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OYNE [parish] |
Parish of Oyne
Parish of Oyne
Parish of Oyne |
Statistical Account
Mr. Chalmers, Merchant Oyne
Revd [Reverend] Donald Fraser Oyne
Statistical Account
Fullarton's Gazetteer |
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A small parish in the County of Aberdeen bounded on the north by the parishes of Rayne, Culsalmond, and Insch, on the west by those of Premnay and Keig, on the south by Monymusk, and on the east by Chapel of Garioch. The principal portion of the parish is arable, the only moorland portion being the eastern end of the Bennachie range, - comprising the Mither Tap, Garbit Tap, Craigshannoch, And part of Ousen Craig. The Ury, which for a short distance forms the boundary, and the Gaudie are the principal streams. The antiquities in the parish are, the British Camp on the summit of the Mither Tap, the Maiden Castle near Pittodrie, the Stone Circle on Candle Hill, and the Sculptured Stones at the north lodge of Logie Elphinstone. It is intersected by the Great North of Scotland Railway and has a railway Station near the village of Oyne.
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone,Bart. [Baronet], Col. [Colonel] H.K. Erskine, and Robert Grant Esqr. are the principal proprietors.
Note There is no portion of this Parish detached, nor portion or portions of any other Parish situated within the boundaries of this Parish. |
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GREAT NORTH OF SCOTLAND RAILWAY |
Great North of Scotland Railway
Great North of Scotland Railway
Great North of Scotland Railway |
Mr. John Milne, Agent, Pitcaple
Mr John McKenzie, Agent, Insch
Time Tables |
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A single line of rails between Aberdeen and Keith, for passenger and luggage traffic. Property of the Great North of Scotland Railway Company. It has telegraphic communication along it. |
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STATION [Oyne] |
Station
Station
Station |
Mr. John Milne
Mr. John McKenzie
Mr. George Taylor Agent |
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A small wooden erection on the Great North of Scotland Railway for the accommodation of passengers at the village of Oyne. |
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WESTER SHEVOCK |
Wester Shevock
Wester Shevock
Wester Shevock
Shevoch |
Mr. Horn, Pitmedden House
Mr. Alexander Maitland, Pitmachie
Mr. Robert Brown, Brownhills
Val. [Valuation] Roll |
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A small farmsteading of one storey, thatched and in good repair; property of Mr. Horn Pitmedden House. |
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BRIDGE OF SHEVOCK |
Bridge of Shevock
Bridge of Shevock
Bridge of Shevock |
A.M. Gordon Esq. Newton
Duncan Gordon Esq. Newton
Mr. John Jessimen Ledikin |
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A small stone bridge across the Shevock on the Turnpike road, in close proximity to Pitmachie. Maintained by the County. |
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THE CRAIGS |
The Craigs
The Craigs
The Craigs |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone. Bart [Baronet] Logie Elphinstone,
Mr. William Benzie, Knowehead.
Mr. James Milne, North Ardoyne. |
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A few pieces of rock, in two patches of rough pasture, a little north west of Hatton of Ardoyne. |
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HATTON OF ARDOYNE |
Hatton of Ardoyne
Hatton of Ardoyne
Hatton of Ardoyne |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone. Bart [Baronet]
Mr. William Benzie.
Mr. James Milne. |
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A very fine Substantial farmsteading, situated a little South of Ardoyne, the property of Robert Grant Esq. Druminner. |
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KNOWHEAD |
Knowehead
Knowehead
Knowehead |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone. Bart [Baronet]
Mr William Benzie.
Mr. James Milne. |
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A substantial farmsteading, situated a little north of Ardoyne, the property of James Horn Esqr. Pitmedden |
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ROUPLAW |
Rouplaw
Rouplaw
Rouplaw |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone. Bart [Baronet]
Mr. William Benzie.
Mr. James Milne. |
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A very small hill feature, on which in olden times Marts were held. Situated close to Knowehead farmsteading. |
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FIELDING |
Fielding
Fielding
Fielding |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone. Bart [Baronet]
Mr. William Benzie.
Mr. James Milne. |
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A substantial farmsteading, situated a little east of the farm of Knowehead, the property of James Horn. Esqr. Pitmeden. |
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Notes: ROUPLAW. - Literally, "the Hill where marts are held": a very descriptive name. [signed] E.H. Courtney CaptRE [Captain Royal Engineers] In the Val. [Valuation] Roll of 1865 this name is Ruphlaw = [?] Rough-hill. There are no fairs or markets in this parish. [signed] JMD James McDonald [ Sergeant RE. Royal Engineers]
Roup. Rouping An outcry, a sale by auction, Roup, Hoarseness. The disease otherwise called the Croup. A disease affecting domestic fowls in the mouth or throat.
Roup, A close mist
Rouper, One who Cries, the term rouper is still in use, as denoting the person who sells his goods by outcry (Jamieson by Dr. [Doctor] Longmuir )
Law, A designation given to many hills or mounts, whether natural or artificial. (Jamieson) |
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WOOD OF PITMACHIE |
Wood of Pitmachie
Wood of Pitmachie
Wood of Pitmachie |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone. Bart [Baronet] Logie Elphinstone
Mr. William Benzie, Knowehead
Mr. James Milne, North Ardoyne. |
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A small fir plantation, situated a little south west of the village of Pitmachie. |
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SOUTH ARDOYNE |
South Ardoyne
South Ardoyne
South Ardoyne |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone. Bart [Baronet]
Mr. William Benzie
Mr. James Milne. |
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A substantial farmsteading, situated a little north of North Hatton, the property of Robert Grant Esq. Druminner |
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NORTH HATTON |
North Hatton
North Hatton
North Hatton |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone. Bart [Baronet]
Mr. William Benzie
Mr. James Milne. |
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A fine substantial farmsteading, situated a little South of South Ardoyne, the property of Robert Grant, Esq. Druminner. |
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WESTFIELD OF ARDOYNE |
Westfield of Ardoyne
Westfield of Ardoyne
Westfield of Ardoyne |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone. Bart [Baronet]
Mr. William Benzie
Mr. James Milne. |
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A small farmsteading, situated a little west of West Craigford, the property of Robert Grant, Esq. Druminner. |
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WEST CRAIGFORD |
West Craigford
West Craigford
West Craigford |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone. Bart [Baronet]
Mr. William Benzie
Mr. James Milne. |
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A small farmsteading, situated a little east of Westfield of Ardoyne, the property of Robert Grant, Esq. Druminner. |
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ARDOYNE |
Ardoyne
Ardoyne
Ardoyne |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone. Bart [Baronet]
Mr. William Benzie
Mr James Milne. |
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Two substantial farmsteadings, situated a little north of Hatton of Ardoyne, the property of Robert Grant, Esq. Druminner. |
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Note: ARDOYNE. - Ard, A height, An eminence, A hill, A high land, An upland, heaven. Gaelic. |
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Site of CAIRN [Brownhills] |
(Site of) Cairn
(Site of) Cairn
(Site of) Cairn |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. Robert Brown. Brownhills
Mr. James Milne. |
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Some ten years ago Mr. Robert Brown removed a large Cairn from this place, and in doing so he came upon an Urn containing small pieces of bones, and a quantity of black earth. The Urn was broken before they knew what it was. |
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URN FOUND HERE A.D. 1856 [Brownhills] |
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Some ten years ago Mr Robert Brown removed a large cairn from this place, and in doing so he came upon an Urn containing small pieces of bones, and a quantity of black earth. The Urn was broken before they knew what it was. |
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BROWNHILLS |
Brownhills
Brownhills
Brownhills |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. Robert Brown.
Mr. James Milne. |
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A substantial farmsteading, situated a little south of the Queys, the property of Mr Horn, Pitmeden. |
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THE QUEYS |
The Queys
The Queys
The Queys |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. Robert Brown.
Mr. James Milne. |
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A very steep rugged cliff, it is called the Queys from the fact that young cattle are always grazing here. |
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Note: QUEY. - Quey, Quy, Quoy, Quyach, Quoyach; Quisk, Quyok, a cow of two years old. |
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NEWTON OF ARDOYNE |
Newton of Ardoyne
Newton of Ardoyne
Newton of Ardoyne |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet] Logie Elphinstone.
Mr. William Benzie, Knowehead.
Mr. James Milne, North Ardoyne. |
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A substantial farmsteading, situated a little west of North Ardoyne, the property of Robert Grant Esq. Druminner. |
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NORTH ARDOYNE |
North Ardoyne
North Ardoyne
North Ardoyne |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. William Benzie
Mr. James Milne. |
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A substantial farmsteading, situated a little south east of the farm of Newton of Ardoyne. the property of Robert Grant Esq. Druminner. |
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THE SHEVOCK |
The Shevock
The Shevock
The Shevock |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. William Benzie
Mr. James Milne. |
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A fine burn, rising in the Glens of Fodland, and running south east, joins the River Ury at the Village of Pitmachie. |
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RIVER URY |
River Ury
River Ury
River Ury |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Davidson, Inverurie
Revd. [Reverend] D. Fraser. Oyne
Mr. Maitland, Rothney |
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A large stream which rises on the Foudlaw Hills, and flowing southward, joins the river Don near the village of Inverurie. |
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BRIDGE OF PITMACHIE |
Bridge of Pitmachie
Bridge of Pitmachie
Bridge of Pitmachie |
Mr.John Packman
Mr. John Smith
Dr. [Doctor] Mitchell |
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A bridge of two Arches across the River Ury in close proximity to Pitmachie. Maintained by the county. |
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PITMACHIE |
Pitmachie
Pitmachie
Pitmachie |
John Horn Esqr. Pitmedden House
Mr. J. Maitland, Rothney.
Mr.A. Maitland, Pitmachie |
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A small village on the turnpike road between Aberdeen and Huntly, and divided from the village of Old Rayne by the River Ury. It contains an Inn, a shop and a few neat cottages. Property of John Horn Esqr. Pitmedden House. |
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MAINS OF PITMEDDEN |
Mains of Pitmedden
Mains of Pitmedden
Mains of Pitmedden |
John Horn Esqr.
Mr. John Abel, Tenant
Mr. James Webster, Longcroft |
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A substantial farmsteading with offices and garden attached; property of John Horn Esqr. Pitmedden House. |
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LONGCROFT |
Longcroft
Longcroft
Longcroft |
John Horn Esqr.
Mr. James Webster, Tenant
Mr. John Abel |
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A substantial farmsteading with offices and garden attached; property of John Horn Esqr. Pitmedden House. |
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Note: MAINS OF PETMATHEN [1895] - Mr James Macdonald, The Farm. Huntly N.B. [North Britain] For 1" [1 inch] purposes only, see Remark on Index 1895 [page 87] |
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MILL OF PITMEDDEN |
Mill of Pitmedden
Mill of Pitmedden
Mill of Pitmedden |
Mr. William Mearns, Tenant
Mr. John Abel, Longcroft
Mr. James Webster. |
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A good farmsteading, with offices and garden attached; property of Lady Leith, Westhall. |
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QUEEN'S FORD |
Queen's Ford
Queen's Ford
Queen's Ford |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart [Baronet]
Mr. John Abel
Mr. James Webster |
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A ford on the river Ury half a mile east of Mill of Pitmedden. It was originally called Strathorn Ford, but as Queen Victoria crossed the Ury at this place some years ago it is now called Queen's Ford. Two farmers were drowned here about six years returning from a sale at Chapel. |
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INN [Pitmedden] |
Inn
Inn
Inn |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart [Baronet]
Mr. John Abel
Mr. James Webster |
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A house in good repair, licensed to sell beer, wine, & spirits, and affords good accommodation to travellers & visitors. |
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WHITESTONE |
Whitestone
Whitestone
Whitestone |
J. Horn Esq. Proprietor
Mr. James Thompson Tenant
Rent Receipt |
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A farmsteading and dwelling house one storey thatched and in good repair; property of J. Horn Esq. Pitmedden |
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OLD RETTIE |
Old Rettie
Old Rettie
Old Rettie |
J. Horn Esq.
Mr. James Thompson
Rent Receipt |
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A small farmsteading and dwelling house one storey thatched and in good repair; property of J. Horn Esq. Pitmedden |
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RETTIE |
Rettie
Rettie
Rettie |
J. Horn Esq.
Mr. James Thompson
Rent Receipt |
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A small farmsteading and dwelling house one storey thatched and in good repair; property of J. Horn Esq. Pitmedden |
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Notes RETTIE - Seems to be extinct. RETTIE. - & this too |
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BRIDGE OF RETTIE |
Bridge of Rittie
Bridge of Rittie
Bridge of Rittie |
John Horn Esq.
Mr. James Thompson.
Mr. James Benzie, Parkbrae |
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A small stone bridge of two arches across the Gaudie, situated about a quarter of a mile west of Oyne. |
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BOGANDY |
Bogandy
Bogandy
Bogandy |
John Horn Esq.
Mr. James Thompson.
Mr. James Benzie |
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A small farmsteading and dwelling house one storey thatched and in good repair; property of John Horn Esq. Pitmedden House |
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POORHOUSE [nr Bogandy] |
Poorhouse
Poorhouse
Poorhouse |
John Horn Esq.
Mr. James Thompson
Mr. James Benzie |
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A dwellinghouse, one storey slated and in good repair. |
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EAST CRAIGFOOT |
East Craigfoot
East Craigfoot |
Mr. John Stewart, Tenant
Rent Receipt etc. |
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A farmsteading and dwelling house one storey, slated, and in good repair; property of Mr Grant Esq. Druminnor |
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WALLSIDE |
Wallside
Wallside |
Mr. John Stewart, Tenant
Rent Receipt |
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A farmsteading and dwelling house one storey slated and in good repair; property of Mr. Grant of Drumminor |
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LEAMINGTON |
Leamington
Leamington
Leamington |
Mr. John Stewart
Rent Receipt
Mr. Alexander Benzie, Parkbrae |
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This name is applied to a few small houses situated a short distance north of Buchanstone R. [Railway] Station. Property of Mr. Grant of Drumminor |
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GUSHETNOOK |
Gushetnook
Gushetnook
Gushetnook |
Mr. John Stewart, Wallside
Mr. John Williamson, Tenant
Rent Receipt etc. |
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A name applied to a few small houses, thatched and in good repair; property of Mr Grant of Druminnor. |
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DAES TOLL |
Daes Toll
Daes Toll
Daes Toll
Daes Toll |
Mr. John Stewart
Mr. John Williamson
Rent Receipt
Name on Board |
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A farmsteading, a toll house, and a few small houses, the property of Mr. Grant of Drumminor. |
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MILL OF BUCHANSTONE |
Mill of Buchanstone
Mill of Buchanstone
Mill of Buchanstone |
Mr. John Stewart
Mr. John Williamstone
Rent Receipt |
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A meal and barley mill, a farmsteading and dwelling house; property of Mr. Grant of Drumminor. |
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STONE CIRCLE [Candle Hill] |
Stone Circle
Stone Circle |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet]
The Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Oyne |
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Six large upright boulder stones, and one lying down, situated about a mile north of Buchanstone R. [Railway] Station. A few years since Sir J.D.H Elphinstone, and others, made an excavation in the circle, but nothing of an interesting nature was discovered. |
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CANDLE HILL |
Candle Hill
Candle Hill
Candle Hill |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet]
The Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser
Estate Plan |
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A hill of considerable height and extent, situated about a mile north of Buchanstone R. [Railway] Station. |
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SCABBED CRAIG |
Scabbed Craig
Scabbed Craig
Scabbed Craig
cf Scaut Cairn |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet]
The Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser
Estate Plan |
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A rocky place, situated in the south side of Candle Hill |
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STANDING STONE [Westerton of Pitmedden] |
Standing Stone |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet]
The Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser. |
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A huge boulder stone about 12 feet in height 4 feet broad; situated about a quarter of a mile north of Westerton of Pitmidden. |
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BUCHANSTONE STATION |
Buchanstone Station |
Time Tables etc. |
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A small wooden house used as a railway Station on the G.N. [Great North] of Scotland Railway. |
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STANDING STONE. N.B. The general belief in the District, is that this Stone
was a pillar of worship in connection with the Stone Circle
which stands on Candle Hill. Sir James Elphinstone also considers
it an Antiquity. It is unlikely that so large a stone should have been set up in modern times as
a rubbing post for Cattle, & no-one remembers it having been put up. signed E.H.Courtney Capt.R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] |
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BRIDGETON |
Bridgeton |
Mr. William Matthieson
J. Horn Esq.
Mr. James Benzie
Rent Receipt etc. |
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A farmsteading and dwelling house one storey slated and in good repair: property of Mr. Grant of Druminnor. |
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HILL OF COBRIGDALE |
Hill of Cobrigdale
Hill of Cobrigdale
Hill of Cobrigdale |
Mr William Matthieson Parkbrae
J. Horn Esq. Pitmedden
Mr James Benzie, Parkbrae |
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A hill of considerable height and extent situated about a mile south of Buchanstone R. [Railway] Station. |
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NETTLE CRAIG |
Nettle Craig
Nettle Craig
Nettle Craig |
J. Horn Esq.
Mr. James Benzie
Mr. William Matthieson |
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A small hill feature situated on the south side of the hill of Cobrigdale. |
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PENNINBRAE WELL |
Penninbrae Well
Penninbrae Well
Penninbrae Well |
J. Horn Esq.
Mr. James Benzie
Mr. William Matthieson |
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A fine spring well situated about a quarter of a mile east of Bridgeton |
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LONGHORN WELL |
Longhorn Well
Longhorn Well
Longhorn Well |
J. Horn Esq.
Mr. James Benzie
Mr. William Matthieson |
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A fine spring well situated about twenty yards east of Bridgeton. |
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Note: Cowbrigdale - Val. [Valuation] Roll Cowbridgedale Poll Book. A "cowbrig" was as I understand a "heather causey" across a marsh. [signed] JMD
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BRIDGEFOOT |
Bridgefoot
Bridgefoot
Bridgefoot |
J Horn Esq. Pitmidden
Mr. James Thompson, Whitestone
Mr. James Benzie, Parkbrae |
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A few small dwellinghouses, one storey slated and in good repair; property of Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet] Logie. |
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GOOSEKNOWS |
Gooseknowes
Gooseknowes
Gooseknowes |
J. Horn Esq.
Mr. James Thompson
Rent Receipt |
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A farmsteading and dwellinghouse one storey thatched and in good repair; property of Mr. Grant of Druminnor. |
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PARKBRAE |
Parkbrae
Parkbrae
Parkbrae |
J. Horn Esq.
Mr. James Benzie, Tenant
Rent Reciept |
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A farmsteading and dwellinghouse one storey thatched and in good repair; property of Mr. Grant of Druminnor. |
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RYHILL |
Ryhill |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Proprietor |
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Applies to a district consisting of 4 small farm steadings with garden etc. attached, the property of Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet]. |
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BURN OF RYHILL |
Burn of Ryhill |
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CARDEN FARM |
Carden Farm
Carden Farm
Carden Farm |
Rent Receipt
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Revd. [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Oyne |
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A farmsteading and dwelling house one storey thatched and in good repair; the property of Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet]. Logie. |
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Sculptured Stones |
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These stones, three in number, are now built into the wall on the east side of the turnpike road where the north approach to the house of Logie Elphinstone leaves it; two on the South and one on the west side of the lodge. They were found on the moor of Carden and placed where they now are, but Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone thinks of removing to some place nearer his residence. The sculpturing on two of them is pretty perfect, the third is a little defaced. |
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PITMEDDEN HOUSE |
Pitmedden House
Pitmedden House
Pitmedden House |
John Horn Esqr. Proprietor
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Oyne
Rev. [Reverend] David Simpson, Oyne |
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A very neat and substantial dwellinghouse, situated about a mile west of the Kirkton of Oyne, property of John Horn Esqr. |
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WESTERTON OF PITMEDDEN |
Westerton of Pitmedden
Westerton of Pitmedden
Westerton of Pitmedden |
John Horn Esqr.
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser
Rev. [Reverend] David Simpson |
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A farmsteading and dwelling house one storey slated and in good repair: property of John Horn Esqr. Pitmedden House. |
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WESTHALL COTTAGE |
Westhall Cottage
Westhall Cottage
Westhall Cottage |
John Horn Esqr.
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser
Rev. [Reverend] David Simpson |
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A neat and substantial dwellinghouse one storey slated and in good repair; property of Lady Leith, Westhall. |
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WATERSIDE |
Waterside
Waterside
Waterside |
John Horn Esqr.
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser
Rev. [Reverend] David Simpson |
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A farmsteading and dwelling house one storey slated and in good repair; property of Lady Leith, Westhall. |
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WESTHALL |
Westhall |
Lady Leith, Westhall
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Oyne
John Horn Esq. Pitmedden
Statistical Account of Scotland. |
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"On a beautiful eminence adorned with rows of trees gracefully disposed, stands the Castleated dome of Westhall." Donean Tourist P. 312.
Westhall, the earliest date of which is uncertain; but is mentioned by Buchanan as a seat belonging to the Church diocese of Aberdeen, as early as the thirteenth Century; and it probably continued in the possession of the Church till after the Reformation. It came into the hands of the family of Horn after the Revolution, and was much improved and beautified by John Horn Esq. advocate in Edinburgh, (Grandfather of David Dalrymple, Lord Westhall.) who enlarged the house, and planted fine avenues, orchard, and garden, adorned, according to the taste of the age, with statues, yew and holly hedges, fruit and forest trees, and flowering shrubs intermingled. The walls of the oldest part are about five feet thick, and very strong and dry. New Statistical Account.
"To conclude, there are innumerable documents to prove the Antiquity, high alliances, noble and lineal descent, martial achievements, and great actions, this House of Horn hath been always in, as far back as history can trace, whereby it justly claimed not only a place here, but also Among the Annals of the most illustrious families in Europe." "Donean Tourist" P. 318. |
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WEST LODGE [Logie Elphinstone] |
West Lodge
West Lodge
West Lodge |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone
John Horn Esq. Pitmedden
Rev. [Reverend] David Simpson, Oyne |
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A neat and substantial dwelling house one storey slated and in good repair; property of Sir. J.D.H. Elphinstone. |
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OVER CARDEN |
Over Carden
Over Carden
Over Carden |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone
John Horn Esq.
Rev.[Reverend] David Simpson |
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A farmsteading, and dwelling house one storey thatched, and in good repair; property of Sir. J.D.H. Elphinstone. |
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DRUM TOOTIE |
Drum Tootie
Drum Tootie
Drum Tootie |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Oyne
Rev. [Reverend] David Simpson |
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A small hill feature situated about a mile east of Westhall; property of Lady Leith. Westhall. |
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GADY COTTAGE |
Gaudie Cottage
Gaudie Cottage
Gaudie Cottage |
Mr. John Webster, Proprietor.
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser
Rev. [Reverend] David Simpson |
044 |
A neat and substantial dwelling house one storey slated, and in good repair, property of John Webster. Oyne. |
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GLENGOWAN COTTAGE |
Glengowan Cottage
Glengowan Cottage
Glengowan Cottage |
John Horn Esqr. Pitmedden
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Oyne.
Rev. [Reverend] David Simpson, Oyne |
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A neat and substantial dwellinghouse one storey slated and in good repair; property of Captain Emily Oyne. |
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OYNE [village] |
Oyne
Oyne
Oyne |
John Horn Esqr.
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser
Rev. [Reverend] David Simpson |
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A small village situated about 4 miles east of Insch, has a School, Railway Station, Merchant's shop, and a few very neat cottages. |
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SCHOOL [Oyne] |
School
School
School |
John Horn Esqr.
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser
Rev. [Reverend] David Simpson |
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A parish schoolhouse one storey slated, and in good repair. The usual branches of education are taught, and the average attendance is 60. |
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MAX HILL |
Max Hill
Max Hill
Max Hill |
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Oyne.
Rev. [Reverend] David Simpson, Oyne
John Horn Esqr. Pitmedden |
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A small hill feature, situated immediately south of Oyne. |
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STANDING STONE [Gowk Stane] |
Standing Stone
Standing Stone
Standing Stone |
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser
Rev. [Reverend] David Simpson
John Horn Esqr. |
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An upright stone, about 3 feet high, and 2 feet broad, situated on the north side of Max Hill. This Stone is believed to be in connection with the Stone Circles in the District, & is in my opinion an Antiquity; The valley of the Don is remarkable for Memorial Stones, etc. [signed] E.H. Courtney Capt.R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] |
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HART HILL |
Hart Hill
Hart Hill
Hart Hill |
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser
Rev. [Reverend] David Simpson
John Horn Esqr. |
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A small hill feature situated a short distance north of the Manse of Oyne. |
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CHURCH [Hart Hill] |
Church
Church
Church |
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser
Rev. [Reverend] David Simpson
John Horn Esqr. |
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A substantial building situated on the top of Hart Hill. Built in 1807 and seated to contain 400 sitters. Number of communicants about 250. |
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Note: Standing Stone - This Stone is well known as the "Gowk Stane", & has been so known from early times: tradition asserts that the Stone derived it's name from the fact that the Cuckoo was always seen near this stone a long time before it was seen in any other part of the Garioch.
"Gowk", golk, " the cuckoo". Jamieson. E.H. Courtney Capt.R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
"gowk", golk, "the Cuckoo" Jamieson. E.H. Courtney Capt.R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers] |
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FREE CHURCH [Oyne] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Rev. [Reverend] David Simpson, Minister
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Oyne
John Horn Esqr. Pitmedden |
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A fine substantial building seated for about 600. Erected in 1845 and situated in that group of houses, known as Old Westhall. |
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MANSE [F.C., Oyne] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Rev. [Reverend] David Simpson
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser
John Horn Esqr. |
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A substantial and commodious dwellinghouse, one storey slated and in good repair. |
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OLD WESTHALL |
Old Westhall
Old Westhall
Old Westhall |
Rev. [Reverend] David Simpson
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser
John Horn Esqr. |
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This name is applied to a few small dwellinghouses situated halfway between the Kirkton of Oyne, and the Village of Oyne. |
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KIRKTON OF OYNE |
Kirkton of Oyne
Kirkton of Oyne
Kirkton of Oyne |
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser Minister
Rev. [Reverend] David Simpson
John Horn Esqr. |
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This name is applied to a few small thatched houses, near the Church of Oyne. |
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Site of ST NINIAN'S CHAPEL |
(Site of) Chapel |
Rev [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Oyne
Rev [Reverend] David Simpson, Oyne
Donean Tourist |
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"This was a Prebendary annexed to the Chapter of Aberdeen, by Richard Pottocht in 1256. The Parson was chief Notary, (and often called Rome raker, as in cases of necessity he was obliged to go to Rome for instructions. One of the Prebends was John Leslie, descended from the family of Balquhain. He was made Bishop of Ross in 1537, and wrate [wrote] a history of Scotland" Donean Tourist Page 297.
A few years ago, the walls of the Chapel were taken to enlarge and repair the Graveyard Dyke, and there is now no trace of the Chapel. |
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URNS FOUND HERE A.D. 1866 [Oyne] |
Urns found here A.D. 1866 |
Lady Leith of Westhall |
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In trenching the ground hereabout, 2 small Urns of the usual British type, & without ornament, were found; they were broken by the tools of the workmen, but the pieces may be seen at Westhall. |
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BOGEND |
Bogend
Bogend
Bogend |
John Horn Esq. Pitmedden
Rev [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Oyne
Rev [Reverend] David Simpson, Oyne |
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A farmsteading and dwellinghouse one storey, slated and in good repair, property of Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet]. |
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POST OFFICE [Oyne] |
Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
John Horn Esq.
Rev [Reverend] Donald Fraser
Rev [Reverend] David Simpson |
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A farmsteading and dwellinghouse; has the Post Office attached. The post arrives at 9.35 and departs at 4.30 P.M. It is not a money Order office and Insch is the Major Office. |
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BERRY HILL |
Berry Hill
Berry Hill
Berry Hill |
John Horn Esq. Rev [Reverend] Donald Fraser Rev [Reverend] David Simpson |
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A small hill feature, situated about a quarter of a mile West of Oyne; property of Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone.
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MANSE [parish, Oyne] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Rev [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Oyne
Rev [Reverend] David Simpson, Oyne
John Horn Esq. Pitmedden |
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A plain, but substantial dwellinghouse, one storey slated and in good repair. |
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OLD HARTHILL |
Old Harthill
Old Harthill
Old Harthill |
Rev [Reverend] Donald Fraser
Rev [Reverend] David Simpson
John Horn Esq. |
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A farmsteading and dwellinghouse one storey thatched and in good repair; property of Colonel Knight-Erskine, Pitodrie. |
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PICKLE HEAD |
Pickle Head
Pickle Head
Pickle Head |
Rev [Reverend] Donald Fraser
Rev [Reverend] David Simpson
John Horn Esq. |
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A small hill feature, situated about a mile east of the Church of Oyne. |
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GADY BURN |
Gady Burn
Gady Burn
Gady Burn |
Rev [Reverend] Donald Fraser
Rev [Reverend] David Simpson John Horn Esq. |
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A stream of considerable size running through the Parishes of Clatt, Leslie, Premnay, and Oyne, and joins the river Ury a short distance north of Logie Elphinstone, at the eastern side of the Ph. [Parish] of Oyne. |
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PARNASSUS |
Parnassus |
Mr. John Horn, Pitmedden
Rev [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Oyne.
Rev [Reverend] David Simpson, Oyne |
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A hill feature situated a short distance north of Oyne, property of John Horn Esq. Pitmedden House.
"John Horn, advocate in 1608, married Ann, daughter of John Leslie of Pitcaple, and ornamented the place with wood, particularly firs, which grew very rapidly, so that he was buried in a coffin made from trees of his own planting. He also formed a great many promenades, which ascended a verdant eminence, where he had erected on the summit a small edifice containing two rooms, and called it his "Parnassus."
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WELLSIDE |
Wellside
Wellside
Wellside |
Mr Duffus, Bogside
Mr. F. Anderson, Auchleven
Mr. George Stronach, Ryhill |
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A small croft with offices and gardens attached; property of, R. Grant Esqr. Druminor. |
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LITTLE PARKBRAE |
Little Parkbrae
Little Parkbrae
Little Parkbrae |
Mr. F. Anderson, Auchleven
Mr. George Stronach, Ryhill
Mr. Duffus, Bogside |
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A small croft with Offices and garden attached: property of R. Grant Esqr. Druminors. |
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HILLFOOT |
Hillfoot
Hillfoot
Hillfoot |
Mr. William Maitland, Rothney
Mr. George Stronach
Mr. F. Anderson |
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A small farmsteading with Offices and garden attached; property of Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet] Logie Elphinstone |
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HILL WELL |
Hill Well
Hill Well
Hill Well |
Mr. William Maitland,
Mr. George Stronach
Mr. F. Anderson |
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A good spring of water on the croft of Wellside. Anciently, to ensure success in any undertaking, the country people were in the habit of dropping small pieces of money or other tokens into this spring. So runs the tradition. |
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WEST PARKBRAE |
West Parkbrae
West Parkbrae
West Parkbrae |
Mr. F. Anderson, Auchleven.
Mr. George Stronach, Ryhill
Mr. Duffus, Bogside |
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A small croft with Offices and garden attached; property of R. Grant Esqr. Druminor |
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UPPER PARKBRAE |
Upper Parkbrae
Upper Parkbrae
Upper Parkbrae |
Mr. F. Anderson
Mr. George Stronach
Mr. Duffus |
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A series of small crofts the houses of which are in but indifferent repair; property of R. Grant Esqr. Druminor. |
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GREENBOG |
Greenbog
Greenbog
Greenbog |
Mr. F. Anderson
Mr. George Stronach
Mr. Duffus |
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HILLBRAE |
Hillbrae
Hillbrae
Hillbrae |
Mr. J. Walker Tenant
Mr. A. Matthewson Torries
Mr. G. Fordyce, Hillford |
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A small croft with offices and garden attached, property of Colonel Erskine, Pittodrie |
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BOGHEAD |
Boghead
Boghead
Boghead |
Mr. J. Walker
Mr. A. Matthewson
Mr. G. Fordyce |
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A small croft with garden etc. attached, property of Colonel Erskine. Pittodrie |
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HILLFOOT |
Hillfoot
Hillfoot
Hillfoot |
Mr. J. Gilmour Tenant
Mr. W. Beverley Masonford
Mr. G. Fordyce Hillford |
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A small croft with garden etc. attached, property of Sir J. Elphinstone. Bart. [Baronet] |
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GILL BURN |
Gill Burn
Gill Burn
Gill Burn |
Mr. J. Gilmour
Mr. W. Beverley
Mr. G. Fordyce
Mr. A. Matthewson, Torries |
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A small burn rising on the N.W. [North West] side of Bennachie, and running in a N.E. [North East] direction till it joins the Gaudie |
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WHITEFORD |
Whiteford
Whiteford
Whiteford |
Mr. J. Wesley, Tenant
Mr. H. Milme Newmains
Mr. G Fordyce |
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A small farmsteading with offices and garden attached, property of Col. [Colonel] Erskine |
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MASONFORD |
Masonford
Masonford
Masonford
Bogend |
Mr. W. Beverley Tenant
Mr. G. Fordyce Hillford
Mr. J. Gilmour Hillfoot
Estate Plan dated 1809 |
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An ordinary farmsteading with offices and garden attached, property of Sir J. Elphinstone. Bart. [Baronet] |
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THE THREE FORDS |
The Three Fords
The Three Fords
The Three Fords |
Mr. W. Beverley
Mr. G. Fordyce
Mr. J. Gilmour |
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A small ford crossing the road between the farms of Masonford and Hillford, well known by this name. |
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HILLFORD |
Hillford
Hillford
Hillford |
Mr. G. Fordyce
Tenant
Mr. W. Beverley
Mr. J. Gilmour |
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An ordinary farmsteading with Offices & garden attached, property of Colonel Erskine, Pittodrie. |
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STONE CIST FOUND HERE [Hillford] |
Stone Cist (found here) |
Mr. W. Beverley
Mr. G. Fordyce
Mr. J. Gilmour |
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TORRIES |
Torries
Torries
Torries |
Mr. A. Matthewson Tenant
Mr. J. Walker, Hillbrae
Mr. G. Fordyce, Hillford |
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An ordinary farmsteading with Offices and garden attached, property of Col. [Colonel] Erskine Pittodrie |
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CAMP FAULD |
Camp Fauld
Camp Fauld
Camp Fauld |
Mr. A. Matthewson
Mr. J. Walker
Mr. G. Fordyce |
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A small enclosure of arable ground west of Harthill Castle which the retainers of the proprietor used as a Camping ground. |
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FLINT ARROWHEADS FOUND HERE [Torries] |
Flint Arrow heads found here |
Mr. A. Matthewson
Mr. G. Fordyce |
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NEWMAINS |
Newmains
Newmains
Newmains |
Mr. H. Milne, Tenant
Mr. J. Wesley Whiteford
Mr. A. Matthewson Torries |
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An ordinary farmsteading with offices and garden attached, property of Col. [Colonel] Erskine, Pittodrie |
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HARTHILL CASTLE (Ruins of) |
Harthill Castle
Harthill Castle
Harthill Castle |
Mr. A. Matthewson
Mr. H. Milne
Mr. J. Walker, Hillbrae |
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An old Castle now in ruins erected A.D. 1601. It is said to have been burnt by the proprietor, but at what date is unknown, and as not since been repaired. |
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Note: HARTHILL CASTLE -
"The last possessor was a noted "reiver" or freebooter who harrassed his neighbours, and was generally in
feud with them; and tradition says, that seeing many of these against him as a common adversary,
he set fire to his Castle of Harthill, and left the country, and at length ended his days in the King's
Bench, London. The walls of the castle bear evident marks of fire, being used in several places from
top to bottom; yet after having stood for ages without a roof they are perfectly erect, and very
strong, being about five feet thick, and forty feet high, with round towers, bartisans, loopholes,
an arched gateway and turret, and chimney vents above ten feet wide." New Statistical Account.
"Hart Hill, the ancient seat of the Abercrombies, Humphry Abercrombie obtained a charter
from King Robert Bruce, on the lands of Hart Hill, Ardeen, pro homagio et servitio suo, as the
Charter bears, which is still extant, about the year 1315." Donean Tourist Page 306. |
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NEWLANDS OF OYNE |
Newlands of Oyne
Newlands of Oyne
Newlands of Oyne |
Colonel Knigh Erskine Pittodrie
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Oyne
Rent Receipt |
045 |
A farmsteading and dwellinghouse one storey slated and in good repair; property of Colonel Knight Erskine. Pittodrie. |
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BRIDGE OF CARDEN |
Bridge of Carden
Bridge of Carden
Bridge of Carden |
Colonel Knight Erskine.
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet] Of Logie |
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MILL OF CARDEN |
Mill of Carden
Mill of Carden |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser
Rent Receipt |
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A farmsteading dwellinghouse, and saw Mill, one storey slated and in good repair; property of Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet] of Logie |
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BURN OF TORRIES |
Burn of Torries |
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Oyne
Colonel Knight Erskine. Pittodrie |
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A small stream rising about a quarter of a mile west of the Castle of Torries and flowing eastward a short distance, joins the Gaudie near the Mill of Carden |
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MOOR OF CARDEN |
Moor of Carden
Moor of Carden |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart [Baronet]
Rev. [Reverend] Donald Fraser
Colonel Knight Erskine |
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A hill of considerable extent which has been planted in fir etc. but still retains the name of Carden Moor, property of Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone |
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LADY'S BRIDGE |
Lady's Bridge
Lady's Bridge
Lady's Bridge |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. George Milne, Gamekeeper, Logie
Mr. William Scott, Whiteford |
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A small wooden bridge of one arch across the Ury situated about a mile west of Logie. |
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STANDING STONE [Mill of Carden] |
Standing Stone |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet] |
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A large red granite boulder, about 8 feet high 4 feet broad and standing upright in a field about 50 yards north of the Mill of Carden. |
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LADY'S WELL |
Lady's Well
Lady's Well
Lady's Well |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet]
Mr George Milne, Gamekeeper, Logie
Mr William Scott, Whiteford |
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A small spring of good water situated close to Lady's Bridge. |
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FIRBOGS |
Firbogs
Firbogs
Firbogs |
Colonel Knight Erskine Pittodrie
Mr. John Wood, Firbogs |
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This name is applied to two farmsteadings and dwellinghouses, one storey, thatched and in good repair; the property of Colonel Knight Erskine, Pittodrie |
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DAWMOOR WOOD |
Dawmoor Wood
Dawmoor Wood
Dawmoor Wood |
Colonel Knight Erskine
Mr. John Wood |
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A wood of no considerable extent situated about a mile north of Pittodrie, property of Colonel Knight, Erskine. |
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CRAIG WELL |
Craig Well
Craig Well
Craig Well |
Colonel Knight Erskine
Mr. John Wood. |
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A fine spring well situated about half a mile south west of Pittodrie. |
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BEDEHOUSE WOOD |
Beadhouse Wood
Beadhouse Wood
Bedehouse
Bedehouse |
Colonel Knight Erskine Pittodrie
Mr. John Wood, Firbogs
Jamieson by Dr. [Doctor] Longmuir
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A wood of considerable extent situated about a mile west of Pittodrie, where the ruins of a Beadhouse, are still to be seen; property of Colonel Knight Erskine Pittodrie. |
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FARQUHARSON WOOD |
Farquharson Wood |
Colonel Knight Erskine
Mr. John Wood |
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A wood of considerable extent, situated about a mile north west of Pittodrie property of Colonel Knight Erskine. |
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MAIDEN CASTLE |
Maiden Castle
Maiden Castle |
Colonel Knight Erskine, Pittodrie
Mr. John Wood, Firbogs |
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A circular encampment, supposed to be British, and surrounded by a moat, situated in a wood a short distance north-west of Pittodrie. Nothing is known about its antiquity, but C.E Dalrymple of Kinellar Lodge says that "it may be 2000 years old, probably much more." |
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THORNTREEMUIR WOOD |
Thorntreemoor Wood |
Colonel Knight Erskine
Mr. John Wood |
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A wood of considerable extent situated about a mile west of Pittodrie, property of Colonel Knight Erskine, Pittodrie. |
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Note: Maiden Castle - There is great doubt as to the meaning of the term "Maiden", but the word
frequently occurs in the topography of Scotland. Thus we have Maiden Castle
the old name of Edinburgh Castle: Maiden Castle in the parish of
Markinch, being an ancient fortification running along a narrow but somewhat
elevated ridge of Said hills, commanding the surrounding plain: the
"Maiden Castle" of Collessie where are the vestiges of an ancient Fort.
There is also a "Maiden Castle" and "Maiden Way" in Cumberland.
The true meaning of May den is probably a fort commanding a wide
plain or District." [Sculptured Stones of Scotland. 1856 Vol I]
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PITTODRIE |
Pittodrie
Pittodrie
Pittodrie |
Colonel Knight Erskine Pittodrie
Mr. John Wood, Firbogs |
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A large and substantial Mansion house of considerable Antiquity situated at the east end of Bennachie; property and residence of Col. [Colonel] H.K.Erskine. |
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Note: Pittodrie - Hollow of the Druid
Pittodrie = Uppertown
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THE GREENS |
The Greens
The Greens
The Greens |
Mr. Stronach, Raehill
Mr. F. Anderson, Auchleven
Mr. A Leddingham, Auchleven |
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A small portion of Green Turf situated a short distance West of Hummel Craig. |
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HUMMEL CRAIG |
Hummel Craig
Hummel Craig
Hummel Craig
Hummil Craig |
Mr Stronach
Mr F. Anderson
Mr A Leddingham
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A hill feature on the North side of Bennachie, and well known by this name. It is covered with small boulders and loose stones. Hummel means without horns. |
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GILLREE BURN |
Gillrey Burn
Gillrey Burn
Gillrey Burn |
Mr Stronach
Mr F. Anderson
Mr A Leddingham |
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A small burn rising from a spring, a short distance west of Little Owsen [Oxen] Craig, and flowing in a Northerly direction till it joins Ryhill Burn. |
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Note: The Greens - Hummel. A drone. Hummel. to hummil bear, to separate the grain of barley from the
bears. Hummel-corn, Grain which wants a beard, as pease etc. Hummelcorn Mean, shabby;
applied to the persons and things; as, "hummelcorn dscourse". a poor sermon, " A hummelcorn man" (Jamieson)
Note: Hummel Craig - Hummel = polled.
Note: Gillree Burn Gillree - Gill, a strait small glen. Ree, A sheep-ree, a permanent sheepfold, surrounded with a stone wall and feal, Loth. S.O. [Survey office] This seems to be originally the same word with Rae, Weal, an enclosure for Cattle .(Jamieson) |
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LITTLE OXEN CRAIG |
Little (Owsen Craig)
Little (Owsen Craig)
Oxen Craig |
Burns's Glossary
Ferguson's Glossary
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A small portion of rock situated on the North side of Bennachie. It is now being quarried for the purpose of repairing the roads and also building purposes. |
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WATCH CRAIG |
Watch Craig
Watch Craig
Watch Craig |
Mr. F. Anderson Auchleven
Mr. A. Leddingham Auchleven
Mr. Stronach, Raehill |
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OXEN CRAIG |
Owsen Craig
Owsen Craig
Oxen Craig |
Burns's Glossary Ferguson's Glossary
Estate Plan 1859 |
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A very prominent hill feature, and the highest point on Bennachie. |
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Note: Oxen Craig - Oxgate, Oxengate, An oxgang of land. Oxter The Arm-pit. To oxter, to take by the arm. (Jamieson) Ox. The castrated male of the bovine genus of Quadrupeds. (Nuttal)
Note: Beinn-na- ciche For Authorities and description see name Book of Keig Parish
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MITHER TAP |
Mither Tap
Mither Tap
Mither Tap
Mother Tap |
Sir J.D. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. Stronach, Raehill
Mr. Maitland Rothney
Estate Plan dated 1859 |
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A very prominent hill feature on the east side of Bennachie. This is one of the most conspicuous features of this range, and has on its summit a very perfect encampment, supposed to be British |
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FORT [Mither Tap] |
Camp
Camp
Camp |
Sir J.D. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet]
Col. [Colonel] H.K. Erskine Pittodrie
Mr. Stronach, Raehill |
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A very perfect supposed British encampment on the summit of the Mither Tap, a peak of the Bennachie range. The natural precipitous rock has been taken advantage of wherever possible, and where more easily assailed a very large bank of stones has been thrown up connecting the points of rock. The principal approach into the Camp seems to have been on the east side, but the road which led from it to the lower country comes in on the west at a point where entrance is more difficult. Another road from the principal entrance joins the main road at the foot of the Nether Maiden, and from thence the road runs eastward into the woods of Pittodrie. There is a well in the camp. |
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MOSS GRIEVE |
Moss Grieve
Moss Grieve
Moss Grieve |
Mr. Stronach Raehill
Estate Plan dated 1859 |
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A small rock situated a little West of Craigshannoch |
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RUSHMILL BURN |
Rushmill Burn
Rushmill Burn
Rushmill Burn |
Mr. Stronach Raehill
Estate Plan dated 1859
Mr. W. Beverley Masonford |
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A small burn rising at the base of Mither Tap, and running in an easterly direction till it joins Linn Burn at the Linn. |
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HOSIE'S WELL |
Hosie's Well
Hosie's Well
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Mr. Stronach Raehill
Mr. Maitland Rothney |
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A fine Spring well situated on the road side leading from Pittodrie to Bennachie |
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NETHER MAIDEN |
Nether Maiden
Nether Maiden
Nether Maiden |
Col. [Colonel] H.K.Erskine, Pittodrie
Plan of Division of Bennachie
Mr. Stronach, Raehill |
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A small precipitous rock on the north side of Mither Tap. |
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STAY KNOW |
Stay Know
Stay Know
Stay Know |
Mr. Stronach
Mr. Maitland, Rothney
Plan of Division of Bennachie |
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A small hill feature situated west of the woods of Pittodrie, and crossed by the Maiden Causeway; property of Col. [Colonel] H.K. Erskine, Pittodrie. |
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MAIDEN CAUSEWAY |
Maiden Causeway
Maiden Causeway
Maiden Causeway |
Col. [Colonel] H.K. Erskine, Pittodrie
Mr. C. Watt
Revd. [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Oyne |
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An ancient paved road leading from the Camp on the summit of the Mither Tap, a prominent peak on the Bennachie range. One branch, seemingly the principal one, leaves the Camp on the west side; another not quite so perfect leaves it on the east, and both meet at the foot of a small rock called the Nether Maiden. From this the road can be traced for a short distance when it disappears or nearly so. It can again be distinctly traced where it crossed the head of the Rushmill Burn, and from thence is very perfect until it joins the present road up the hill. From where it leaves this road at the top of Stay Knowe, and at this place is the most perfect portion, it is traceable to the woods of Pittodrie. Although supposed to lead to the Maiden Castle it cannot be traced through the woods. |
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Note. See "Maiden Castle" page 53 - I do not believe that this is a Roman road, & have consequently written the name in old English.
[Signed] E.H. Courtney Cap.R.E [Captain Royal Engineers]
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LITTLEJOHN'S LENGTH |
Little John's Length
Little John's Length
Little John's Length |
Mr. Stronach, Raehill
Estate Plan dated 1859
Mr. W. Beverley Masonford |
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Two small detached rocks on the North Side of Bennachie and well known by this name. |
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GILL WELL |
Gill Well
Gill Well
Gill Well |
Mr. Stronach Raehill
Mr. Maitland, Rothney
Mr. Leddingham Auchleven |
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A fine spring on Bennachie and situated a little to the West of Craigshannoch. The source of Gill burn |
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CRAIGSHANNOCH |
Craigshannoch
Craigshannoch
Craigshannoch |
Mr. Stronach Raehill
Mr. Maitland, Rothney
Estate Plan dated 1859 |
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A very large pile of rocks situated on the top of Bennachie, and forming a very prominet feature. |
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MARCH BURN |
March Burn
March Burn
March Burn |
Mr. George Milne, Mill of Tillyfour
Mr. James Reid, Westhaugh
Estate Plan, dated 1859 |
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A small stream rising on, and flowing southward from Beinnachie, joining the Don near Westhaugh. It forms the boundary between the parishes of Keig and Oyne. |
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BLACKWELL HEAD |
Blackwell Head
Blackwell Head
Blackwell Head |
Mr. George Milne
Mr. James Reid
Estate Plan , dated 1859 |
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A small portion of marshy land with a chocked spring in it, situated between the March and Dalau Burns on the south side of Beinnachie. The derivation of the name cannot be ascertained, although the name itself is very generally known. |
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GARIOCH'S FORD |
Garioch's Ford |
James Rait Esqr.
Mr. John Birnie
Mr. James Reid
Estate Plan |
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This name applies to a ford across a small burn situate about a mile north of east Glenton An old road through a portion of the Garioch district crossed the stream here, but it has long since fallen into disuse. The name is well Known in the district. |
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GARBET TAP |
Garbit Tap
Garbit Tap
Garbit Tap |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. Stronoch.
Estate Plan, dated 1858 |
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A large rocky hill feature, situated a little South west of the Mother Tap of Benachie, and north of Millstone Hill, the property of Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet]. |
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QUARRY HILL |
Quarry Hill
Quarry Hill
Quarry Hill |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. Stronach. Estate Plan, dated 1858 |
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A large hill feature on which is the Garbit Tap, situated a little South west of the Mother Tap, the property of Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet] |
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PITGAVENY |
Pitgaveny
Pitgaveny
Pitgaveny |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. Stronach.
Estate Plan, dated 1858 |
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A portion of the south side of Quarry hill, on which there is a splendid granite quarry. There has been a great quantity of blocks of stone sent from this quarry to Gravesend, for building purposes, it is sometimes called Gravesend Quarry. |
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Notes: Garbet Tap - Garbet written in Rhynie Parish, to a hill feature.
No. It is the Hill of the Garbet (Burn) other 2 Garbets applying to burns in Cabrach & the name is common Elsewhere Garbh allt or Garbh Ath in their rough Cover or ford J.M.D. James mcDonald
Garbet, To produce such a noise as proceeds from two persons scolding each other.
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DALAU BURN |
Dalau Burn
Dalau Burn
Dalau Burn |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet] Logie Elphinstone
Mr. Stronach, Game Watcher, Logie Elphinstone.
Estate Plan dated 1858 |
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A small burn rising a little west of the Bruntwood Tap and running South west joins the Birks Burn. |
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BRUNTWOOD TAP |
Bruntwood Tap
Bruntwood Tap
Bruntwood Tap |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. Stronach
Estate Plan dated 1858 |
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A large rocky hill feature situated on the South side of Benachie, the property of Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet] |
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GARBET BURN |
Garbit Burn
Garbit Burn
Garbit Burn |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. Stronach
Estate Plan dated 1858 |
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A small burn rising between the Bruntwood Tap, and the Garbit Tap, and running south west joins the Birks Burn. |
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HOW OF THE GARBET |
Howe of the Garbit
Howe of the Garbit
Howe of the Garbit |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet] Logie Elphinstone
Mr. Stronoch, Game Watcher, Logie Elphinstone.
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A long piece of the South side of Quarry Hill, and close to Pitgaveny. |
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GINSHIE BURN |
Ginshie Burn
Ginshie Burn
Ginshie Burn |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. Stronoch
Estate Plan dated 1858 |
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A small burn rising between the Mother Tap and the Garbit Tap, and running South east joins the Clachy Burn at the Heather Brig. |
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CLACHIE BURN |
Clachy Burn
Clachy Burn
Clachy Burn |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone Bart. [Baronet]
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A small burn rising at the Heather Brig and running North east. It is known by this name for about a mile and a half from the Heather Brig. |
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BIRKS BURN |
Birks Burn
Birks Burn
Birks Burn |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. Stronoch.
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A small burn rising a little west of the Heather Brig, and running west, joins the River Don. |
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BIRKS (In Ruins) |
Birks
Birks
Birks |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. Stronoch
Estate Plan |
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HEATHER BRIG |
Heather Brig
Heather Brig
Heather Brig |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet]
Mr. Stronoch.
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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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MILL OF TILLYFOUR |
Mill of Tillyfour
Mill of Tillyfour
Mill of Tillyfour |
Mr. George Milne, Tenant
Mr. James Reid, Westhaugh
Mr. James Duncan, Tillybrack |
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A small farmsteading, one storey, thatched, and in ordinary repair; property of Sir A. Grant, Monymusk. |
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WESTHAUGH |
Westhaugh
Westhaugh
Westhaugh |
Mr. James Reid, Tenant
Mr. George Milne
Mr. James Duncan |
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A small farmsteading, one storey, thatched and in ordinary repair; property of Sir A. Grant, Monymusk. |
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TILLYBRACK [farm] |
Tillybrack
Tillybrack
Tillybrack |
Mr. James Duncan, Tenant
Mr. James Reid
Mr. George Milne |
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A small farmsteading, with offices and garden attached; property of Sir A. Grant, Monymusk |
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BOG WELL |
Bog Well
Bog Well
Bog Well |
Mr. Hunter, Parkstyle
Mr. William Middleton, Mains of Tillyfour
Mr. James Duncan |
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A small spring well near Parkstile. |
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PARKSTILE |
Parkstile
Parkstile
Parkstile |
Mr. Hunter, Tenant
Mr. William Middleton, Mains of Tillyfour
Mr. James Duncan, Tillybrack |
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A good farmsteading, with offices and garden attached; property of Sir A. Grant, Monymusk. |
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MAINS OF TILLYFOUR |
Mains of Tillyfour
Mains of Tillyfour
Mains of Tillyfour |
Mr. William Middleton, Tenant
Mr. Hunter
Mr. James Duncan |
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A substantial farmsteading with offices and garden attached; property of Sir A. Grant Monymusk. |
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PLACE OF TILLYFOUR |
Place of Tillyfour
Place of Tillyfour
Place of Tillyfour |
Mr. William Middleton
Mr. Hunter
Mr. James Duncan |
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A farmsteading, in indifferent repair, with offices and garden attached. Beside it stands the old mansion house of Tillyfour, a very strong roofless ruin, but of no very ancient date. |
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FORD OF GLENTON |
Ford of Glenton |
James Rait Esqr. Keig.
Mr. James Birnie, Glenton
Mr. Charles Reid, Glenton |
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A ford in the River Don in Close proximity to East Glenton. |
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SCARE HILL |
Scare Hill
Scare Hill
Scare Hill |
Mr. George Forbes, Nether Duchries.
Mr. David Grant, Woodend.
Mr. George Davidson, Upper Woodend |
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A large hill feature, situated a little South east of Millstone Hill. It is covered with large fir trees, the property of Sir A. Grant, Tillyfourie |
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RIVER DON |
River Don |
Mr. George Forbes, Nether Duchries.
Mr. David Grant, Woodend.
Mr. George Davidson, Upper Woodend |
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The River Don flows through this parish for a short distance, and forms the parish boundary; it also receives a few tributaries in its course through the parish. |
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UPPER WOODEND |
Upper Woodend
Upper Woodend
Upper Woodend |
Mr. George Forbes.
Mr. David Grant.
Mr. George Davidson. |
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Four small cottages, occupied by Saw Millers from the Ramstone Saw Mill, the property of Sir A. Grant, Tillyfourie. |
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LADY'S POT |
Lady's Pot
Lady's Pot
Lady's Pot |
Mr. George Forbes.
Mr. David Grant.
Mr. George Davidson. |
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A deep hole in the River Don, in which a Lady who was crossed in love, drowned herself, so tradition says. |
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WOODEND |
Woodend
Woodend
Woodend |
Mr. George Forbes.
Mr. David Grant.
Mr. George Davidson. |
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A small farmsteading, situated at the South end of the Parish of Oyne, the property of Sir A. Grant, Tillyfourie. |
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MILLSTONE HILL |
Millstone Hill
Millstone Hill
Millstone Hill |
Mr. George Forbes, Nether Duchries.
Mr. David Grant, Woodend.
Mr. George Davidson, Upper Woodend. |
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A large rugged hill feature, planted with fir wood. Situated South of the Garbet Tap of Benachie and north of the River Don, the property of Sir A. Grant, Tillyfourie. |
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TILLYBRACK [hill] |
Tillybrack
Tillybrack
Tillybrack |
Mr. George Forbes
Mr. David Grant
Mr. George Davidson |
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A large hill feature covered with fir wood, situated a little north west of Upper Woodend, the property of Sir A. Grant, Tillyfourie. |
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OAK BRAE |
Oak Brae
Oak Brae
Oak Brae |
Mr. George Forbes
Mr. David Grant
Mr. George Davidson |
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A large brae covered with fine oak trees, situated a little south of Tillybrack, the property of Sir A. Grant, Tillyfourie. |
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BEDE HOUSE (Remains of) |
Bead House |
Col. [Colonel] H.K. Erskine
Mr. C. Watt |
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Nothing but a trace of this building remains. Its date of erection is not known, but proprietors at that time having to support the poor of the district, this house was built for the Pitcaple district, and four or five men were said to have been kept in it. |
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Notes: Bede-man, Beidman. A person who resides in a bede-house, or is supported from the funds
appropriated for this purpose. In the Court of exchequer, the term is to denote that class of
paupers who enjoy the royal bounty. Each of these beidmen, Annually, on his Majesty's birthday, receives
a blue great-coat, or gown, as it is denominated (whence they are vulgarly called Blue gowns,) with a
badge, which marks their privilege of begging: and at the same time, a loaf of bread, a bottle of Ale, a
leather purse, and in it a penny for every year of the King's life, Every birth day, Another beidman is
added to the number, as a penny is added to the salary of each of them. The designation has originated
from some religious foundation, in times of popery. (Jamieson by Dr. [Doctor] Longmuir)
These Bedesmen are an order of paupers to whom the Kings of Scotland were in the custom of distributing a certain Alms, in Conformity with the ordinances of the Catholic Church, and who were expected in return to pray for the royal
welfare and that of the State. If, in addition to his personal qualifications, the mendicant chanced to be
a King's Bedesman, or Bluegown, he belonged, in virtue thereof to the aristocracy of his order, and was esteemed a person
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CRAIGNATHUNDER |
Craignathunder
Craignathunder
Craignathunder |
Col. [Colonel] Knight Erskine, Pittodrie
Plan of Division of Bennachie
Mr. William McLeod, Netherton, Fetternear |
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A prominent wooded hill feature at the eastern base of Bennachie, and about half a mile from Pittodrie House; property of Col. [Colonel] Knight Erskine, Pittodrie |
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STONE AXE FOUND HERE [Craignathunder] |
Stone Axe found here |
Col. [Colonel] Knight Erskine |
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CANNIE WELL |
Canny Well
Canny Well
Canny Well |
Mr. Stronach, Raehill
Mr. Maitland, Rothney
Estate Plan dated 1859 |
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A fine Spring Well in a Fir Plantation on the North Side of Bennachie |
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THE LINN |
The Linn
The Linn
The Linn |
Mr. Stronach Raehill
Mr. A. Littlejohn Shepherds Lodge Mr. G. Simon Woodside |
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A small precipitous where the Rushmill Burn flows through. Well known by this name. From this place the Burn takes the name of Linn Burn until it joins Burnhervey at Bogfoot. |
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LINN BURN |
Linn Burn
Linn Burn
Linn Burn |
Mr. A. Littlejohn
Mr. G. Simon
Mr. J. McDonald, Hillside |
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A burn on the North Side of Bennachie, and flowing in a N.E. [North East] direction till it joins Burnhervey. It is Known from its Source to "The Linn," by the name of Rushmill Burn. |
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Note: Cannie Well - Cannie, Kannie, Cautious; prudent; Artful; Crafty; Attentive; wary; watchful; not given to expense. Moderate in Charges, Moderate in Conduct, not severe in depredation, or exaction, useful; beneficial. (Jamieson) |
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CUMMINGSTONE |
Cummingstone
Cummingstone
Cummingstone |
Mr. W. Selby Tenant
Mr. A. Littlejohn Shepherds Lodge
Mr. J. McDonald, Hillside |
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A small Croft with offices and garden attached, property of Sir A. Grant, Bart. [Baronet] MonymusK |
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WOODSIDE |
Woodside
Woodside
Woodside |
Mr. G. Simon Tenant
Mr. J. McDonald
Mr. W. Selby |
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A small farmsteading with offices and garden attached, property of Sir A. Grant Bart. [Baronet] Monymusk |
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SHEPHERDS' LODGE |
Shepherds' Lodge
Shepherds' Lodge
Shepherds' Lodge |
Mr A. Littlejohn, Tenant
Mr McLeod Ground Officer
Mr J. Robson Keeper |
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A Small Croft Situated on the East Side of Bennachie, property of Colonel Leslie, Fetternear. |
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HILLSIDE |
Hillside
Hillside
Hillside |
Mr J. McDonald Tenant
Mr A Littlejohn
Mr J. Robson |
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A small croft with offices and garden attached, property of Colonel Leslie, Fetternear. |
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SHEPHERDS LODGE. This is not a proper descriptive name
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Andrew Nicoll, Outreach Officer. 7 Apr 2014
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MAINS OF AFFORSK |
Mains of Afforsk
Mains of Afforsk
Mains of Afforsk |
Mr. David Adam Tenant
Mr. George Forbes, Nether Deuchries
Mr. Alexander Allan, Netherton |
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A good farmsteading with Offices and garden attached; property of Sir Alexander Grant, Monymusk. |
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NETHER DEUCHRIES |
Nether Deuchries
Nether Deuchries
Nether Deuchries |
Mr. George Forbes, Tenant
Mr. David Adam
Mr. Alexander Allan |
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A good farmsteading with Offices and garden attached; property of Sir Alexander Grant, Monymusk. |
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LAVENIE |
Lavenie
Lavenie
Lavenie |
Mr. John Bisset, Tenant
Mr. William Bisset, Tenant
Lease Papers |
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A small farmsteading with Offices and garden attached; property of Sir Alexander Grant, Monymusk. |
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[signed] E.H. Courtney Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
24th April 1867 |
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NAME BOOK
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PARISH OF OYNE
Co. [County] of ABERDEEN
[Stamped x 2] Ordnance Survey M.S. [Map Survey] Store Southampton 16 Mar. 1891 and 11 Apr. 1895 |
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Index
Parish of Oyne Aberdeenshire
Names -- Pages
Ardoyne -- 8
Bride [Bridge] of Shevock -- 3
Brownhills -- 9
Bridge of Rettie -- 16
Bogandy -- 16
Buchanstone Station -- 20
Bridgefoot -- 23
Burn of Ryhill -- 24
Bogend -- 34
Berry Hill -- 34
Boghead -- 41
Bridge of Carden -- 47
Burn of Torries -- 48
Bedehouse Wood -- 52
Beinn-na ciche -- 56
Blackwell Head -- 63
Bruntwood Tap -- 66
Birks Burn -- 68
Birks (In Ruins) -- 68
Bog Well -- 69
Bede House (Remains of) -- 75
Bridgeton -- 21
Bridge of Pitmachie -- 11
Candle Hill -- 19
Carden Farm -- 25
Church -- 31
Camp Fauld -- 45
Craig Well -- 51
[Camp] Fort -- 57
Craigshannoch -- 61
Clachie Burn -- 67
Craignathunder -- 77
Cannie Well -- 79
Cummingstone -- 81
Daes Toll -- 18
Drum Tootie -- 29
Dawmoor Wood -- 51
Dalau Burn -- 66
East Craigfoot -- 17
Fielding -- 6
Free Church -- 32
Flint Arrowheads found here -- 45
Firbogs -- 51
Farquharson Wood -- 52
Ford of Glenton -- 70
Fort -- 57
Great North of Scotland Railway -- 2
Gushetnook -- 78
Gooseknows -- 23
Gady Cottage -- 29
Glengowan Cottage -- 30
Gady Burn -- 35
Greenbog -- 40
Gill Burn -- 43
Gilbree Burn -- 55
Gill Well -- 61
Garioch's Ford -- 63
Garbet Burn -- 66
Ginshie Burn -- 67
Garbet Tap -- 65
Hatton of Ardoyne -- 5
Hill of Cobrigdale -- 22
Hart Hill -- 31
Hillfoot -- 39
Hillford -- 44
Hill Well -- 39
Hillbrae -- 41
Hillfoot -- 43
Harthill Castle (Ruins of) -- 46
Hummel Craig -- 55
Hosie's Well -- 58
How of the Garbet -- 67
Heather Brig -- 68
Hillside -- 82
Inn -- 14
Knowhead -- 5
Kirkton of Oyne -- 32
Longcroft -- 13
Leamington -- 17
Longhorn Well -- 22
Little Parkbrae -- 39
Lady's Bridge --48
Lady's Well -- 49
Little Oxen Craig -- 56
Little John's Length -- 61
Lady's Pot -- 73
Linn Burn -- 79
Lavenie -- 83
Mains of Pitmachie -- 13
Mill of Pitmedden -- 14
Mill of Buchanstone -- 18
Max Hill -- 31
Manse -- 32
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Names -- Pages
Masonford -- 44
Mill of Carden -- 47
Moor of Carden -- 48
Maiden Castle -- 53
Mither Tap -- 57
Moss Grieve -- 58
Maiden Causeway -- 60
March Burn -- 63
Mill of Tillyfour -- 69
Mains of Tillyfour -- 70
Milestone Hill -- 74
Mains of Afforsk -- 83
North Hatton -- 7
Newton of Ardoyne -- 10
North Ardoyne -- 10
Nettle Craig -- 22
New Mains -- 46
Newlands of Oyne -- 47
Nether Maiden -- 59
Nether Deuchries -- 83
Oyne -- 1
Old Rettie -- 15
Over Carden -- 29
Oyne -- 30
Old Westhall -- 32
Old Harthill -- 35
Oxen Craig -- 56
Oak Brae -- 74
Pitmachie -- 13
Poorhouse -- 16
Penninbrae Well -- 22
Parkbrae -- 23
Pitmedden House -- 26
Post Office -- 34
Pickle Head -- 35
Parnassus -- 36
Pittodrie -- 54
Pitgaveny -- 65
Parkstile -- 70
Place of Tillyfour -- 70
Queen's Ford -- 14
Quarry Hill -- 65
Rouplaw -- 6
River Ury -- 11
Rettie -- 15
Ryhill -- 24
Rushmill Burn -- 58
River Don -- 71
Station -- 2
South Ardoyne -- 7
Site of Cairn -- 9
Stone Circle -- 19
Scabbed Craig -- 19
Standing Stone -- 20
Sculptured Stones -- 25
School -- 30
Standing Stone -- 31
Site of St. Ninian's Chapel -- 33
Stone Cist found here -- 44
Standing Stone -- 48
Stay Know -- 59
Scare Hill -- 71
Stone Axe found here -- 77
The Craigs -- 5
The Queys -- 9
The Shevock -- 10
The Three Fords -- 44
Torries -- 45
Thorntreemoor Wood -- 53
The Greens -- 55
Tillybrack -- 74
The Linn -- 79
Urn found here -- 9
Urn found here -- 33
Upper Parkbrae -- 40
Upper Woodend -- 73
Wester Shevock -- 3
Wood of Pitmachie -- 7
Westfield of Ardoyne -- 8
West Craigford -- 8
Whitestone -- 15
Wallside -- 17
Westerton of Pitmedden -- 26
Westhall Cottage -- 26
Waterside -- 26
Westhall -- 27
West Lodge -- 29
Wellside -- 37
West Parkbrae -- 40
Whiteford -- 43
Watch Craig -- 56
Westhaugh -- 69
Woodend -- 73
Woodside -- 81
Mains of Petmathen -- 13
Petmathen House -- 26
Altered by Authority of Mr. James Macdonald The Farm, Huntly N.B. [North Britain ] To be used for 1" [1 inch] purposes only, further investigation to be made during the revision of the larger scales by Order of the D.G. [Director General ] 12.8.95. [12 Aug 1895] |
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