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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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BIRKS BURN | Birks Burn Birks Burn Birks Burn |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet] Mr. Stronoch. Estate Plan |
053 | A small burn rising a little west of the Heather Brig, and running west, joins the River Don. |
BIRKS (In Ruins) | Birks Birks Birks |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet] Mr. Stronoch Estate Plan |
053 | This was the name of a farmsteading which is now in ruins. The place is still known by this name. |
HEATHER BRIG | Heather Brig Heather Brig Heather Brig |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet] Mr. Stronoch. Estate Plan |
053 | A small bridge made of Heather, crossing a marsh at the beginning of the Clachie Burn. |
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Notes: BIRKS BURN - Birk, Birch, a tree, Birkie, abounding with birches
Birkie - Tart in speech; Lively; Spirited; Mettlesome.
Birky - A lively young fellow; a person of mettle. (Jamieson)
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