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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
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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