Aberdeenshire volume 25

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/1/25/1 DRUMBLADE Drumblade Drumblade Drumblade Drumblade Drumblade Drumblade Drumblade Drumblade Drumblade Valuation Roll 1860 Robertson's Map of Aberdeen 1822 Black's Map of Scotland Slater's Directory of Scotland 1860 Fullerton's Gazetteer. Oliver & Boyd's Almanac 1865 Sheriffs List of Parishes New Statistical Account British Postal Guide 1866. 017 ; 025 ; 026 ; 034 ; 035 The parish of Drumblade is in the presbytery of Turriff and Synod of Aberdeen and in the Western Division of the County. It is bounded on the North & East by the parish of Forgue, on the south by the parish of Gartly in Banffshire (Detached), and the parish of Insch, and on the west by the parish of Huntly. The parish contains about 9332 Statute acres. There are no detached portions of the parish of Drumblade nor are there any detached portions of any other parish situated within it. "The surface is composed of small hills and valleys. The soil of the latter is deep loam; and that of the higher ground is thin and gravelly, but fertile. Some of the hills are covered with firs, but most are arable. -. There is abundance of a very fine yellow-brown clay, called clay-marl, and used as a manure; very little sand appears in the district. The district possesses large quantities of coarse limestone, freestone - here called paisy-whin - and moorstone, with some slate." Fullarton's Gazetteer. There is no village in the parish.
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OS1/1/25/3 BRIDGE OF PITFANCY Bridge of Pitfancy For Authorities see Name Book of Forgue Parish 017 A small Bridge with two arches. over the Burn of Cobairdy it is upon the public road between Huntly & Banff. it is in good repair. & well known by this name. it is situated about 20 chains N. [North] East of Cruchie Wood. & upon the parish march, and is held in repair by the district of the county.
OS1/1/25/3 [Page] 3 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/3 The following Place Names have been crossed out - 'Bridge of Cobairdy' and 'Bridges of Pitfancy'.
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OS1/1/25/5 KNIGHTLAND BURN Knightland Burn. A. Morrison. West Lodge, John Clark. North Lodge R. Watt. Wester Leys, 026 A small burn flowing Northwards. Keeping the West side of the Lodge Wood. and joining the Burn of Cobairdy. about 25 Chains North of Wester Leys. it forms part of the Parish March. & is well known by this name.
OS1/1/25/5 [Page] 3 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/6 WEST LODGE [Lessendrum] West Lodge. Alexander Morrison Tenant John Clark. North Lodge, Robert Watt, Wester Leys, 026 This Lodge is at the main entrance leading to the mansion house of Lessendrum, it is situated four miles from Huntly, on the road leading to Banff. it is in good repair.
OS1/1/25/6 BRIDGE OF LESSENDRUM Bridge of Lessendrum. Alexander Morrison Tenant [West Lodge] John Clark. North Lodge, Robert Watt, Wester Leys, 026 A small Bridge with two Arches spaning the Knightland Burn. upon the old turnpike road leading from Huntly to Banff. & situated about five chains West from the West Lodge. entrance, to Lessendrum House, And is held in repair by the District of the County.
OS1/1/25/6 [Page] 6 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] Matthew Banks C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/6 The entry for 'Ducks Pond' is crossed out.
OS1/1/25/7 STOCKIE BRIDGE Stockie Bridge. J. Knight. Cruchie. J. Conn. Buglehall. A. Joss. Easter Cruchie. 026 This is a small bridge over the Burn of Cobairdy. Situated about 15 Chains West of the Croft of Cruchie. it is in good condition & is well Known by this name,
OS1/1/25/7 BURN OF COBAIRDY Burn of Cobairdy. J. Knight. Cruchie. J. Conn. Buglehall. A. Joss. Easter Cruchie. 026 This burn flows Eastwards keeping the West. of Wester Leys. and it joins the Burn of Drum blade. at the Eastmost Corner of the Parish. and near to Knightsmill. it also forms part of the Parish march.
OS1/1/25/7 CRUCHIE WOOD Cruchie Wood J. Knight. Cruchie. J. Conn. Buglehall. A. Joss. Easter Cruchie. 026 A small Wood, chiefly Fir. Situated upon high ground. and about 30 chains west of Buglehall. it is the property of Archdeacon Bissit Esq.
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OS1/1/25/8 CRUCHIE Cruchie Cruchie Cruchie Cruichie William Gordon Tenant. Alexander Joss Easter Cruchie, John C. Lyon. Croft of Cruchie. Val. [Valuation] Roll pub [public] - 1860 026 An ordinary sized Farm-steading in good repair. it is situated about half a Mile North of Lessendrum House. & is the property of Archdeacon Bissit Esq,
OS1/1/25/8 EASTER CRUCHIE Easter Cruchie. Alexander Joss. Tenant. William Gordon. Cruchie John C. Lyon. Croft of Cruchie 026 This is a large Farmsteading. and in the best of repair. it is situated about 30 chains East of Cruchie, it is the property of Archdeacon Bissit Esq,
OS1/1/25/8 CROFT OF CRUCHIE Croft of Cruchie. John C. Lyon. Tenant. A. Joss. Easter Cruchie. W. Gordon. Cruchie. 026 A small croft and in good repair. Situated about 10 chains West of Cruchie. and upon the side of the old Turnpike Road leading from Huntly to Aberchirder, the property of Archdeacon Bissit Esq, it is also used as a Merchant shop
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OS1/1/25/9 BUGLEHOLE Buglehole James Conn. Tenant. John C. Lyon. Croft of Cruchie. A. Joss. Easter Cruchie. Valuation Roll 026 An ordinary sized Farm-steading in good repair. Situated about 20 chains North of Easter Cruchie. it is the property of Archdeacon Bissit Esq,
OS1/1/25/9 BOGLEHOLE Mr James Macdonald, The Farm, Huntly N.B. [North Britain] 026 See Remark in Index. 1895.
OS1/1/25/9 KNIGHTSMILL Knightsmill. William Gammie. Tenant A. Joss. Easter Cruchie. J. C. Lyon. Croft of Cruchie. 026 An ordinary sized Farm-Steading. this Farm is not in very good repair. it is situated a short distance East of Buglehall and is the property of Archdeacon Bissit Esq,
OS1/1/25/9 [Page] 9 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/9 Entry for 'Dunlappies' is crossed out.
OS1/1/25/10 WESTER LEYS Wester Leys. Robert Watt. Tenant. A. Watt. Easter Leys. A. Joss. Easter Cruchie. 026 An ordinary sized Farmsteading, in good repair, situated about 40 Chains NorthWest from Lessendrum House, it is the property of Archdeacon Bissit Esq,
OS1/1/25/10 EASTER LEYS Easter Leys. Alexander Watt, Tenant, Robert Watt. Wester Leys. A. Joss. Easter Cruchie, 026 An ordinary sized Farmsteading in good repair situated North of Lessendrum House. about half a mile. and is the property of Archdeacon Bissit Esq.
OS1/1/25/10 MOSS OF LESSENDRUM Moss Moss Moss Moss of Lessendrum George Murray. Tenant. A. Joss. Easter Cruchie. R. Watt, Wester Leys. Val [Valuation] Roll pub [published] 1860 026 An ordinary sized Farmsteading in good repair situated about 25 Chains West of Lessendrum House, and it is the property of Archdeacon Bissit Esq.
OS1/1/25/10 [Page] 10 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/11 LESSENDRUM Lessendrum Archdeacon Bissit Esq, Proprietor. A. Joss. Easter Cruchie W. Lawson. Meikletown of Lessendrum, 026 A Mansion Situated about four & a half miles East of the town of Huntly, it is in very good repair. & having a fine Garden attached. there is also a number of small Plantations surrounding the Dwelling. which gives a very nice appearance to the House, & district. it dates as far back as 1470. but was enlarged in 1816 and in 1836. it is the Residence of Archdeacon Bisset. Esq.
OS1/1/25/11 NORTH LODGE [Lessendrum] North Lodge. John Clark Tenant. A. Joss, Easter Cruchie. W. Lawson, Meikletown of Lessendrum. 026 A neat Porters Lodge in good repair with Garden attached. situated at the North entrance to Lessendrum House, on private Coach Road, and South of Wester Leys about 10 Chains.
OS1/1/25/11 [Page] 11 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Note beside 'Lessendrum'] - The Proprietor requests this name to be written Lessendrum, only. [Signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/12 LODGE WOOD Lodge Wood. A Joss. Easter Cruchie. R. Watt, Wester Leys. William Lawson. Meikleton. of Lessendrum. 026 A large Mixed Plantation situated at the North & West Lodge's. and is well Known by this name the property of Archdeacon Bissit Esq.
OS1/1/25/12 CUNNING WOOD Cunning Wood. A Joss. Easter Cruchie. R. Watt. Wester Leys. William Lawson, Meikleton. of Lessendrum. 026 This Wood is well known by this name, it is also the Crow Wood, it is situated about 20 Chains North of Lessendrum House. & consists of hardwood. the property of Archdeacon Bissit Esq.
OS1/1/25/12 AUNE WOOD Aune Wood Aulne Wood A Joss. Easter Cruchie. R. Watt. Wester Leys. William Lawson, Meikleton. of Lessendrum. 026 A small Wood. situated East of Lessendrum House. about 30 Chains it is all hardwood & is the property of Archdeacon Bissit Esq. it derived its name from the Aunetree
OS1/1/25/12 [Page] 12 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Note beside 'Aune Wood'] - Aun Wood It is named from the Alders or Auns growing at this place [Initialled] JMcD [Signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/13 BOWIE HILLOCK Bowie Hillock. A. Joss. Easter Cruchie. William Gordon. Cruchie, William Lawson. Meikletown of Lessendrum, 026 A small Hillock, about the half of which is planted with a mixed kind of wood. it is situated about 20 chains East of Lessendrum House. And is well Known by this name. The origin of which is not known.
OS1/1/25/13 [Page] 13 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/14 SUPPOSED SITE OF ROMAN ROAD For authorities and descriptive remarks see Name Book of Huntly Ph [Parish] 026
OS1/1/25/14 [Page] 14 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] J. Bucklow Lce Corp R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/1/25/14 Entry for 'Lessendrum' is crossed out.
OS1/1/25/15 MEIKLETOWN Meikletown Meikletown William Lawson, Tenant A. Joss Easter Cruchie. William Gordon Cruchie. Val [Valuation] Roll (pub.) [published] 1860 026 A large Farmsteading the whole of which is in good repair. situated about 20 Chains South of Lessendrum House. The property of Archdeacon Bissit Esq.
OS1/1/25/15 BARON'S GATE Baron's Gate. William Lawson A. Joss Easter Cruchie. William Gordon Cruchie. 026 A gate & porter lodge is situated upon the Road leading from Lessendrum House. to the Meikletown of Lessendrum. and is well known by this name. The origin of this name is not known
OS1/1/25/15 BOG WELL Bog Well. William Lawson A. Joss Easter Cruchie. William Gordon Cruchie. 026 A spring Well situated about 20 chains North East of the Bowie Hillock. it is a strong and good spring. & it is well known by this name the property of Archdeacon Bissit Esq.
OS1/1/25/15 [Page] 15 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/16 [Page] 16 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/16 The following entries are crossed out - 'Cunning Walk', 'Cunning Folds' and 'Lodge Belt'.
OS1/1/25/17 PIRIESMILL Pirriesmill Pirriesmill Pirriesmill Alexander Morrison Pirriesmill. John Morrison Pirriesmill James Innes Deveron St Huntly 026 A large Farm Steading, in good repair, with garden, bark mill and remains of an old Distillery attached.
OS1/1/25/17 OLD DISTILLERY [Piriesmill] Piriesmill Val [Valuation] Roll pub. [published] 1860 026 The distillery was called that of Strathbogie, but there has been no distillation in it since 1861 it is therefore almost in ruins. Proprietor - His Grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/17 RIVER BOGIE River Bogie River Bogie River Bogie Alexander Morrison Pirriesmill. John Morrison Pirriesmill James Innes Deveron St Huntly 026 A beautiful little River, formed by the union of the Burns of Craig and Corchinan near the Manse of Auchindoir. It pursues a northerly course, along a fine valey, to which it gives the name of Strathbogie; and falls into the Deveron, about a quarter of a mile below Huntly.
OS1/1/25/17 [Page] 17 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose Civil Assistant
OS1/1/25/18 LAIRD'S INTAKE For authorities and descriptive remarks see Name Book of Huntly Parish 026
OS1/1/25/18 [Page] 18 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose C.[A. -Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/18 The entry for 'Bridge of Wedderburn' is crossed out.
OS1/1/25/19 LOANGARRY Loangarry Loangarry Loangarry Lachlan Bremner, Loangarry. William Pirie Loangarry Mr Gray Waterton. 026 A small Croft, with out houses, and garden attached, not in very good repair. Also, 4 small Cottages, and a Carpenter's shop in pretty good repair, Gardens attached. The property of his Grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/19 LONEGARRY Mr James Macdonald, The Farm, Huntly N.B. [North Britain] 026 See Remark in Index. 1895.
OS1/1/25/19 LITTLE BLACKBLAIR Little Blackblair Little Blackblair Little Blackblair Lachlan Bremner, Loangarry. William Pirie Loangarry Mr Gray Waterton. 026 This name applies, to two Small Crofts, lying in close proximity to each other, in good repair, Gardens attached. The property of Bisset Lessendrum
OS1/1/25/19 [Page] 19 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose Civil Assistant
OS1/1/25/20 WATERTON Waterton Waterton Mr Gray Tenant. William Pirie. Loangarry. Lachlan Bremner, Loangerry. 026 A small Farm steading with garden attached, in good repair, the property of the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/20 ROWANHILLOCK Rowanhillock Rowanhillock Rowanhillock Mr Gray Tenant. William Pirie. Loangarry. Lachlan Bremner, Loangerry. 026 A Small cottage, Situated 13 chains west of the Farm Steading - Waterton, not in very good repair. The Property of his Grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/20 [Page] 20 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose Civil Assistant
OS1/1/25/20 Entry for 'Bridge of Waterton' is crossed out.
OS1/1/25/21 BLACKBLAIR Blackblair Blackblair Thomas Brodie Blackblair James Hay Blackblair James Gray Waterton 026 A small Farm Steading, in good repair. The property of Bisset Esq. Lessendrum.
OS1/1/25/21 BRIDGE OF WATERTON Bridge of Waterton Mr Gray Waterton William Pirie Loangarry Mr Bremner Loangarry 026 A small stone bridge over Knightland Burn, near the farm steading of Waterton; held in repair by the District of the County
OS1/1/25/21 [Page] 21 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose Civil Assistant
OS1/1/25/21 Entry for 'Lodge Wood' is crossed out.
OS1/1/25/22 KNIGHTLAND MOSS Knightland Moss Mr Gray Waterton Mr Bremner Loangarry William Pirie Loangarry Mr Cran Garrieswells 026 This name applies to a flat piece of arable land, bounding the North West boundary of the parish, it appears to have originally been a large Moss, though it has long ceased to posses that character;- This flat is still called and well known as the "Knightland Moss".
OS1/1/25/22 ROOKFORD BRIDGE Rookford Bridge For authorities and decription remarks see Name Book of Forgue Parish. 026
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OS1/1/25/23 REAM'S HILL Ream's Hill Ream's Hill Ream's Hill James Thomson Meickletown William Lawson Meickletown David Barclay Bisset's-Cross 026 A cultivated hill of moderate elevation Situated north east of Gerrie'swell, and north west of Bisset's-Cross. Proprietor Bisset Esqr Lessendrum.
OS1/1/25/23 BLACKBLAIR BRAE Blackblair Brae James Thomson Meickletown William Lawson Meickletown David Barclay Bisset's-Cross 026 The west side of Reams Hill, Named after the Farm so called.
OS1/1/25/23 [Page] 25 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose Civil Assistant
OS1/1/25/23 Entry for 'Gerrieswells' is crossed out.
OS1/1/25/24 BISSETSCROSS Bisset's Cross Bisset's Cross James Thomson Meickletown David Barclay Tenant William Lawson Meickletown 026 A small croft with out houses, and garden attached in good repair, situated, about 27 Chains East of Gerrieswell. Proprietor - Bisset Lessendrum,
OS1/1/25/24 [Page] 24 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose Civil Assistant
OS1/1/25/24 The entries for 'Robie Horn' and 'Robie Horn Wood' are crossed out.
OS1/1/25/25 TUMULUS (Remains of) [Newtongarry Hill] Tumulus (Remains of) Mr Gray Waterton Mr Wilson Brideswell Mrs Cran Garrieswells 026 The remains of an artificial mound "it is still upwards of 3 feet in height." it is situated on the summit of Newtongarry Hill, and when opened a number of large stones were found within. The stones were used for fencing the plantation which surrounds it
OS1/1/25/25 [Page] 25 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] J Bucklow Lce Corps R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/1/25/25 The entry for 'Newtongarry Wood' is crossed out.
OS1/1/25/26 CARRIESWELLS Garrieswells Mr Wilson Brideswell Mr Gray Waterton Mr Thompson Wederburn 026 An ordinary sized farm with out-offices & attached in good repair, the property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/26 NEWTONGARRY HILL Newtongarry Hill Mr Wilson Brideswell Mr Gray Waterton Mr Thompson Wederburn 026 An eminence situated on the east side of Garrieswells and well known by that name
OS1/1/25/26 FAIRY HILLOCK Fairy Hillock Mr Wilson Brideswell Mr Gray Waterton Mr Thompson Wederburn 026 This name applies to a natural mound, on which stands the remains of an artificial tumulus of earth and stones; it is situated on the summit of "Newtongarry Hill", local tradition asserts this to be a place, where, in feudal times, criminals were executed
OS1/1/25/26 [Page] 26 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] J Bucklow Lce Corps R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/1/25/27 GREEN WELL Green Well Green Well Green Well William Lawson Meickletown James Thomson Meikletown David Barclay Bissets-cross. 026 A spring, in the middle of an arable field situated about 45 Chains north west of Bisset's-cross Some short distance west or south west of Meickletown of Lessendrum.
OS1/1/25/27 BURNSIDE Burnside Burnside Burnside William Lawson Meickletown James Thomson Meickletown David Barclay Bissets- Cross 026 This name applies to the remains of an old Farm Steading. The dwelling house is occupied but there is no land except a small Garden attached to it, the Same name applies to a small Croft a short distance south of the old Farm Steading. The property of Bisset Esq. Lessendrum.
OS1/1/25/27 [Page] 27 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/28 BLACKBLAIR CROFT Blackblair Croft Blackblair Croft Blackblair Croft William Lawson Meickletown James Thomson Meickletown David Barclay Bisset's-cross 026 A Small croft East of the Farm of that name, and about 17 or 18 Chains north West of Gerrieswells. The Propert[y] of Bisset Esq. Lessendrum.
OS1/1/25/28 KIRKTOWN Kirktown Kirktown Kirktown William Lawson Meickletown James Thomson Meickletown David Barclay Bisset's-cross 026 An ordinary sized Farm steading with garden attached, In good repair The property of Bisset Lessendrum.
OS1/1/25/28 [Page] 27 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/28 The entry for 'Wood of Kirktown' is crossed out.
OS1/1/25/29 CHURCH [Kirktown] Established Church Established Church Established Church The Revd. [Reverend] Mr Rainy James Knight Lessendrum Mr Gray Waterton 026 A small church, not in very good repair, Situated near the north end of the Parish, Erected in 1773, received some improvements in 1829. Sittings 550, Glebe 10 acres, Stipend £150.0.0. There is a Grave-yard lying south, and south west of the Church, in which there are a few very nice marble, and other, grave stones, but the oldest Stones are of sandstone, and are so much worn that they cannot be read. The oldest, legible, date is 1692.
OS1/1/25/29 HABBIE'S HOWE Habbie's Howe John Wilson Brideswell Alexander Forbes Kirktown Mr Gray, Watertown John Rainy Manse of Drumblade. 026 This name applies to a slight hollow, situated on the north side of the farm of Kirktown and well known by that name:- the origin of which is not known
OS1/1/25/29 [Page] 29 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose Civil Assist. [Assistant]
OS1/1/25/30 MANSE [Kirktown] E. C. [Established Church] Manse E. C. [Established Church] Manse The Revd. [Reverend] Mr Rainy James Knight Lessendrum James Gray Waterton 026 A commodious dwelling house, in pretty good repair, with garden attached, situated a Short distance east of the Church; erected in 1824.
OS1/1/25/30 TELLER'S WELL Teller's Well The Revd. [Reverend] Mr Rainy James Knight Lessendrum James Gray Waterton 026 Situated a short distance north west of the Croft called Burnside, The name is supposed to be a corruption of St Hilary's. At one time a particular virtue was attributed to this well; not from any mineral properties, it was supposed to possess, but from the blessing of the Saint, whose name it bears; but this suppostition has now died away
OS1/1/25/30 [Page] 30 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose Civil [Civilian] Assistant
OS1/1/25/31 WOOLLEN MILLS [Bridge of Bogie] Wool Mills Wool Mills Wool Mills James Innes Deveron St William Smart Bleachfield Mills George Sherar Teacher Gordon Schools 026 A small Mill situated quite close to the Bridge of Bogie in which, Wool is Carded, Spun, and manfactured into Cloth, Such as tweeds, Blankets &c. Proprietor. - Mr Stephen Merchant Huntly.
OS1/1/25/31 BLEACHFIELD BRIDGE Bleachfield Bridge private Bleachfield Bridge private Bleachfield Bridge private James Innes Deveron St William Smart Bleachfield Mills George Sherar Teacher Gordon Schools 026 A wooden bridge Spanning the River Bogie near the Mills so called.
OS1/1/25/31 BRIDGE OF BOGIE Bridge of Bogie (County) James Innes Deveron Street William Smart Bleachfield Mills George Sherar Teacher Gordon Schools 026 A stone brid[g]e which spans the Bogie, at the east end of Bogie Street Huntly, on the old Turnpike road. being a County bridge.
OS1/1/25/31 [Page] 31 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Note beside 'Bleachfield Bridge'] - A new Iron Bridge has been recently erected. [Initialled] JMcD [Signed] George Rose C [Civilian] / assistant
OS1/1/25/32 LINTMILL COTTAGE Lintmill Cottage Lintmill Cottage Lintmill Cottage John McPetrie Tenant William Smart Bleachfield Mills George Sherar, Teacher, Huntly 026 A Small Cottage Situated Some little distance South west of Bleachfield Mills, near which, stood a lint mill. Hence the name. The property of the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/32 HUNTLY STATION Huntly Station Huntly Station Huntly Station John McPetrie Tenant William Smart Bleachfield Mills George Sherar Teacher, Huntly 026 A large Station on the Great North of Scotland Railway. Situated about 41 miles from Aberdeen at the east end of the town of that name, goods sheds &c attached. There is also lime, manure, and other stores belonging to various companies, situated along the side of the Turnpike, south east of the Station.
OS1/1/25/32 CRAIG WELL Craig Well Craig Well Craig Well John McPetrie Tenant William Smart Bleachfield Mills George Sherar Teacher, Huntly 026 A large Spring, in a narrow belt of wood on the east edge of the Bogie. Some little distance north of the Bridge.
OS1/1/25/32 [Page] 32 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose Civil Assistant
OS1/1/25/33 GREAT NORTH OF SCOTLAND RAILWAY Great north of Scotland Railway Great north of Scotland Railway Great north of Scotland Railway Mr McIntyre Station Master Mr George Sherar Teacher Gordon Street John McIntyre Deveron Street Huntly 026 A single line of Rails, extending from Aberdeen to Keith, where it is Joined by a branch of the Highland Railway. The property of the company.
OS1/1/25/33 JUNCAN POT Juncan Pot A George Gordon St Huntly Mr Anderson Greenhaugh Mr Leslie Mill of Greenhaugh 026 This name applies to a deep pool in the River Bogie and well known by that name
OS1/1/25/33 [Page] 33 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/33 The entry for 'Moray Sheuch/Moary Sheugh' is crossed out.
OS1/1/25/34 SMITH'S GRAVE Smiths Grave Mr McIntyre Station Master Mr George Sherar Teacher John McIntyre Huntly 026 Situated in a hollow, between Newbigging, and Mosshead in the parish of Gartly, This Smith (a soldier in the Duke of Cumberland's army) died in Mosshead on his way to Culloden and was buried here by his Brethren before leaving, with no coffin save his own Clothes. There was a coffin made for him at Mains of Gartly but the Soldiers had no time to wait for it. When the parties who went for the Coffin heard of his being buried the burned it on their way thither.
OS1/1/25/34 [Page] 34 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/34 Entry for 'Corvichen Acres' is scored out.
OS1/1/25/35 THORNYBRAE Thornybrae Mr Gordon; Tennant Mr Matheson; Corvichen Mr Robertson; Banker 026 An ordinary sized farm steading with garden and outhouses attached the property of the Duke of Richmond
OS1/1/25/35 BATTLEHILL WOOD Battle Hill Wood Mr Gordon; Tennant Mr Matheson; Corvichen Mr Robertson; Banker 026 A mixed wood chiefly fir extending round the summit of the Battle Hill. The property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/35 [Page] 35 Drumblade Parish -- Aberdeenshire [Signed] James Archbold Sap. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/1/25/36 BLEACHFIELD MILLS (Corn & Saw) Bleachfield Mills (Corn and Saw) Mr J. McDonald; Lessee Upper Piriemill Mr McDonald; Jun [Junior] Upper Piriemill Mr Matheson; Corvichen 026 A Corn and Saw Mill on the east side of the River Bogie near the farm of Upper Piriesmill. It is worked by the waters of the Bogie. The property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/36 UPPER PIRIESMILL Upper Piriesmill Mr J. McDonald; Lessee Upper Piriemill Mr McDonald; Jun [Junior] Upper Piriemill Mr Matheson; Corvichen 026 A large farm steading and neat dwelling house with gardens & outhouses attached near the Bleachfield Mills. The property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond
OS1/1/25/36 UPPER PIRIESMILL (The Farm) Mr James Macdonald, The Farm, Huntly N.B. [North Britain] 026 For 1" purposes only. see remark in Index 1895.
OS1/1/25/36 CORVICHEN Corvichen Mr J. McDonald; Lessee Upper Piriemill Mr McDonald; Jun [Junior] Upper Piriemill Mr Matheson; Corvichen 026 A large farm steading with garden and outhouses attached, near the farm of Thornybrae, close to turnpike road Duke of Richmond proprietor.
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OS1/1/25/37 BATTLE HILL Battle Hill Mr McDonald; Upper Piriesmill Mr McDonald, Junr [Junior]; Bleachfield Mills Statistical Account. 026 A wooded eminence rising over the south east side of the town of Huntly. The origin of this name is supposed to have been from a skirmish which took place between the Gordons and Comyns (about the fourteenth Centuary) either on the hill or between it & Huntly Castle. There is no record of this battle in history and it is not unlikely that it may have had its origin from the Battle of Slioch which was fought within ½ a mile of it. "There is another hill in the parish, and not far from Huntly, denominated the Battle Hill, that deserves notice as the scene of a conflict said to have taken place at a later period between the Cummins & Gordons. Hardly anything connected with it has been handed down beyond the name." New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] p [page] 302.
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OS1/1/25/38 CAIRN HILL Cairn Hill Mr Matheson; Corvichen Mr Mill; Cairnhill Mr McDonald; Upper Piriesmill 026 A hill rising to the north-west of Robin's Height. Sometime ago this hill was planted with fir the plants are almost all dead, it is however to be re-planted this year. General appearance of the ground furz and Rough pasture. Grace Duke of Richmond proprietor
OS1/1/25/38 CAIRNHILL Cairnhill Mr Matheson; Corvichen Mr Mill; Cairnhill Mr McDonald; Upper Piriesmill 026 A large farm steading at the foot of Cairn Hill; the property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond
OS1/1/25/38 CORSIESTONE Coriestone Mr Matheson; Corvichen Mr Mill; Cairnhill Mr McDonald; Upper Piriesmill 026 A larg[e] farm Steading with outhouses & garden attached near the farm of Cairnhill; the property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond
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OS1/1/25/39 CORSEKNOWES Corseknowes Mr Robertson; Banker Huntly - Tennant John Mill Dukewell Peter Meldrum; Dukewell 026 An ordinary sized farm steading with outhouses and garden attached, situated on the east side of the Battle Hill and close to the farm of Thornybrae; it is the property of
OS1/1/25/39 BURN OF SLIOCH Burn of Slioch Mr Robertson; Banker Huntly John Mill Dukewell Peter Meldrum; Dukewell 026 A small stream issuing from the Mill Dam of Slioch after a course of about a mile it changes its name to that of the Knightland Burn.
OS1/1/25/39 SMIDDY HILL Smiddy Hill Mr Robertson; Banker Huntly John Mill Dukewell Peter Meldrum; Dukewell 026 A small hill partly cultivated partly wood rising to the west of the Newtongarry Hill. Proprietor his Grace the Duke of Richmond [Situation] This name applies also to two Crofters Houses situated on the hill.
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OS1/1/25/40 MOSSHEAD Mosshead Joseph Anderson; Mosshead William Bain; Back Slioch Peter Meldrum; Dukewell 026 Two ordinary sized farms with outhouses & gardens, the property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond
OS1/1/25/40 BACK SLIOCH Back Slioch Joseph Anderson; Mosshead William Bain; Back Slioch Peter Meldrum; Dukewell 026 A small farm steading situated about a half mile due north of Slioch; the property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond
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OS1/1/25/40 The entry for 'Smiddyhill' is crossed out.
OS1/1/25/41 TORRA DUNCAN Torra Duncan Tumulus Statistical Account Aberdeenshire Peter Meldrum; Dukewell 026 A small knoll supposed to be artificial forming one of three Tumuli in this disrict it was partly opened but nothing was found in it The origin of the name is unknown Torra is from the Gaelic & signifies a knoll or small eminence. It is situated about a half mile from the Meet Hillock
OS1/1/25/41 MEET HILLOCK Meet Hillock Statistical Account Aberdeenshire Peter Meldrum; Dukewell 026 A small knoll the largest of three Tumuli in this district it is situated at the foot of Robin's Height near Slioch. These Tumuli are supposed to have been errected by Bruce when [continued on page 41]
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OS1/1/25/42 MEET HILLOCK Meet Hillock (Continued) Statistical Account Aberdeenshire Peter Meldrum; Dukewell 026 [Continued from page 41] the Battle of Slioch was fought A.D. 1307, as posts of communication for his Army. This knoll has lately been opened but nothing save fine sand and gravel has been found in it; from the difference of its soil to that of the surrounding field it is supposed to be artificial. The origin of the name is unknown unless it means a meeting point or place.
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OS1/1/25/43 Site of the BATTLE OF SLIOCH A.D. 1307 Site of Battle of Slioch A.D. 1307 Old Railway Guide (Pub. [Published] 1854) Statistical Account Peter Meldrum; Dukewell 026 " A somewhat important engagement took place here between King Robert I and his rival the Cummings. The King came north to extend his authority beyond the Grampians when at Inverury he fell ill but according to Barbour was carried to Slioch which is described as a 'place of some strength'. While there the Royal Forces were assailed by the Commings assisted by Sir John Mobray & Sir David Buchin; the contest is said to have lasted three days ending to the advantage of the King. In this battle which was fought in 1307 Sir Adam de Gordon distinguished himself greatly, Sir Adam was the founder of the "Gordons in the north". The Battle is generally supposed to have been fought midway between Meet Hillock & Torra Duncan.
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OS1/1/25/45 ROBIN'S HEIGHT Robin's Height Statistacal Account; Aberdeenshire Peter Meldrum; Dukewell George Cran Boghead 026 A small cultivated hill rising above Slioch the property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond. It is called Robin's Height after King Robert Bruce who had an encampment here. - ( see camp description)
OS1/1/25/45 Site of CAMP A.D. 1307 [Robin's Height] Supposed Site of Camp A.D. 1307 Statistacal Account; Aberdeenshire Peter Meldrum; Dukewell George Cran Boghead Old Railway Guide Pub. [Published] 1854 026 This camp is generally supposed to have been pitched by King Robert Bruce on the summit of the hill called Robin's Height which takes its name from that fact. It took place in the year 1307 during the time the [continued on page 46]
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OS1/1/25/46 Site of CAMP A.D. 1307 [Robin's Height] Supposed Site of Camp A.D. 1307 Continued Statistacal Account; Aberdeenshire Peter Meldrum; Dukewell George Cran Boghead Old Railway Guide Pub. [Published] 1854 026 [Continued from page 45] Battle of Slioch was being fought. No traces of the Camp at present remain the whole hill being under cultivation
OS1/1/25/46 THAINS BURN Thains Burn James Shand Easter Mosshead William Robertson Bothwellseat George Sellar Crofts of Shanquhar 026 A small stream, Known by this name, from the Public Road about 30 chains S.E [South East] of Whiteleys, till it falls into the River Bogie near Huntly.
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OS1/1/25/47 BOGHEAD Boghead George Cran; Tennant Peter Meldrum; Dukewell Joseph Anderson; Mosshead 026 A large farm with garden & outhouses situated on the north-east summit of Robin's Height; The property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond
OS1/1/25/47 CROFTS OF NEWTON Crofts of Newton George Cran Peter Meldrum; Dukewell Joseph Anderson; Mosshead 026 Three cotter houses and a smithy close to the farm of Little Weistern; the property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond
OS1/1/25/47 LITTLE WEISTERN Little Weisterm George Cran Peter Meldrum; Dukewell Joseph Anderson; Mosshead 026 A small farm steading at the foot of the Hill of Weistern close to the public road; the property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond
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OS1/1/25/48 DUKEWELL Dukewell John Mill; Tennant Peter Meldrum; Dukewell Joseph Anderson; Mosshead 026 A large farm Steading with outhouses & garden, also two small houses, it is situated near Slioch and is the property of Major Gordon Duff; Drummuir.
OS1/1/25/48 SLIOCH Slioch Slioch Slioch Sliach Sliach Slioch John Mill; Tennant Peter Meldrum; Dukewell Joseph Anderson; Mosshead Statistical Account Aberdeenshire. Val. [Valuation] Roll (pub) [published] 1860 Fullarton's Gazetteer. 026 A large farm steading partly in ruins situated about half a mile south of the Meet Hillock Bruce is said to have been lying ill at this place during the time that the Battle of Slioch was being fought he was cured by drinking the waters of a chalybeate spring close to Slioch. A market was held here about 20 years ago, but is now held in Huntly. The farm steading is about to be re-erected shortly. Duke of Richmond proprietor
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OS1/1/25/49 MAINS OF NEWTONGARRY Mains of Newtongarry. Alexander Robertson. Tenant John Wilson. Brideswell, William Leslie. Weastron, 026 A large Farmsteading in good repair. situated near to the West end of Newtongarry Wood. it is the property of His grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/49 BRIDESWELL Brideswell. John Wilson. Tenant Rent Receipt. 1869. William Leslie, Weastron. 026 An Ordinary sized Farm Steading it is not in very good repair. it has a garden attached. & is Situated about 20 Chains North of the Parish School. its the property of his grace the Duke of Richmond,
OS1/1/25/49 [Page] 49 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/49 The entry for 'Newtongarry Wood' is crossed out.
OS1/1/25/50 LOANHEAD Loanhead James Lobban. Tenant. George Tocher. Troupsmill. John Wilson. Brideswell. 026 An ordinary sized Farm Steading, in good repair. situated about 20 chains North of the Female School. it is the property of His grace the Duke of Richmond.
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OS1/1/25/50 Entry for 'Belt of Loanhead' is crossed out.
OS1/1/25/51 FREE CHURCH [Kirktown] Free Church Rev. [Reverend] A. Forbes. Pastor A. Mitchell. Kirktown Mill. James Taylor. Comalegy. 026 A small Church built in 1843. the South end of this Church is used for the Free church School. there is no Galery in it. and there is sittings for 400 persons. it is situated about 10 chains West of the Parish School. this Church is in a nice part of the Parish. it is also in good repair.
OS1/1/25/51 BURN OF DRUMBLADE Burn of Drumblade Rev. [Reverend] A. Forbes. Pastor A. Mitchell. Kirktown Mill. James Taylor. Comalegy. 026 A small Burn which takes its rise on the Farm of Thomastone, & flows Eastwards through the Parish of Drumblade passing close to Kirktown Mill. it is well known by this name.
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OS1/1/25/52 KIRKTOWN MILL (Corn) Kirktown Mill. Alexander Mitchell. Tenant George Tocher. Troupsmill. James Lobban. Loanhead. 026 An ordinary Sized Farm Steading having a Meal & Barley Mill attached. the steading is new & in good repair. it is situated but a short distance West from the Parish Church.
OS1/1/25/52 TROUPSMILL Troupsmill. George Tocher. Tenant, Alexander Mitchell. Kirktown Mill. James Lobban, Loanhead. 026 An ordinary Sized Farm Steading in good repair situated about 20 chains West of Kirktown Mill & is the property of Archdeacon. Bissit. Esq.
OS1/1/25/52 [Page] 52 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/52 Entry for 'Bridge of Troupsmill' is scored out.
OS1/1/25/53 SCHOOL (parish, Kirktown] E.C. School John Robertson, Schoolmaster. Rev. [Reverend] A. Forbes. Free Church, Pastor. James Lobban, Loanhead. 026 This School is situated about 40 Chains South West of the Parish Church. & it is in good repair. it was built in 1846. there are 70 Scholars. 50 Boys. & 20 Girls. there is a fine dwelling house. & Garden attached. Teachers Salary £200.0.0
OS1/1/25/53 FEMALE SCHOOL [S of Loanhead] Female School Miss M. McFadyen, Teacher. Rev. [Reverend] A. Forbes, Free Church Pastor, James Lobban, Loanhead, 026 This School was Built in 1867. & having a dwelling house with Garden attached. there is 35 Girls attending this School. it is situated about 20 chains south of Loanhead & on the Estate of Lessendrum,
OS1/1/25/53 SCHOOL [Free Church, Kirktown] Free Church School Isabella Walker. Teacher, Rev. [Reverend] A. Forbes. Free Church Pastor, James Lobban, Loanhead, 026 This School is a part of the Free Church. it is in good repair. there are 18 Girls and 9 Boys. attending this School. it is situated near to the Free Church Manse. & about the center of the Parish. Teachers Salary £50.0.0. Gov [Government] Grant £20.0.0 Education Grant and other items £22.0.0
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OS1/1/25/54 COWIE FORD Cowie Ford A Mitchell. Kirktown Mill, G. Tocher. Troupsmill. J. Wilson. Brideswell. 026 This Ford is upon the Burn of Drumblade. and close to the Farm of Kirktown Mill. it is well Known by this name.
OS1/1/25/54 CASTLE HEUCH Castle Heuch A Mitchell. Kirktown Mill, G. Tocher. Troupsmill. J. Wilson. Brideswell. 026 A steep & Rough Brae. situated upon the Farm of Troupsmill. & close to the Garlet Burn. it is well Known by this name. the property Archdeacon. Bissit Esq:- The origin of this name is not known.
OS1/1/25/54 GARLET BURN Gartlet Burn A Mitchell. Kirktown Mill, G. Tocher. Troupsmill. J. Wilson. Brideswell. 026 A small burn. which takes its name from the junction of the Burn of Denend and the Burn of Begshill. & flows Northwards until it joins the Burn of Drumblade. near to Kirktown Mill. it forms the Parish March the whole of its course.
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OS1/1/25/55 FREE CHURCH MANSE [Kirktown] Free Church Manse Rev. [Reverend] A. Forbes, Pastor. William Leslie, Weastron. John Wilson, Brideswell. 026 This Manse was built in 1850 it is a very nice house & there is a fine Garden attached. it is Situated about ten chains South of the Free Church, & is in the very best of repair. the Pastors Salary is 170.0.0 pounds.
OS1/1/25/55 BEGSHILL Begshill David Hay. Tenant. William Leslie. Weastron. John Wilson. Brideswell. 026 An ordinary sized Farm steading in good repair. & with Garden attached. it is situated about half a mile. South of Comelegy. and is the property of Archdeacon. Bissit. Esq.
OS1/1/25/55 [Page] 55 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/56 WETWARDS Wetwards. James Horn. Tenant. William Leslie. Weastron John Wilson. Brideswell, 026 A Small Farm Steading. in good repair. situated about 30 chains. South of Mains of Newtongarry. it is the property of His grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/56 MEIKLE WEISTERN Meikle Weistern William Leslie. Tenant James Horn. Wetwards. John Wilson. Brideswell. 026 An ordinary Sized Farm Steading in good repair Situated about 40 chains West of the Free Church. & is the property of His grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/56 EAST COMALEGY East Comalegy James Taylor. Tenant. John Wilson. Brideswell. William Leslie. Weastron, 026 An ordinary Sized Farm Steading. in good repair. it is situated about 30 chains South of the Free Church Manse. & is the property of John Humphrey Esq, Aberdeen,
OS1/1/25/56 [Page] 56 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/57 GREENHAUGH Greenhaugh. John Anderson. Tenant. Alexander Beattie, Cocklarachy, James Leslie, Mill of Greenhaugh, 026 A large Farmsteading. in good repair. situated South of Huntly. about one & a half miles. there is a large dwelling house & a fine Garden attached. and is the property of His grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/57 BRIDGE OF GREENHAUGH Bridge of Greenhaugh. John Anderson. Tenant. Alexander Beattie, Cocklarachy, James Leslie, Mill of Greenhaugh, 026 A Small Wooden Bridge spaning the River Bogie. situated about ten chains North from Greenhaugh. it is in good repair & well known by this name.
OS1/1/25/57 BOG OF GREENHAUGH Bog of Greenhaugh. John Anderson. Tenant. Alexander Beattie, Cocklarachy, James Leslie, Mill of Greenhaugh, 026 This is a small portion of boggy ground. the greater part of which is natural hard Wood. it is situated about 15 Chains South of the Mill of Greenhaugh. & it is well known by this name. the property of His grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/57 [Page] 57 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/58 MILL OF GREENHAUGH (Woollen) Mill of Greenhaugh. James Leslie. Tenant John Anderson, Greenhaugh, Alexander Beattie. Cocklarachy 026 A Carding Mill situated about ten chains West from Greenhaugh. & close upon the River Bogie. it is in good repair. & is the property of His grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/58 FITTIE FORD Fittie Ford. James Leslie. Tenant John Anderson, Greenhaugh, Alexander Beattie. Cocklarachy 026 It is private Road that crosses at this Ford. it is upon the River Bogie. and is situated about twenty chains. South from the Mill of Greenhaugh. it is well known by this and is upon the property of his grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/58 [Page] 58 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Note beside 'Fittie Ford'] - Please supply this name on the Trace of Common Ph [Parish] [Signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/59 HILL OF GREENHAUGH Hill of Greenhaugh. J. Anderson. Greenhaugh. J. Leslie. Mill of Greenhaugh. A. Beattie. Cocklarachy. 026 A high lying piece of ground upon the farm of Greenhaugh. it is well known by this name & is the property of His grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/59 BA' HILL Ba' Hill. J. Anderson. Greenhaugh. J. Leslie. Mill of Greenhaugh. A. Beattie. Cocklarachy. 026 A small hill thickly planted with Fir Wood. situated on the East of Cocklarachy. it is well known by this name. & is the property of His grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/59 BAHILL WOOD Ba' Hill Wood. J. Anderson. Greenhaugh. J. Leslie. Mill of Greenhaugh. A. Beattie. Cocklarachy. 026 A large Fir wood situated upon the Ba Hill. well known by this name, & is the property of His grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/59 [Page] 59 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Note beside 'Ba' Hill'] - apostrophe for 1" purposes only. See Index 1895 [Signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/60 COCKLARACHY Cocklarachy. Alexander Beattie, Tenant J. Leslie, Mill of Greenhaugh. J. Anderson. Greenhaugh, 026 A large Farmsteading in good repair & having a large Garden attached. situated about 20 chains south of Baw Hill. and is the property of his grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/60 CROFTS OF NEWBIGGING Crofts of Newbigging. George Adam. Tenant James Laird, Tenant J. Anderson. Greenhaugh. 026 Two small Crofts. situated on the south side of the Baw Hill. neither of them is in good repair. they are the property of His grace the Duke of Richmond.
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OS1/1/25/61 FITTIE BRAE Fittie Brae J. Anderson. Greenhaugh, J. Leslie. Mill of Greenhaugh. A. Beattie, Cocklarachy, 026 A steep brae. by the side of the River Bogie. and situated near to where the Burn of Birkenhill joins that River. it is well known by this name. & is the property of His grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/61 BURN OF BIRKENHILL Burn of Birkenhill J.Anderson. Greenhaugh, J. Leslie. Mill of Greenhaugh. A. Beattie. Cocklarachy, 026 A small burn taking its rise near to the farm of Birkenhill. and flowing Westwards until it joins the River Bogie. at a short distance from the Fittie Brae. it forms part of the Parish March.
OS1/1/25/61 [Page] 61 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] Matthew Banks C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/62 STRATH BOGIE Strath Bogie Mr Beattie Cocklarachy J Leslie Mill of Greenhaugh A Dunbar Bogie St Huntly J Anderson Greenhaugh 026 This name applies to the valley of the Bogie entering this parish about 40 chains south of the farm of Cocklarachy, and extending to the confluence of the Bogie with the River Deveron about 1½ miles below Huntly
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OS1/1/25/63 LEYS OF DUMMUIES Leys of Dummuie Alexander Forbes, Leys of Drummuie William Balgown, Shieldknow George Innes, Adamston 026 An ordinary sized farm steading dwelling house, outhouses and garden attached, in good repair the property of Major G. Duff Drummuir.
OS1/1/25/63 HILL OF WEISTERN Hill of Weistern Alexander Forbes, Leys of Drummuie William Balgown, Shieldknow George Innes, Adamston 026 A long, low cultivated hill lying south of the farm of Weistern, from which it takes its name.
OS1/1/25/63 HILL OF DUMMUIES Hill of Dummuie Alexander Forbes, Leys of Drummuie William Balgown, Shieldknow George Innes, Adamston 026 A small round hill all in Cultivation The two farms of Dummuie are situated at the foot of it, hence the name.
OS1/1/25/63 EAST ADAMSTON East Adamston Alexander Forbes, Leys of Drummuie William Balgown, Shieldknow George Innes, Adamston 026 An ordinary sized farm steading dwelling house, outhouses and garden attached, in good repair the property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/63 [Page] 63 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/64 CRAIGENSEAT Craigenseat Alexander Forbes, Leys of Drummuie William Balgown, Shieldknow George Innes, Adamston 026 An ordinary sized farm Steading - dwelling house, outhouses and garden attached, in good repair the property of Major G. Duff Drummuir.
OS1/1/25/64 WHITELEYS Whiteleys Alexander Forbes, Leys of Drummuie William Balgown, Shieldknow George Innes, Adamston 026 An ordinary sized farm steading - dwelling house, outhouses and garden attached, in good repair the property of Major G. Duff Drummuir.
OS1/1/25/64 [Page] 64 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/64 The entry for 'Corse Field' is crossed out.
OS1/1/25/65 Site of STONE CIRCLE [Leys of Dummuies] Stone Circle (site of) Alexander Forbes, Leys of Drummuie William Balgown, Shieldknow George Innes, Adamston 026 The site of This Circle was pointed out to me by the tenant of The Leys of Drummuie who, about 30 years ago helped to remove the stones for building purposes - It consisted of two distinct circles the inner one was about 8 feet in diameter and formed of roughly dressed stones the size of which were about 3 feet long 18 inches broad by 6 inches thick - Within this circle a quantity of burnt bones and black earth was found. The outer circle was about 40 feet in diameter, and composed of a good number of rough stones averaging in size - from 3 to 5 feet long and of an oblong shape.
OS1/1/25/65 [Page] 65 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/1/25/67 WEST ADAMSTON West Adamston Alexander Forbes, Leys of Dummuie William Balgown, Shieldknow. George Innes, Adamston. 026 A small farm steading, dwelling house, outhouses and garden attached. in good repair. the property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond
OS1/1/25/67 SHIELDKNOW Shieldknow Alexander Forbes, Leys of Dummuie William Balgown, Shieldknow. George Innes, Adamston. 026 This name applies to three dwelling houses with outhouses and gardens attached in good repair the Property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond
OS1/1/25/67 COBBAN'S WELL Cobban's Well Alexander Forbes, Leys of Dummuie William Balgown, Shieldknow. George Innes, Adamston. 026 This applies to an old well which has been disused for a number of years. a few small crofts once stood near it, so it is probable that the name given to it belonged to one of the late tenants
OS1/1/25/67 [Page] 67 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/1/25/69 WEST COMALEGY West Comalegy Mr James Watt, West Comalegy. Mr John Watt, Thomaston. Mr John Bagerie, Howtown. 026 An ordinary sized farm Steading - dwelling house, out houses and Garden attached in good repair, The property of John Humphry Esqr Aberdeen.
OS1/1/25/69 HILL OF COMALEGY Hill of Comalegy Mr James Watt, West Comalegy. Mr John Watt, Thomaston. Mr John Bagerie, Howtown. 026 A small hill of no great height All in Cultivation - It takes its name from the estate of Comalegy.
OS1/1/25/69 LITTLE BEGSHILL Little Begshill Mr James Watt, West Comalegy. Mr John Watt, Thomaston. Mr John Bagerie, Howtown. 026 A small farm steading, dwelling house, outhouses and garden attached in good repair the Property of M.G.F. Bisset Esqr Lessendrum
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OS1/1/25/70 STONYFIELD Stonyfield Mr Alexander Stephen Stoneyfield Mr Henry Smith Woodbank Mr James Alexander Little Begshill 026 An ordinary sized farm steading - dwelling house outhouses and garden attached in good repair - the property of M.G.F. Bisset Esqr Lessendrum.
OS1/1/25/70 BURN OF BEGSHILL Burn of Begshill Mr Alexander Stephen Stoneyfield Mr Henry Smith Woodbank Mr James Alexander Little Begshill 026 This burn is formed by the junction of a small stream without a name - rising in the Forle Den, and the waste water from the Mill Dam at Chapelton. Its Course is north east And joins the Burn of Denend. - their united waters afterwards assume the name of "Gartlet Burn".
OS1/1/25/70 [Page] 70 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/71 THOMASTOWN Thomaston Thomastown Mr John Watt, Thomaston Mr James Alexander, Begshill Mr William Smith, Bogside Val [Valuation] Roll pub. [published] 1860 026 An ordinary sized farm steading, dwelling house, out houses and garden attached - in good repair The property of Major Duff Drumuir
OS1/1/25/71 BOGSIDE Bogside Mr John Watt, Thomaston Mr James Alexander, Begshill Mr William Smith, Bogside 026 A small farm steading, dwelling house, outhouses and garden attached - in good repair - The Property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond
OS1/1/25/71 [Page] 71 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Note beside 'Wood of Thomastown'] - Not to be written. [Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/71 The entry for 'Wood of Thomastown' is scored out.
OS1/1/25/72 STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Stonyfield] Stone Circle (Remains of) Mr A. Stephen, Stoneyfield Mr John Hay, Chapelton Mr James Alexander, Little Begshill 026 The remains of this Circle Consists of nine stones all of which, except two, have fallen over and are embedded in the soil The two which are standing are about four and a half feet above the ground No inscriptions are visible on any of them.
OS1/1/25/72 HOWTOWN Howtown Mr A. Stephen, Stoneyfield Mr John Hay, Chapelton Mr James Alexander, Little Begshill 026 A small farm steading dwelling house, outhouses and garden attached, in good repair. The property of M.G.F. Bisset Esqr Lessendrum
OS1/1/25/72 [Page] 72 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/73 BURN OF BOGSIDE Burn of Bogside William Smith, Bogside John Watt, Thomaston John Bagerie, Howtown 026 The source of this burn is the waste water from the mill dam at Bogside. Its Course is north east joining The Burn of Drumblade near Howtown
OS1/1/25/73 CHAPELTON Chapelton. Mr John Hay, Chapelton Mr James Alexander, Begshill Mr John Watt, Thomaston 026 An ordinary sized farm steading, dwelling house outhouses and garden attached in good repair The property of Dr [Doctor] Ross Elgin
OS1/1/25/73 SOUTH WELL South Well Mr John Hay, Chapelton Mr James Alexander, Begshill Mr John Watt, Thomaston 026 This name applies to a spring at the South end of the Forle Den - so named from its situation
OS1/1/25/73 [Page] 73 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/74 GRAVE YARD [Chapelton] Grave Yard Mr John Hay, Chapelton Mr A Stephen, Stoneyfield Mr James Alexander, Little Begshill 026 This name applies to an enclosure of mixed wood, said to have been used as a burial ground when the Chapel (The site of which is in the centre of it) was in use.
OS1/1/25/74 CHAPEL (Site of) [Chapelton] Site of Chapel Mr John Hay, Chapelton Mr A Stephen, Stoneyfield Mr James Alexander, Little Begshill 026 The site of this Chapel is scarcely visible, and no record of the date of its erection, or when it ceased to be used as a place of worship, is to be found
OS1/1/25/74 GLEDSGREEN Gledsgreen Mr John Hay, Chapelton Mr A Stephen, Stoneyfield Mr James Alexander, Little Begshill Valuation Roll Rent Receipt 072 A name applied to a Crofters house situated on the West side of "Denend", and is on the Estate of M.C.F. Bisset Esqr Lessendrum
OS1/1/25/74 [Page] 74 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/75 Supposed Site of TUMULI [Chapelton] Supposed Site of Tumuli Mr John Hay, Chapelton Mr William Balgown, Newton Garry Mr James Alexander, Little Begshill 026 It is 60 years ago since these cairns were removed, it is therefore impossable to point out the site of any of them Burnt Bones, black earth and sometimes an urn was found on removing them - flint arrow heads and stone implements of warfare have been, and are picked up from time to time in the vicinity of the Tumuli.
OS1/1/25/75 [Page] 75 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/76 CHAPEL WELL Chapel Well Mr John Hay, Chapelton Mr A. Stephen, Stoneyfield Mr J. Alexander, Little Begshill 026 This Well which was in connection with the chapel is nearly filled in with shingle, through the overflowing of the mill water from Chapelton. Healing qualities were atributed to it and until lately it was often visited by those who believed in the virtue of such wells
OS1/1/25/76 FORLE DEN Forle Den Mr John Hay, Chapelton Mr A. Stephen, Stoneyfield Mr J. Alexander, Little Begshill 026 This name applies to a small Glen lying nearly north and south - and situated between the Hills of Stoneyfield and Chapelton
OS1/1/25/76 [Page] 76 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/77 HILL OF STONYFIELD Hill of Stonyfield Mr Alexander Stephen, Stoneyfield Mr William Smith, Bogside Mr John Watt, Thomaston 027 A small round hill partially covered with rough pasture, and partially in Cultivation It is north east of the farm of Stoneyfield, from which it takes its name.
OS1/1/25/77 HILL OF THOMASTOWN Hill of Thomaston Hill of Thomastown Mr Alexander Stephen, Stoneyfield Mr William Smith, Bogside Mr John Watt, Thomaston Valuation Roll pub [published] 1860 026 A small round hill all in Cultivation - it takes its name from the farm of Thomaston, which is situated at the foot of it
OS1/1/25/77 WOODBANK Woodbank Mr Alexander Stephen, Stoneyfield Mr William Smith, Bogside Mr John Watt, Thomaston 026 An ordinary sized farm steading dwelling house, outhouses and garden attached, in good repair. The property of Please supply. Comalegy.
OS1/1/25/77 [Page] 77 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/78 BURN OF DENEND Burn of Denend Mr Alexander Stephen, Stoneyfield Mr James Booth, Denend. Mr D. Hay, Begshill 027 This burn forms part of the boundry between the parishes of Drumblade and Forgue Its course is south west and joins the Burn of Begshill - after which it takes the name of the Garlet Burn
OS1/1/25/78 NEWTON OF BEGSHILL Newton of Begshill Mr Alexander Stephen, Stoneyfield Mr James Booth, Denend. Mr D. Hay, Begshill 027 An ordinary sized farm steading dwelling house, outhouses and garden attached, in good repair the property of M.G.F Bisset Esqr Lessendrum.
OS1/1/25/78 RESLACK WELL Reslack Well Mr Alexander Stephen, Stoneyfield Mr James Booth, Denend. Mr D. Hay, Begshill 027 This name applies to a spring on the Boundry of the Parishes of Drumblade and Forgue
OS1/1/25/78 [Page] 78 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/79 MAINS OF DUMMUIES Mains of Dummuie Dummuies Dummies Alexander Forbes, Leys of Dummuie James Wood, East Dummuie Adam Gordon, Cottage of Bogside New Statistical Acct [Account] Val [Valuation] Roll pubd. [published] 1860 034 An ordinary sized farm steading dwelling house and outhouses attached, in good repair, The property of Major Duff, Drummuir
OS1/1/25/79 EAST DUMMUIES East Drummuie Alexander Forbes, Leys of Dummuie James Wood, East Dummuie Adam Gordon, Cottage of Bogside 034 An ordinary sized farm steading dwelling house, outhouses and garden attached, in good repair, the property of Major Duff Drummuir.
OS1/1/25/79 DEN BURN Den Burn Alexander Forbes, Leys of Dummuie James Wood, East Dummuie Adam Gordon, Cottage of Bogside 034 A small stream forming part of the boundry of Drumblade and Gartly - Its course is North West - changing its name to Thain's Burn before falling into the River Bogie
OS1/1/25/79 [Page] 79 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/80 ORDIESNAUGHT Ordiesnaught Adam Gordon, Bogside Alexander Forbes, Leys of Dummuie James Wood, East Dummuie 034 This name applies to a round hill Covered with rough pasture. The base of which, on the east side is the Turnpike road and on the west the Hill of Dummuie
OS1/1/25/80 DEN OF BOGSIDE Den of Bogside Adam Gordon, Bogside Alexander Forbes, Leys of Dummuie James Wood, East Dummuie 034 A small hollow, crossed by The Turnpike road leading to Aberdeen and lying between Ordiesnaught and The Ramstone Hill
OS1/1/25/80 COTTAGE OF BOGSIDE Cottage of Bogside Adam Gordon, Bogside Alexander Forbes, Leys of Dummuie James Wood, East Dummuie 034 A small Cottage with garden attached, situated on the farm of Bogside - from which it takes its name
OS1/1/25/80 [Page] 80 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/81 RAM STONE Ram-Stone James Lamb Woodside William Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston Adam Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston 034 A large Stone by the Side of The old Turnpike leading Road leading from Huntly Aberdeen about 3½ miles from the former, The Origin of the name is not known.
OS1/1/25/81 RAMSTONE HILL Ramstone Hill James Lamb Woodside William Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston Adam Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston 034 An eminence covered with heath, situated south west of the Ram-stone. The property of Major Duff Drummuir.
OS1/1/25/81 RAMSTONE BRAE Ramstone Brae James Lamb Woodside William Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston Adam Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston 034 A declivity on the north side of the Ramstone Hill, the greatest part of which is cultivated.
OS1/1/25/81 [Page] 80 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose Civil Assistant
OS1/1/25/82 RAMSTONE CROFT Ramstone Croft William Leslie Tenant James Lamb Wood-side William Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston. 034 A Small piece of land on the east base of the Ramstone Hill, with dwelling house out houses and garden attached in good repair. Proprietor - the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/82 DEN OF THOMASTON Den of Thomaston Den of Thomaston William Leslie James Lamb Wood-side William Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston. 034 A deep narrow den, through which, flows a small Stream (without name) extending from Ramstone Croft some short distance to the North.
OS1/1/25/82 HILL OF CHAPELTON Hill of Chapelton Hill of Chapelton Hill of Chapelton William Leslie James Lamb Wood-side William Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston. 034 An eminence of moderate elevation, which, some time ago, was all under wood, the greater part of which was cut, the south side of the hill cultivated, and the north, east, and part of the west re-planted. Proprietor Dr [Doctor] Ross, Elgin.
OS1/1/25/82 [Page] 82 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose Civil Assist [Assistant]
OS1/1/25/83 STONE COFFIN CONTAINING AN URN AND HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1843 [Hillhead of Thomaston] Stone Coffin Containing An Urn And Human Remains found here A.D. 1843 James Lamb Woodside William Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston Adam Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston, 034 A Stone Coffin Containing an Urn and human remains found here, by Some workmen, while turning up stones, for building purposes, in May 1843, Two teeth which appears to have been in a state of very good preservation were examined and taken away by the late Dr [Doctor] Grant, Huntly.
OS1/1/25/83 [Page] 83 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Note beside 'Newtongerry Inn'] - One of the Newtongerry Crofts, and is Known as such. [Signed] George Rose C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/83 The entry for 'Newtowngerry Inn' is crossed out.
OS1/1/25/84 HILLHEAD OF THOMASTON Hillhead of Thomaston Hillhead of Thomaston James Lamb Woodside William Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston Adam Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston 034 This name applies to two crofts, one on the north base of the Hill and the other on the south.
OS1/1/25/84 WOODSIDE Wood-side Wood-side James Lamb Woodside William Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston Adam Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston 034 An Ordinary Sized farm steading, not in very good repair, Garden attached, Proprietor Dr [Doctor] Ross Elgin
OS1/1/25/84 [Page] 84 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose Civil Assistant
OS1/1/25/84 The entry for 'Hill of Thomaston' is crossed out.
OS1/1/25/85 NEWTONGARRY CROFTS Newtongerry Crofts Newtongerry Crofts Newtongerry Crofts Newton Garry Newton Garry Mr Grant Newtongerry Crofts Adam Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston William Leslie Ramstone Croft Valuation Roll pub. [published] 1860 New Statis. Acct. [Statistical Account] 034 A number of Small Crofts with dwelling houses gardens and out houses attached. The property of His Grace the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/85 RACK MOSS Rack Moss. Rack Moss. Rack Moss. Mr Grant Newtongerry Crofts Adam Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston William Leslie Ramstone Croft 034 A large peat moss extending to the south and west from Newtongerry Inn Proprietor the Duke of Richmond.
OS1/1/25/85 GREENMIRE Greenmire Mr Grant Newtongerry Crofts Adam Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston William Leslie Ramstone Croft 034 A small, new, cottage with land attached, newly brought into cultivation. The property of Major Duff Drummuir.
OS1/1/25/85 [Page] 85 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose Civil Assistant
OS1/1/25/86 WOOD OF CHAPELTON [croft] Wood of Chapelton Wood of Chapelton William Stuart Tenant James Lamb Woodside William Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston. 034 A small Croft, with outhouses and garden attached in pretty good repair. The ground on which the Croft stands, was at one time under wood hence the name. Proprietor - Dr [Doctor] Ross Elgin
OS1/1/25/86 HILLHEAD OF CHAPELTON Hillhead of Chapelton Hillhead of Chapelton Hillhead of Chapelton William Stuart Tenant James Lamb Woodside William Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston. 034 Another small croft with garden attached in good repair. The property of Dr [Doctor] Ross of Elgin.
OS1/1/25/86 UPPER STONYFIELD Upper Stonyfield Upper Stonyfield Upper Stonyfield William Stuart Tenant James Lamb Woodside William Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston. 034 A dwelling house office houses and garden attached, it was at one time a Croft or small farm steading but now belongs to the farm of Stoneyfield.
OS1/1/25/86 [Page] 86 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose Civil Assistant
OS1/1/25/87 CROFTS OF BROOMHILL Crofts of Broomhill Crofts of Broomhill James Lamb Woodside William Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston Adam Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston 034 Two Small Crofts with Gardens attached, houses in good repair, The property of Major Duff Drummuir.
OS1/1/25/87 WOOD OF CHAPELTON [wood] Wood of Chapelton Wood of Chapelton Wood of Chapelton James Lamb Woodside William Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston Adam Pirie Hillhead of Thomaston 034 An extensive Fir plantation, all young plants with the exception of a small belt on the west base of the hill. The property of Dr [Doctor] Ross Elgin.
OS1/1/25/87 [Page] 87 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose Civil Assistant
OS1/1/25/88 [Page] 88 Blank page
OS1/1/25/89 BURN OF LIPSDEN Burn of Lip's Den Robert Grant Crofts of Newtongerry Peter Brooks Braehead James Thomson Wedderburn 034 A small stream, formed by the Union of a number of Drains, a short distance above the bridge of that name, from which it pursues a southerly course to a confluence with the Glen water.
OS1/1/25/89 PETERDEN BURN Peter-Den Burn Peter-Den Burn Peter-Den Burn Robert Grant Crofts of Newtongerry Peter Brooks Braehead James Thomson Wedderburn 035 A small stream on the south east or east base of this Parish dividing it from the Parish of Forgue. Formed by the union of a number of drains near Parson'spool from which it pursues a southerly course to a confluence with the Glen Water. Named after an old Farm Steading which does not now exist.
OS1/1/25/89 BRIDGE OF PETERDEN Bridge of Peterden Bridge of Peterden Bridge of Peterden Robert Grant Crofts of Newtongerry Peter Brooks Braehead James Thomson Wedderburn 035 A stone bridge on the old Turnpike Road, which spans the stream of that name, immediately below Braehead. Maintained by the district trust.
OS1/1/25/89 [Page 89 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/90 GLEN FOUDLAND Glen Foudland Glen Foudland Glen Foudland Robert Grant Crofts of Newtongerry James Thomson Wedderburn Peter Brooks Braehead 034 ; 035 A large Glen on the south east base of this Parish, extending to the east through the parish of Forgue ( to a place called Colden, or Culden) to the south west along the Glen Water into the parish of Gartly, and terminates, some short distance above Glennieston, in that parish.
OS1/1/25/90 LIP'S DEN Lip's Den Lip's Den Lip's Den Robert Grant Crofts of Newtongerry James Thomson Wedderburn Peter Brooks Braehead 034 This name applies to a hollow, some little distance east of Broomhill, The origin of the name is not known.
OS1/1/25/90 [Page] 90 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Notes beside 'Glen Foudland'] - Glens of Foudland [initialled] JMcD This name will have to be continued in Gartly Ph [Parish] please head it out with [ --] [Signed] George Rose Civil Assist. [Assistant]
OS1/1/25/90 The entry for 'Bridge of Lips Den' is crossed out.
OS1/1/25/91 SADDLE HILL Saddle Hill Robert Singer, Broomhill James Duncan, Bothwellseat Fairlie Christie, Whinbrae 034 A small round hill covered with rough pasture, on half of which is in the Parish of Gartly and the other half in the Parish of Dumblade
OS1/1/25/91 BROOM HILL Broom Hill Robert Singer, Broomhill James Duncan, Bothwellseat Fairlie Christie, Whinbrae 034 A round hill of no great height covered with rough pasture - principally broom - hence the name
OS1/1/25/91 BROOMHILL Broomhill Robert Singer, Broomhill James Duncan, Bothwellseat Fairlie Christie, Whinbrae 034 A ordinary sized farm steading - dwelling house, outhouses and garden attached, in good repair the property of Major Duff, Drummuir.
OS1/1/25/91 WHINBRAE Whenbrae Robert Singer, Broomhill James Duncan, Bothwellseat Fairlie Christie, Whinbrae 034 An ordinary sized farm steading - dwelling house, outhouses and garden attached - in good repair, the property of Major Duff, Drummuir.
OS1/1/25/91 [Page] 91 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Hobson C.A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/92 GLEN WATER Glen Water Robert Grant Crofts of Newtongerry James Thomson Wedderburn Peter Brooks Braehead 034 ; 035 Takes its rise in the Parish of Gartly, and enters the Parish of Drumblade a few chains South of Broomhill and after a winding course of about 80 chains enters the Parish of Forgue it forms the boundary between Drumblade and Culsalmond.
OS1/1/25/92 [Page] 92 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/93 WEDDERBURN Wedderburn James Thomson, Tenant Forbes Black, Parsonspool Peter Gammie, Parsonspool 035 A small farm steading, dwelling house, out houses and garden attached in good repair The property of F.G. Bisset Esq Lessendrum.
OS1/1/25/93 BRAEHEAD Braehead Braehead Braehead Braehead James Thomson Forbes Black, Parsonspool Peter Gammie, Parsonspool Peter Brooks Tenant 035 A small Farm steading with garden attached in good repair. The property of F.G. Bisset Esquire Lessendrum.
OS1/1/25/93 [Page] 93 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] George Rose Civil Assistant
OS1/1/25/94 PARSONSPOOL Parsonspool Forbes Black, Parsonspool Peter Gammie, Parsonspool James Faskin, Parsonspool 035 This name applies to three small farm steadings (one of which is in the parish of Forgue) and a tract of Moss on the border of the parish. The origin of the name is from the fact of a Minister having been drowned in a pool of water which stood in the Centre of the Moss The pool has been drained. It is on the property of F.G. Bisset Esq Lessendrum
OS1/1/25/94 LESLIE'S CAIRN Leslies Cairn Forbes Black, Parsonspool Peter Gammie, Parsonspool James Faskin, Parsonspool 035 This Cairn is on the boundry of the Parish and marks the spot where a man of that name was buried who committed suicide
OS1/1/25/94 [Page] 94 County of Aberdeen -- Parish of Drumblade [Signed] F.W. Nixon Lt R.E. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] 15/71 June [15 June 1871] [Signed] George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/1/25/95 25 OS1/7/35/95 NAME BOOK Of DRUMBLADE PARISH CO. [COUNTY] ABERDEEN [Stamped] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE SOUTHAMPTON 14 MAR. 1899
OS1/1/25/96 [Page] 96 -- DRUMBLADE PARISH INDEX Names of Objects -- Pages A Stone Coffin containing an Urn and Human Remains found here A.D. 1843 -- 83 Aune Wood -- 12 Ba Hill -- 59 Bahill Wood -- 59 Back Slioch -- 40 Baron's Gate -- 15 Battle Hill -- 37 Battlehill Wood -- 35 Battle of Slioch (Site of) -- 43 Begshill -- 55 Bissets-cross -- 24 Blackblair -- 21 Blackblair Brae -- 23 Blackblair Croft -- 28 Bleachfield Bridge -- 31 Bleachfield Mills -- 36 Boghead -- 47 Bogside -- 71 Bog Well -- 15 Bog of Greenhaugh -- 57 Bowie Hillock -- 13 Braehead -- 93 Brideswell -- 49 Bridge of Bogie – 31 Bridge of Greenhaugh -- 57 Bridge of Lessendrum -- 6 Bridge of Peterden -- 89 Bridge of Pitfancy -- 3 Bridge of Waterton -- 21 Broom Hill -- 91 Broomhill -- 91 Buglehole -- 9 Burnside -- 27 Burn of Begshill -- 70 Burn of Birkenhill -- 61 Burn of Bogside -- 73 Burn of Cobairdy -- 7 Burn of Denend -- 78 Burn of Drumblade -- 51 Burn of Lipsden -- 89 Burn of Slioch -- 39 Site of Camp -- 45 Cairn Hill -- 38 Cairnhill -- 38 Castle Heuch -- 54 Chapel (Site of) -- 74 Chapel Well -- 76 Chapelton -- 73 Church -- 29 Cobban's Well -- 67 Cocklarachy -- 60 Corseknowes -- 39 Corsiestone -- 38 Corvichen -- 36 Cowie Ford -- 54 Cottage of Bogside -- 80 Craig Well -- 32 Craigenseat -- 64 Crofts of Broomhill -- 87 Croft of Cruchie -- 8 Crofts of Newbigging -- 60 Crofts of Newton -- 47 Cruchie -- 8 Cruchie Wood -- 7 Cunning Wood -- 12 Den Burn -- 79 Den of Bogside -- 80 Den of Thomaston -- 82 Drumblade Parish -- 1 Dukewell -- 48 East Adamston -- 63 East Comalegy -- 56 East Dummuies -- 79 Easter Cruchie -- 8 Easter Leys -- 10 Fairy Hillock -- 26 Female School -- 53 Fittie Brae -- 61 Fittie Ford -- 58 Forle Den -- 76 Free Church -- 51 Free Church Manse -- 55 Garlet Burn -- 54 Garrieswells -- 26 Gledsgreen -- 74 Glen Foudland -- 90 Glen Water -- 92 Grave Yard -- 74 Great North of Scotland Railway -- 33 Greenhaugh -- 57 Greenmire -- 85 Green Well -- 27
OS1/1/25/96 Double hyphens added./hastingleigh
OS1/1/25/97 [Page] 97 Index Continued Names of Objects -- Pages Habbie's Howe -- 29 Hill of Chapelton -- 82 Hill of Comalegy -- 69 Hill of Dummuies -- 63 Hill of Greenhaugh -- 59 Hill of Stonyfield -- 77 Hill of Thomastown -- 77 Hill of Weistern -- 63 Hillhead of Chapelton -- 86 Hillhead of Thomaston -- 84 Howtown -- 72 Huntly Station -- 32 Juncan Pot -- 33 Kirktown -- 28 Kirktown Mill (Corn) -- 52 Knightland Burn -- 5 Knightland Moss -- 22 Knightsmill -- 9 Laird's Intake -- 18 Leslie's Cairn -- 94 Lessendrum -- 11 Leys of Dummuies -- 63 Lintmill Cottage -- 32 Lip's Den -- 90 Little Begshill -- 69 Little Blackblair -- 19 Little Weistern -- 47 Loangarry -- 19 Loanhead -- 50 Lodge Wood -- 12 Mains of Dummuies -- 79 Mains of Newtongarry -- 49 Manse -- 30 Meet Hillock -- 41 Meikletown -- 15 Meikle Weistern -- 56 Mill of Greenhaugh (Woollen) -- 58 Mosshead -- 40 Moss of Lessendrum -- 10 Newton of Begshill -- 78 Newtongarry Crofts -- 85 Newtongarry Hill -- 26 North Lodge -- 11 Old Distillery -- 17 Ordiesnaught -- 80 Parsonspool -- 94 Peterden Burn -- 89 Piriesmill -- 17 Rack Moss -- 85 Ram Stone -- 81 Ramstone Brae -- 81 Ramstone Croft -- 82 Ramstone Hill -- 81 Ream's Hill -- 23 Reslack Well -- 78 River Bogie -- 17 Robin's Height -- 45 Supposed Site of Roman Road -- 14 Rookford Bridge -- 22 Rowanhillock -- 20 Saddle Hill -- 91 School (Ph) [Parish] -- 53 School (Free Ch.) [Free Church] -- 53 Shieldknow -- 67 Slioch -- 48 Smiddy Hill -- 39 Smith's Grave -- 34 South Well -- 73 Stockie Bridge -- 7 Site of Stone Circle -- 65 Stone Circle (Remains of) -- 72 Stonyfield -- 70 Strath Bogie -- 62 Teller's Well -- 30 Thains Burn -- 46 Thomastown -- 71 Thornybrae -- 35 Torra Duncan -- 41 Troupsmill -- 52 Supposed Site of Tumuli -- 75 Tumulus (Remains of) -- 25 Upper Piriesmill -- 36 Upper Stonyfield -- 86 Waterton -- 20 Wedderburn -- 93 West Adamston -- 67 West Comalegy -- 69 West Lodge -- 6 Wester Leys -- 10 Westwards -- 56 Whiteleys -- 64
OS1/1/25/98 [Page] 98 Index Continued Names of Objects -- Pages Whinbrae -- 91 Wood of Chapelton -- 86 Wood of Chapelton -- 87 Woodbank -- 77 Woodside -- 84 Woollen Mills -- 31 Lonegarry -- 19 (Altered by authority of Mr James Macdonald, The Farm, Huntly. N.B. [North Britain] To be used for 1" purposes only, further investigation to be made during revision of the larger scales. By order of the D.G. [Director General] 4.2.95.) [4 February 1895] Boglehole -- 9 (Same Remark as above)