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SLAINS |
Parish of Slains
Parish of Slains
Parish of Slains
Parish of Slains
Parish of Slains
Parish of Slains
Parish of Slains |
John Gordon Esq, Parkhill,
Mr G. Clarke, Gound Officer Slains
Mr Hay, Mollfarm
Fullarton's Gazetteer. Vol [Volume] 2.
Statistical Account. 1842.
Johnston's County Map
Peterhead Almanac & Buchan Directory 1865. |
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A parish in the Eastern district of Buchan, Aberdeenshire, is bounded on the north by Cruden Parish on the East by the German Ocean South by Foveran, and on the west by Foveran and Logie Buchan Parishes. It is of a triangular shape and measures from North to South about 6½ miles, and from East to West from 3 to 4 miles, tapering to about half of a mile at the Southern extremity. Fullarton in his Gazetteer of Scotland says "A parish containing the villages of Collieston and old Castle at the South eastern extremity of Buchan, Aberdeenshire. Its port town is Ellon 6 miles to the West. Its surface in a general sense is all low yet is much diversified by wells in every part, by a range of small eminences called the Kippet Hills.
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"Hills, across its centre and by cliffs of from 170 to 200 feet in height along great part of its coast. These Cliffs embrace multitudes of little creeks, are torn and piled in terrible confusion, exhibit deep ghastly chasms, and are pierced profoundly with many Caverns. One of the Caverns called "Hell Lum", is upwards of 200 feet long & occasionally 30 feet high, and another Called the "Dropping Cave", or the white cave of Slains is so richly incrusted with Stalactites, and profusely watered with the calcareous drippings from a porous rock which forms them, that though the whole was swept away for transmutation into manure, a new gorgeous coating similar in appearance to carved white marble, was very rapidly formed. About one third of the Coast is a Sandy beach, the soil is of every variety from the lightest sand to the heaviest clay. The principal rocks along the coast are gneiss and mica Slate, the Kippet Hills, consist of gravel mixed with small limestone boulders. Much of the land of the parish is of Caustic calcareous quality, suitable to be dispersed on newly reclaimed clay land, and long used in a general way as a manure. There are two Lakes with each an area of about 15 acres, and one called the "Loch of Slains" or "Meikle Loch of Slains" with an area of 73 acres and a mean depth of 90 feet. There are several chalybeate springs. the Ythan throughout its connection with the parish abounds with fish, and is navigable by sea-borne vessels the chief Antiquity is the ruin of Slain's Castle, situated on a strong peninsulated rock about 120 feet high, whose base is washed by the sea. this Castle was very extensive and of great strength, the only approach to it being a narrow defile which a handful of brave men could have held against any force; but now nothing remains of it except three sides of a square tower and some scattered masonry.
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"Masonry. It was the Seat of the noble family of Errol, and was demolished in 1594, by order of James VI, on occasion of the Earl of Errol having joined in the Earl of Huntly's rebellion. The Parish is in the presbytery of Ellon and Synod of Aberdeen. The Parish Church was built about the year 1800, and contains 654 sittings. The present parish of Slains comprehends the Ancient parishes of Slains and Forvie, and seems as to its ecclesiastical property to have all belonged before the Reformation to one of the Colleges.
In 1837 and near to the "Round Top" two stone cists were found, each measuring about 3 feet in length, about 1 foot 8 inches broad and 20 inches deep, and were lying East and West, and contained unctuous matter.
There is no portion of this parish detached nor portion, or portions of any other parish enclosed within the boundary thereof.
[Signed] R. Dickson Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
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BOGBRAE |
Bogbrae
Bogbrae
Bogbrae |
John Gordon Esqr Parkhill
Mr T. Bowman occupier
Mr John Brown Auchmaude |
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Applies to a small farm steading with dwelling house attached. Situated near the county road leading from Aberdeen to Peterhead in the occupation of Mr Thomas Bowman and property of J. Gordon Esqr Parkhill |
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AUCHMAUDE |
Auchmaude
Auchmaude
Auchmaude |
John Gordon Esqr Parkhill
Mr John Brown Occupier
Mr James Walker Occupier |
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Applies to two small farmsteadings situated near to the county road leading from Aberdeen to Peterhead, in the occupation of John Brown & James Walker and property of John Gordon Esqr Parkhill |
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STONE BALL FOUND HERE A.D. 1867 [Auchmaude] |
Stone Ball found here 1867
Stone Ball found here 1867 |
Mr Thomas Bowman Senior Bogbrae
Mr Thomas Bowman Junior Bogbrae |
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While cultivating the ground in the month of April 1867, Mr Thomas Bowman Junior found a stone spherical ball, about 2½ inches in diameter |
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WOODEND |
Woodend
Woodend
Woodend |
C. Chalmers Esqr Aberdeen
Mr J. McKenzie occupier
Valuation Roll of Parish |
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Applies to a dwelling house on the farm of Bellscamphie in the occupation of Mr J. McKenzie. Bellscamphie and property of John Gordon Esqr Parkhill |
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PITLURG |
Pitlurg
Pitlurg
Pitlurg |
C. Chalmers, Advocate, Aberdeen
Mr Thomas Bowman Bogbrae
Mr George Massie Hillhead |
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Applies to a modern mansion house, with garden & ornamental grounds attached, in the occupation of Mr Johnston, and property of John Gordon Esqr Parkhill |
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BELLSCAMPHIE |
Bellscamphie
Bellscamphie
Bellschamphie
Bellschampie |
Estate Plan
James McKenzie Occupier
Valuation Roll of Parish
C. Chalmers, Advocate Aberdeen |
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Applies to a large & extensive farm steading situated about ½ mile north west from the house of Pitlurg, in the occupation of Mr James McKenzie and property of John Gordon Esqr Parkhill |
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HILLHEAD |
Hillhead
Hillhead
Hillhead |
Mr C. Chalmers, Advocate, Aberdeen
Mr George Massie Occupier
Mr James Walker Auchmaude |
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Applies to a croft situated about ½ mile north west from the house of Pitlurg in the occupation of Mr George Massie and property of J Gordon Esqr Parkhill |
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POLE HILL |
Pole Hill
Pole Hill
Pole Hill |
Mr George Massie, Hillhead
Mr Thomas Bowman Bogbrae
Mr James Walker Auchmaude |
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Applies to a rising piece of ground situated ¼ mile north west from Pitlurg, and said to be the highest land in the parish of Slains.
"On the Pole Hill is an eminence to the left of the road leading to Pitlurg, and which was enclosed and planted in by the late General Gordon; is an artificial mound having the appearance of a barrow, 60 feet in length by 14 feet wide, there is no record of its having been examined." "Pratt's Buchan" |
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MAINS OF LEASK |
Mains of Leask
Mains of Leask
Mains of Leask |
C. Chalmers Esqr Advocate, Aberdeen
Miss Mary Wilken Occupier
Valuation Roll of Parish |
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Applies to a very large & commodious farm steading with dwelling house & garden attached Situated about ¼ Mile east from Pitlurg in the occupation of Miss Wilken and property of John Gordon Esqr Parkhill |
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WEST BYRELEASK |
West Byreleask
West Byreleask
West Byreleask |
Mr Ronald McDonald. Cluny Castle
Mr James Sim Occupier
Mr Philip Kennedy East Byreleask |
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Applies to a croft situated near to the Mains of Leask in the occupation of Mr James Sim and property of John Gordon Esqr Cluny Castle |
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EAST BYRELEASK |
East Byreleask
East Byreleask
East Byreleask |
Mr Ronald McDonald Cluny Castle
Mr Philip Kennedy Occupier
Mr Thomas Kennedy Occupier |
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Applies to two Small farms in the occupation of Messrs P. & T. Kennedy and property of John Gordon Esqr Cluny Castle |
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MOSSFARM |
Mossfarm
Mossfarm
Mossfarm |
C. Chalmers Esqr Aberdeen
Mr William Hay occupier
Mr George Cruickshank Lochlundie |
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Applies to a small farm Situated about ¾ Mile north east from the house of Pitlurg in the occupation of Mr W. Hay and property of John Gordon Esqr Parkhill |
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WOODEND |
Woodend
Woodend
Woodend |
Mr Thomas Bowman Bogbrae
Mr Francis Hay occupier
Mr William Hay Mossfarm |
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Applies to a small farm adjoining Mossfarm in the occupation of Mr Francis Hay and property of John Gordon Esqr Parkhill |
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LOCHLUNDIE |
Lochlundie
Lochlundie
Lochlundie |
Mr George Clark Ground officer
Mr George Cruickshank occupier
Mr William Hay Mossfarm |
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Applies to a croft situated in the Lochlundie Moss in the occupation of Mr George Cruickshank and property of John Gordon Esqr Cluny Castle |
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LOCHLUNDIE MOSS |
Lochlundie Moss
Lochlundie Moss
Lochlundie Moss |
Mr George Clark. Girnel (Ground Officer)
Estate Plan 1784-1792.
Mr James Rennie, Girnel |
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A very extensive peat moss, so called It is now pretty well drained, and by no means so wet and marshy as formerly and it supplies nearly all the parish with peats. The property of Captain Gordon of Cluny Castle. |
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MINISTER'S MOSS |
Minister's Moss
Minister's Moss
Minister's Moss |
Estate Plan
Mr George Clark.
Mr James Rennie. |
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A portion of Lochlundie Moss. So called from being set apart. for the Minister's use. and marked out by Stones. lettered and numbered. |
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BROWNHILL QUARRY |
Brownhill Quarry (Granite)
Brownhill Quarry (Granite)
Brownhill Quarry (Granite) |
Mr George Clark.
Mr James Rennie
Mr William Donaldson. Cornhill |
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A small granite quarry, so Called from being on the farm of Brownhill. It is pricipally used for building purposes upon this estate. |
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WEST BROADMUIR |
West Broadmuir
West Broadmuir
West Broadmuir |
Valuation Roll
Alexander Davidson Occupier
Charles Simm Upper Brownhill |
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a farm Consisting of a dwelling house with out houses and Garden detached and Situated at the South East edge of Lochlundie Moss The property of Captain Gordon Cluny Castle |
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UPPER BROWNHILL |
Upper Brownhill
Upper Brownhill
Upper Brownhill |
Valuation Roll
Charles Simm Occupier
Alexander Davidson West Broadmuir |
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a farm Consisting of a dwelling house with out houses and Garden detached, situated abt [about] ¼ of a mile S.S.W. [South South West] of West Broadmuir farm |
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UPPER BROADLEYHILL |
Upper Broadleyhill
Upper Broadleyhill
Upper Broadleyhill |
Mr William Morrison Occupier
Mr Ranald MacDonald Factor
Mr William Cruickshank Broadmuir |
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A farmsteading Consisting of dwellinghouse offices & Garden the property of J Gordon Esq Cluny Castle. |
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STONE CELT FOUND HERE A.D. 1827 [Upper Broadleyhill] |
Stone Celt found here (1827) |
Mr W Cruickshank Broadmuir
Mr W Morrison upper Broadleyhill
Mr George Webster S [South] Broadleyhill |
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In the year 1827 a Stone Celt of the usual shape & size was found at this spot. |
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STONE CELT FOUND HERE A.D. 1861 [Broadmuir] |
Stone Celt found here 1861 |
Mr William Cruickshank Broadmuir
Mr William Morrison East Broadleyhill
Mr J Duncan South Broadleyhill |
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While ploughing here in the Year 1861 a Stone Celt was found, it was of the usual size and shape. |
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BROADMUIR |
Broadmuir
Broadmuir
Broadmuir |
Mr W Cruickshank Occupier
Mr Ranald MacDonald Factor Cluny Castle
Mr J Cruickshank East Broadmuir |
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A farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse with offices and Garden attached. the property of J Gordon Esq of Cluny Castle. |
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EAST BROADMUIR |
East Broadmuir
East Broadmuir
East Broadmuir |
Mr J Cruickshank Occupier
Mr R MacDonald Factor
Mr W Cruickshank |
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A small farmsteading with dwellinghouse and offices attached. the property of J Gordon Esq of Cluny Castle. |
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MILLTOWN OF LEASK |
Milltown of Leask
Milton of Leask
Milton of Leask
Milton of Leask |
Estate Plan, In possession of Mr Muir
Mr John Muir Occupier
Mr Alexander Jamieson Smiddyhill
Mr Alexander Davidson Mill of Leask |
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a farm Consisting of a good dwelling house with a number of large Office houses and garden; situated a little E. [East] of the Burn of Forvie at abt [about] 2½ m [miles] from where it enters the river Ythan. Occupied by Mr John Muir The property of Capt [Captain] Gordon of Cluny Castle. |
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NETHER LEASK |
Nether Leask
Nether Leask
Nether Leask |
Valuation Roll
Mr John Muir Milton of Leask.
Mr Alexander Jamieson Smiddyhill. |
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a large farm Consisting of a Commodious dwelling house with large office houses and Gardens detached, at present occup [occupied] by Widow Mitchell The property of Captn [Captain] Gordon Cluny Castle Situated about ½ Mile N.E. [North East] of Milton of Leask Farm. |
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MILL OF LEASK (Corn) |
Mill of Leask (Corn)
Mill of Leask (Corn)
Mill of Leask (Corn) |
Alexander Davidson Occupier
Mr John Muir Milton of Leask
Alexander Jamieson Smiddyhill |
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Name of a Small Croft Consisting of 2. dwelling houses and gardens and outhouses detached including also a large Corn mill Situated about 1/5 of a Mile Southward of the Milton of Leask farm and near where the public road Cross the Burn of Forvie. |
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SMIDDYHILL |
Smiddyhill
Smiddyhill
Smiddyhill |
Valuation Roll
Mr Alexander Jamieson occupier
Mr John Muir Milton of Leask |
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Indicates the name of a farm Consisting of a good dwellinghouse, with handsome office houses and garden Situated about ¼ of a Mile S.E. [South East] of the Mill of Leask The property of Captain Gordon Cluny Castle |
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ROUND TOP |
Round Top
Round Top
Round Top |
Mr Alexander Kennedy North Meiklemoss
Mr Charles Smith, Whitefields
Mr George Gardner East Auchnabo |
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name of the most conspicious Summit of a Chain of Sandbanks. Situated a little north of the Muckle Loch of Slains and is well known by the name. The Chain of other hills less Conspicious and the one in question included are known by the name Tippet Hills The origin of which is said to be Gibbet Hills as one of which Still bears the name of Gallow Hill, where it is said, the Criminals of the district were executed. |
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STONE CISTS Found here A.D. 1837 [Round Top] |
Stone Cists found here A.D. 1837
Stone Cists found here A.D. 1837
Stone Cists found here A.D. 1837 |
Mr Alexander Kennedy North Meiklemoss
Mr Charles Smith Whitefields
Mr George Gardner East Auchnabo |
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Two, each measuring abt [about] 3 feet in length In breadth about 20 inches and abt [about] 20 inches in depth with some remains of human bones and ashes. discovered by Mr Alexander Sangster whilst digging for Stones for drainage purposes found a few links west of the Trigonometrical Station upon Round Top hill, and were removed for making Culverts in the Said drains. |
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EAST AUCHNABO |
East Auchnabo
East Auchnabo
East Auchnabo |
Mr George Gardner Occupier
Mr Charles Smith Whitefields
Mr Alexander Kennedy North Meiklemoss |
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a small farm Consisting of a dwellinghouse with outhouses and garden Situated a little West of a public Road Called The Peterhead and Newburgh road also abt [about] 1/5 of a Mile S.W. [South West] of Blackhill The property of Capt. [Captain] Gordon Cluny Castle |
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NORTH MEIKLEMOSS |
North Meiklemoss
North Meiklemoss
North Meiklemoss |
Valuation Roll
Mr Alexander Kennedy Occupier
Mr Charles Smith Whitefields |
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a Small farm Consisting of a dwellinghouse with outhouses and Garden detached. Situated abt [about] ½ Mile N [North] of Loch Slains also abt [about] 25. Chains N.E. [North East] of Round Top Hill |
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LADIES' BRIG |
Ladies' Brig
Ladies' Brig
Ladies' Brig |
Mr Charles Smith Whitefields
Mr Alexander Kennedy North Meiklemoss
Mr George Gardner East Auchnabo |
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a well known name in the district and is upon a public road forming a water-shed, Situated near the South west end of a Peatmoss known by the name "Thief's Eye Moss'. About 20. Chains S.W. [South West] of the junction of public Roads at Whitefield Tradition seems not to agree about the origin of the name. One version Says that during a feudal Siege upon Forgue Castle that two Ladies of the family made their escape and were overtaken and put to death at the Spot named 'Ladies' Brig' Another version Says that this being the most accessible part of a large morass the Ladies of a neighbouring Laird established a bridge for enabling an access to Church. |
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THIEFSEYE MOSS |
Thief's eye Moss
Thief's eye Moss
Thief's eye Moss |
Mr Charles Smith Whitefields Occupier
Mr Alexander Kennedy N. [North] Meiklemoss occupier
Mr George Gardner East Auchnabo |
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a well known name of a large peatmoss but the greater portion of which during the last few years having been reclaimed and brought under Cultivation. The N.W. [North West] end of which joins Ladies' Brig and extends north of a Chain of Sandbanks till within 1/10 of a mile N.W. [North West] of a Conspicious Summit Called Round Top. The local Sound of the name is êê viz Thief's êê- Moss. It is Said the Moss is known by the above name for ages past, but how the name originated is not well known. Some attributes the name having originated on account of the fishermen in the by gone days Coming hither to Cut peats and were blamed in helping themselves to their neighbours' peats also. |
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ST FIDAMNAN'S CHAPEL (Remains of) |
St Adamannan's Chapel (In ruins)
St Adamannan's Chapel (In ruins)
St Adamannan's Chapel (In ruins) |
Mr Alexander Kennedy North Meiklemoss
Mr Charles Smith Smith Whitefields
Mr Peter Watson Achnabo |
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Situated in the Leask Estate and about 8. Chains N.W. [North West] of Knapsleask Farm. The place where the Altar Stood is plainly descernible. It is not large, but a fine old ruins, measuring outside abt [about] 43 feet by 22. Inside 36x15. East window 15. feet by 7. The Piscina is Still to be Seen. The doorway is in the South wall about 1/3 of the length from the West end. The East gable with a gothic window are Still nearly entire The walls are overgrown with Ivy. It stands in a Small plantation of Alder trees &c on a little eminence gently rising from a swampy bottom with a rivulet enclosing the east and South Sides. This is Said to be the old Church of Forvie and was dedicated to S: Findamnan Abbot of Icolmkill. It is now Called S: Adamannan's Chapel Tradition Says it was erected in the end of the Six or Commencement of the Seventh Century It is Situated 3. Miles N. [North] of the other Church ruins in the Sands. See Page 302 Dr [Doctor] Pratt's "Illustrated Buchan" a little work of Considerable merit and authority It is also mentioned in Fullerton's Co. [County] Statistics &c. |
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KNAPSLEASK |
Knapsleask
Knapsleask
Knapsleask |
Valuation Roll
Mr Peter Watson Auchnabo
Mr Charles Smith Whitefield |
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A large farm Consisting of a good dwellinghouse with a Garden and outhouses detached situated abt [about] 8. Chains S.E. [South East] of S. Findamnan's Chapel (In ruins) Occupied by Widow Bruce The property of Capt. [Captain] Gordon Cluny Castle. |
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AUCHNABO |
Auchnabo
Auchnabo
Auchnabo |
Valuation Roll
Mr Peter Watson occupier
Mr Charles Smith Whitefields |
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a large farm Consisting of a good dwellinghouse with outhouses and Garden detached. Situated abt [about] ½ Mile S.E. [South East] of Knapsleask Farm The property of Captn [Captain] Gordon Cluny Castle The english of this Celtic name is CowField. |
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[Note beside 'St. Fidamnan's Chapel'] - "At Leask. Here stood of old the Parish Church of Furvie (dedicated to Saint Fidamnan, Abbot of Icolmkill, who died September the twenty-third A.D. D.CC.IV. [1204], having sate twenty five years, Anno actalis seventy seven) overblown by the sands." (Collections of the Shires.) |
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BROWNHILL |
Brownhill
Brownhill
Brownhill |
Valuation Roll
Mr George Cruickshank Occupier
Mr Charles Simm Upper Brownhill |
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a farm Consisting of a Commodious dwelling house (which is newly built) also out houses and garden. It is expected the office houses shall be removed shortly, to make room for better ones. Situated a little north from where the Black Stank water Cross the Old Aberdeen road The property of Capt. [Captain] Gordon of Cluny Castle |
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ROBBIE'S BRIG |
Robbie's Brig or Robs Brig
Robbie's Brig or Robs Brig
Robbie's Brig or Robs Brig |
Mr George Cruickshank Brownhill
Mr Charles Simm Upper Brownhill
Mr Alexander Davidson West Broadmuir |
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indicates the name of a Stone Bridge over the Black Stank water on the road Called newburgh and peterhead Road. The bridge is well known by the name but how it received the name I could not find out. |
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WHITEFIELDS |
Whitefields
Whitefields
Whitefields |
Valuation Roll
Mr Charles Smith occupier
Mr George Cruickshank Brownhill |
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Name of two Small Crofts consisting of two dwelling houses with out houses and Gardens situated about 11 Chains North of North Meiklemoss farm, and at the Side of a public road. |
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BLACKHILL |
Blackhill
Blackhill
Blackhill |
Valuation Roll
Mr James Dalgorna Occupier
Mr George Gardner East Auchnabo |
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a farm Consisting of a Commodious and handsomely built dwellinghouse with a shop, out houses and garden detached, situated a little west of a public Road Called The Peterhead and Newburgh Road also a little N.E. [North East] of East Auchnabo and about 17. Chains N.N.W. [North North West] of Cornhill Hamlet. The property of Capt. [Captain] Gordon Clunny Castle. There is also a dwelling with a Shoe Shop abt [about] 6. Chains S.E. [South East] and another dwelling with a Tailor's Shop abt [about] 6. Chains N.E. [North East] of the above farm, and attached to it, and bearing the Same name. |
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NORTH KNAPPERNA |
North Knapperna
North Knapperna
North Knapperna |
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Mr James Dalgorna Blackhill
Mr George Gardner East Auchnabo |
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indicates the name of a farm Consisting of new premises viz a good dwellinghouse with outhouses attached. also a Small Croft Consisting of two dwellings an outhouse and garden detached, situated abt [about] 7. chains N.W. [North West] of the above and bearing the same name, both situated about a ¼ of a mile N.E. [North East] of Blackhill |
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South Knapperna
South Knapperna
South Knapperna |
Valuation Roll
Mr James Dalgorna Blackhill
Mr George Gardner East Auchnabo |
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a farm Consisting of a dwellinghouse with outhouses and Garden detached, situated abt [about] ¼ of a Mile South of North Knapperna and a little N.E. [North East] of Cornhill hamlet The property of Capt. [Captain] Gordon Clunny Castle |
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OGSTON |
Ogston
Ogston
Ogston |
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr Sim. Clochtow.
Mr Phillips, Old Castle. |
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A Small farmsteading, situated near the north of the parish. the property of John Gordon Esq. Cluny. |
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WARD |
Ward
Ward
Ward |
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Mr R MacDonald Factor
Mr George Anderson Occupier |
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A farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse garden & offices the property of J Gordon Esq of Cluny. |
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SOUTH BROADLEYHILL |
South Broadleyhill
South Broadleyhill
South Broadleyhill |
Mr George Webster Occupier
Mr J Davidson Occupier
Mr MacDonald Factor |
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This name applies to two small farmsteading with dwellinghouses offices &c, attached the property of J Gordon Esq of Cluny Castle. |
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EAST BROADLEYHILL |
East Broadleyhill
East Broadleyhill
East Broadleyhill |
Mr Lewis Barclay Occupier
Mr George Webster
Mr MacDonald Factor |
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A small farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse & offices, the property of J Gordon Esq of Cluny Castle. |
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BOGIES' HOLE |
Bogies Hole
Bogies Hole
Bogies Hole |
Mr Robertson.
Mr Sim.
Mr Phillips. |
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This name is applied to a cave, on the coast of Slains, situated close to the Veshels.
It derives this name from the circumstance of having been frequented by Bogies'.
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THE VESHELS |
The Veshels
The Veshels
The Veshels |
Mr Robertson.
Mr Sim.
Mr Phillips. |
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This name is applied to a lot of rocks on the coast, situated between the Green Craig & Berries Loup. |
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BERRY'S LOUP |
Berry's Loup
Berry's Loup
Berry's Loup |
Mr Robertson.
Mr Sim.
Mr Phillips. |
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A large flat kind of rock, near the north of the parish. Tradition says, a man whose name was Berry, jumped from the cliff, which is about one hundred feet high on to this rock, hence the name. |
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STUDY HEAD |
Studdy Head
Studdy Head
Studdy Head |
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr Sim. Clochtow.
Mr Phillips. Old Castle. |
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A prominent headland on the coast of Slains parish. there is one large rock quite square, and very high, which resembles an anvil, and I suppose it is from this it takes its name. |
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BLOODY HOLE |
The Bloody Hole
The Bloody Hole
The Bloody Hole |
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr Sim. Clochtow.
Mr Phillips. Old Castle. |
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This name is applied to a very deep hole on the cost, [coast] and tradition says there was many a Kingsman killed here by the Smugglers, hence the name, |
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GREEN CRAIG |
The Green Craig
The Green Craig
The Green Craig |
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr Sim. Clochtow.
Mr Phillips. Old Castle. |
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This name is applied to a large high rock on the coast, situated a little east of the farmsteading of North New Clochtow. |
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[Note beside 'Study Head'] - Study, Stuthy, Styddy. An Anvil. (Jamieson) |
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SOUTH NEWCLOCHTOW |
South Newclochtow
South Newclochtow
South Newclochtow |
Valuation Roll
James Sangster occupier
John Forrest East Brigend |
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a farm Consisting of a dwelling house with gardens and out houses situated about ¼ of a Mile Eastward of E. [East] Brigend The property of Captain Gordon Clunny Castle |
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EAST BRIDGEND |
East Bridgend or Clochtow Croft
East Bridgend or Clochtow Croft
East Bridgend or Clochtow Croft |
Valuation Roll
John Forrest Occupier
James Sangster New South Clochtow |
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a small farm, or croft, consisting of a dwelling house with outhouses and garden detached, Situated about ¼ of a Mile S.W. [South West] of New South Clochtow, also, about 13 Chains S.W. [South West] of where the Black Stank Water Crosses a pub: [public] Road. The property of Captain Gordon Clunny Castle |
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BLACK STANK |
Black Stank
Black Stank
Black Stank |
Mr Charles Simm Upper Brownhill
Mr Alexander Davidson West Broadmuir
Mr George Cruickshank Brownhill |
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name of a stream which issues from Lochlundie Moss, and Crosses a public road called Peterhead and Newburgh road at a Bridge called Robbies Brig and receives various springs and drainage of Land &c. and enters the Sea about ¾ of a mile E. [East] of South New Clochtow. The name of the Stream is well known at various farms which it passes - Stank is the gaelic and also the Scottish of a Ditch the water being from a morass or Peat moss is generally dark in rainy weather. |
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[Note beside 'Black Stank'] -
Stank. A pool or pond, the ditch of a fortified town.
Stanked, surrounded with a ditch.
Stank-Hen A species of water-fowl that breeds about stanks or ponds. Ettr. For; supposed to be the Common Water Hen (Jamieson) |
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MILL OF COLLIESTON (Corn) |
Mill of Collieston
Mill of Collieston
Mill of Collieston |
Valuation Roll. 1859-60.
Pratt's Buchan 1858
Mr Andrew Reid. Tenant. |
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A good Corn or meal Mill, with Kiln &c with the necessary machinery &c which is driven by water power. also. a dwelling house. offices. garden, &c attached, the property of Captain Gordon. of Cluny Castle, |
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WILLOW CROFT |
Willow Croft
Willow Croft
Willow Croft
Willow Croft |
Valuation Roll.
Rental Books. & Estate Plans. 1784. & 92
Mr Ronald Macdonald. Cluny Castle
Mr Robert Skene. Tenant. |
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An ordinary Cottage, with outhouses, garden &c. attached, also. a few acres of land the property of Captain Gordon |
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BURN OF COLLIESTON |
Burn of Collieston
Burn of Collieston
Burn of Collieston |
Mr Andrew Reid, Mill of Collieston
Mr Anderson Milton of Brogan
Mr Skene, East Brogan |
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A Small stream having its source from the Meikle Loch of Slains flows in a westerly direction until it unites with the Burn of Forvie about a quarter of a mile south from the Milton of Brogan |
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UPPER BROGAN |
Upper Brogan
Upper Brogan
Upper Brogan
Upper Brogan |
Valuation Roll. 1859-60
Rental Books, Leases. & Estate Plans
Mr Ronald Macdonald, Cluny Castle
Mr James Cruickshank. Tenant |
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A good farm house. with offices. yard, garden &c attached. well Known by this name. the property of Captain Gordon. Cluny Castle. |
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EAST BROGAN |
East Brogan
East Brogan
East Brogan
Easter Brogan |
Valuation Roll.
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Mr Ronald Macdonald.
Mr William Skene. Tenant. |
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An ordinary farm house, with offices, garden &c attached Known by this name the property of Captain Gordon of Cluny Castle |
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MILTON OF COLLIESTON |
Milton of Collieston
Milton of Collieston
Milton of Collieston
Millton of Collieston |
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Mr Ronald Macdonald.
Mr Andrew Reid, Mill of Collieston
Valuation Roll. |
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An ordinary farm house. with offices, garden &c attached. Known by this name. the property of Captain Gordon |
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BURN OF FORVIE |
Burn of Forvie
Burn of Forvie
Burn of Forvie |
Pratt's, Buchan 1858
Estate Plan 1784-& 1792
Mr George Clark. Girnel (Ground officer) |
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"About a mile above the ferry the Burn of Forvie falls into the river This brook or burn takes its rise about Six miles up the country, on the northern side of the hill of Dudwick, and is augmented by springs among the hills of Auchleuchries, Below. Pitlurg. the burn flows through Several large and well cultivated farms, among these are Nether Leask and Artrochie to the left and right respectively of the Stream. The burn after turning the Mill of Leask, is shortly joined by the Burn of Collieston, which runs from the Meikle Loch of Slains, and in its Course turns the Mill of Collieston The Burn of Forvie is crossed by a bridge near it confluence with the River Ythan" vide Pratt's Buchan Page 229 & 232 |
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MILTON OF BROGAN |
Milton of Brogan
Milton of Brogan
Milton of Brogan
Millton of Brogan |
Mr Ronald Macdonald, Cluny Castle
Rental Books, Leases, & Estate Plans
Mr David Anderson. Tenant
Valuation Roll. 1859-60 |
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An ordinary farm house. with offices, garden &c attached, Known by this name. the property of Captain Gordon Cluny Castle. |
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MEIKLE LOCH |
Meikle Loch
Meikle Loch
Meikle Loch of Slains
Muckle Loch of Slains
Mickle Loch of Slains |
Mr George Clark Girnel (Ground officer)
Mr James R. Souter. Schoolmaster
Pratt's Buchan 1858
Statistical Account. 1843
Estate Plan 1784. 1792 |
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"There are three lakes in the parish, and one of these is Called the Muckle Loch of Slains, is really a magnificent [sheet] of water, Covering in the depth of winter a basin of from Seventy to Seventy three acres in extent. It is Surrounded on three Sides by a ridge of land. the Kippet Hills, rising by an easy acclivity, to the height of from fifty to Sixty feet above the level of the surface". vide Statistical Account Page 589 - "Its mean depth may be about twenty-two feet. but in one place it has been ascertained to be fifty-two. The only outlet from it is by a Small Stream at the South end, which has been converted into a dam, to drive a meal-mill about a mile blow [below], and this outlet or Stream is called the Burn of Collieston. It is evident from the appearance of its shores, that in former times the Loch ocupied a much larger area - It abounds with perches and pike" Extracts from Pratt's Buchan, page 230 vi [vide] Collections from the Shires of Aberdeen and [Banff] |
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LITTLE LOCH |
Little Loch
Little Loch
Little Loch |
Mr George Clark.
Mr James R. Souter
Mr Andrew Reid. (Mill of Collieston) |
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This is called the Little Loch merely to distinguish it from the Meikle Loch. But formerly it was Connected with and formed part of the Meikle Loch. It is now merely connected by a Small drain which is its only outlet, It is not fed by a stream but appears to have several Springs within its basin. |
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KAIM HILL |
Keame Hill
Keame Hill
Keame Hill
Kaim Hill |
Mr George Clark. Girnel (Ground officer)
Mr James Fetch, Feu
Mr James Rennie
Mr Alexander Watson. South Alehousehill |
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A conspicious Eminence. Known by this name. Said to be derived from its resemblance to a Comb. |
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STONE CIST FOUND HERE A.D. 1828 [Kaim Hill] |
Cist found here a.d. 1828
Cist found here a.d. 1828
Cist found here a.d. 1828 |
Mr George Clark
Mr James Fetch,
Mr James Rennie, Feu. |
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About the year 1828 a gravel or Sand pit was here, and in filling it up or levelling in the sides, a Cist or Stone Coffin was discovered about two feet from the surface, and lying East & west. measuring about four feet long - 20 inches broad by 15 inches deep. with rough flags. or undressed stones at Sides. Ends. and one Covering the top, but none in the bottom, There was no Urns found, but in the south end of the Cist was found a human skull and some bones, ashes &c none of these articles were preserved only one of the flags may be seen in the farm house of Feu. Mr James Rennie. was present when it was discovered or seen it very soon afterwards, |
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[Note beside 'Kaim Hill'] - Kaim. A low ridge. Lanarks, This term, in Ayrs, is used to denote the crest of a hill, or those pinnacles which resemble a Cock's Comb, whence the name is supposed to have been given. A Camp or Fortress. Kaim as occurring in the designation of a place, has been explained "Crooked hill" the summit of a mound, (Jamieson) |
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BROOM HILL |
Broom Hill
Broom Hill
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Mr George Clark, Girnel
Mr James R. Souter. schoolmaster
Mr John Gray School Croft |
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A conspicuous Eminence, so Called, from being formerly. Covered with. broom furze &c. It is now under Cultivation but the hill still retains the name. |
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BROOMHILL COTTAGE |
Broomhill Cottage
Broomhill Cottage
Broomhill Cottage |
Mr George Clark
Mr James R. Souter
Mr William Mitchell Tenant. |
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A neat Cottage, with outhouses garden &c attached deriving its name from the adjoining hill |
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SCHOOL [nr Broom Hill] |
School
School
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School |
Statistical account. 1843.
Mr George Clark.
Mr James R. Souter.
Valuation Roll 1859-60 |
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A good stone building, with the master's dwelling house, garden &c attached. It was erected about 1842 and has been Since used as a parish school. for boys and Girls, the average number of attendants is about 50. and the master participates in the Dick & Milne's bequeasts, &c. |
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KIPPET HILLS |
Kippet Hills
Kippet Hills
Kippet Hills
Kippit Hills |
Statistical Account. 1843.
Mr George Clark Girnel (Ground officer)
Mr James R. Souter. Schoolmaster
Estate Plan 1784. 1792 |
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"The Muckle Loch of Slains, is surrounded on three sides by a ridge of land called the Kippet Hills, rising by an easy acclivity to the height of from fifty to sixty feet above the level of the surface" Statistical Account Page 589
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RUMBLING POT |
Rumbling Pot
Rumbling Pot
Rumbling Pot |
Mr George Clark
Mr James R. Souter Mr John Gray (School Croft) |
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A deep hole or pot near the edge of the Muckle Loch, or Meikle Loch known by this name. |
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GALLOWS HILL |
Gallow Hill
Gallow Hill
Gallow Hill |
Mr George Clark
Mr James R. Souter
Mr John Gray |
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A conspicuous Eminence, So called from being Supposed to have been a place of Execution. About 15 years. ago on the Summit of this hill was found near the surface, a hole about 12. or 15. inches square - with stones set on edge. at sides. ends. and one at the bottom and as nothing was found therein, it is believed to have [been] the place where the tree or Gallows stood. |
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[Note beside 'Kippet Hills'] - Kip, Kipp, a sharp pointed hill. Tweed
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CLOCHTOW |
Clochtow
Clochtow
Clochtow
Clochton |
Rental Books & Estate Plans
Mr Ronald Macdonald. Cluny Castle
Mr Alexander Sim. Tenant
Valuation Roll. 1859-60 |
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A good farm house with offices. yard, garden &c attached, Known by this name the property of Captain Gordon of Cluny Castle |
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NORTH ALEHOUSEHILL |
North Alehousehill
North Alehousehill
North Alehousehill
North Alehousehill |
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Mr Ronald Macdonald, Cluny Castle
Mr Robert Duncan. Tenant. |
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An ordinary farm house. with offices &c attached. Known by this name. the property of Captain Gordon |
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FEU |
Feu
Feu
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Few |
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Mr Ronald Macdonald
Mr James Fetch. Tenant.
Valuation Roll. |
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A good farm house. with offices yard. garden &c. attached. Known by this name, the property of Captain Gordon. |
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SOUTH ALEHOUSEHILL |
South Alehousehill
South Alehousehill
South Alehousehill |
Valuation Roll. 1859-60
Mr Ronald Macdonald, Cluny Castle
Mr Alexander Watson, Tenant |
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An ordinary farm house, with office yard. garden &c attached, Known by name, the property of Captain Gordon of Cluny Castle |
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GIRNEL |
Girnel
Girnel
Girnel
Gunas |
Mr Ronald Macdonald
Rental Books. Estate Plans &c
Mr George Clark, Ground officer
Valuation Roll. |
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A good dwelling house. with outhouses garden &c attached, also a few acres of land, This was formerly used for [collecting] the rents of the Estate in, and a store [house] for meal. barley &c. and had a strong [hold] or prison, attached. The property of Captain Gordon |
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SCHOOLHILL |
Schoolhill
Schoolhill
Schoolhill |
Mr George Clark
Mr James R. Souter, Schoolmaster,
Mr William Donaldson. Cornhill |
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An ordinary Cottage. or dwelling house. with outhouses, garden &c attached. Known by this name - the property of Captain Gordon |
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MAINS OF SLAINS |
Mains of Slains
Mains of Slains
Mains of Slains |
Mr Thomas Mackie, Tenant.
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr George Sangster Collieston |
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A fine farmsteading, situated near the Old Castle of Slains, on the coast of parish of Slains. The property of John Gordon Esq. Cluny. |
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CRAWLEY |
Crawley
Crawley
Crawley |
Mr Thomas Mackie, Tenant.
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr George Sangster Collieston |
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This name is applied to two or three small houses on the farm of Mains of Slains. The property of John Gordon Esq. Cluny. |
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PORTIE SHORE |
Portie Shore
Portie Shore
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Mr Thomas Mackie, Tenant.
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr George Sangster Collieston |
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LONG CRAIG |
Long Craig
Long Craig
Long Craig |
Mr G. Philips Fisherman residing at Old Castle
Mr J. Philips Fisherman residing at Old Castle
Mr W. Philips Fisherman residing at Old Castle |
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A large broken rock on the coast, situated near the Skite Hole, a little South of the Old Castle of Slains. |
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[Note beside 'Portie Shore'] - Portie. Air: mien: Carriage: behaviour, (Jamieson) |
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THE SHARPER |
The Sharper
The Sharper
The Sharper |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr George Phillips.
Mr Sim. |
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BRUNT HEUGH |
Brunt Heugh
Brunt Heugh
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Mr George Robertson.
Mr George Phillips.
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SKITE HOLE |
The Skite Hole
The Skite Hole
The Skite Hole |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr George Phillips.
Mr Sim. |
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This name is applied to a split in a large piece of rock, which is attached to the cliff, in which, in stormy weather, the sea squirts up through this break with great force, hence the name. |
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[Note beside 'Brunt Heugh'] -
Brunt. Keen: Eager. Burnt. Burned or burnt. Illegally touched; A term used in Curling, and various games.
Heugh. Hewch. Huwe. Hwe; Hew. A Crag; A ragged steep, A steep hill or bank. A glen with steep overhanging braes or sides. The shaft of a coal pit. A hollow in a quarry (Jamieson)
[Note beside 'Skite Hole'] -
Skite. The dung of a fowl. The act of squirting, or throwing saliva forcibly through the teeth. A squirt or syringe. A smart and sudden blow, so as to make what strikes rebound in a slanting direction from that which is struck. A trick; as, He's played me an ill skite.
Skyte. A nasty person. A meagre person; one who has the appearance of starvation. A strange looking ugly person.
Skite of rain. A flying shower. Skite. The act of slipping or sliding in walking. (Jamieson) |
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CORNHILL |
Cornhill
Cornhill
Cornhill
Cornhill |
Valuation Roll 1859-60
Rental Books & Estate Plans
Mr Ronald Macdonald. Cluny Castle
Mr William Donaldson. Tenant. |
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An ordinary dwelling house, with outhouses, garden &c attached, also a smithy, and a few acres of land. the property of Captain Gordon of Cluny Castle. |
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BRUCES' FEMALE SCHOOL |
Bruces' Female School
Bruces' Female School
Bruces' Female School |
Mr George Clark, Girnel
Mr William Donaldson
Mr James R. Souter, Schoolmaster, |
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A new house. now in the Course of erection and to be Called by this name.
Two brothers and a Sister. named Bruce who lately lived in this district are the founders of this School They two brothers died lately and left all their money to the Sister, (now Mrs Hay) and she has given one thousand pounds to defray the expense of erection and the Surplus to be retained for the future support of the School. and should this not be sufficient for its requirements. She is willing to further augment this sum. It is chiefly for girls. (inhabitants of this parish, but little boys will be admitted until they are of a Certain age. It is not confined to any particular Sect nor under the control of any church or church dicipline |
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SCHOOL CROFT |
School Croft
School Croft
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Mr James R. Souter. Schoolmaster
Mr John Gray. Tenant.
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SOUTH MEIKLEMOSS |
South Meiklemoss
South Meiklemoss
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Valuation Roll. 1859-60.
Rental Books. Estate Plans &c.
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An ordinary farm house with offices, garden &c attached, Known by this name. The property of Captain Gordon |
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WHITEFIELDS |
Whitefields
Whitefields
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Valuation Roll.
Mr James Cruickshank Tenant
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An ordinary farmhouse or Croft with outhouses. garden &c. attached. Known by this name. The property of Captain Gordon |
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NORTH NEWCLOCHTOW |
North New Clochtow
North New Clochtow
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Mr George Robertson. Collieston
Mr Phillips. Old Castle
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A small farmsteading, situated near the coast and at the north end of the parish of Slains. the property of John Gordon Esq. Cluny |
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New Clochtow
New Clochtow
New Clochtow |
Mr George Robertson. Collieston
Mr Phillips. Old Castle
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A small farmsteading, situated a little north west of Bruce's Haven on the coast of parish of Slains. the property of John Gordon Esq. Cluny. |
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Fawns Pot
Fawns Pot
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Mr George Robertson. Collieston
Mr Phillips. Old Castle
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A small pot at the foot of a waterfall near the coast, a little south of the farmsteading of New Clochtow. |
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[Note beside 'North New Clochtow'] - To Cloch, Clogh, Clough. To cough frequently and feebly. Coth: obviously from a Common origin with Clocher.
Tow. A rope of any kind. tow, the substance of which some ropes are made (Jamieson)
[Note beside 'Fawn Pot'] - Fawn. A white spot on moorish ground. (Jamieson) |
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PISSING YAD |
Pissingyad
Pissingyad
Pissingyad |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Phillips.
Mr Sim. |
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This name is applied to a small waterfall, on the coast, situated a little south of Fawns Pot. |
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THE NOBS |
The Nobs
The Nobs
The Nobs |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Phillips.
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This name is applied to a lot of broken, shelving rock on the coast, situated a little east of Pishenyad. |
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BRUCE'S HAVEN |
Bruce's Haven
Bruce's Haven
Bruce's Haven |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Phillips.
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A fine haven on the coast, in which a fisherman whose name was Bruce, was drowned. it is very rocky and dangerous to enter with a boat. |
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[Note beside 'Pissing Yad'] - Yad. An old mare. Jamieson
[Note beside 'The Nobs'] - Nob. a knob. Jamieson |
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BUSK CRAIG |
The Busk Craig
The Busk Craig
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Mr George Phillips.
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Alexander Milne. |
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A large half tide rock, situated near the Lakes, in Broadhaven. |
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LITTLE BLIND MAN |
Little Blind Man
Little Blind Man
Little Blind Man |
Mr George Phillips.
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Alexander Milne. |
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A large rock, standing on the foreshore at Old Castle, and close to the Blind Man. |
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BLIND MAN |
Blind Man
Blind Man
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Mr George Phillips.
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Alexander Milne. |
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A very large conspicuous rock, situated on the foreshore at the village of Old Castle. |
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[Note beside 'Busk Craig'] - Busk, A bush. To Busk. To dress; to attire one's self to deck.
Busk, Buskry, Dress; decoration.
To Busk Hukes. To dress fishing-hooks; to busk flies. Waverley (Jamieson) |
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MUSSEL SKELLYIS |
Mussel Skellyis
Mussel Skellyis
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Mr George Phillips. Old Castle.
Mr George Robertson. Collieston.
Mr Alexander Milne. Old Castle. |
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This name is applied to a ridge of rock, situated at the north end of Broadhaven. |
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BROAD HAVEN |
Broadhaven
Broadhaven
Broadhaven |
Mr George Phillips. Old Castle.
Mr George Robertson. Collieston.
Mr Alexander Milne. Old Castle. |
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A fine bay, situated north of the Old Castle of Slains, in which the large fishing boats are kept. belonging to the men at the village of Old Castle. |
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THE LAIKS |
The Lakes
The Lakes
The Lakes |
Mr George Phillips. Old Castle.
Mr George Robertson. Collieston.
Mr Alexander Milne. Old Castle. |
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This name is applied to a lot of small half tide rocks, at the south side of Broadhaven. |
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[Note beside 'Mussel Skellyis'] - Skelly. The Chub. a fish
Skelly Slate. V. [vide] skaillie
[Note beside 'The Laiks'] - Laik. Perhaps a shallow part of the Sea, where the tides are irregular.
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THE GUTTER |
The Gutter
The Gutter
The Gutter |
Mr George Robertson. Collieston
Mr Sim, Clochtow.
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A small deep gutter, running between two rocks, situated a little south of the Iron Man. |
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RADEL SKELLYIS |
Radel Skellyis
Radel Skellyis
Radel Skellyis |
Mr George Robertson. Collieston
Mr Sim, Clochtow.
Mr George Phillips, Old Castle. |
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This name is applied to a large piece of flat shelving rock, situated close to the Gutter. |
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RADEL HAVEN |
Radel Haven
Radel Haven
Radel Haven |
Mr George Robertson. Collieston
Mr Sim, Clochtow.
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A small bay or haven, situated close to Radel Skellyis. This haven affords quiet shelter for the fishing boats in stormy weather. |
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[Note beside 'The Gutter'] - Gutter. A Mire; As. "The road was a perfect gutter." This term Occurs in A very instructive proverb, addressed to those who pretend to trust to Providence, while they are totally regardless of the use of means; "ye're no to lie down in the gutter", and I think that providence will come and tak ye out again. (Jamieson)
[Note beside 'Radel Skellyis'] - Rade. Raid. An Invasion; An attack by violence. A ridiculous enterprise or expedition, as, "Ye made braw raid to the fair yesterday." "Whatten a raid this ye've ha'en". What fine business is this you have been about? That our Ancestors viewed the v. [verb] to ride as the origin of the S. Raid appears from the Sense in which the pret. [preterite] of the v. [verb] occurs in one of our Acts. (Jamieson)
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CRINCLE DEN |
Crincle Den
Crincle Den
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Mr George Robertson. Collieston.
Mr Sim. Clocktow.
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A small hollow, situated a little inland from the coast and about half a mile east of the farm of Clochtow. |
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DEVIL'S STUDY |
Devils Studdie
Devils Studdie
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Mr George Robertson. Collieston.
Mr Sim. Clocktow.
Mr George Phillips. Old Castle. |
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IRON MAN |
Iron Man
Iron Man
Iron Man |
Mr George Robertson. Collieston.
Mr Sim. Clocktow.
Mr George Phillips. Old Castle. |
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A small piece of shelving rock running out into the sea, situated near the Gutter. |
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[Note beside 'Devils Study'] - Study. Stuthy. Styddy, An Anvil: Stiddie, Studdie (Jamieson). |
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TRUNCHER CRAIG |
Truncher Craig
Truncher Craig
Truncher Craig |
Mr George Phillips.
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Alexander Milne. |
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A small half tide rock, situated at the south side of Old Castle. |
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MEIKLE CRAIG |
Muckle Long Craig
Muckle Long Craig
Muckle Long Craig |
Mr George Phillips. Mr George Robertson.
Mr Alexander Milne. |
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A long rock, detached from the Portie Shore, at the south side of Old Castle. |
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OLD CASTLE |
Old Castle
Old Castle
Old Castle |
Mr George Phillips.
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Alexander Milne. |
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A small fishing village situated around the ruins of the Old Castle of Slains, which stands on the top of a very high cliff. |
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LITTLE CRAIG |
Little Long Craig
Little Long Craig
Little Long Craig |
Mr George Philips Fisherman Old Castle
Mr James Philips Fisherman Old Castle
Mr William Philips Fisherman Old Castle |
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A small rock, which is covered at highwater, situated close to the Muckle Long Craig, near to the Old Castle of Slains. |
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[Note beside 'Truncher Craig'] - Truncher - Speir. A pointless spear. Evergreen. branch-er, to Cut off |
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HORN CRAIG |
Horn Craig
Horn Craig
Horn Craig |
Mr George Phillips, Old Castle,
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr Alexander Milne, Old Castle. |
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A large rock. situated a little north of the Blind Man. |
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THE BUSK |
The Busk
The Busk
The Busk |
Mr George Phillips, Old Castle,
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr Alexander Milne, Old Castle. |
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A small half tide rock, which, is very dangerous to boats passing by this place. situated a little east of Horn Craig. |
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THE RON |
The Ron
The Ron
The Ron |
Mr George Phillips, Old Castle,
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr Alexander Milne, Old Castle. |
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A large rock which is only seen at low water, situated a little south of the Blind Man. |
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[Note beside 'Horn Craig'] - Horne Close; Urgent (Jamieson) |
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SLAINS CASTLE (Ruins of) |
Old Castle of Slains
Old Castle of Slains
Old Castle of Slains |
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Mr Alexander Milne. Old Castle. |
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A fine old ruin standing up in the midst of a small fishing village on the coast:-
About a mile northwards from the Kirk, are the ruins of the old Castle of Slains, overlooking the German Ocean. It belonged originally to the Earls of Buchan, and became afterwards, for many generations, the seat of the noble family of Erroll. There is some doubt whether the castle owed its origin to Fergus, Earl of Buchan, who lived about the time of William the Lion, or to the Comyns, who shortly afterwards succeeded to the earldom through marriage with Marjory, or Margaret, only daughter of Fergus, and Countess of Buchan in her own right.
The situation is very striking - bold, precipitous rocks, and steep braes: a fine bay on the north, and a broad sweep inland on the south, over which the rocks tower to a magnificent height, form the principal features of the place, The ruin itself - consisting of two sides of a solitary tower - stands out boldly on the brow of a peninsular rock. There is every appearance of its having been protected by a deep fosse, with a drawbridge - some remains of the outworks being still visible. These huge remains of massive masonry of run-work, thick enough to admit of ample room for a passage in the walls, indicate the original strength of the building. The castle was destroyed in 1594, when James VI, marched into the north, after the battle of Glenlivet, to reduce the powerful Earls of Huntly and Erroll to obedience; but even in its decay, this bold and interesting remnant of feudal greatness still retains an attitude of gaunt superiority over the dwarfish habitations that have arisen around its base. Extract from Pratt's history of Buchan, page 30. |
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DROPPING CAVE |
Dropping Cave
Dropping Cave
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A large cave, situated on the Seal Shore, was once a place of great note but a portion of earth & rock has fallen in at the mouth of the cave which has completely closed it.
Dropping Cave of Slains. This remarkable cave is among the chief natural curiosities of the district. The Countess of Erroll, in her historical notice of Buchan, says; "The things most remarkable in Buchan seem to be - 1. The Parish of Forvie, which is wholly overblown with sand; 2 The Dropping Cave of Slains; 3 Bullers - Buchan near the Bownes; 4 The well of Peterhead; 5 The multitude of Selchs that come in at Strathbegge; 6 Eagles which build in the Craigs of Pennan.
The entrance to this cave is low, but the interior is lofty and capacious, and was formerly remarkable for the number and beauty of its stalactites; these, however, have of late years greatly diminished.
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CAIRD'S CAVE |
Caird's Cave
Caird's Cave
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A long narrow cave running into a ridge of rock, projecting from the cliff, in which in olden times the gipseys' used to live. |
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TOMMY'S CASTLE |
Tommy's Castle
Tommy's Castle
Tommy's Castle |
Mr Sim. Clochtow.
Mr George Phillips. Old Castle.
Mr George Robertson Collieston. |
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[Note beside 'Cairds' Cave'] - Caird. Card. Kaird. A gipsy; one who lives by stealing. A travelling tinker. A Sturdy beggar. A scold. Ceard, Ceird. A tinker (Jamieson)
[Note beside 'Tommy's Cave'] - Tommy Noddie. Tom-Noddy. The puffin. A bird. The Tam torie of the Bass. (Jamieson) |
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OUTER JANETS |
Outer Janets
Outer Janets
Outer Janets |
Mr George Robertson. Collieston.
Mr George Phillips. Old Castle.
Mr Sim. Clochtow. |
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DOG DAUGHTERS |
Dog Daughters
Dog Daughters
Dog Daughters |
Mr George Robertson. Collieston.
Mr George Phillips. Old Castle.
Mr Sim. Clochtow. |
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This name is applied to a small gutter which runs up to the Lum Cave. |
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LUM CAVE |
Lum Cave
Lum Cave
Lum Cave |
Mr George Robertson. Collieston.
Mr George Phillips. Old Castle.
Mr Sim. Clochtow. |
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A small cave which runs through a large piece of Rock. at the top of Dog Daughters |
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[Note beside 'Dog Daughters'] - Dog, Sea-Dog. A name given by mariners to a meteor seen close to the horizon, generally before sunrise, or after sunset; viewed as a certain prognostic of the approach of bad weather.
Daugh. A certain Division of land, determined by its being able to produce forty eight bolls.
Daugh. A very heavy dew, or drizzling rain. (Jamieson)
[Note beside 'Lum Cave'] - Lum. Lumb. A chimney, sometimes the Chimney top. The whole of the building appropriated for one or more Chimneys; the stalk. (Jamieson) |
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JANETS SKELLYIS |
Janets Skellyis
Janets Skellyis
Janets Skellyis |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Sim.
Mr George Phillips |
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This name is applied to three large rocks, situated a little south of Dog Daughters. |
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COCK CRAIG |
Cock Craig
Cock Craig
Cock Craig |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Sim.
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A large high rock, situated on the Seal Shore and a little south of Janets Skellyis. |
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SEAL SHORE |
Seal Shore
Seal Shore
Seal Shore |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Sim.
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A Small rocky shore a famous place for Seals, on which are the entrance to two caves, the Cairds Cave & the Dropping Cave. |
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[Note beside 'Janets Skellyis'] - Skelly. The Chub. A fish.
Skelly, slate v. [vide] Skaillie. (Jamieson)
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BRIDGE OF FORVIE |
Bridge of Forvie
Bridge of Forvie
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Mr John Paul
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A small stone bridge of one arch crossing the Burn of Forvie near to the farm of Walkmill, in the Parish of Logie Buchan. |
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FORVIE |
Forvie
Forvie
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Mr Ranald MacDonald Factor Cluny
Mr John Paul Occupier |
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A farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse with garden and commodious offices attached, the property of John Gordon Esq of Cluny Castle. |
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COTEHILL LOCH |
Cotehill Loch
Cotehill Loch
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Mr Singer Cotehill
Revd [Reverend] James Rust Minister
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COTEHILL |
Cotehill
Cotehill
Cotehill |
Mr Singer occupier.
Mr A Robertson Mudhole
Mr R MacDonald Factor Cluny |
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A farmsteading consisting of dwellinghouse, with garden and Commodious offices attached, the property of J Gordon Esq Cluny Castle. |
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HADDO |
Haddo
Haddo
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Mr J Paul Forvie
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A sheep farm belonging to the farm of Waterside, it consists of a shepherd's dwellinghouse, and large sheep shed. |
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BLACK ROCK |
Black Rock
Black Rock
Black Rock |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Robert Clark.
Mr George Sangster. |
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LONG SHANK |
Long Shank
Long Shank
Long Shank |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Robert Clark.
Mr George Sangster. |
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LONG POT |
Long Pot
Long Pot
Long Pot |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Robert Clark.
Mr George Sangster. |
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A deep hole in a portion of the shelving rock south of Long Shank. |
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TARNESS HAVEN |
Tarness Haven
Tarness Haven
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Mr George Robertson. Collieston.
Mr Robert Clark, Lousylaw.
Mr George Sangster, Whiteness. |
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LOUPING STANE |
Louping Stane
Louping Stane
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Mr George Robertson. Collieston.
Mr Robert Clark, Lousylaw.
Mr George Sangster, Whiteness. |
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HOUSE CRAIGS |
The House Craig
The House Craig
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Mr George Stokes, Collieston.
Mr George Sangster, Whiteness |
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THE GRAIP |
The Grape
The Grape
The Grape |
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr George Stokes, Collieston.
Mr George Sangster, Whiteness |
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[Note beside 'The Graip'] - Grape, A vulture. v. [vide] Graip
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NORTH SEA |
North Sea
North Sea
North Sea
North Sea |
Johnston's Co. [County] Map of Aberdeenshire
Bradshaw's Map of Scotland
Statistical Accounts of Kincardine & Aberdeenshires.
Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland. Vols [Volumes] 1 and 2. |
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GERMAN OCEAN |
German Ocean
German Ocean
German Ocean
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Stewart's Geography
Burgh Boundary Reports for Scotland
Statistical Accounts of Kincardine & Aberdeenshires.
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Mr JR Souter Schoolmaster
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An extremely plain edifice erected AD 1804, seated for 600 persons, it is Surrounded by a graveyard.
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Manse
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ST TERNAN'S WELL |
St Arnan's Well
St Arnan's Well
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Revd [Reverend] James Rust
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A well in the garden of the Manse, supposed to have been the holy well attached to the church in ancient times - St Arnan is a corruption of St Ternan. |
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MUDHOLE |
Mudhole
Mudhole
Mudhole |
Valuation Roll
Mr A Robertson Occupier
Revd [Reverend] James Rust, Slains. |
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Little Collieston
Little Collieston
Little Collieston |
Mr C Sangster Crofter
Mr C Henderson Crofter
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KIRKTON OF SLAINS |
Kirkton
Kirkton
Kirkton |
Valuation Roll
Mr A Mitchell Occupier
Revd [Reverend] James Rust |
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Whiteness
Whiteness
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Mr George Sangster. Tenant.
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A small farmsteading with Inn, attached, occupied by Mr George Sangster, the property of John Gordon Esq Cluny. |
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POST OFFICE [Kirkton of Slains] |
Post Office
Post Office
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Mrs Bird. Post Office Collieston
Mr George Stokes.
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A small receiving office for letters, having one despatch at 5 O.C. [O'Clock] A.M. and one delivery at 11 O.C. [O'Clock] A.M. Head Office at Ellon. |
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Carlin Cave
Carlin Cave
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Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr Robert Clark, Lousylaw.
Mr George Sangster, Whiteness |
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PERTHUDDEN |
Perthudden
Perthudden
Perthudden |
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr Robert Clark, Lousylaw.
Mr George Sangster, Whiteness |
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A small rocky bay, situated at the foot of the bank on which the Coastguard Station stands, and at the north end of the "Sands' of Forvie". |
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THE SHEVEROCK |
The Sheverock
The Sheverock
The Sheverock |
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr Robert Clark, Lousylaw.
Mr George Sangster, Whiteness |
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[Note beside 'Carlin Cave'] - Carlin. Carling. An old woman, a contemptous term for A woman. Although not far advanced in life Douglas, a witch, Loth. The last handful of corn cut down in harvest field, when it is not shorn before Hallowmas. S.B. [Scotia Borealis - North of Scotland] If before this it is called the maiden. (Jamieson) |
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DOWIESTONE CAVE |
Dowiestone Cave
Dowiestone Cave
Dowiestone Cave |
Mr George Robertson.
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FLESHIEWALL CAVE |
Fleshiewall Cave
Fleshiewall Cave
Fleshiewall Cave |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr George Stokes.
Mr George Sangster. |
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A small cave, situated close to Aver Hill, a famous place for smugglers in the days of free-trading as it was called. |
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Aver Hill
Aver Hill
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Mr George Robertson.
Mr George Stokes.
Mr George Sangster. |
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[Note beside 'Dowiestone Cave'] - Dowy. Dowie v. [vide] Dolly (Jamieson)
[Note beside 'Fleshiewall Cave'] - Flesh. Flesche. The Carcase of Any Animal killed for food.
Flische. Fleese. (Jamieson)
[Note beside 'Aver Hill'] - Aver. a gelded goat. Jamieson. |
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EELASH PEEL |
Eelashpeel
Eelashpeel
Eelashpeel |
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr George Sangster, Whiteness.
Mr George Stokes, Collieston. |
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HUMMEL CRAIG |
Hummel Craig
Hummel Craig
Hummel Craig |
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr George Sangster, Whiteness.
Mr George Stokes, Collieston |
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POTTIE MURLAN |
Pottie Murlan
Pottie Murlan
Pottie Murlan |
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr George Sangster, Whiteness.
Mr George Stokes, Collieston. |
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This name is applied to a very broken portion of the cliff, situated a little south of the Hummel Craig. |
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[Note beside 'Eelash Peel'] - Eela. A fishing place, or ground for fishing, near the shore.
Peel, A Pool. Peel, a place of strength. V. [Vide] Pele.
Ashlar. Hewn and polished; applied to stones. A shingle. smoothed like a shingle
[Note beside 'Hummel Craig'] - Hummel. A drone. Dunbar. Germ. hummel fucus. Hummel. Hummle. wanting horns,
Hummel-Corn. Grain which wants a beard, as pease. In Berwicks, three bolls of barley,
with one of peas, made into meal. receive the designation of hummel-corn. A term
applied to the lighter grain of any kind. or that which falls from the rest when it is
fanned.
[Note beside 'Pottie Murlan'] - Murlan. A narrow-mouthed basket. V. [Vide] Murling
Murling. A soft murmur.
Murling. Morthling. The Skin of a young lamb, or of a sheep soon after it has been
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LOW TOWN |
Low Town
Low Town
Low Town |
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr Robert Clark, Lousylaw.
Mr George Sangster, Whiteness. |
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LOUSYLAW |
Lousylaw
Lousylaw
Lousylaw |
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr Robert Clark, Lousylaw.
Mr George Sangster, Whiteness. |
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A small farmsteading, occupied by Mr G. Clark. the property of John Gordon Esq. Cluny |
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COLLIESTON |
Collieston
Collieston
Collieston |
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr Robert Clark, Lousylaw.
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Leaving the scene of wild sterility at the Preventive Station, we find ourselves close upon the picturesque fishing village of Collieston, straggling over the braes, and among the cliffs which encircle its romantic little bay. This place, for several months during the summer, is much frequented, in spite of its scanty accommodations, by visitors from the interior parts of the country, who, tempted by its downy braes and salubrious air, come here for the benefit of sea-bathing. |
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HIGH TOWN |
High Town
High Town
High Town |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Robert Clark.
Mr George Sangster. |
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COASTGUARD STATION [nr Collieston] |
Coastguard Station
Coastguard Station
Coastguard Station
Preventive Station |
Mr MacBey, Royal Navy Chief Boatman
Revd. [Reverend] James Rust
Mr H Mitchell
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A row of dwellinghouses with gardens &c. attached, erected by the Admiralty for the accommodation of the Men of the Coastguard. |
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WATCH HOUSE |
Watch House |
Mr MacBey, Royal Navy Chief Boatman
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STONE CELT FOUND HERE A.D. 1858 [nr Collieston] |
Stone Celt found here (1858) |
Revd [Reverend] James Rust Minister
Mr JR Souter Schoolmaster |
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MISSION CHAPEL (Free Church) [nr Collieston] |
F.C. [Free Church] Mission Chapel
F.C. [Free Church] Mission Chapel
F.C. [Free Church] Mission Chapel |
Revd [Reverend] James Rust
Mr JR Souter
Mr MacBey R.N. [Royal Navy] |
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SAND LOCH |
Sand Loch
Sand Loch
Sand Loch |
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HELL'S LUM |
Hell's Lum
Hell's Lum
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Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr George Sangster, Whiteness |
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Site of the WRECK OF THE ST CATHERINE, ONE OF THE SHIPS OF THE SPANISH ARMADA A.D. 1588 |
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A small creek, situated a little south of Hell's-lum.
Scarcely a quarter of a mile northwards from the village are the parish church and manse of Slains - modern buildings of no peculiar pretensions. Near this place, in one of the creeks, is a pool called by the fishermen St Catharine's Dub, where tradition has always affirmed that the St Catharine, one of the ships of the Spanish Armada, was wrecked in 1588. The truth of this report is confirmed by the fact that, in 1855, the Revd [Reverend] Mr Rust, parish minister of Slains, succeeded in raising one of the guns from this pool. This gun is complete in every respect, and not even corroded. The quality of the cast-iron is such, that a blacksmith in the neighbourhood, after a severe test, was disposed to pronounce it malleable iron. The extreme length of the gun is seven feet nine inches; from the muzzle to the touch-hole, six feet nine inches. The diameter of the bore is about three and one-fourth inches. The ball and wadding are in a perfect state of preservation; the weight of the ball is four pounds. The whole may be seen at the manse of Slains, where Mr Rust has the gun mounted on a carriage. It is said there are more guns in the same pool. Extract from History of Buchan page 25 & 26, by the Revd. [Reverend] John B. Pratt M.A. [Master of Arts] |
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St Catharine's Dub
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[Note beside 'Hell's Lum'] - Lum; Lumb. A chimney. Sometimes the chimney top, the
whole of the building appropriated for one or more chimneys;
the stalk. (Jamieson).
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HILL OF CRANSDALE |
Hill of Cransdale
Hill of Cransdale
Hill of Cransdale |
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CAVE [Hill of Cransdale] |
Cransdale Cave
Cransdale Cave
Cransdale Cave |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Robert Clark.
Mr George Sangster. |
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A fissure about thirty yards in length, four feet in width, and from twenty to thirty feet in length, and in some places, about thirty feet high, running through the west side of the Hill of Cransdale. |
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EBBING STONE |
Ebbing Stone
Ebbing Stone
Ebbing Stone |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Robert Clark.
Mr George Sangster. |
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This rock is only seen at Ebb tide, and is situated at the enterance of Tarness Haven. |
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WATERSIDE |
Waterside
Waterside
Waterside |
Patrick Mitchell Esqr occupier
Mr John Paul Forvie
Revd. [Reverend] James Rust. Manse |
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Applies to a large and extensive farm steading with dwelling house and garden attached, situated about one mile from the mouth of the River Ythan, in the occupation of P. Mitchell Esqr and property of John Gordon Esqr Cluny Castle. |
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RIVER YTHAN |
River Ythan
River Ythan
River Ythan |
P. Mitchell Esqr Waterside
Mr John Paul. Forvie.
Revd [Reverend] James Rust. Manse |
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CHARLIE'S POINT |
Charlie's Point |
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The Pot |
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SANDS OF FORVIE |
Sands of Forvie
Sands of Forvie
Sands of Forvie
Sands of Forvie |
History of Buchan page 24 by the Revd [Reverend] John B. Pratt M.A. [Master of Arts]
Mr George Robertson. Collieston.
Mr Robert Clark. Lousylaw.
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This name is applied to what once was the parish of Forvie, which is now a sandy desert, extending from the River Ythan, to the Coastguard Station at Collieston, and running inland for about three and a half miles. The late minister of the parish, the Revd [Reverend] Gavin Gib Dunn, was anxious to discover the time when the parish of Forvie was united to that of Slains, but so completely has the history of this remarkable locality been obliterated by the stream of ages, that he was wholly unsuccessful. "All my endeavours", says he, "to ascertain the era at which the parish of Forvie was annexed to that of Slains, have entirely failed." Nor is the period at which the parish was overblown, or the cause by which the catastrophe was brought about, very well authenticated. It is said that the calamity happened in the year 1688, and that it was the result of a furious storm from the east, of nine days' duration. There was in the library of Slains Castle, as late as 1830, an old rent-roll of great part of the parish, with the names of the farms and their occupants. The recovery of this volume is much to be desired, as it would throw considerable light on this interesting subject. But where authentic history fails, popular tradition - aided probably by a love of the marvellous - comes to our assistance. The traditionary tale of "The Sands of Forvie" is as follows: About four hundred years ago, the proprietor to whom the parish then belonged, died, leaving his lands to his three daughters. In that lawless age, the helpless orphans were, through fraud and violence, despoiled of their inheritance. Being thrown upon the world, they, in the bitterness of their hearts, prayed to heaven to avenge their wrongs, and to make the fair fields of which they had been so unjustly defrauded, worthless to the ravager and his posterity. An old rhyme embodies the malediction of the fair sufferers:-
"Yf evyr maydenis malysone
Dyd licht upon drye lande,
Let nocht bee funde in Furvye's glebys
Bot thystle, bente, and Sande."
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Time passed on, and still the prayer seemed unheard; but, at length, a furious storm arose, which raged, without intermission, for nine days. The maidens' weird was accomplished.
Such is the tradition: the fact is certain; the parish is a sandy desert.
A writer in the Aberdeen Magazine, for May 1832, gives the following graphic description of the place; "The scene was more in accordance with the desolation of an African wilderness, than the blue hills and green valleys of my native Caledonia. No trace of human habitation could be seen; huge piles of driven sand, stretching for miles in every direction, presenting no vestiges of life or vegetation, but the bent under our feet, and, it may be, a stray sea-gull over our heads, might have led us to realise the feelings of loneliness and desolation which the traveller may be supposed to experience in the vast desert of Zahara". Extract from the History of Buchan. page 24 & 25. by the Revd [Reverend] John B. Pratt. M.A. [Master of Arts] |
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SANYNE |
Sanyne
Sanyne
Sanyne |
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Mr Robert Clark, Lousylaw.
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ROCKEND |
Rockend
Rockend
Rockend |
Mr George Robertson. Collieston
Mr Robert Clark, Lousylaw.
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BURN OF SANYNE |
Burn of Sanyne
Burn of Sanyne
Burn of Sanyne |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr George Sangster.
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A small burn rising in the "Sands of Forvie". and running south east joins the North Sea at Rockend. I understand that this name is a corruption of Sandend. |
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BURN OF HACKLEY |
Burn of Hackley
Burn of Hackley
Burn of Hackley |
Mr George Robertson.
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THE SMITHY |
The Smithy
The Smithy
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Mr George Robertson.
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A large flat rock on the coast, at the bottom of the bank, on which, tradition says, a Smithy stood, when the parish of Forvie was in a cultivated state. There is still remaining a lot of well dressed stones on the rock. And Mr Robertson says, he has often heard his Grandfather speak of being in the Smithy; this Mr Robertson is at present about 80 years of age. |
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FORVIE CHURCH (Ruin) |
Forvie Church (Remains of)
Forvie Church (Remains of)
Forvie Church (Remains of) |
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Mr George Stokes. Collieston.
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A very small ruin, situated in about the centre of the Sands of Forvie, which is generally believed to be the remains of the parish church of Forvie.
Not far from the centre of the sands, and at some distance from the footpath on the right, are the foundations and part of the walls of what is said to have been the parish church. The ruin is on the margin of a tiny streamlet; but judging from what remains of the building, it is doubtful whether it be entitled to the distinction claimed for it. The complete departure from the rule observed by our forefathers in the orientation of their churches is of itself sufficient to throw suspicion on the ecclesiastical origin of this ruin. It must, however, be admitted, that the universal tradition of the district is in favour of the supposition, and we are unwilling to disturb so harmless a belief. Extract from Buchan by the Revd [Reverend] John B. Pratt. M.A. [Master of Arts] page 23.
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OLDKIRK BURN |
Oldkirk Burn
Oldkirk Burn
Oldkirk Burn |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Robert Clark. Lousylaw.
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HACKLEY HEAD or FORVIE NESS |
Hackley Head or Forvie Ness
Hackley Head or Forvie Ness
Hackley Head or Forvie Ness
Hackley Head |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Robert Clark.
Mr George Sangster.
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A very prominent head land, situated about one mile from the village of Collieston. It is generally called Hackley Head, though, I understand the original name was Forvie Ness. |
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NEEDLE EYE |
Needle Eye
Needle Eye
Needle Eye |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Robert Clark.
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Black Hole
Black Hole
Black Hole |
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Mr Robert Clark.
Mr George Sangster. |
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[Note beside 'Hackley Head or Forvie Ness'] - Hack, A very wild moorish place. Hacks mossy, black wilds.
This, as far as I can discover, is merely a provincial variety of Hag. as denoting moss that has formerly
been broken up: from hack, to hew
[Note beside 'Needle Eye'] - Needle - Fish. The shorter Pipe - fish. Needle E'E. Through the
needle e'e. A play among children, in which, A Circle being formed, each takes one of his neighbours
by the hands, the Arms being extended; and he who takes the lead, passes under the Arms of every second
person backwards and forwards, the rest following in the same order, while they repeat a Certain rhyme. (Jamieson) |
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South Broadhaven
South Broadhaven
South Broadhaven |
Mr George Robertson. Collieston.
Mr Robert Clark. Lousylaw.
Mr George Sangster, Whiteness. |
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CORBIE HOLES |
Corbie Holes
Corbie Holes
Corbie Holes |
Mr George Robertson. Collieston.
Mr Robert Clark. Lousylaw.
Mr George Sangster, Whiteness. |
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This name is applied to a nook in the coast, with very steep cliffs, in which a bird called by the natives the "Corbie", is very numerous. |
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HACKLEY BAY |
Hackley Bay
Hackley Bay
Hackley Bay |
Mr George Robertson. Collieston.
Mr Robert Clark. Lousylaw.
Mr George Sangster, Whiteness. |
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A very fine bay, situated about one mile south of the village of Collieston. This bay is much frequented in the Season by sea bathers, and health seekers. It is a very fine piece of sand, and well sheltered from the north & South winds. |
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THE RAWN |
The Rawen
The Rawen
The Rawen |
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr Robert Clark, Lousylaw.
Mr George Sangster,Whiteness. |
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A group of half tide rocks, which are situated a little south of Perthudden. |
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SHARNIE CAVE |
Sharnie Cave
Sharnie Cave
Sharnie Cave |
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr Robert Clark, Lousylaw.
Mr George Sangster,Whiteness. |
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A large cave, which can only be entered at low water, and is situated close to the Poor Man. This cave was a famous place for Smugglers in olden times. |
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POOR MAN |
The Poor Man
The Poor Man
The Poor Man |
Mr George Robertson, Collieston.
Mr Robert Clark, Lousylaw.
Mr George Sangster,Whiteness. |
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A very conspicious rock, situated on a very dangerous part of the coast, and on which many a ship has been wrecked. |
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[Note beside 'The Rawn'] -
Raun. Rawn. Roe of fish. Rauner. The female salmon, which has the roe
Rauns. The beard of barley, rhawn. long or Coarse hair.
Rawn-Fleuk. The turbot. Firth of Forth. Neill v. Bannock-Fluke (Jamieson)
[Note beside 'Sharnie Cave'] -
Sharnie. A designation given to the person to whom the charges of Cows
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BENNET'S LOVE |
Bennet's Love
Bennet's Love
Bennet's Love |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Robert Clark.
Mr George Sangster. |
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A small hollow in the coast, situated a little south west of the Poor Man. The origin of this name is not known. |
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NORTH BROAD HAVEN |
North Broadhaven
North Broadhaven
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Mr George Robertson.
Mr Robert Clark.
Mr George Sangster. |
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A very rocky bay, into which the fishermen have to go at certain times for shelter with their boats. |
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MARYWALLS |
Marywalls
Marywalls
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Mr George Robertson.
Mr Robert Clark.
Mr George Sangster. |
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This name is applied to a few very large rocks, situated a little south of North Broadhaven. |
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STINKING HEAD |
Stinking Head
Stinking Head
Stinking Head |
Mr George Robertson, Collieston
Mr Robert Clark, Lousylaw.
Mr George Sangster, Whiteness. |
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A narrow neck of sand in the River Ythan, which is only visible at Low water. |
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THE THROAT |
The Throat
The Throat
The Throat |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Robert Clark.
Mr George Sangster. |
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A very narrow portion of the River Ythan, and a very conspicuous place at low water. situated about one mile from the mouth of the River. |
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BURN OF AUCHTERLOWNIE |
Burn of Auchterlownie
Burn of Auchterlownie
Burn of Auchterlownie |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Robert Clark.
Mr George Stokes. Collieston. |
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A very small burn rising in the "Sands of Fowie", and running N.E. [North East] joins the North Sea, at about a mile and a half north of the mouth of the Ythan. |
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CRAIG'S POINT |
Craigs Point
Craigs Point
Craigs Point |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Robert Clark.
Mr George Sangster. |
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A small bend in the River Ythan, a little south east of the "Throat." |
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Bed Inches
Bed Inches
Bed Inches |
Mr George Robertson.
Mr Robert Clark.
Mr George Sangster. |
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A Small bed of sand, which is only visible at low water, and is situated south of Craigs Point. |
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HAVEN |
Haven
Haven
Haven |
Mr George Robertson. Collieston.
Mr Robert Clark. Lousylaw.
Mr George Sangster, Whiteness. |
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This name is applied to a portion of the River Ythan, which is only seen at low water, and is situated close to its mouth. |
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[Signed] E.H. Courtney
Capt. RE [Captain Royal Engineers]
16th December 1867 |
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of the
PARISH OF SLAINS
Co. [County] ABERDEEN
[Stamped] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE SOUTHAMPTON 14 Mar. 1889 |
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Index
Parish of Slains -- Aberdeenshire
Names -- Page
Auchmaude -- 6
Auchnabo -- 21
Aver Hill -- 73
Bogbrae -- 5
Bellscamphie -- 8
Brownhill Quarry -- 11
Broadmuir -- 16
Brownhill -- 22
Blackhill -- 23
Bogies Hole -- 29
Berry's Loup -- 29
Bloody Hole -- 30
Black Stank -- 31
Burn of Collieston -- 33
Burn of Forvie -- 35
Broom Hill -- 39
Broomhill Cottage -- 39
Brunt Heugh -- 44
Bruce's Female School -- 45
Bruces Haven -- 48
Bush Craig -- 49
Blind Man -- 49
Broad Haven -- 50
Bridge of Forvie -- 61
Black Rock -- 65
Burn of Sanyne -- 87
Burn of Hackley -- 87
Black Hole -- 89
Bennet's Love -- 92
Burn of Auchterlownie .. 93
Bed Inches -- 94
Clochlow -- 41
Crawley -- 43
Cornhill -- 45
Circle Den -- 52
Cairds Cave -- 58
Cock Craig -- 60
Cotehill Loch -- 63
Cotehill -- 63
Church on site of St Ternan's Chapel -- 69
Carlin Cave -- 72
Collieston -- 75
Coastguard Station -- 77
Cave -- 80
Corbie Holes -- 90
Craigs Point -- 94
Charlie's Point -- 82
Devil's Study -- 52
Dropping Cave -- 57
Dog Daughters -- 59
Dowiestone Cave -- 73
East Byreleask -- 9
East Broadmuir -- 16
East Auchnabs -- 19
East Broadleyhill -- 27
East Bridgend -- 31
East Brogan -- 34
Eelash Peel -- 74
Ebbing Stone -- 80
Feu -- 41
Fawn Pot -- 47
Forvie -- 63
Fleshiewell Cave -- 73
Forvie Church (Ruin) -- 88
Green Craig -- 30
Gallows Hill -- 40
Girnel -- 42
Hillhead -- 8
Horn Craig -- 54
Haddo -- 64
House Craigs -- 67
Hummel Craig -- 74
High Town -- 76
Hells Lum -- 79
Hill of Cransdale -- 80
Hackley Head or Forvie Ness -- 89
Hackley Bay -- 90
Haven -- 95
Iron Man -- 52
Janets Skellyis .. 60
John's Hole Point -- 95
Knapsleask -- 21
Kaim Hill -- 37
Kippet Hills -- 40
Kirkton of Slains -- 70
Lochlundie -- 10
Lochlundie Moss -- 11
Ladies' Brig -- 20
Little Loch -- 36
Long Craig -- 43
Little Blind Man -- 49
Little Craig -- 53
Lum Cave -- 59
Long Shank -- 65
Long Pot -- 65
Louping Stane -- 66
Little Collieston -- 70
Low Town -- 75
Lousylaw -- 75
Mains of Leask -- 9
Mossfarm -- 10
Ministers Moss -- 11
Milltown of Leask -- 17
Mill of Leask (Corn) -- 17
Mill of Collieston (Corn) -- 33
Milton of Collieston -- 34
Milton of Brogan -- 35
Meikle Loch -- 36
Mains of Slains -- 43
Mussel Skellyis -- 50
Meikle Craig -- 53
Manse -- 69
Mudhole -- 70
Mission Chapel (Free Church) -- 78
Marywalls -- 92
Nether Leask -- 17
North Meiklemoss -- 20
North Knapperna -- 23
North Alehouse -- 41
North Newclochtow -- 47
Newclochtow -- 47
North Sea or German Ocean -- 68
Needle Eye -- 89 |
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Names .. Pages
North Broad Haven -- 92
Newburgh Bar -- 95
Oagston -- 25
Old Castle -- 53
Outer Janets -- 59
Oldkirk Burn -- 88
Pitlurg -- 7
Pole Hill -- 8
Portie Shore -- 43
Pissing Yad -- 48
Post Office -- 71
Perthudden -- 72
Pottie Murlan -- 74
Poor Man -- 91
Queel -- 93
Round Top -- 19
Robbies' Brig -- 22
Rumbling Pot -- 40
Randel Skellyis -- 51
Randel Haven -- 51
River Ythan -- 81
River Ythan -- 81
Rockend -- 85
Slains -- 1
Stone Ball found here -- 6
Stone Celt found here -- 15
Stone Celt found here -- 16
Smiddyhill -- 18
Stone Cists found here -- 18
St Fidamnan's Chapel (Remains of) -- 21
South Knapperna .. 23
South Broadleyhill -- 27
Study Head -- 30
South Newclochter -- 31
Stone Cist found here -- 37
School -- 39
South Alehousehill -- 42
Schoolhill -- 42
Skile Hole -- 44
School Croft -- 46
South Meiklemoss -- 46
Slains Castle (Ruins of) -- 53
Seal Shore -- 60
St Ternan's Well -- 69
Stone Celt found here -- 78
Sand Loch -- 78
St Catharines Dub -- 79
Sands of Forvie -- 83
Sanyne -- 85
South Broad Haven -- 90
Sharnie Cave -- 91
Stinking Head -- 93
Thiefseye Moss -- 20
The Veshels -- 29
The Sharper -- 44
The Nobs -- 48
The Laikes -- 50
The Gutter -- 51
Truncher Craig -- 53
The Busk -- 54
The Ron -- 54
Tommy's Castle -- 58
Tarness Haven -- 66
The Graip .. 67
The Sheverock -- 72
The Smithy -- 87
The Rawn -- 91
The Throat -- 93
The Pot -- 82
Upper Broomhill -- 13
Upper Broadley Hill -- 15
Upper Brogan -- 34
Woodend -- 7
West Byreleask -- 9
Woodend -- 10
West Broadmuir -- 13
Whitefields -- 22
Ward -- 27
Willow Croft -- 33
Whitefields -- 46
Whiteness Inn -- 71
Watch House -- 77
Waterside -- 81
Mains of Collieston -- 70
(Altered by authority of John Rae Esqre. Ellon. 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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