaacside -- 151
Inver Cottage -- 157
Inver Pot -- 158
Inver Bridge -- 159
Inchdonald -- 178
Johnie's Kirk -- 25
Jockston's Gate -- 30
Janet's Well -- 146
John's Cairn -- 150
Kirk Stane -- 19
Kapplecruick -- 38
Kearn Church [ Remains of]
Kearn Burn -- 92
Knapperthilock -- 149
Kittyneedie Stone -- 175
Ley Water -- 15
Little Turf Hill -- 24
Longlands -- 59
Lochnagab -- 61
Ladder -- 62
Little Den -- 70
Loon's Loup -- 70
Limekiln Braes -- 108
Lumsden -- 135
Long Hillock -- 147
Linthaugh -- 151
Little Bridgend -- 155
Laird's Well -- 158
Laidner Pot -- 161
Leafoot Burn -- 164
Limer Shank -- 170
Lord Arthur's Cairn -- 174
Logie -- 177
Little Wood -- 177
Moss-side -- 16
Moss of Fewie -- 16
Moss of Tolophin -- 20
Moss of Creak -- 20
Mote Hill -- 73
Milltown -- 77
Minister's Well -- 77
Manse -- 78
Mains of Druminnor -- 83
Mains of Cairndard -- 93
Meadowbank -- 97
Mar's Road -- 100
Marchmar -- 110
Murchie Burn -- 125
Mossat Burn -- 126
Mill of Birkenbrewl (corn) -- 127
Manse -- 136
Manse -- 138
Market Stane -- 138
Muirend -- 150
Mossat Bridge -- 153
Nether Ord -- 13
Nether Wheedlemont -- 38
Newton -- 71
Newmill -- 126
North Deskie -- 142
Nine Maiden's Well -- 176
Ord Hill -- 9
Ordicreach -- 31
Ordiallon -- 33
Ord Burn -- 43
Ordens Wood -- 115
Oldbridge -- 157
Pyke's Cairn -- 33
Peddie's Hill -- 57
Parkside -- 77
Parkhead -- 91
Parkhead Wood -- 93
Parknook -- 117
Packet Burn -- 123
Post Office -- 139
Parknook -- 140
Pitenteach Burn - 146
Peat Hillock -- 147
Pitenteach -- 149
Park of Bruce -- 151
Powford -- 178
Pow Ford -- 179
Poundash Pot -- 179
Quarryhill Wood -- 45
Quarryhead Well -- 71
Queensbrig -- 128
Ryall -- 23
Red Craig -- 30
Reid's Burn -- 110
River Don -- 178
Stone Cist found here -- 11
Stone Cist & Urn found here -- 11
Site of Hall of Tolophin -- 17
Stripe of Bogs -- 19
Stripe of Backganach -- 20
Stripe of Redcraig -- 25
Slack of Etry -- 26
Stone Cist found here -- 27
Stone Cist found here -- 28
Stone Cist found here -- 35
Stone Cist found here -- 36
Stone Circle ( Remains of ) -- 37
Stone Cist found here -- 39
Standing Stone -- 39
Stone Cist found here -- 40
Stone Circle ( Remains of ) -- 41
Silverford -- 51
Silverford Bridge -- 51
Stripe of Clashancape -- 54
Stripe of Clashandial -- 58
Stone Knap -- 61
Slughallan Burn -- 72
Supposed Site of Castle -- 73
St John's Well -- 75
Site of Standing Stone -- 75
School -- 78
St Mary's Chapel ( Scot. Epis. ) [ Scottish Episcopal ] -- 84
Stone Circle -- 85
Sandholes -- 91
Stonedike -- 98
Site of Gillespie's Well -- 99
Sharp's Well -- 111
Site of Harry's Cairn -- 114
Steppingstoneloch -- 117
Site of Queen's Brig' -- 124
Stone Cist found here -- 127
Site of Erd House -- 129 to 133
School -- 137
School -- 139
Site of Kirk Cairn -- 141
South Deskie -- 142
Stony Slack -- 147
Saplingsbrae -- 157
Saplings Wood -- 158
Saplings -- 175
Turf Hill -- 24
Thiefshow Burn -- 24
Tolophin -- 53
Thief's Craig -- 57
Tillybreedless -- 59
Tomduff Wood - 66
Trumpeter Hillock -- 72
Tumuli -- 99
The Buck -- 108
Torries -- 121
Thief's Slack -- 145
Upper Ford -- 13
Urn found here -- 28
Upper Wheedlemont -- 47
Upper Bigging -- 125
U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church 138
Whitehill -- 16
White Hill of Bogs -- 21
Well Robin -- 31
White Hill of Braland -- 33
Wards -- 53
Whitehillock -- 54
Wester Cairn -- 65
Woodside -- 69
Windseye -- 72
Wester Bogieside -- 88
Water of Bogie -- 88
Windseye Wood -- 98
Westhills -- 113
Woodside -- 114
Whiteley -- 118
Willie King's Pots -- 120
Well of the Wood -- 122
Woodside -- 123
Woodend -- 142
Wife's Step -- 148
Willowbush -- 152
Whitestone Burn -- 170
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