Aberdeenshire volume 11

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OS1/1/11/1 CABRACH Cabrach (Parish) Revd [Reverend] Gordon Smart. Cabrach Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan 041 ; 042 ; 050 ; 051 It is a barren and uncultivated parish, Consisting of a few farms and small Crofts. It is said to be the Coldest parish in the North of Scotland, owing to its mossie soil. This parish is like one entire Cluster of hills, the chief of which is the Buck, which is a fine Commanding hill Situated on the South East Side of the parish, it lies partly in Auchindoir, and partly in the Cabrach. According to Ainslie it is 2377 feet, and Crowned with a Cluster of Rocks. According to McFarlane's Geographical Collections, 1725. published in "Collections P. [Page] 615 The Water Royston (now called Ault Deveron) takes its rise about 6 miles West from the Church, near the hill Called Craigenscone, and after running 2 miles east, takes in the brook of Lerkindie, (now called the Kindy Burn) which rises from Mount Meddin, 2 miles South, and other two small brooks which spring out of the Buck, about a mile south, likewise. Then Continuing its Course by the Church, it runs straight North 2 miles, till it meets with the Black Water, another large river which takes its rise in a hill called the Klymach in Glenlivet, 6 miles West from the Church, where after mixing with Royston, they take together the common name of Doveran". The Church is a plain building rebuilt on the site of the former one; it affords the legal allowance of seating for 250. There is no record to shew when the church was first erected. - "In the description of the Diocese of Aberdeen, published in the Spalding Club's Collections, it is stated to have been dedicated to the Virgin Mary". There is a Parochial School, Supported by the Duke of [continued over]
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OS1/1/11/2 CABRACH Cabrach (Parish) Revd [Reverend] Gordon Smart. Cabrach Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan 041 ; 042 ; 050 ; 051 [Continued from previous page] Richmond and Schoolar's fees. The[re] are two fairs held annually, a little north from the church. There is no part of this Parish detached, nor any portion of any other Parish contained within the Boundary of this Parish, but a portion of Cabrach Parish is in the County of Banff.
OS1/1/11/2 [Page] 2 [Signed] R. Dobson Lance Corpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/1/11/3 ALLT DEACH Ault Deach Ault Dauch Ault Dauch Estate Plan. Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach Mr Kellas, Farmer, Tornichelt 041 A stream having its source about thirty chains north east of the Slough of Firbriggs, and after running for about three quarters of a mile in an easterly direction, takes in the brook of Bokie Goat, and flowing for about three quarters of a mile further on takes in a small stream called Dry Durach, both of which spring out of Tornichelt Hill. then continuing its course for about eleven chains falls into the Ault Dovern about twenty four chains north from King's Ford.
OS1/1/11/3 BOKIE GOAT Bokie Goat Bokie Goat Bokie Goat Estate Plan Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Kellas. Farmer. Tornichelt. 041 A small stream rising about half a mile west from Catharine How, and after flowing for a short distance in a northerly direction unites with Ault Deach.
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OS1/1/11/4 KATHERANE HOW Catharine How Catharine How Catharine How Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Kellas. Farmer. Tornichelt 041 Applies to a small valley, through which flows Ault Deach Burn. This valley is situated close to where the Burn Dry Durach joins Ault Deach.
OS1/1/11/4 [Page] 4 Cabrach Parish Literally, "The Robber's How." [Signed] E.H.C "Catherine - A kind of pear. A woman's name" (Clarke) "Caterane or Katherane. A highland robber, especially such as came down from the Highlands to the low country and carried off cattle, corn, etc. from those who were not able to make resistance." (Jamieson)
OS1/1/11/5 DRY DURACH Dry Durach Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Gordon. Farmer. Auchmair. Cabrach. 041 A small stream rising a little to the south of Catharine How, and after running a few chains in a northerly direction falls into the Ault Deach.
OS1/1/11/5 GREYSTONE HOW Graystone How Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Mr Gordon, Farmer, Auchmair Mr Kellas, Farmer, Tornichelt. Cabrach. 041 A hollow situated between two rising grounds on the east of the Burn of Bank.
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OS1/1/11/7 ROUND HILL Round Hill Round Hill Round Hill Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Scott, Farmer, Milltown. 041 A large and conspicuous Hill, richly covered with heather. property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle.
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OS1/1/11/9 MEIKLE FIRBRIGGS Meikle Firbriggs Meikle Firbriggs Meikle Firbriggs Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Kellas. Farmer. Tornichelt. 041 A large hill. property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/9 SLOUGH OF FIRBRIGGS Slough of Firbriggs Slough of Firbriggs Slough of Firbriggs Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Estate Plan. Mr Kellas. Farmer. Tornichelt 041 Applies to a How situated between Meikle Firbriggs and Tornichelt Hill.
OS1/1/11/9 WATCH OF TORNICHELT Watch of Tornichelt Watch of Tornichelt Watch of Tornichelt Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach Estate Plan. Mr Kellas, Farmer. Tornichelt. 041 Applies to a portion of Tornichelt Hill, situated about quarter of a mile east from the farm of Tornichelt.
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OS1/1/11/10 TORNICHELT HILL Tornichelt Hill Tornichelt Hill Tornichelt Hill Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach Mr Kellas. Farmer. Tornichelt. Mr Gordon, Farmer, Auchmair. 041 A large heather covered hill. property of the Duke of Richmond. Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/10 LITTLE WATCH Little Watch Little Watch Little Watch Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Kellas, Farmer, Tornichelt Mr Gordon. Farmer, Auchmair. 041 Applies to a portion of Tornichelt Hill. and situated upon the east slope of the Hill.
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OS1/1/11/11 BRIDGE OF KING'S FORD Bridge of King's Ford Bridge of King's Ford Bridge of King's Ford Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Mr Kellas, Tornichelt. Cabrach. Document in Connection. 041 This Bridge was erected in 1852, partly by money bequeathed by the Revd [Reverend] James Gordon, sometime Minister of Cabrach, for the purpose of building a bridge at the most convenient place, at or near King's Ford. Is a structure of one arch through which flows the River Ault Dovern.
OS1/1/11/11 DEAD WIFE'S HILLOCK Dead Wife's Hillock Dead Wife's Hillock Dead Wife's Hillock Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Alexander Gordon, Cabrach. Mr Kellas, Tornichelt, Cabrach 041 This is a detached piece of moss Bank, a short distance north of the Stapler Road, on the ridge of the hill. It is said that during the famine in the end of the 17th Century "the seven ill years," A woman was found dead there, who had perished of want, with a child alive sucking her breast, and that it had since retained this name. I understand it is called "Yard Hillock" on the Estate Plan. [Signed] Robert Dickson, Sapper, R.E. [Royal Engineers]
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OS1/1/11/12 LEY WATER Ley Water Ley Water Ley Water Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Mr Simpson, Farmer, Elrick. Mr Fettes. Farmer, Howbog. 042 The Ley Water is a stream which forms the boundary between the Parishes of 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 principal source of the Ley Water, may take that name to its top, and Mr Ronald believes such to be the case.
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OS1/1/11/13 AUCHMAIR Auchmair Auchmair Auchmair Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Valuation Roll. Mr Skinner, Factor, Drummin. 041 A farm Steading with outhouses attached. property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/13 DALANDUIE STRYPE Dalanduie Strype Dalanduie Strype Dalanduie Strype Revd [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach Estate Plan. William Gordon, Farmer, Cabrach 041 A Stream rising about three quarters of a mile west from Mount of Haddoch and after running for little more than a mile in a north westerly direction flows into the Burn of Bank a little to the North of Auchmair.
OS1/1/11/13 BURN OF REDFORD Burn of Redford Burn of Redford Burn of Redford Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Estate Plan. William Gordon, Farmer, Cabrach. 041 Rises about half a mile to the east of the farm of Redford, and after flowing for a considerable distance in a north westerly direction falls into the Ault Dovern a little to the South of Auchmair.
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OS1/1/11/14 ALLT-NA-SPIRIT Aultnaspirit Aultnaspirit Aultnaspirit Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach William Gordon, Farmer, Cabrach Hugh Kellas, Farmer, Cabrach 041 A small rivulet rising a litttle to the north of Kiln Hillock's and after flowing in an easterly direction for a few chains, falls into the Ault Dovern, a little to the North of the Burn of Bank.
OS1/1/11/14 BURN OF BANK Burn of Bank Burn of Bank Burn of Bank Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Estate Plan Mr Skinner. Factor, Drummin 042 A stream having its source at the three Burns Headhow, and after running for a considerable distance in a South-westerly direction; discharges itself into the Ault Dovern, near to the farm of Auchmair.
OS1/1/11/14 KILN HILLOCKS Kiln Hillocks Kiln Hillocks Kiln Hillocks Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Hugh Kellas, Farmer. Cabrach William Gordon, Farmer, Cabrach 041 Applies to three knolls in a field adjoining Tornichelt. property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle.
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OS1/1/11/15 DEAD HAUGH Dead Haugh Dead Haugh Dead Haugh Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Kellas. Farmer, Tornichelt. Mr Gordon, Farmer, Auchmair. 041 A small haugh below the Aultnaspirit Burn. Tradition states that it takes its name from the interment of dead in a fight about this place, between the Gordons' and McIntoshs' in which the former were victorious. This Haugh is connected also with Aultnaspirit, meaning the Ghost's Burn.
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OS1/1/11/16 ALLT DOVERN Ault Dovern Ault Dovern Ault Dovern Ault Doveran Ault Deveron Estate Plan. Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Mr Skinner, Factor, Drummin, Glenlivet. Collections on Aberdeen. Mr Scott, Farmer, Milltown 041 A River having its source about four miles south west from the Parish Church, near the boundary of Cabrach and Glenbucket, and after running in an easterly direction for two miles, takes in the brook of Lerkindie, and other two small brooks, which spring out of the Buck. then continuing its course a little to the west of the church: it runs straight north three and a half miles, till it meets with the Blackwater, and after mixing here with Blackwater: they take together the common name of Blackwater.
OS1/1/11/16 KING'S FORD (Disused) King's Ford King's Ford King's Ford Estate Plan. Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Kellas. Farmer, Tornichelt Cabrach. 041 Tradition asserts that one of the Kings of Scotland forded the Ault Dovern here, and that when he reached the Aberdeenshire side: he had an encounter with three tinkers, who left him for dead: which led to passing an Act of severe penalties against Tinkers, vizt. that if three Tinkers were ever seen together, any person seeing them was at liberty to shoot one of them. More likely Edward I when passing from Forres to Kildrummie [Signed] JMcD
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OS1/1/11/17 TORNICHELT Tornichelt Tornichelt Tornichelt Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Hugh Kellas. Farmer. Cabrach William Gordon, Farmer. Cabrach. 041 Applies to two small farm houses, with outhouses attached thereto. property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/17 LANG POT Lang Pot Lang Pot Lang Pot Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Hugh Kellas, Farmer, Cabrach. William Gordon, Farmer, Cabrach 041 Applies to a deep hole in the Ault Dovern, situated a little to the east of Tornichelt.
OS1/1/11/17 HAY HILLOCK Hay Hillock Hay Hillock Hay Hillock Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Hugh Kellas. Farmer. Cabrach. William Gordon. Farmer. Cabrach 041 A Small eminence, adjacent to the Ault Dovern. property of the Duke of Richmond Gordon Castle.
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OS1/1/11/18 ROUSTER WATER Rouster Water Rouster Water Rouster Water Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Scott, Farmer, Cabrach 041 Is formed by the junctions of the Burn of Aldivalloch and the Geach Burn, about three chains South of Brock Hillock, and flows in an easterly direction for a considerable distance, when it unites with the Ault Dovern about half a mile South of Tornichelt. This water contributes largely to the augmentation of the Ault Dovern.
OS1/1/11/18 DYKESIDE Dykeside Dykeside Dykeside Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach William Gordon. Farmer. Cabrach Hugh Kellas. Farmer. Cabrach 041 Applies to a plain building constructed into two dwelling houses. property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle.
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OS1/1/11/19 POOR HOUSE [nr Dykeside] Poor's House Poor's House Poor's House Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Scott. Farmer. Milltown. Mr Gordon. Farmer. Auchmair. Cabrach. 041 A house built by the Parochial Board from legacies by the late Revd. [Reverend] James Gordon, Minister of the Parish, and Peter Dow, Farmer, Ardlowie.
OS1/1/11/19 HADDOCH Haddoch Haddoch Haddoch Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan. Valuation Roll. 041 A small farm with offices attached property of the Duke of Richmond Gordon Castle.
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OS1/1/11/21 BURN OF LETTERFOURY Burn of Letterfoury Burn of Letterfoury Burn of Letterfoury Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Scott. Farmer. Milltown. 041 A stream having its source about half a mile South from the Burn of Aldivalloch, and after flowing in an easterly direction for about two miles forms a junction with the Burn of Aldivalloch.
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OS1/1/11/22 BURN OF ALDIVALLOCH Burn of Aldivalloch Burn of Aldivalloch Burn of Aldivalloch Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Scott. Farmer. Milltown. 041 A rivulet rising in the hilly Country South west of Round Hill, and running in a south easterly direction, separates the Farms of Aldivalloch and Largue, and afterwards forms a junction with the Geach Burn.
OS1/1/11/22 STAPLER ROAD Stapler Road Stapler Road Stapler Road Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Scott, Farmer, Milltown 041 A public road, communicating with Aldivalloch and Glenlivet.
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OS1/1/11/23 HILLHEAD OF LARGUE Hillhead of Largue Hillhead of Largue Hillhead of Largue Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Scott, Farmer. Milltown Mr Kellas. Farmer, Tornichelt. 041 Applies to a farm house with outhouses attached. property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/23 HILL OF LETTERFOURY Hill of Letterfoury Hill of Letterfoury Hill of Letterfoury Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Scott, Farmer. Milltown. 041 A hill situated about half a mile south from Hillhead of Largue.
OS1/1/11/23 ALDIVALLOCH Aldivalloch Aldivalloch Aldivalloch Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan Mr Scott. Farmer, Milltown. 041 A small Hamlet consisting of farm houses. property of Duke of Richmond Gordon Castle.
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OS1/1/11/24 KNUTE Knute Knute Knute Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Scott. Farmer, Milltown Mr Kellas. Farmer, Tornichelt 041 Applies to a hill richly covered with heather, situated about half a mile north of Aldivalloch.
OS1/1/11/24 BURN OF ALDUNIE Burn of Aldunie Burn of Aldunie Burn of Aldunie Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Estate Plan. Mr Scott. Farmer. Milltown. 041 A stream having its source a little more than half a mile South west of Firbriggs, and after flowing in a South westerly direction for a considerable distance, joins the Rouster Water to the north of Brock Hillock.
OS1/1/11/24 ALDUNIE Aldunie Aldunie Aldunie Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan Mr Scott, Farmer, Milltown 041 A small Hamlet consisting of dwelling houses occupied by Farmers and others.
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OS1/1/11/25 BALVALLEY MOSS Balvalley Moss Balvalley Moss Balvalley Moss Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Scott, Farmer, Milltown 041 An extensive district of heathy pasture. property of the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/11/25 BROCK HILLOCK Brock Hillock Brock Hillock Brock Hillock Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Mr Scott. Farmer. Milltown. Mr Kellas, Farmer. Tornichelt 041 A knoll on rising ground situated about two chains north from where Rouster Water takes its name.
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OS1/1/11/26 LARGUE Largue Largue Largue Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Simpson, Farmer. Elrick 041 Applies to two or three houses in the vicinity of Aldivalloch. the Burn of Aldivalloch separating the one place from the other.
OS1/1/11/26 BLIND STRYPE Blind Strype Blind Strype Blind Strype Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Estate Plan. Mr Simpson. Farmer. Elrick 041 Applies to a small rivulet having its source to the South of the Hill of Letterfoury, and after flowing for a short distance, forms a junction with the Burn of Letterfoury.
OS1/1/11/26 GAUCH BURN Gauch Burn Gauch Burn Gauch Burn Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Estate Plan Mr Scott, Farmer, Milltown. 041 A stream having its source a little to the east of Cairnbrallan Hill, & after flowing for a considerable distance unites with the Burn of Aldivalloch and forms the Rouster Water.
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OS1/1/11/27 MANSE [nr Kirktown] Manse Manse Manse Revd [Reverend] Gordon Smart. Revd [Reverend] William Ronald Mr. James Skinner Factor 041 A good dwelling house occupied by the Revd [Reverend] Gordon Smart.
OS1/1/11/27 POST OFFICE [nr Kirktown] Post Office Post Office Post Office Revd [Reverend] Gordon Smart. Revd [Reverend] William Ronald Mr. James Skinner Factor 041 A Sub-Office under Rhynie, a foot post arrives three times a week.
OS1/1/11/27 WHITEHILLOCK Whitehillock Whitehillock Whitehillock Revd [Reverend] Gordon Smart. Revd [Reverend] William Ronald Mr. James Skinner Factor 041 A Croft and a few Cottages, occupied by Samuel McArdy and others, the property of the Duke of Richmond.
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OS1/1/11/28 CHURCH [nr Kirktown] Church (Parish) Church (Parish) Church (Parish) Revd [Reverend] Gordon Smart. Manse, Cabrach. Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Parish schoolmaster, Cabrach. Mr. James Skinner, Factor, Drummin. 041 A plain building re-built in 1786. on the side of the former one; The date of its first erection not known:- The Duke of Richmond being the Sole Patron;- It Contains Sittings for about 250, and the incumbent is the Revd [Reverend] Gordon Smart A.M. [Artium Magister - Master of Arts].
OS1/1/11/28 SCHOOL [nr Kirktown] School (Parish) School (Parish) School (Parish) Revd [Reverend] Gordon Smart. Manse, Cabrach. Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Parish schoolmaster, Cabrach. Mr. James Skinner, Factor, Drummin. 041 A school for boys and girls, Supported by the Heritors of the Parish; the average number of schoolars will be about 60, and the teacher is the Revd [Reverend] William Ronald A.M. [Artium Magister - Master of Arts].
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OS1/1/11/29 BALVALLEY HILLOCK Balvalley Hillock Balvalley Hillock Balvalley Hillock Balvelly Hillock Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Peter Scott, Milltown. Mr Alexander Simpson Elrick. Estate Plan 041 A Small hill feature, about half a mile South West of Whitehillock.
OS1/1/11/29 BACK BURN Back Burn Back Burn Back Burn Back Burn Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Peter Scott Milltown. Mr Alexander Simpson Elrick. Estate Plan 041 A Small Stream rises near a hill called the Keirn, and flows in a Northerly direction into the Ault Dovern, about half a mile west of Powneed.
OS1/1/11/29 CRAIG WATCH Craig Watch Craig Watch Craig Watch Craig Watch Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Peter Scott Milltown. Mr Alexander Simpson Elrick. Estate Plan 041 A Small hill feature, with Scattered rocks.
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OS1/1/11/31 SHOOTING LODGE [nr Balhillock] Shooting Lodge Shooting Lodge Shooting Lodge Mr James Skinner, Factor. Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Peter Scott, Milltown. 041 A good dwelling house, the property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/31 BALLHILLOCK Ballhillock Ballhillock Ballhillock Mr James Skinner, Factor. Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Peter Scott, Milltown. 041 A few Cottages, the property of the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/11/31 MARKET STANCE [nr Ballhillock] Market Stance Market Stance Market Stance Mr James Skinner, Factor. Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Peter Scott, Milltown. 041 A small portion of ground where a Cattle Market, is held twice a year.
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OS1/1/11/32 MILLTOWN Milltown Milltown Milltown Milton Mr James Skinner. Factor Drumin. Revd [Reverend] William Ronald. Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster, Cabrach. Mr. Peter Scott. Farmer Milltown. Estate Plan 041 A farm house occupied by Peter Scott, the property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/32 KIRKTOWN Kirktown Kirktown Kirktown Kirkton Mr James Skinner. Factor Drumin. Revd [Reverend] William Ronald. Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster, Cabrach. Mr Peter Scott. Farmer Milltown. Estate Plan 041 A farm house occupied by John Gordon, the property of the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/11/32 CREAGANCAT Craigencat Craigencat Craigencat Cragnacatt Mr James Skinner. Factor Drumin. Revd [Reverend] William Ronald. Ph. [Parish] Schoolmaster, Cabrach. Mr Peter Scott. Farmer Milltown. Estate Plan 041 A Croft occupied by John Sharp, the property of the Duke of Richmond.
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OS1/1/11/33 ROUNUMUCK HILL Rounumuck Hill Rounumuck Hill Rounumuck Hill Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Scott, Farmer, Milltown 041 A large hill situated a little to the west of the Hill of Letterfoury. Property of the Duke of Richmond Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/33 HILL OF CAIRNBRALLAN Hill of Cairnbrallan Hill of Cairnbrallan Hill of Cairnbrallan Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Estate Plan. Mr. Scott, Farmer, Milltown 041 A large and commanding hill situated to the west of Rounumuck Hill.
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OS1/1/11/35 LITTLE KEIRN Little Keirn Little Keirn Little Keirn Little Keirn Mr James Skinner, Drumin Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Alexander Simpson, Elrick. Estate Plan 041 A small hill feature.
OS1/1/11/35 KEIRN BURN Keirn Burn Keirn Burn Keirn Burn Keirn Burn Mr James Skinner, Drumin Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Alexander Simpson, Elrick. Estate Plan 050 A small stream rises near a hill Called the Three Stones, and flows in a Northerly direction into the Geach Burn at the Gauch.
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OS1/1/11/37 THE TORE The Tore The Tore The Tore Mr John Gordon, Gauch. Mr Alexander Simpson, Elrick Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. 041 A large hill feature, with scattered rocks.
OS1/1/11/37 GAUCH Gauch Gauch Gauch Mr James Skinner, Drumin Revd [Reverend] William Ronald Mr John Gordon, Gauch. 041 A farm house occupied by John Gordon, the property of the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/11/37 LITTLE GARRONACH Little Garronoch Little Garronoch Little Garronoch Mr James Skinner, Drumin Revd [Reverend] William Ronald Mr John Gordon, Gauch. 041 A large hill feature.
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OS1/1/11/38 BROOM KNOWE Broom Knowe Broom Knowe Broom Knowe Broom Knowe Mr James Skinner, Drumin. Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Alexander Simpson, Elrick. Estate Plan. 041 A large hill feature, with scattered rocks.
OS1/1/11/38 REEKOMLANE Reekomlane Reekomlane Reekomlane Reekumleen Mr James Skinner, Drumin. Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Alexander Simpson, Elrick. Estate Plan. 041 A farm house occupied by John Gordon, the property of the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/11/38 MEIKLE GARRONACH Meikle Garronoch Meikle Garronoch Meikle Garronoch Muckle Garronoch Mr James Skinner, Drumin. Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Alexander Simpson, Elrick. Estate Plan. 041 A large hill feature.
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OS1/1/11/39 BRACKLACH Bracklach Bracklach Bracklach Bracklach Mr James Skinner. Drumin. Revd [Reverend] William Ronald Cabrach Mr Alexander Simpson, Elrick. Estate Plan. 041 A farmhouse with office houses attached, property of the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/11/39 LITTLE BODIEBAE Little Bodiebae Little Bodiebae Little Bodiebae Bodybae Mr James Skinner. Drumin. Revd [Reverend] William Ronald Cabrach. Mr Alexander Simpson, Elrick. Estate Plan. 041 A Croft with outhouses attached, property of the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/11/39 KNOWE OF BRACKLACH Knowe of Bracklach Knowe of Bracklach Knowe of Bracklach Mr James Skinner. Drumin. Revd [Reverend] William Ronald Cabrach. Mr Alexander Simpson, Elrick. 041 A Small hill feature a little west of Bracklach.
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OS1/1/11/40 POWNEED Powneed Powneed Powneed Powneed Mr. James Skinner. Drumin. Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach Mr. Alexander Simpson. Elrick. Estate Plan 041 Applies to a group of dwelling houses, occupied by Farmers and Crofters. property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/40 CULWYN Culwyn Culwyn Culwyn Culwyn Mr. James Skinner. Drumin. Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach Mr. Alexander Simpson. Elrick. Estate Plan 041 A Cottage, property of the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/11/40 BURN OF RONES Burn of Rones Burn of Rones Burn of Rones Burn of Rones Mr. James Skinner. Drumin. Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach Mr. Alexander Simpson. Elrick. Estate Plan 041 A Small Stream rises about a mile west of Bracklach and flows into the Back Burn.
OS1/1/11/40 THE RONES The Rones The Rones The Rones The Rones Mr. James Skinner. Drumin. Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald. Cabrach Mr. Alexander Simpson. Elrick. Estate Plan 041 Applies to a small portion of marshy ground.
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OS1/1/11/41 BODIEBAE Bodiebae Bodiebae Bodiebae Bodybae Mr. James Skinner, Drumin. Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr. Alexander Simpson, Elrick. Estate Plan. 041 A Croft occupied by John Robertson, the property of the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/11/41 BUCK Buck Buck Buck Buck Mr. James Skinner, Drumin. Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr. Alexander Simpson, Elrick. Estate Plan. 041 A farm house occupied by David Souter, the property of the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/11/41 WHITE HILL White Hill White Hill White Hill White Hill Mr. James Skinner, Drumin. Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr. Alexander Simpson, Elrick. Estate Plan. 041 A large hill feature.
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OS1/1/11/43 LITTLE BLACKSANDY Little Blacksandy Little Blacksandy Little Blacksandy Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr. Gordon. Farmer. Auchmair. Cabrach. 042 This is a small rivulet rising about twelve chains north of the Glassary, and after running for a short distance, falls into the Burn of Bank.
OS1/1/11/43 MEIKLE BLACKSANDY Meikle Blacksandy Meikle Blacksandy Meikle Blacksandy Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Gordon. Farmer. Auchmair. Cabrach. 042 Another small rivulet rising about seventeen chains east of the Glassary, and after running for a few chains in a north easterly direction, falls into the Burn of Bank.
OS1/1/11/43 GLASSARY Glassary Glassary Glassary Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Gordon. Farmer. Auchmair. Cabrach. 042 Applies to a portion of the Mount of Haddoch, situated on the North slope of this Hill.
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OS1/1/11/44 THREE BURNSHEAD HOW Three Burnshead How or Three Burn's Headhow Three Burnshead How or Three Burn's Headhow Three Burnshead How or Three Burn's Headhow Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan Mr Gordon, Farmer. Auchmair, Cabrach. 042 A small valley situated a little to the east of where the Burn of Bank takes its source.
OS1/1/11/44 [Page] 44 Cabrach Parish [Information for Dry Durach already recorded] - See Page 5 [Initialled] R.D.
OS1/1/11/45 MOUNT OF HADDOCH Mount of Haddoch Mount of Haddoch Mount of Haddoch Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Mr Gordon. Farmer. Cabrach. Mr Scott. Farmer. Cabrach 042 A large and conspicuous hill. property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/45 CORSE OF GARBET Corse of Garbet Corse of Garbet Corse of Garbet Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Estate Plan Mr Yeats. Farmer. Redford. Cabrach. 042 Applies to a portion of the old road leading from Cabrach to Rhynie.
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OS1/1/11/47 REDFORD Redford Redford Redford Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach Estate Plan Valuation Roll 042 A large farm steading with dwelling house and garden attached. property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/47 PROP Prop Prop Prop Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Yeats, Farmer, Cabrach Mr Scott, Farmer. Cabrach. 042 Applies to a pile of stones, situated about quarter of a mile south of Redford.
OS1/1/11/47 BUSHY CRAIG Bushy Craig Bushy Craig Bushy Craig Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Mr Yeats, Farmer. Cabrach Mr Fettes, Farmer. Cabrach. 042 Applies to a few rocks a little to the south of the Prop.
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OS1/1/11/48 RINGING CRAIG Ringing Craig Ringing Craig Ringing Craig Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Fettes. Farmer. Cabrach 042 Is situated on Leids Hill, and comprises a cluster of rocks. this name is designated from a projecting stone, that if struck with a hard substance, causes a noise something similar to the tone of a bell.
OS1/1/11/48 SHEEP CRAIG Sheep Craig Sheep Craig Sheep Craig Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald, Cabrach. Mr. Fettes, Farmer, Cabrach. Mr. Yeatts, Farmer, Cabrach. 042 Applies to a quantity of rocks situated a little to the south west of Ringing Craig.
OS1/1/11/48 UPPER HOWBOG Upper Howbog Upper Howbog Upper Howbog Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Estate Plan. Valuation Roll. 042 Applies to a farm steading with dwelling house and garden attached. property of the Duke of Richmond Gordon Castle.
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OS1/1/11/49 RAES' CRAIG Raes' Craig Raes' Craig Raes' Craig Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Fettes, Farmer, Cabrach. Mr Yeats, Farmer, Cabrach. 042 Applies to an eminence thickly covered with surface rocks; situated about quarter of a mile south of Sheep Craig.
OS1/1/11/49 HORSE CRAIG Horse Craig Horse Craig Horse Craig Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Fettes, Farmer, Cabrach. Mr Yeats, Farmer, Cabrach. 042 Applies to a cluster of rocks situated a little to the east of Sheep Craig.
OS1/1/11/49 FINLAY CRAIG Finlay Craig Finlay Craig Finlay Craig Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Mr Fettes. Farmer. Cabrach. Mr Yeats. Farmer, Cabrach. 042 Applies to a few rocks a little to the south of Horse Craig.
OS1/1/11/49 [Page] 49 Cabrach Parish Rae - A Roe Jamieson
OS1/1/11/50 BURN OF GREENS Burn of Greens Burn of Greens Burn of Greens Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Mr Fettes. Farmer. Cabrach Mr Scott, Farmer. Cabrach 042 Rises a little to the east of of Finlay Craig, and after flowing in a southerly direction for a short distance falls into the Burn of Slug.
OS1/1/11/50 BURN OF SLUG Burn of Slug Burn of Slug Burn of Slug Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan Mr Fettes, Farmer, Cabrach. 042 A stream having its source about quarter of a mile north-west from Elrick; flows in a south westerly direction for little more than half a mile, and forms a junction with the Burn of Braes, about three quarters of a mile south-east of Nether Howbog.
OS1/1/11/50 LITTLE CAIRN Little Cairn Little Cairn Little Cairn Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Mr Fettes. Farmer, Cabrach. Mr Scott, Farmer. Cabrach 042 An eminence thickly covered with surface rocks, situated a little to the west of Elrick.
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OS1/1/11/51 ELRICK Elrick Elrick Elrick Revd. [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Simpson. Farmer. Elrick. Cabrach. 042 Applies to a group of houses occupied by farmers and Agricultural laborers. property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/51 LEIDS HILL Leids Hill Leids Hill Leids Hill Rev [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Parish Clergyman Mr Simpson, Farmer, Elrick Estate Plan 042 A large hill feature, crowned with cropping rocks, and crossed by the Parish Boundaries of Cabrach and Rhynie.
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OS1/1/11/53 NETHER HOWBOG Nether Howbog Nether Howbog Nether Howbog Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan. Valuation Roll. 042 Applies to a group of dwelling houses, occupied by Farmers and Agricultural Laborers. property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/53 BURN OF CULWYN Burn of Culwyn Burn of Culwyn Burn of Culwyn Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Fettes. Farmer. Upper Howbog. Cabrach. 041 Is formed by the junctions of the Burn of Slug and Burn of Braes, about thirty chains, south east of Nether Howbog, and after running in a westerly direction for about a mile falls into the Ault Dovern.
OS1/1/11/53 PROT STANE Prot Stane Prot Stane Prot Stane Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Fettes. Farmer. Cabrach. Mr Simpson. Farmer. Elrick Cabrach. 042 A mass of serpentine rock, situated about quarter of a mile south of Nether Howbog, on a green pasture called the Dillet.
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OS1/1/11/54 BURN OF BRAES Burn of Braes Burn of Braes Burn of Braes Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Fettes. Farmer. Upper Howbog. Cabrach. 042 A small stream having its course on the east side of the Buck, and runs in a north westerly direction for a short distance, unites with the Burn of Slug and forms the Burn of Culwyn.
OS1/1/11/54 MEIKLE CAIRN Meikle Cairn Meikle Cairn Meikle Cairn Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Mr Simpson. Farmer. Elrick. Mr Fettes. Farmer, Upper Howbog. Cabrach. 042 A conspicuous and commanding eminence thickly covered with surface rocks, situated a little to the north of the Corse of Elrick.
OS1/1/11/54 CORSE OF ELRICK Corse of Elrick Corse of Elrick Corse of Elrick Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Estate Plan. Mr Simpson. Farmer, Elrick, Cabrach. 042 Denotes a pass on the road leading from Cabrach to Lumsden, and is situated between the Buck and Meikle Cairn.
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OS1/1/11/55 DRYFORD HOW Dry Ford How Dry Ford How Dry Ford How Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Simpson. Farmer. Elrick. Cabrach Mr Fettes. Farmer. Upper Howbog. Cabrach. 042 Applies to a narrow How, through which runs the Boundary, separating this Parish from Auchindoir Parish and situated a little to south east of the Corse of Elrick.
OS1/1/11/55 BEARD STANE Beard Stane Beard Stane Beard Stane Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Scott. Farmer. Milltown. Cabrach 042 Applies to a large and conspicuous rock. situated on the north side of the Buck.
OS1/1/11/55 DRY FORD Dry Ford Dry Ford Dry Ford Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Mr Scott, Farmer, Milltown. Cabrach Mr Simpson, Farmer. Elrick. Cabrach 042 Applies to a portion of the road leading from Cabrach to Lumsden, and situated at the bottom of Dry Ford How.
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OS1/1/11/56 DILLET Dillet Dillet Dillet Revd [Reverend] Mr Gordon, Cabrach. Mr Fettes. Farmer. Upper Howbog Mr Simpson. Farmer. Elrick. 042 Applies to an extensive district of Rough Heathy pasture. property of the Duke of Richmond. Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/56 BURN OF DINRIGGS Burn of Dinriggs Revd [Reverend] Mr Gordon, Cabrach. Mr Fettes, Farmer. Upper Howbog Mr Simpson, Farmer. Elrick 042 A dry Burn commencing about a mile south from Elrick, and ending at Dry Ford.
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OS1/1/11/57 THREESTONE HILL Threestone Hill Threestone Hill Threestone Hill Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald Cabrach Estate Plan. Mr Scott, Farmer, Milltown 050 A large and conspicuous hill, situated to the South west of the Keirn. property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/57 THREE STONES Three Stones Three Stones Three Stones Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Mr Simpson, Farmer, Elrick Mr Scott, Farmer, Milltown 050 Applies to three large erratic boulders situated on the Summit of Three Stone Hill.
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OS1/1/11/59 KEIRN Keirn Keirn Keirn Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Estate Plan. Mr Scott, Farmer, Milltown 050 A conspicuous hill situated to the north east of Threestone Hill. property of the Duke of Richmond Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/59 LONGRIGGING HILL Longrigging Hill Longrigging Hill Longrigging Hill Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Estate Plan. Mr Scott Farmer, Milltown 050 A hill situated to the east of the Back Burn. property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/59 [Page] 59 Cabrach Parish [Information for Keirn Burn] - See Page 35
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OS1/1/11/61 BURN OF BANK Burn of Bank Burn of Bank Burn of Bank Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr James Skinner, Drumin. Estate Plan 050 A small stream having its source about half a mile north west of the Buck, and after flowing in a Westerly direction for about three quarters of a mile, falls into the Kindy Burn, a little east of Ordieton.
OS1/1/11/61 BLAIRLICK HILL Blairlick Hill Blairlick Hill Blairlick Hill Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr James Skinner, Drumin. Estate Plan 050 A hill feature, Situated about half a mile south of Ordieton.
OS1/1/11/61 BURN OF SMALLSAUGHS Burn of Small-Saughs Burn of Small-Saughs Burn of Small-Saughs Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr James Skinner, Drumin. Estate Plan 050 A small stream, rises about half a mile West of the Buck, flows in a Westerly direction for about three quarters of a mile, & falls into the Kindy Burn, half a mile South of Ordieton.
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OS1/1/11/62 ORDIETON Ordieton Ordieton Ordyaiten Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr James Skinner, Drumin. Estate Plan 050 Applies to a Cottage & Ruins, formerly a farm steading, property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/62 LANG HILLOCK Lang Hillock Lang Hillock Lang Hillock Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr James Skinner, Drumin. Estate Plan 050 Applies to a Small hill feature, a little West of Ordieton..
OS1/1/11/62 KINDY BURN Kindy Burn Kindy Burn Kindy Burn Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr James Skinner, Drumin. Estate Plan 050 Is formed by the junctions of the Burn of Cross, & a Small mountain Stream, about half a mile North of the boundary of Cabrach, and Towie Parishes, and after flowing for about a quarter of a mile, receives the Burn of East-Lewie, then Continuing its Course for about a mile, falls into the Ault Dovern, about a quarter of a mile South of Little Bodiebae.
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OS1/1/11/63 BURN OF BRAIDSAUGHS Burn of Braid-Saughs Burn of Braid-Saughs Burn of Braid-Saughs Burn of Braid-Saughs Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Mr Alexander Simpson. Elrick. Cabrach. Mr Thomas Robertson. Little Bodibae. Estate Plan 050 ; 051 A Stream having its source about three quarters of a mile South West of the Buck, and after flowing for about half a mile in a Westerly direction, receives the Burn of Cookies-Sheal, then Continuing its Course for about half a mile, falls into the Kindy Burn, at a place Called the Rocks of Clashnair.
OS1/1/11/63 WILLIE FELLIS'S SLACK Willie Fellis's Slack Willie Fellis's Slack Willie Fellis's Slack Willie Fellis's Slack Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Mr Alexander Simpson. Elrick. Cabrach. Mr Thomas Robertson. Little Bodibae. Estate Plan 050 Applies to a hollow, Situated between the Burns of Small-Saughs, & Braid-Saughs.
OS1/1/11/63 ROCKS OF CLASHNAIR Rocks of Clashnair Rocks of Clashnair Rocks of Clashnair Blue Craigs Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Mr Alexander Simpson. Elrick. Cabrach. Mr Thomas Robertson. Little Bodibae. Estate Plan 050 Applies to a Cluster of Rocks, near the junction of the Burn of Braid-Saughs, and the Kindy Burn.
OS1/1/11/63 [Page] 63 Cabrach Parish [Note under Willie Fellis's Slack] - Surely "Fettes", which is a Cabrach name but I never heard of such a name as Fellis. [Initialled] J.McD
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OS1/1/11/65 BURN OF ROCHFORD Burn of Rochford Burn of Rochford Burn of Rochford Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Estate Plan Mr Scott. Farmer. Milltown. 050 Is a continuation of the Burn of Garbet, and after flowing in a North easterly direction for a short distance unites with the Burn of Westlewie, where they form the river called Ault Dovern
OS1/1/11/65 BURN OF WESTLEWIE Burn of Westlewie Burn of Westlewie Burn of Westlewie Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach Estate Plan, Mr Scott, Farmer, Milltown. 050 A stream forming the Boundary of the Parishes of Cabrach and Glenbucket, and after running in a northerly direction for a considerable distance, unites with the Burn of Rochford.
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OS1/1/11/66 BACKSTRYPE OF BACKIE Backstrype of Backie Backstrype of Backie Backstrype of Backie Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach Estate Plan. Mr Scott, Farmer, Milltown. 050 A small brook, rising seventeen chains north west from Rochford and after running in a north easterly direction for a short distance, joins the Burn of Alans-sheal, about fifteen chains south from Bowman Hillocks.
OS1/1/11/66 ROCH FORD Rochford Rough-Ford Rough-Ford Rough-Ford Estate Plan. Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Simpson, Farmer. Elrick. Mr Scott, Farmer. Milltown. 050 Applies to the ford, where the road leading from Cabrach to Glenbucket crosses the Burn of Rochford.
OS1/1/11/66 BACKIE HILL Backie Hill Backie Hill Backie Hill Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Estate Plan. Mr Scott, Farmer. Milltown 050 An elevated piece of ground, situated to the west of where the Burns of Rochford and Westlewie unite.
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OS1/1/11/67 SAND HILL Sand Hill Sand Hill Sand Hill Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Alexander Simpson. Elrick, Cabrach. Estate Plan 050 A large hill feature, covered with heather.
OS1/1/11/67 BURN OF EASTLEWIE Burn of East-lewie Burn of East-lewie Burn of East-lewie Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Alexander Simpson. Elrick, Cabrach. Estate Plan 050 A stream formed by two drains, having their source about half a mile North of White Knowe, then flowing in a North Easterly direction for about three quarters of a mile, falls into the Kindy Burn, a little North West of the Rocks of Clashnair.
OS1/1/11/67 BURN OF CROSS Burn of Cross Burn of Cross Burn of Cross Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Alexander Simpson. Elrick, Cabrach. Estate Plan 050 A Stream having its source near the boundary of Cabrach, & Towie, and flowing in a Northerly direction for a short distance, unites with a Small Stream, and forms the Kindy Burn.
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OS1/1/11/68 HILLOCK OF CROSS Hillock of Cross Hillock of Cross Hillock of Cross Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Alexander Simpson Elrick, Cabrach. Estate Plan 050 Denotes a pass on the road, leading from Cabrach, to Glenkindy.
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OS1/1/11/69 LITTLE MOUNT MEDDIN Little Mount Meddin Little Mount Meddin Little Mount Meddin Estate Plan. Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald Cabrach. Mr Yeatts, Farmer, Redford 050 A hill situated a little to the east of Kindy Burn. property of the Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle.
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OS1/1/11/71 BROOMKNOWE OF GARBET Broomknowe of Garbet Broomknowe of Garbet Broomknowe of Garbet Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach Estate Plan. Mr Scott, Farmer. Milltown. Cabrach. 050 A small hill situated to the south of the source of the Burn of Alanssheal, property of the Duke of Richmond. Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/71 BURN OF ALANS-SHEAL Burn of Alanssheal Burn of Alanssheal Burn of Alanssheal Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach Estate Plan. Mr Scott. Farmer, Milltown, Cabrach 050 Rises a little to the north of Broomknowe of Garbet, and flowing in an easterly direction for about a mile, falls into the Ault Dovern, a little to the South east of Bowman Hillocks.
OS1/1/11/71 BOWMAN HILLOCKS Bowman Hillocks Bowman Hillocks Bowman Hillocks Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Scott, Farmer, Milltown, Cabrach 050 Applies to a number of hillocks or knolls, immediately North of the Burn of Alanssheal.
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OS1/1/11/72 LAIRS OF GAITH Lairs of Gaith Lairs of Gaith Lairs of Gaith Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan. Mr Scott, Farmer, Milltown. 050 Applies to waste ground with rocks, near to the Burn of Garbet.
OS1/1/11/72 GARBET Garbet Garbet Garbet Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach Estate Plan Mr Scott, Farmer, Milltown. 050 A small knoll or rising ground, situated about half a mile to the east of the Broomknowe of Garbet, property of the Duke of Richmond Gordon Castle.
OS1/1/11/72 BURN OF GARBET Burn of Garbet Burn of Garbet Burn of Garbet Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald, Cabrach. Estate Plan Mr Scott, Farmer, Milltown 050 A stream having its source about half a mile south from Threestone Hill and after flowing for about one mile & a half in a south easterly direction, changes its name to the Burn of Rochford, at Rochford.
OS1/1/11/72 [Page] 72 Cabrach Parish [Note below Garbet] - I think this should be Hill of the Garbet - so it was given to me. [Signed] JMcD Garbet applies to a burn or ford
OS1/1/11/73 WHITE KNOWE White Knowe White Knowe White Knowe Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Thomas Robertson Little Bodiebae. Estate Plan 050 A large hill feature, covered with heather.
OS1/1/11/73 DUN MOUNT Dun Mount Dun Mount Dun Mount Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Thomas Robertson Little Bodiebae. Estate Plan 050 A large hill feature, on the boundary between Cabrach, and Towie.
OS1/1/11/73 BROADBUSH BURN Broad-bush Burn Broad-bush Burn Broad-bush Burn Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Thomas Robertson Little Bodiebae. Estate Plan 050 A small stream having its source about half a mile south of Sand Hill, and flows into the Burn of West-lewie.
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OS1/1/11/75 BROAD STONE Broad Stone Broad Stone Broad Stone Mr Alexander Ross, Ordieton. Mr John Robertson Bodiebae Mr Alexander Simpson. Elrick. 050 A flat stone. situated the White Knowe, near the boundary between the Cabrach and Glenbucket.
OS1/1/11/75 [Page] 75 [Signed] Robert Dobson Lce Corpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/1/11/76 CAIRN [Quarry Stone] Quarry Stone Quarry Stone Quarry Stone Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr John Robertson Bodiebae. Mr Alexander Simpson, Elrick. 051 A flat stone nearly sunk into the ground, with a small pile of stones Collected on it, forming a boundary mark between the Parishes of Cabrach, and Kildrummy, at the South West Corner of the Buck. This Cairn was set up as a point on the Boundary between the lands of the Earl of Mar and the Duke of Gordon so far back as the beginning of the 16th Century, and the name "Quarry Stone" given to it, occurs in the deeds of the same date. It is evidently an antiquity. ["Duke of Gordon" above is corrected] - Must have been Earl of Huntly. Dukedom came into family 1684 - Marquis 1599. [Signed] EHC Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
OS1/1/11/76 SNOWY SLACK Snowy Slack Snowy Slack Snowy Slack Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr John Robertson Bodiebae. Mr Alexander Simpson, Elrick. 051 A long narrow winding hollow, extending from Cookies-sheal Loch in a North Easterly direction for about a ΒΌ of a mile. Supposed to have taken its name on account of the snow laying for such a length of time.
OS1/1/11/76 [Page] 76 Cabrach Parish [Note under Cairn - Quarry Stone] - Adopted, agreeable to correspondence between Cap [Captain] Courtney & Cap [Captain] Parsons R.E. [Royal Engineers] Feb: [February] & March 1867.
OS1/1/11/77 THE BUCK The Buck The Buck The Buck Buck of the Cabrach Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Mr James Skinner Drumin Mr Alexander Simpson. Elrick, Cabrach. Estate Plan. 051 A Conspicuous and Commanding hill, the elevation of which according to Ainslie is 2377 feet. It lies partly in Auchindoir, and partly in Cabrach, and crowned with a cluster of Rocks.
OS1/1/11/77 KEBBUCK KNOWE Kebbuck Knowe Kebbuck Knowe Kebbuck Knowe Kebbuck Knowe Revd [Reverend] Mr Ronald. Cabrach. Mr James Skinner Drumin Mr Alexander Simpson. Elrick, Cabrach. Estate Plan. 051 A large and Commanding hill, it lies partly in Kildrummy, and partly in Cabrach.
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OS1/1/11/79 BURN OF COOKIES-SHEAL Burn of Cookies-sheal Burn of Cookies-sheal Burn of Cookies-sheal Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Alexander Simpson, Elrick, Cabrach Estate Plan 051 A Stream flowing from Cookies-sheal Loch, and after pursuing a Course in a North Westerly direction of about a mile, joins the Burn of Braid-saughs.
OS1/1/11/79 COOKIES-SHEAL LOCH Cookies-sheal Loch Cookies-sheal Loch Cookies-sheal Loch Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Alexander Simpson, Elrick, Cabrach Estate Plan 051 A small sheet of water, situated a little to the East, of Mount Meddin.
OS1/1/11/79 MOUNT MEDDIN Mount Meddin Mount Meddin Mount Meddin Revd [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach. Mr Alexander Simpson, Elrick, Cabrach Estate Plan 051 A large hill feature.
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OS1/1/11/86 [Page] 86 [Signed] E H Courtney Capt RE [Captain Royal Engineers] 18 December 1865
OS1/1/11/87 11 OS1/1/11/ 87 NAME BOOK of the PARISH OF CABRACH Co [County] ABERDEEN [Stamped] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE SOUTHAMPTON 20 FEB. 95 [1895] 1/2500
OS1/1/11/88 [Page] 88 Co. [County] ABERDEEN PARISH OF CABRACH Index Name -- Page Allt Deach -- 3 Auchmair -- 13 Allt-na-Spirit -- 14 Allt Dovern -- 16 Aldivalloch -- 23 Aldunie -- 24 Bokie Goat -- 3 Bridge of King's Ford -- 11 Burn of Redford -- 13 Burn of Bank -- 14 Burn of Letterfoury -- 21 Burn of Aldivalloch -- 22 Burn of Aldunie -- 24 Balvalley Moss -- 25 Brock Hillock -- 25 Blind Strype -- 26 Balvalley Hillock -- 29 Back Burn -- 29 Ballhillock -- 31 Broom Knowe -- 38 Bracklach -- 39 Burn of Rones -- 40 Bodiebae -- 41 Buck -- 41 Bushy Craig -- 47 Burn of Greens -- 50 Burn of Slug -- 50 Burn of Culwyn -- 53 Burn of Braes -- 54 Beard Stand -- 55 Burn of Dinriggs -- 56 Burn of Bank -- 61 Blairlick Hill -- 61 Burn of Smallsaughs -- 61 Burn of Braidsaughs -- 63 Burn of Rochford -- 65 Burn of Westlewie -- 65 Backstrype of Backie -- 66 Backie Hill -- 66 Burn of Eastlewie -- 67 Burn of Cross -- 67 Broomknowe of Garbet -- 71 Burn of Alans-sheal -- 71 Bowman Hillocks -- 71 Burn of Garbet -- 72 Broadbush Burn -- 73 Broad Stone -- 75 Burn of Cookies-sheal -- 79 Cabrach -- 1 Catherine How -- 4 Church -- 28 Craig Watch -- 29 Creagancat -- 32 Culwyn -- 40 Corse of Garbet -- 45 Corse of Elrick -- 54 Cairn (Quarry Stone) -- 76 Cookies-sheal Loch -- 79 Dry Durach -- 5 Dead Wife's Hillock -- 11 Dalanduie Strype -- 13 Dead Haugh -- 15 Dykeside -- 18 Dryford How -- 55 Dry Ford -- 55 Dillet -- 56 Dun Mount -- 73 Elrick -- 51 Finlay Craig -- 49 Greystone How -- 5 Gauch Burn -- 26 Gauch -- 37 Glassary -- 43 Garbet -- 72 Hay Hillock -- 17 Haddoch -- 19 Hillhead of Largue -- 23 Hill of Letterfoury -- 23 Hill of Cairnbrallan -- 33 Horse Craig -- 49 Hillock of Cross -- 68 Kiln Hillocks -- 14 King's Ford (Disused) -- 16 Knute -- 24 Kirktown -- 32 Keirn Burn -- 35 Knowe of Bracklach -- 39 Keirn -- 59 Kindy Burn -- 62 Kebbuck Knowe -- 77 Little Watch -- 10 Ley Water -- 12 Lang Pot -- 17 Largue -- 26 Little Keirn -- 35 Little Garronach -- 37 Little Bodiebae -- 39 Litlle Blacksandy -- 43 Little Cairn -- 50 Leids Hill -- 51 Longrigging Hill -- 59 Lang Hillock -- 62 Little Mount Meddin -- 69 Lairs of Gaith -- 72 Meikle Firbriggs -- 9 Manse -- 27 Market Stance -- 31 Milltown -- 32 Meikle Garronach -- 38 Meikle Blacksandy -- 43 Mount of Haddoch -- 45 Meikle Cairn -- 54 Mount Meddin -- 79 Nether Howbog -- 53 Ordieton -- 62 Poor House -- 19 Post Office -- 27 Powneed -- 40 Prop -- 47 Prot Stane -- 53 Round Hill -- 7 Rouster Water -- 18 Rounumuck Hill -- 33 Reekomlane -- 38 Redford -- 47 Ringing Cairn -- 48 Raes' Craig -- 49 Rocks of Clashnair -- 63 Roch Ford -- 66 Slough of Firbriggs -- 9 Stapler Road -- 22 School -- 28 Shooting Lodge -- 31 Sheep Craig -- 48 Sand Hill -- 67 Snowy Slack -- 76 Tornichelt Hill -- 10 Tornichelt -- 17 The Tore -- 37 The Rones -- 40 Three Burnshead How -- 44 Threestone Hill -- 57 Three Stones -- 57 The Buck -- 77 Upper Howbog -- 48 Watch of Tornichelt -- 9 Whitehillock -- 27 White Hill -- 41 Willie Fellis's Slack -- 63 White Knowe -- 73