OS1/1/78/106
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURN OF EASAICHE | Essachie Essachie Essachie |
Revd. [Reverend] William Ronald, Cabrach Mr. Roger, Rhynie Mr. James Cran, Lesmoir |
042 | A large & rapid flowing burn, formed by the burns of Essie & Templand, it forms the boundary between the Parishes of Auchindoir & Rhynie, winding its course in an easterly direction, on the northern base of Ord Hill, soon after it crosses the Public Road, about a quarter of a mile north west of the Village of Rhynie, it then flows in an easterly direction, crossing the Turnpike Road at the Mill of Noth, and into the Bogie, about a quarter of a mile east of the mill of Noth. |
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[Page] 106Parish of Rhynie
Notes: Essachie - "Easaiche. - Abounding in waterfalls." (Gaelic)
See derivations other side. previous page]
"Eas - Waterfall - [Cabarach], or cascade" (Ibid.)
The derivation of this word is so self evident that I have no doubt that the orthography as written on Plan (i.e. Easaiche) is correct. E.H. Courtney Capt. RE [Captain Royal Engineers]
Not the least doubt. James McDonald
JM Courtney []
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