Banffshire, Volume 22

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/4/22/1 MARNOCH Marnoch Marnoch Marnoch Marnoch Marnoch Marnoch Marnoch Marnoch Marnoch Marnoch Philip's County Atlas Fullarton's Gazetteer Sheriff's List of Parishes Old Statistical Account New Statistical Account Johnstone's Co [County] Map Oliver & Boyd's Almanac Ainslies Map of Scotland 1789 Black's Map of Scotland Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 010 ; 015 ; 016 ; 018 ; 021 ; 022 The parish of Marnoch is in the Presbytery of Strathbogie, and Synod of Moray, Patron the Earl of Fife. It is bounded on the north by the parish of Boyndie; on the north-east by the parishes of Banff and Alvah; on the east by the parishes of Forglen and Turriff; on the south by the parishes of InverKeithny and Rothiemay; on the west by the parishes of Rothiemay and Grange; and on the north-west by the parish of Ordiquhill. The parish of Marnoch is the the County of Banff, there are no detached portions of it in this or any other county, neither are there detached portions of any other parish within its limits; It contains about 15041 Statute Acres. The parish of Marnoch is of very irregular Shape. It lies along the north bank of the River Deveron for about 6 miles, and extends backwards [continued on page 2]
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OS1/4/22/2 Marnoch Continued [continued from page 1] -wards from the river to the distance of 5 or 6 miles. The Southern parts of the parish are beautifully situated, have a fine exposure, and consist of early fertile soil. Some of the haugh ground is superior. The middle portion of the parish from west to east is considerably diversified with rising grounds, the summits of most of them being covered with thriving plantations. The soil in some places is dry, but commonly humid and mossy. In the northern parts of the parish, the soil in general, though pretty fertile, is of a mossy nature
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OS1/4/22/3 RIVER DEVERON River Deveron River Devoran River Doveron River Dovern River Doveron or River Deveron New Statistical Account Old Statistical Account Fullertons Gazetteer New Statistical Account Old Statistical Account WalKers Map of Scotland New Statistical Account Old Statistical Account Old Statistical Account Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 Black's Map of Scotland Chambers' Encyclopaedia "A river in Aberdeenshire and Banffshire. It lies among the mountains at the Southern extremity of Cabrach, in several head-streams, some of which are in Aberdeenshire, and some in Banffshire, at distances of about 22 miles south-west of the town of Banff, and 27 South of the mouth of the Spey. It describes a very serpentine career, but on the whole flows north-westward to the influx of the Bogie below Huntly, northward from the influx of the Bogie to Rothiemay, eastward or east north-eastward to the vicinity of Turriff, and northward from the vicinity of Turriff to the Moray firth at the town of Banff. Its entire length of run, measured along all the great or considerable windings, is about 60 miles. Its connections with respectively Aberdeenshire and Banffshire are so fitful, leading it now into the one county, now into the other, and now along the boundary between them, as to render it more a puzzle than an expounder in political topography; yet, in one long sweep, from above Glass church to the vicinity of Rothiemay church, it runs entirely within Aberdeenshire, and over another long sweep, from a point 4 miles west-south-west of Turriff to its [continued on page 4]
OS1/4/22/3 [page] 3 Co [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch
OS1/4/22/4 River Deveron Continued [continued from page 3] its embouchure at Banff, it forms almost entirely the boundary-line between the counties. ***. "The river, in the upper part of its course, is a mountain-stream, careering along a series of glens, always rapid, sometimes impetuous and occasionally subject to tremendous inundations". Fullarton's Gazetteer
OS1/4/22/4 [page] 4 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch
OS1/4/22/5 PETERDEN Peterden Peterden Peterden Valuation Roll 65-6 Mr James Morrison (Tenant) Mr Peter Wilson Torston 010.13 A large farm in good repair, with outhouses, garden, & arable land - attached, the property of R.W. Duff Esq M.P. [Member of Parliament]
OS1/4/22/5 TORSTON Torston Torston Torston Thorstowns Valuation Roll 1865-6 Mr Peter Wilson Tenant Mr James Morrison Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 010.13 A farm house in good repair having outhouses garden & Arable land - attached the property of R.W. Duff Esq M.P. [Member of Parliament]
OS1/4/22/5 BINNHILL Binnhill Binnhill Binnhill Valuation Roll 1865-6 Mrs Shearer Tenant Mr Peter Wilson 010.13 A small Cottage in good repair with outhouses, garden & arable land attached, the property of R.W. Duff. Esq M.P. [Member of Parliament]
OS1/4/22/5 [Page] 5 Co [County] of Banff -- Parish of MarnocK
OS1/4/22/6 BROOMHILL Broomhill Broomhill Broomhill Valuation Roll Mr William Morrision Mr Peter Wilson 010.13 This name applies to two small farm houses, with outhouses, gardens, & arable attached, the property of R.W. Duff Esq M.P. [Member of Parliament]
OS1/4/22/6 MILBETHILL Milbethill Milbethill Milbethill Valuation Roll Mr William Morrision Mr William Wilson 010.13 This name applies to 11 small cottages with outhouses garden & crofts of arable land attached, near Milbet Hill, hence the name, the property of R W Duff Esqr M.P. [Member of Parliament]
OS1/4/22/6 MILBET HILL Milbet Hill Milbet Hill Milbet Hill Mr William Morrison Mr William Wilson MR William McIntosh 010.13 A smale eminence near the Moss of Auchinderran Known by this name,
OS1/4/22/6 [Page] 6 Parish of MarnocK [signed] William John Thomas Sapper. R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/7 SCHOOL [Blacklaw] Blacklaw School. Blacklaw School. Mr Simpson, Teacher Mr W. Rae. Manderlea. Valuation Roll, 1865-6. 010.14 A school in the vicinity of Blacklaw, having a dwelling house, and garden, for the teacher attached: the property of J. Forbes Esq. Haddo The teacher's salary is obtained by Subscription. Branches taught, English, Reading, writing and Arithmetic, Average Scholars 80.
OS1/4/22/7 OLD CROMBIE Old Crombie Old Crombie Old Crombie Old Crombie Mr J. Murray, Tenant. Mr Thomson, Brae of Crombie. Valuation Roll 1865-6 Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 015.12 A comfortable residence, with a Suitable court of offices, a garden, and a small portion of ornamental ground, and an arable farm attached: the property of J. Forbes Esq. Haddo
OS1/4/22/7 [Page] 7 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff. Old Crombie [note] What Sheet & Plan? [signed] M. Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/8 RHYNACH Rhynach Rhynach Rhynach Mrs J Murray, Tenant. Mr W Moir, Brae of Crombie. Valuation Roll 1865-6 015.12 A dwelling house, with a court of offices, a garden, and an arable farm attached: the property of J. Forbes Esq.
OS1/4/22/8 MOSS OF CROMBIE Moss of Crombie Moss of Crombie Moss of Crombie Mr A Thomson, Brae of Crombie Mr W Moir, Brae of Crombie. Mr J Murray, Old Crombie. 015.08 ; 015.12 An extensive peat-moss on the Summit of the Brae of Crombie, the property of J. Forbes. Esq.
OS1/4/22/8 [Page] 8 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff. Mains of Crombie [crossed out] [signed] M. Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/9 ELRICK Elrick Elrick Elrick Elrick Mr P. Shand, tenant Mr McDonald, Windyedge Valuation Roll 1865-6 Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 016.05 A neat dwelling house, with a Court of suitable offices, a neat garden, and an arable farm attached: the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/9 MANDERLEA Manderlea Manderlea Manderlea Mr W. Rae, tenant. Mr Simpson, teacher. Valuation Roll 1865-6 010.14 A dwelling house, with outhouses, a small garden, and a small farm attached: the property of J. Forbes Esq.
OS1/4/22/9 BLACKLAW T.P. Blacklaw Toll Bar Mr W Rae Tenant Mr Simpson, Teacher Valuation Roll 1865-6 010.14 A Toll-Bar Situated on the west side of the turnpike road between Huntly and Banff, having a dwelling house, and garden, the property of the Co. [County] Road Trustees.
OS1/4/22/9 [Page] 9 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff. [signed] M Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/10 WINDYEDGE Windyedge Windyedge Windyedge Windyedge Mr. McDonald Tenant. Mr Hay, Windyedge Croft. Rent Receipt 1865. Roberston's Map of Banffshire 016.05 A dwelling house, with a court of offices, a garden, and an arable farm attached; the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/10 WINDYEDGE CROFT Windyedge Croft. Windyedge Croft. Windyedge Croft. Mr Hay, Tenant. Mr McDonald, Windyedge. Rent Receipt 1865. 016.05 A dwelling house, with outhouses, a Small garden, and a croft of arable land attached: the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/10 KNOWES OF ELRICK Knowes of Elrick Knowes of Elrick Knowes of Elrick Mr Brown, Tenant. Mr Petrie, Merchant. Mr Anderson, Portsoy. 016.05 A number of Scattered Cottages, at the junction of the public Roads between Huntly, Portsoy and Aberchirder, Consisting of dwelling houses, gardens; and crofts of arable attached: also, a general Merchant's and a Smithy, the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/10 [Page] 10 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff [signed] M. Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/11 BARBANK Barbank. Barbank. Mr James Rae occupier Valuation Roll. 1865-6 Mr McKay, Hillend. 016.02 A cottage dwelling, with some outhouses, garden and croft attached - John Forbes Esqr. of Haddo. Proprietor.
OS1/4/22/11 BACKIELEY Backieley. Backieley. Backieley. Backyley Mr Paterson, Tenant. Mr Wilson, Peatknowe Valuation Roll, 1865-6 Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 010.14 A dwelling house, with a court of offices, a Small garden, and an arable farm attached: the property of J. Forbes Esq. In the south of this parish there are objects having a similar name to this but with a slightly different mode of spelling, being written "Backielea", this is accounted for from the circumstance of the objects occuring on two distinct properties, the proprietor in the north writing it "Backieley", and the one of the south property "Backielea".
OS1/4/22/11 [Page] 11 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff
OS1/4/22/12 [page] 12 Parish of Marnoch -- Sheet 15 Plan [entries crossed out] Can [Cancelled] Knowhead Ryefield Redford [signed] John Thomas Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/13 GLEN BARRY Glen Barry Glen Barry Glen Barry Mr William Grant, Glenbarry Mr J. Stables Glenbarry Valuation Roll 1865.-6 015.03 A narrow glen lying between Knock Hill and Barry Hill, it contains a number of Cuttars houses, an Inn and Toll Bar, and once had a distillery the buildings of which are now occupied by farm labourers, the turnpike road between Banff and Huntly passes through it. The property of William J. Taylor Esqr.
OS1/4/22/13 BARRY HILL Barry Hill Barry Hill Barry Hill Mr Grant Mr J. Stables Mr Johnstone. Glenbarry 015.03 A conspicous hill on the S.E. [South East] side of Glen Barry, and planted with fir to its summit,
OS1/4/22/13 TUMULI [Barry Hill] 015.03 there are several Tumuli scattered over its sides bearing a street similarity to those on Wether Hill, and which are traditionally said to be of Roman origin.
OS1/4/22/13 [Page] 13 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch
OS1/4/22/14 BARRY STATION Barry Station Barry Station Barry Station Name Board at Station Mr Morrison. Railway Guard. Mr Grant, Glenbarry 015.03 A station on the Banff Branch of the Great North of Scotland Railway for goods and passengers.
OS1/4/22/14 BARRY HOUSE Barry House Barry House Barry House Barrie Barry Mr Grant Mr J. Stables Mr Johnston New Statistical Account 015.03 A small mansion now used as a farmsteading, the property of William J. Taylor Esqr. Rothiemay House.
OS1/4/22/14 BARRY INN Barry Inn Barry Inn Barry Inn Sign Board Mr Stables Mr Johnstone 015.03 An Inn in Glen Barry having stabling attached the property of William J. Taylor Esqr. Rothiemay Station.
OS1/4/22/14 [Page] 14 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch
OS1/4/22/15 BARRYMOSS T.P. Barry Toll Bar Barry Toll Bar Barry Toll Bar Mr Stables, Barry. Mr Grant Glenbarry Table of Dues. 015.03 A Toll Bar in the vicinity of Glenbarry, having a dwelling house, and garden, attached; the property of the County Road Trustees.
OS1/4/22/15 MYRESIDE Myreside. Myreside. Myreside. Mr Christie, Tenant. Lease. Valuation Roll 1865-6 016.13 Three small farms, on the turnpike road between Banff and Huntly, Consisting of neat dwelling houses, Courts of offices, gardens, and arable farms attached: the property of the Earl of Fifes Trustees.
OS1/4/22/15 MYRESIDE CROFT Myreside Croft. Myreside Croft. Myreside Croft. Mr Porteous, Tenant. Mr Christie, Myreside. Valuation Roll 1865-6 016.13 A dwelling house, with a court of offices a Small garden and a Croft of arable land attached; the property of the Earl of Fifes Trustees.
OS1/4/22/15 [Page] 15 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] of Banff.
OS1/4/22/16 SHEEPPARK SheepparK SheepparK SheepparK Mr Ingram, Tenant. Mr Harper, Whitemuir. Mr Grant, Aberchirder. 016.13 Two dwelling houses, with outhouses, a garden, and a croft of arable land attached: the property of the Earl of Fifies Trustees.
OS1/4/22/16 EUCHRIE Euchrie Euchrie Euchrie Mr Stephen, Tenant. Valuation Roll 1865-6 Statistical Account (New) 016.13 A dwelling house, with outhouses, a garden, and a small farm attached: the property of the Earl of Fifes. Trustees.
OS1/4/22/16 BRIDGE OF MARNOCH Bridge of Marnoch Bridge of Marnoch Dr. [Doctor] Smith, Kinnairdy. Mr Stephen, Euchrie. Mr Innes, Muirvale House. 016.13 A bridge, on the River Deveron, and Crossed by the turnpike road between Banff and Huntly: The above bridge was built in 1806 and it consits of two arches, one of which is of a very wide Span, and Stands on two opposite Rocks.
OS1/4/22/16 [page] 16 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co [County] Banff [signed] M. Campbell CA [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/4/22/17 GREAT NORTH OF SCOTLAND RAILWAY (Banff Branch) Great North of Scotland Railway (Barry Branch) Mr Stables, Barry Mr Grant Glenbarry Mr Johnstone Glenbarry 015.03 A single line of railway extending from Grange to Banff on which both goods and passenger traffic is conducted, it has a telegraphic communication property of the Great North of Scotland Railway Company
OS1/4/22/17 [page] 17 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch
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OS1/4/22/19 UPPER CULVIE Upper Culvie Upper Culvie Upper Culvie J. Morrison Esqr. Culvie James Fordyce William Christie 015.04 An ordinary Farm has dwelling and outhouses attached the property of J. Morrison Esqr. Culvie.
OS1/4/22/19 SCHOOL School (Boys & Girls) School (Boys & Girls) School (Boys & Girls) J. Morrison Esqr. John Urquhart Schoolmaster William christie 015.04 A neat Stone building with a small croft attached, there is no Salary. Bequest or Grant connected with it the School-master entirely depends on the Scholars fees. the average attendance of which are about 80 and the ordinary branches of Education are taught. it is the property of J. Morrison Esqr.
OS1/4/22/19 [page] 19 Co. [County] of Banff -- Marnock Parish [signed] James Gray Sapr. R.Engrs. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/20 BURNSIDE Burnside Burnside Burnside Valuation Roll 1865-6 Rent Receipt of 1865 James Taylor Occupier 015.04 A small croft has dwelling and outhouses the property of the Earl of Fifes Trustees.
OS1/4/22/20 LANDEND Landend Landend Landend J. Morrison Esqr. Culvie J. Urquhart Schoolmaster William Christie 015.04 A small croft has a neat dwelling and outhouses thereon the property of J. Morrison Esqr. Culvie
OS1/4/22/20 HOWLANDS Howlands Howlands Howlands Valuation Roll 1865-6 James Morrison Esqr. George Simpson Occupier 015.04 Two small crofts has dwelling and outhouses thereon the proprietors are J. Morrison Esqr. Culvie And J.F. Fraser Robb Esqr.
OS1/4/22/20 [page] 20 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnock [signed] James Gray Sapr. R Engrs. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/21 NEWTONMORE Newtonmore Newtownmore Newtownmore Newtownmore Mr J. Forbes, Tenant. Mr G. Forbes, Midmore. Valuation Roll, 1865-6 J. Forbes Esqr. proprietor 015.07 A dwelling house, with outhouses, a garden, and a Small arable farm attached: the property of J. Forbes Esq.
OS1/4/22/21 MIDMORE Midmore Midmore Midmore Mr G. Forbes, Tenant. Mr J. Forbes, Tenant. Valuation Roll 1865-6. 015.07 A dwelling house, with outhouses, a garden, and a Small arable farm attached: the property of J. Forbes Esq.
OS1/4/22/21 CRAIGIEFIELD Craigiefield Craigiefield Craigiefield Mr G. Horne, Tenant. Mr Raeburn, Wellside. Rent Receipt, 1865 015.07 A dwelling house, with a outhouse, a Small garden, and a Croft of land attached: the property of J. Forbes Esq.
OS1/4/22/21 BRODIEFIELD Brodiefield Brodiefield Brodiefield Mr Hadden, occupier. Mr Forbes, Newtownmore. Valuation Roll 1865-6 015.07 A dwelling house, with a court of offices, a garden, and a Small farm attached: the property of J. Forbes Esq.
OS1/4/22/21 [page] 21 Ph. [Parish of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff [signed] M. Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/22 WELLSIDE Wellside Wellside Wellside Mr A. Raeburn, Tenant. J. Forbes Esq. Haddo. Rent Receipts 015.07 A dwelling house, with outhouses, a Small garden, and a Small farm attached: the property of J. Forbes Esq.
OS1/4/22/22 JOHNSTON'S WELL Johnston's Well Johnston's Well Johnston's Well Mr J. Forbes, Newtownmore. Mr G. Forbes, Midmore. Mr Hadden, Brodiefield 015.07 A little to the N.W. [North West] of Newtownmore is a copious and ordinary spring well, locally known as "Johnston's Well" J. Forbes Esq. Proprietor.
OS1/4/22/22 MAGGIE REDHEAD Maggie Redhead Maggie Redhead Maggie Redhead Mr A. Raeburn, Wellside. Mr G. Horne, Criaigiefield. Mr Hadden, Brodiefield. 015.07 A little to the S.E. [South East] of the farm of Wellside, Stands on a Small eminence, a very conspicuous Stone, locally known as "Maggie Redhead", and its Said to resemble a woman in the neighbourhood Called "Maggie". J. Forbes Esq. Proprietor
OS1/4/22/22 [page] 22 Ph. [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff [signed] M. Campbell, c/a. [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/23 TUMULI Tumuli. J. Forbes Esqr. Haddo House. J Hadden Farmer Brodiefield John McDonald Farmer Stotfield. 015.07 A most remarkable number of small mounds or Tumuli several of which have been recently opened and all found to contain Urns with human remains, enclosed, large numbers have been removed, by the farmer for the sake of the stones of which the are formed, and also in process of reclaiming the moorland. After much investigation I find that their existence is only known to the proprietor and one or two farmers living near the locality. Nothing authentic is Known about thier origin, but they are supposed to mark the burial place of Soldiers Slain in an important battle fought at this place.
OS1/4/22/23 [page] 23 Parish of Marnock. -- Co. [County] Banff. [signed] William Paton L Corpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/24 Supposed ROMAN CAMP (Remains of) Camp (Remians of) J. Forbes Esqr. Haddo House. John Hadden Brodiefield. 015.07 The remains of this camp are very distinct and from its shape is supposed to be of Roman origin, but nothing is Known respecting it, its existence is Known only to the proprietor N. Forbes Esqr. and the occupier of the farm on which it stands. Numerous Tumuli lie scattered around the spot, leading to the inference that an important battle was fought here the history of which seems to be entirely forgotten, or unKnown by any local historian
OS1/4/22/24 [page] 24 Parish of Marnock. -- Co. [County] Banff. [signed] William Paton L Corp [RE.] [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/25 KING'S CHAIR King's Chair Dr [Doctor] William Adamson Hazelbrae. James Hall Culvie Hill Alexander Thom Grantown Ordiquhill 015.07 A large stone situate on the summit of the Wether Hill forming a well known point on the boundary of the MarnocK & Ordiquhill, there is no tradition or history connected with the origin of the name. it is shaped very like a chair, but why it is called the King's Chair cannot be ascertained.
OS1/4/22/25 BRODIE STONE Brodie Stone. J Forbes Esqr. Haddo House. John Hadden. Brodiefield. John Morrison Stonyfield. 015.07 A large rock on the farm of Brodiefield, it is not remarkable for any thing except its size, and being well Known in the locality.
OS1/4/22/25 [page] 25 Parish of Marnock. -- Co. [County] Banff. [signed] William Paton L Corp RE. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/26 KEMP STONE Kemp Stone J. Forbes Esqr. Haddo House (proprietor) Dr [Doctor] William Adamson. John Hadden. Brodiefield Estate Plan 015.07 An immense boulder standing above 14 feet above the Surface, the origin of the name cannot be ascertained, the farm on which it stands has been named after it, by the present proprietor - J Forbes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/26 WETHER HILL Wether Hill J. Forbes Esqr. Haddo House (proprietor) Dr [Doctor] William Adamson. John Hadden. Brodiefield Estate Plan 015.07 A bold hill feature rising nearly 800 feet above the level of the surface. the boundary wall seperating Marnock & Ordiquhill passes over its summit, on which is the large stone called the "Kings Chair" it is remarkable for the numerous Tumuli or sepulchral Mounds scattered round its base.
OS1/4/22/26 [page] 26 Parish of Marnock -- Co. [County] Banff [signed William John Thomas Sapper R.E. Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/27 STOTFIELD Stotfield Stotfield Stotfield Valuation Roll 65.66. Mr J McDonald (Tenant) Mr J. Morrison 015.07 A small Croft in good repair with outhouses a small garden & arable land attached, the property of - J. Forbes Esqr. Haddo.
OS1/4/22/27 SHANK OF BARRY Shank of Barry Shank of Barry Shank of Barry Shank Valuation Roll 65.66. Mr Alexander Weir (Tenant) Mr George Taylor, Hemptown Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1866 015.07 A large farm house in good repair having outhouses & arable land attached, the property of W. J. Taylor Esqr. Rothiemay.
OS1/4/22/27 [page] 27 Parish of Marnock -- Sheet 15 Plan 7 [signed] William John Thomas Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/28 SUNNYSIDE Sunnyside Sunnyside Sunnyside Valuation Roll 65.66. Mr William Elmslie (Tenant) Mr George Taylor 015.07 A small farm house in good repair with outhouses garden & arable land attached, near the farm of Hemptown the property of J. Forbes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/28 KEMPSTONE Kempstone Kempstone Kempstone Valuation Roll 65.66. Mr George Taylor (Tenant) Mr William Elmslie 015.07 A farm house in good repair having outhouses garden & arable land attached, the property of J. Forbes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/28 STONYFIELD Stonyfield Stonyfield Stonyfield Stonyfield Valuation Roll, 65.66. Mr John Morrison (Tenant) Mr George Taylor 015.07 A small farm house in good repair with outhouses & arable land attached, the property of J. Forbes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/28 [page] 28 Parish of MarnocK -- Co [County] Banff.
OS1/4/22/29 POINTSFIELD Pointsfield Pointsfield Pointsfield Valuation Roll 1865-6 Robert Reaburn Alexander Hay 015.08 A small croft with dwelling & outhouses attached the property of J. Forbes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/29 COPPER AND SILVER COINS OF THE REIGN OF CHARLES II FOUND HERE A.D. 1863 015.08 In 1863 a number of Copper & Silver coins of the Reign of Charles II were found, a short distance west of this house.
OS1/4/22/29 ROCKFIELD Rockfield Rockfield Rockfield Valuation Roll 1865-6 Alexander Hay. Robert. Reaburn 015.08 A small croft has, dwelling and outhouses attached the property of J. Forbes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/29 BATTLEFIELD Battlefield Battlefield Battlefield J. Morrison Esqr. Robert Reaburn Alexander Hay 015.08 A dwelling belonging to Rockfield farm the property of J Forbes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/29 [page] 29 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch -- Sheet 15 Plan 8 [signed] James Gray Sapr. R.E [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/30 WESTER CULVIE Wester Culvie Wester Culvie Wester Culvie J. Morrison Esq. charles Goodall William Hendry 015.08 Two small farms land dwellings and outhouses attached the property of J. Morrison Esqr.
OS1/4/22/30 CULVIEBRAE Culviebrae Culviebrae Culviebrae J Morrison Esqr. charles Goodall William Hendry 015.08 A small farm has dwelling And outhouses attached the property of J Morrison Esqr.
OS1/4/22/30 REEKITLANE Reekitlane Reekitlane Reekitlane J Morrison Esqr. William Donald William Hendry. 015.08 A small farm has dwelling and outhouses attached the property of J. Morrison Esqr.
OS1/4/22/30 [page] 30 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch [signed] James Gray Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/31 NORTH TILLYGAFF North Tillygaff North Tillygaff North Tillygaff J. Morrison Esq. Alexnader Catto occupier Joseph Tait 015.08 An ordinary farm with dwelling & outhouses the property of J. Forbes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/31 REDFORD Redford Redford Redford J Morrison Esqr. Alexander Catto Joseph Tait 015.08 A small farm with dwelling and outhouses the property of J. Forbes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/31 CULVIE BURN Culvie Burn Culvie Burn Culvie Burn J. Morrison Esq. Alexander Catto Joseph Tait 015.08 A small burn takes its rise in Culvie Moss flows in a South Westerly direction until it unties with Crombie Burn about 8 Chains S. [South] West of Valleycroft.
OS1/4/22/31 [page] 31 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch [signed] James Gray Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/32 RYEFIELD Ryefield Ryefield Ryefield Valuation Roll 1865-6 J. Morrison Esqr. Alexander Allen. 015.08 An ordinary farm with a neat dwelling & outhouses attached th property of J. Forbes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/32 VALLEY CROFT Valleycroft Valleycroft Valleycroft J. Morrison Esq. Owner charles Goodall Alexander Allen 015.08 A small croft has a smithy dwelling & outhouses attached the property of J. Morrison Esqr.
OS1/4/22/32 KNOWHEAD Knowhead Knowhead Knowhead Knowhead Joseph Tait occupier J. Morrison Esqr. Valuation Roll 1865-6 James Forbes Esqr. Proprietor 015.08 An ordinary farm has a dwelling & outhouses attached the property of J. Forbes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/32 [page] 32 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch -- Sheet 15 Plan 8 [signed] James Gray Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/33 CULVIE Culvie Culvie Culvie Culvie New Statistical Account Charles Goodall William Donald James Morrison Esqr. "Owner & occupier" Fullartons Gazetteer 015.08 The principal Farm on Culvie Estate has a neat dwelling house and outhouses attached owned and occupied by J. Morrison Esqr.
OS1/4/22/33 BURNSIDE OF CULVIE Burnside Burnside Burnside Valuation Roll 1865-6 James Fordyce "Occupier J. Morrison Esqr. Owner 015.08 A small Farm having a neat dwelling & outhouses attached.
OS1/4/22/33 MOSSSIDE Mosside Mossside Moss-side Moss-side Valuation Roll 1865-6 William Christie occupier J. Morrison Esqr. Owner Rent Receipt 015.08 A small farm has a neat dwelling & outhouses attached
OS1/4/22/33 [page] 33 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch Mossside [note] referred [signed] James Gray Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/34 HILLOCK CROFT Hillockcroft Hillockcroft Hillockcroft George Ewan occupier William Christie J Morrison Esqr. owner 015.08 A small croft on farm with dwelling & outhouses attached the property of J. Morrison Esqr.
OS1/4/22/34 CLAYFOLDS Clayfolds Clayfolds Clayfolds George Ewan William Christie J. Morrison Esqr. Owner 015.08 A small farm with dwelling & outhouses attached the property of J. Morrison Esqr.
OS1/4/22/34 THOMPSON'S WELL Thompson's Well Thompson's Well Thompson's Well J. Morrison Esqr. William Christie George Ewan 015.08 A Well with a copious flow of water well adapted for domestic purposes being the only supply for a few farms near it.
OS1/4/22/34 [page] 34 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch [signed] James Gray Sapr R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/35 CULVIEHILL CROFTS Culviehill Crofts Culviehill Crofts Culviehill Crofts J Morrison Esqr. proprietor William Hendry William Donald 015.08 A Group of detached dwellings on the North West portion of Culive Estate having small crofts attached.
OS1/4/22/35 CULVIE WELL (Chalybeate) Culvie Well (Chalybeate) Culvie Well (Chalybeate) Culvie Well (Chalybeate) J. Morrsion Esq. William Hendry William Donald. 015.08 A large Well strongly impregnated with iron is much frequented by people of delicate health, it is also a favourite resort for pleasure parties.
OS1/4/22/35 [page] 35 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch [signed] James Gray Sapr R.E.[Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/36 [page] 36 [blank page]
OS1/4/22/37 LITTLE BROWNHILL Little Brownhill Little Brownhill Little Brownhill William McLean Occupier Thomas Fraser Rent Receipt of 1865. 015.11 A small crofters dwelling with outhouses attached the property of J. Forbes Esqr. Haddo
OS1/4/22/37 BROWNHILL OF CROMBIE Brownhill Brownhill Brownhill William McLean Thomas Fraser Rent Receipt of 1865 015.11 A small crofters dwelling with the usual outhouses the property of J. Forbes Esqr. Haddo
OS1/4/22/37 [page] 37 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch [signed] James Gray Sapr. R.Engrs. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/38 LITTLE BROWN HILL Little Brown Hill Little Brown Hill Little Brown Hill William McLean Thomas Fraser William Christie 015.11 A small conical hill on the Parish Boundary the property of J. Forbes Esqr. Haddo
OS1/4/22/38 MEIKLE BROWN HILL Meikle Brown Hill Meikle Brown Hill Meikle Brown Hill William McLean Thomas Fraser William Christie 015.11 A concial hill on the Parish Boundary the property of J. Forbes Esqr. Haddo.
OS1/4/22/38 CROMBIE BURN Crombie Burn Crombie Burn Crombie Burn Burn of Crombie J. Morrison Esqr. William McLean Thomas Fraser. New Statistical Account 015.11 A small burn takes its rise in Moss of Crombie flowing in a South Easterly direction until it unties with Culvie Burn near Valleycroft from thence it runs almost South, until it enters the River Deveron at Kirktown.
OS1/4/22/38 [page] 38 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch [signed] James Gray Sapr. R.Engrs [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/39 MAINS OF CROMBIE Mains of Crombie Mains of Crombie Mains of Crombie Valuation Roll 1865-6 J. Forbes Esqr. Haddo J. Morrison Esqr. Culvie 015.12 A large farm Steading with a number of small crofters dwellings belonging to it the property of J. Forbes Esqr. Haddo
OS1/4/22/39 KETTLE POOL Kettle Pool Kettle Pool Kettle Pool W. McLean Brownhill Thomas Fraser Crofter George Taylor Crofter 015.12 A small Pool on Moss of Crombie said to be a landmark before the boundaires were distinctly pointed out
OS1/4/22/39 [page] 39 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch James Gray Sapr. [Sapper] R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/40 CROMBIE CASTLE Crombie Castle Crombie Castle Castle of Crombie Castle of Crombie Crombie J. Forbes Esqr. Haddo J. Morrison Esqr. Culvie New Statistical Account Fullartons Gazetteer BlacK's Map of Scotland 015.12 A large Square building on west bank of Crombie Burn now converted into a dwelling for the occupiers of Mains of Crombie it has little or no appearance of a Castle owing to the many Alterations it has undergone, in the garden there is a stone which was taken from the Castle bearing the initials and figures GM./M.S at this period it was occupied by George Meldrum Episcopal Minister of Glass. but the date of its first erection cannot ascertain it has no appearance of having been fortified at any time. it is the property of J. Forbes Esqr. Haddo [continued on page 41]
OS1/4/22/40 [page] 40 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch Crombie Castle [note] ? 1862 1865 & 6 Rynachcroft [crossed out] [signed] James Gray Sapr R.Eng [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/41 Crombie Castle Continued [continued from page 40] "On the west side stands the old castle of Crombie, now the property of the Earl of Seafield. It has the appearance of having been a place of strength. It now consists of three stories, but, like the similar castle of Kinairdy, was at one time much higher. It is supposed to be of very ancient date." New Statistical Account
OS1/4/22/41 [page] 41 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch
OS1/4/22/42 RHYNACHCROFT Rhynachcroft Rhynachcroft Rhynachcroft Valuation Roll 1865-66 J. Forbes Esqr. Haddo A. Chisholm. Occupier 015.12 A crofters dwelling with the usual out houses. the property of J. Forbes Esqr. Haddo.
OS1/4/22/42 [page] 42 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch
OS1/4/22/43 ST MARNOCH'S WELL St. Marnochs Well or St. Marnan's Well Revd [Reverend] A. Anderson Manse William Stronach Esq. Ardmeallie Ho. [House] Antiquities of Banffshire (Spalding's club. writing's) 015.16 A celebrated holy well much resorted to before it was almost destroyed by the new road which passes immediately above it, it is now only a dirty hole Known only to a few old persons in the locality, there is a tradition that St. Marnoch to whom it was dedicated after performing a severe penance, (going round the bounds of the parish on his bare Knees) rested and drank of its water & from this time it was considered holy.
OS1/4/22/43 PETTRIE'S WELL Pettrie's Well. William Stronach Esqr. Ardmeallie Ho. [House] Mr James Reid Mill of Crombie. 015.16 Another holy well not far from the above. the name is supposed to be a corruption of St. Peter to whom it was supposed to have been dedicated, Another well called the Lady's Well mentioned in the statistical account has been completely destroyed by drainage and not a trace of it remains, this was not a Holy Well.
OS1/4/22/43 [page] 43 [signed] William Paton L Corpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/44 ST MARNOCH'S CHURCH (Remains of) St Marnoch's Kirk or St Marnan's Kirk Remains of. Revd [Reverend] A. Anderson Manse William Stronach Esqr. Ardmeallie Ho [House] Antiquities of Banffshire (Spalding Club Writings) 015.16 The remains of this ancient structure still to be seen in the old church yard consist of a small portion of what appears to have been a side door which must have been a comparatively modern addition to the original structure, there are no records of the original building extant prior to the date of the reformation, but it has passed thro serveral changes being first a Roman Catholic place of worship next Episcopalian & latterly Presbyterian
OS1/4/22/44 GRAVE YARD [St Marnoch's Church] [Graveyard] 015.16 The Graveyard contain the remains of General Gordon, who served under the Russian Emperor Peter the Great, and afterwards took a prominent part in the Rebellion of 1715. there is neither monument or stone to mark the place where his remains were interred. There is a tradition that St. Marnoch was also buried here; no one in the locality knows the exact age of the Grave yard, but it is generally supposed to be Coeval with the Church.
OS1/4/22/44 [page] 44 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff William Paton L Corpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/45 DENSPARK DensparK DensparK DensparK Valuation Roll 65-66 Mrs CooK Tenant, Mr Alexander Elder 015.16 A farm house in good repair with outhouses garden & arable land attached, the property of Adam Hay Gordon Esqr.
OS1/4/22/45 BRAE OF ARDMEALLIE Brae of Ardmeallie Brae of Ardmealie Brae of Ardmealie Mr Alexander Elder Mrs CooK Mr Alexander Mortimoir 015.16 This name applies to four small crofts with dwellings, outhouses, gardens & arable land attached, the property of Adam Hay Gordon Esqr.
OS1/4/22/45 MANSE [Parish Church] Manse Manse Manse Valuation Roll 65-66 Revd. [Reverend] A Anderson 015.16 A neat dwelling house with outhouses garden & Glebe land attached the property of the Established Chruch of Scotland
OS1/4/22/45 [page] 45 Parish of MarnocK
OS1/4/22/46 MILL OF CROMBIE (Corn) Mill of Crombie (meal) Mill of Crombie (corn) Valuation Roll 65.66. Mr James Reid occupier Revd. [Reverened] A Anderson 015.16 A meal mill with a neat dwelling house garden & arable land attached the property of J Forbes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/46 WOODHEAD Woodhead Woodhead Woodhead Valuation Roll Mr William Fiddes occupier Mrs CooK 021.04 A small farm house in good repair with outhouses garden & arable attached, the property of Adam Hay Gordon Esqr.
OS1/4/22/46 ARDMEALLIE HOUSE Ardmeallie House Ardmeallie House Ardmeallie Ardmellie Ardmellie Ho [House] William Stronach Esqr. Revd. [Reverened] A Anderson Lease Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 Fullarton's Gazetteer New Statistical Account BlacK's Map of Scotland 015.16 The mansion attached to the estate of Ardmeallie occupied by William Stronach Esqr. the property of Adam Hay Gordon Esqr.
OS1/4/22/46 [page] 46 Parish of MarnocK
OS1/4/22/47 WEST MAINS West Mains Alexander Archibald occupier. William Stronach Esqr. Ardmeallie Ho [House] Lease. 015.16 A small farm house & offices, with a small arable farm attached, the property of Adam Hay Gordon Esqr.
OS1/4/22/47 NORTH MAINS North Mains Alexander Archibald occupier. William Stronach Esqr. Ardmeallie Ho [House] Lease. 015.16 A small farm house now subdivided & occupied by several laborers employed by Mr Stronach who farms the land attached. the property of Adam Hay Gordon Esqr.
OS1/4/22/47 CAT STONE Cat Stone William Stronach Esqr. Revd. [Reverend] A Anderson. William Bremner Tillydown, 015.16 A large rocK denuded & waterworn on the summit of the hill of the same name, there is nothing historical or traditional connected with it.
OS1/4/22/47 [page] 47 Parish of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff [signed] William Paton L Corp RE [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/48 CASTLE (Site of) Castle (site of) William Stronach Esqr. Ardmeallie Ho. [House] Alexander Mortimer. Denshills. William Bremner Tillydown. 015.16 There is no written account of this castle, the foundation was taKen up by the present farmer and from his description of its size & shape and also from tradition it is concluded to have been an old Peel Tower
OS1/4/22/48 FOAMYBURN Foamyburn or Fommieburn Fommie burn William Stronach Esqr. John Murray Junr [Junior] Old Crombie George Allan Old Crombie Old Plan of Farm 015.16 A cottars dwelling on the farm of Old Crombie, the property of J Forbes Esqr. Haddo.
OS1/4/22/48 FOAMY BURN Foamy Burn or Fommie Burn William Stronach Esqr. John Murray Junr [Junior] Old Crombie George Allan Old Crombie Old Plan of Farm 015.16 A small tributary of Burn of Crombie it collects from several drains near Backhill and joins the Burn of Crombie a short distance above the Mill Dam, it forms the boundary line between the estates of Ardmeallie & Crombie from its course to a point at the corner of the wood a little below the cottars dwellings above described
OS1/4/22/48 [page] 48 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff. [signed] William Paton
OS1/4/22/49 FINNYGAUD Finnygaud Finnygaud Finnygaud Mrs Reidford, Tenant.. Mrs Taylor, Tenant. Valuation Roll 1865-6 016.01 A number of scattered houses, on each side of the public road between Portsoy and Aberchirder. Consiting of dwelling houses, courts of offices, gardens, and small arable farms attached: the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/49 LITTLEFIELD Littlefield Littlefield Littlefield Littlefield Littlefield Mr George, Tenant. Mr Simpson, Littlefield. Valuation Roll 1865-6 Rent Receipt 1865. Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 016.01 A dwelling house, with a Court of offices, a garden, and an arable farm attached: the property of Lieut. [Lieutenant] R. W. Duff.
OS1/4/22/49 LITTLEFIELD MILL (Corn Flour) Littlefield Mill Littlefield Mill Mr Simpson, Tenant. Mr George, Littlefield. Valuation Roll 1865-6 Rent Receipt 1865. 016.05 A dwelling house, with outhouses, a garden, and a corn and flour mill attached: the property of Lieut. [Lieutenant] R. W. Duff.
OS1/4/22/49 [page] 49 Ph. [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff M. Campbell c.a. [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/50 ALLYHAR Allyhar. Allyhar. Allyhar. J & E Gray, Tenant Mr Rankin, Backieley Valuation Roll 1865-6 016.01 A dwelling house with a Court of offices, a garden, and an arable farm attached: the property of Lieut [Lieutenant] R.W. Duff.
OS1/4/22/50 SPRINGGARDEN Spring Garden Spring Garden Spring Garden Dr [Doctor] Smith, Tenant. Mr George, Littlefield. Valuation Roll. 1865-6 016.01 A neat dwelling house, with a Court of offices, a garden and an arable farm attached: the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/50 LYTHBRAE Lythbrae Lythbrae Lythbrae Mrs W. Small, Tenant. Rent Receipt 1865 Valuation Roll 1865-6 016.05 A farmsteading, with a Court of offices, a garden, and a Small arable farm attached: together with three Crofters dwellings. The property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/50 [page] 50 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co [County] Banff. [signed] M. Campbell c.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/51 DOGHILLOCKS Doghillocks Mr Grant, Tenant. Mr Bremner, Farmer. Lease & Rent Receipt: 1865 016.01 A dwelling house, with a court of good offices, a fine garden and an arable farm attched: the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/51 NETHER BACKIELEY Nether Backieley Nether Backieley Nether Backieley Mr Bremner, Tenant. Mr Rankin, Crofter. Valuation Roll. 1865-6 016.01 A dwelling house, with a court of offices a garden and an arable farm attached: the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/51 BACKIELEY CROFT Backieley Croft Backieley Croft Backieley Croft Mr Rankin, Tenant. Mr Bremner, Farmer Mr Grant, Land Steward 016.01 A dwelling house, with a court of offices, a garden and a croft of arable land attached: the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/51 [page] 51 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co [County] Banff [signed] M. Campbell c.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/52 AUCHINDERRAN Auchinderran Auchinderran Auchinderran Auchinderran Mr Barron, Tenant. Mr Robertson, Farmer. Valuation Roll. New Statistical Account 016.01 A neat cottage dwelling house with a court of suitable offices, a neat garden, and a large arable farm attached: the property of Lieut [Lieutenant] R. W. Duff.
OS1/4/22/52 HILLTOWN OF AUCHINDERRAN Hilltown of Auchinderran Hilltown of Auchinderran Mr Barron, Farmer. Mr Robertson, Tenant. Valuation Roll. 016.01 A dwelling house, with a Court of offices, a small garden and an arable farm attached: the property of Lieut [Lieutenant] R.W. Duff.
OS1/4/22/52 GLEDFIELD Gledfield Gledfield Gledfield Mr Wood, Gledfield. Mr Shierffs, Gledfield. Valuation Roll. 016.02 A number of scattered Cottages Consisting of dwelling houses, outhouses, gardens, and a Croft of arable land attached: the property of Lieut [Lieutenant] R.W. Duff.
OS1/4/22/52 [page] 52 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co [County] Banff. [signed] M. Campbell c.a. [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/53 AUCHINDERRAN MOSS Auchinderran Moss Auchinderrain Moss Auchinderrain Moss Mr William McIntosh Mr William Morrison Mr William Wilson 010.13 ; 016.01 A large moss adjoining Nielbet hill, well known by this name: the property of R. W. Duff Esq. MP. [Member of Parliament]
OS1/4/22/53 MOSSBANK Mossbank Mossbank Mossbank Valuation Roll 1865-6 Mr Joseph Coutts Tenant, Mr George Smollet, Hilltown, 016.02 A small farm house in good repair with outhouses garden & arable land attached, near the turnpike road. the property of J Forbes Esqr. of Haddo.
OS1/4/22/53 HILLEND Hillend Hillend Hillend Valuation Roll 1865-6 Mr William McKay, Tenant Mr George Smollet 016.02 A small farm house in good repair with outhouses & arable land - attached, the property of J. Forbes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/53 [page] 53 Parish of Marnock -- Sheet 10 Plan 13
OS1/4/22/54 HILLTOWN Hilltown Hilltown Hilltown Valuation Roll 1865-6 Mr George Smollet (Tenant) Mr William McKay 016.02 A large farm house in good repair having outhouses & arable land attached the property of J Forbes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/54 UPPER BACHIELEY Upper Bachieley Upper Bachieley Upper Bachieley Valuation Roll 1865-6 Mr H Reid (Tenant) Mr George Smollet 016.02 A farm house in good repair with outhouses garden & arable land - attached, the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/54 [page] 54 Co [County] of Banff -- Parish of MarnocK Doghillocks [crossed out] [signed] William John Thomas Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/55 BURN OF AUCHINTOUL Burn of Auchintoul Burn of Auchintoul Burn of Auchintoul Mr Grant. Cleanhill Mr Allan Quarryhill. Mr Auchanachie Aberchirder. 016.09 A stream formed by the united Streams of Burn of Finnygand and Burn of Backieley - flowing Southward through the grounds of Auchintoul, and falling into the River Deveron near Kinardy Castle.
OS1/4/22/55 BURN OF FINNYGAUD Burn of Finnygaud Burn of Finnygaud Burn of Finnygaud Mr Grant Mr Gryssack. Greendykes Mr Cowie Finnygaud. 015.04 ; 016.01 A small riverlet rising near the farm of Greendykes in the Parish of Ordiquhill - and from its source to its confluence with Reidside Burn: it forms the boundary between the parishes of Ordiquhill and Marnoch.
OS1/4/22/55 REIDSIDE BURN Reidside Burn Reidside Burn Reidside Burn Mr Gryssack. Greendykes Mr Cowie Finnygaud Mr Lauder Reidside. 016.01 A small steam tributary to the Burn of Finnygaud, and forming here the boundary between the Parishes of Marnoch; Boyndie & Ordiquhill.
OS1/4/22/55 [page] 55 Co [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Marnoch [signed] J McDiarmid C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/4/22/56 BURN OF BACKIELEY Burn of Backieley Burn of Backieley Burn of Backieley Mr Auchanachie, Aberchirder Mr Anderson Aberchirder Mr Rankin Aberchirder 016.01 A small stream rising on the east of Milbet Hill and flowing Southward: at its confluence with the Burn of Finnygaud, the united stream are denominated Burn of Auchintoul.
OS1/4/22/56 BURN OF ARKLAND Burn of Arkland Burn of Arkland Burn of Arkland Mr Auchanachie, Mr Anderson, Mr Grant ,Cleanhill 016.09 ; 016.10 A Small Steam rising in the grounds of Corskie and Crannach, tributary to the Burn of Auchintoul, which it joins near Janefield.
OS1/4/22/56 DOGHILLOCKS CROFT Doghillocks crofts Doghillocks crofts Doghillocks crofts Mr Auchanachie Mr Anderson. Mr Grant Ground Officer Cleanhill. 016.02 Three Small cottages with crofts attached, on the farm of Doghillocks, and the property of the Trustees of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/56 [page] 56 Co [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Marnoch [signed] J McDiarmid
OS1/4/22/57 CASTLEBRAE Castlebrae Castlebrae Castlebrae Mr W Chisholm, Tenant. Rent Receipt. Valuation Roll. 016.02 A neat dwelling house, with a court of Suitable offices, a garden, and an arable farm attached: the property of J. Forbes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/57 MIDFIELD Midfield Midfield Midfield Mr J Coull, Tenant. Valuation Roll . Mr Chisholm, Castlebrae. 016.02 A dwelling house, with outhouses, a Small garden, and a Small arable farm attached: the property of J Forbes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/57 MOSS OF CORSKIE Moss of Corskie. Moss of Corskie. Moss of Corskie. Mr W. Chisholm, Castlebrae. Mr J Coull Mr Allan Aberchirder 016.02 ; 016.06 A Small peat-moss a little to the west of Castlebrae, the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/57 [page] 57 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co [County] Banff. [signed] M. Campbell c.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/58 MAINS OF CORSKIE Mains of Corskie Mains of Corskie Mr Sim, Tenant. Rent Receipts. Valuation Roll . 016.06 A dwelling house, with a court of offices, a garden, and a arable farm attached: the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/58 WESTER CORSKIE Wester Corskie Wester Corskie Wester Corskie Mr Reidford Tenant. Rent Recipts. Valuation Roll. 016.06 A dwelling house, with a court of offices, and an arable farm attached: the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/58 AUCHINTOUL MOSS Auchintoul Moss Mr Reidford, Corskie. Mr Shand, Elrick. Mr Sim: Corskie. 016.05 ; 016.06 A very extensive peat moss a little to the west of the village of Aberchirder the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/58 [page] 58 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co [County] Banff [signed] M. Campbell c.a. [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/59 NEWLANDS CROFT Newlands Croft Newlands Croft Mr G. Sutherland, Tenant. Mr G. Jamieson, Smithfield. Valuation Roll, 1865-6. 016.02 A dwelling house, with outhouses, a Small garden, and a croft of arable land attached: the property of J. Forbes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/59 SMITHFIELD CROFT Smithfield Croft Mr G. Sutherland, Newlands. Mr G. Jamison, Tenant. Valuation Roll, 1865-6. 016.02 A dwelling house, with outhouses, a small garden, and a croft of arable attached: the property of J. Forbes Esq.
OS1/4/22/59 GUSHETBOG CROFT Gushet Bog Croft. Mr A McGregor, Tenant. Mr G Jamison, Smithfield. Valuation Roll 1864-5 016.02 A dwelling house, with outhouses, and a croft of arable land attached: the property of J. Forbes Esq.
OS1/4/22/59 BLACK LAW Black Law Black Law Mr Chisholm, Castlebrae Mr G Jamison, Smithfield. Mr A McGregor Gushet Bog 016.02 A Small eminence between Castlebrae and Newlands Croft. Almost cultivated to its Summit: the property of J. Forbes Esq.
OS1/4/22/59 [page] 59 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff M. Campbell c.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/60 PEATKNOWE Peatknowe Peatknowe Peatknowe Mr W Wilson, Tenant Mr Patterson, Backiely Valuation Roll 1865-6 010.14 A dwelling house, with a Court of offices, a garden and a small arable farm attached: the property of
OS1/4/22/60 [page] 60 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff Milbet hill [crossed out] Manderlea [crossed out] Can [Cancelled] [signed] M. Campbell, c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/61 ELRICK CROFTS Elrickcrofts Elrickcrofts Elrickcrofts John Lyon Andrew Lyon Alexander Robertson occupier 016.05 Two small crofts with dewlling & outhouses the property of Earl of Fifes Trustees.
OS1/4/22/61 LEECHKILN WOOD Leechkiln Wood Leechkiln Wood Leechkiln Wood John Lyon Andrew Lyon Alexander Robertson 016.05 An old wood of Forest and Fir trees the property of the Earl of Fifes Trustees
OS1/4/22/61 CRAIGYBRAE Craigybrae Craigybrae Craigybrae Valuation Roll 1865-6 Andrew Lyon occupier John Lyon 016.05 A small farm with dwelling & outhouses attached. the property of the Earl of Fifes Trustees
OS1/4/22/61 [page] 61 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch [signed] James Gray Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/62 DEAFHILL Deafhill Deafhill Deafhill Valuation Roll 1865-6 James Redford Occupier John Lyon 016.05 A small farm with dwelling & outhouses attached the proprietors are the Earl of Fifes Trustees
OS1/4/22/62 NEWTONPARKS Newtonparks Newtonparks Newtonparks John Lyon Occupier James Redford Andrew Lyon 016.05 An ordinary farm with neat dwelling & outhouses attached the proprietors are the Earl of Fifes Trustees.
OS1/4/22/62 DEAF HILL Deaf Hill Deaf Hill Deaf Hill James Redford John Lyon Andrew Lyon 016.05 A bold eminence of arable land hence the name of the farm Deafhill the proprietors are the Earl of Fifes Trustees.
OS1/4/22/62 [page] 62 Co [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch [signed] James Gray Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/63 CAIRNHILL Cairnhill Cairnhill Cairnhill Mr Innes, Tenant Mr Harper, Whitemuir Cottage. Valuation Roll 1865-6 Rent Receipt 016.13 A dwelling house, with a court of offices, a garden, and an arable farm attached: the property of Adam Hay Gordon.
OS1/4/22/63 CAIRNHILL CROFT Cairnhill Croft Cairnhill Croft Cairnhill Croft Mr Horn, Tenant. Mr Innes and Rent Receipt. 1865. Valuation Roll 1865-6 016.13 A dwelling house, with outhouses, a garden, and a croft of arable land attached: the property of Adam Hay Gordon.
OS1/4/22/63 MUIRALEHOUSE Muirale House Muiralehouse Muiralehouse Mr Innes, Tenant. Rent Receipt 1865. Valuation Roll 1865-6 016.13 A dwelling house, with outhouses, a garden, and a Small farm attached: the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/63 [page] 63 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co [County] Banff. [signed] M. Campbell c.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/64 LOOTCHERBRAE Lootcherbrae Lootcherbrae Lootcherbrae Mr Brown, Occupier. Mr Grant, Aberchirder Valuation Roll. 016.05 Two crofts on the public road between Portsoy and Aberchirder Consisting of dwelling houses, outhouses, gardens, and Crofts of arable land attached: the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/64 LOOTCHERBRAE BRIDGE Lootcherbrae Bridge Lootcherbrae Bridge Mr Brown, Lootcherbrae. Mr Grant, Aberchirder. Mr Cowie, Lythbrae. 016.05 A bridge, on the Burn of Auchintoul and crossed by the public road between Portsoy and Aberchirder.
OS1/4/22/64 WHITEMUIR COTTAGE Whitemuir Cottage Whitemuir Cottage Whitemuir Cottage Mr Harper, occupier Mr Ingram, Sheep Park. Rent Receipt 016.13 A small cottage, with outhouse, a garden, and a croft of arable land attached the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/64 [page] 64 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co [County] Banff. [signed] M. Campbell c.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/65 TAM'S CHAMBER Tam's Chamber Mr James Findlater Farmer. Mid Crannah. Mr James Wilson Mains of Crannah. Mr James Drummond Mains of Crannah. Estate Plan of Mid-Crannah. dated. 1852. 016.06 A small mound or hillocK hollowed out in the centre. it is now partly filled up and defaced, by a ditch being cut through it. The local tradition respecting it, is that it was made and used as a place of shelter by a person of the name of 'Tam' during the time of religious persecution in Scotland. It is also a well Known point on the boundary of MarnocK & Forglen.
OS1/4/22/65 ROTTEN MOSS Rotten Moss, Mr James Findlater Mr James Wilson Estate Plan of Crannah. 016.06 A small moss on the farms of Mid Crannah & Mains of Crannah so named from its friable nature and appearance.
OS1/4/22/65 [page] 65 Parish of MarnocK -- County Banffshire. [signed] William Paton L Corp R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/66 [page] 66 [blank page]
OS1/4/22/67 CRANNACH BRIDGE Crannach Bridge Crannach Bridge Crannach Bridge James Forbes Esq: Haddo Mr Steel. Aberchirder Mr Gray. Little Crannach 016.06 A small bridge on the turnpike road between Aberchrider & Turriff situated near the Mains of Crannach.
OS1/4/22/67 MID CRANNACH Mid Crannach Mid Crannach Mid Crannach Valuation Roll. 1865-6 James Forbes Esq: Mr J. Gray 016.06 A good dwelling house with a court of good farm offices, a garden and an extensive arable & pasture farm attached, forming a part of the estate of Crannach. the property of James Forbes Esqr. of Haddo.
OS1/4/22/67 CORSKIE T.P. Corskie T.B. [Toll Bar] Regulation Board on Toll-House James Forbes Esq: Mr J Gray. 016.06 A toll bar, with a cottage attached, on the turnpike road between Aberchrider and Turriff: the property of the Turnpike Road Trustees.
OS1/4/22/67 [page] 67 Ph. [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff. [signed] J McDiarmid c.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/68 MAINS OF CRANNACH Mains of Crannach Mains of Crannach Mains of Crannach Rent Receipts Tack & Plan of Farm Valuation Roll 1865-6 016.06 A farm house with a court of offices, and an arable farm attached; forming a part of the estate of Crannach.
OS1/4/22/68 SWEERBOG Sweerbog Sweerbog Sweerbog Valuation Roll 1865.6 James Forbes Esq: James Gray. Little Crannach 016.07 A cottage dwelling with a croft of arable land attached. on the left side of the turnpike road from Aberchirder to Turriff. and on the estate of Crannach, the property of James Forbes Esqr. Haddo
OS1/4/22/68 SWEER BOG Sweer Bog Sweer Bog Sweer Bog James Forbes Esq: James Gray. George Cormack. Sweerbog 016.07 A peat moss from which some of the tenants on the estate of Crannach, obtain peat for fuel; the property of James Forbes Esqr. of Haddo:
OS1/4/22/68 [page] 68 Ph. [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff [signed] J McDiarmid c.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/69 CORSKIE BRIDGE Corskie Bridge Corskie Bridge Corskie Bridge James Forbes Esq: Haddo James Gray Little Crannach Mr Grant. Cleanhill, 016.06 A bridge across a Small Stream flowing from Corskie Moss, about one mile north of Aberchirder, over which the turnpike road to Banff passes.
OS1/4/22/69 CRANNACH HILL Crannach Hill Crannach Hill Crannach Hill James Frobes Esq: of Haddo Robert Milton. Gallowhill James Gray. Little Crannach 016.06 A conspicuous eminence, forming part of the farm of Mid Crannach and nearly all under cultivation
OS1/4/22/69 GALLOW HILL Gallow Hill Gallow Hill Gallow Hill James Forbes Esq: Robert Milton James Gray 016.06 A considerable eminence situated on the north east side of Mid Crannach farm, of which it forms a part. It is said to be a corruption of Gallows Hill - on which some Rebels were in former times executed.
OS1/4/22/69 [page] 69 Ph. [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff Corskie Plantation [crossed out] [signed] J McDiarmid.
OS1/4/22/70 GALLOWHILL Gallowhill Gallowhill Gallowhill Valuation Roll 1865-6. James Forbes Esq. of Haddo. Robert Milton. Tenant. 016.06 A cottage dwelling with some outhouses, and croft of arable land attached, on the estate of Crannach; the property of James Forbes Esqr. Haddo.
OS1/4/22/70 CAUSEWAYEND QUARRY Causewayend Quarry Causewayend Quarry Causewayend Quarry Mr Grant. Cleanhill. Mr Fraser Aberchirder. Mr Thomson Aberchirder. 016.06 A large granite quarry, situated immediately north east of the Village of Aberchirder, and until lately, extensively used for building purposes.
OS1/4/22/70 EASTER CORSKIE Easter Corskie Easter Corskie Easter Corskie Rent Receipt 1865. Tack and Plan of Farm Mr Grant, Ground officer Cleanhill 016.06 A farm dwelling with a court of offices, and an arable farm attached: situated on the side of the turnpike road about ¾ of a mile N.E. [North East] of Aberchirder, and forming part of the estate of Auchintoul.
OS1/4/22/70 [page] 70 Ph. [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff
OS1/4/22/71 ROWANTREE Rowantree Rowantree Rowantree John Forbes Esq. - Haddo Valuation Roll 1865-6 Thomas Paterson. Tenant Mr George CormacK Sweerbog 016.07 A dwelling house with some outhouses, and a small farm attached, the property of John Forbes Esq. Haddo its name is derived from the circumstance of a Rowan Tree or Mountain Ash growing beside the house.
OS1/4/22/71 LITTLE CRANNACH Little Crannach Little Crannach Little Crannach John Forbes Esq: Valuation Roll. 1865-6 John Gray. Tenant. 016.07 A farm house, with a court of offices, and farm attached, in the occupation John Gray, and the property of John Forbes Esq: of Haddo.
OS1/4/22/71 KETTLEPOOL MOSS Kettlepool Moss Kettlepool Moss Kettlepool Moss John Forbes Esq: William Russell - Hillhead William McKie Brownhill. 016.07 ; 016.11 A peat moss on the estate of Carnousie. Situated between the farms of Brownhill & Hillhead.
OS1/4/22/71 [page] 71 Ph. [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff [signed] J McDiarmid c.a. [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/72 HILLHEAD Hillhead Hillhead Hillhead Valuation Roll 1865-6 Tack and rent Receipts William Russell Tenant 016.11 A dwelling house, with some outhouses, and a Small farm attached - the property of W. J. Harvey Esq. of Carnousie.
OS1/4/22/72 SOUTH BROWNHILL South Brownhill South Brownhill South Brownhill Valuation Roll 1865.6 Tack and Rent Receipts. James Simpson. Tenant 016.11 A dwelling house, with a court farm offices, garden and farm attached - the property of William J. Harvey Esq: of Carnousie.
OS1/4/22/72 [page] 72 Ph. [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff Boghandy [crossed out]
OS1/4/22/73 JANEFIELD Janefield Janefield Janefield Rent Receipt 1864 Valuation Roll. 1865-6 Mr Grant. Cleanfield 016.09 A good dwelling house, having a court of farm offices, a garden and an arable farm attached: the property of the Earl of Fifes Trustees.
OS1/4/22/73 CLEANHILL Cleanhill Cleanhill Rent Receipt 1864 Valutaion Roll. 1865-6 Mr Grant Tenant. Estate Plan 016.09 A dwelling house with a court of farm offices, a garden and an arable farm attached - the property of the Earl of Fifes Trustees.
OS1/4/22/73 [page] 73 Ph. [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff [signed] J McDiarmid c.a. [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/74 SOUTH LODGE [Auchintoul] South Lodge South Lodge South Lodge Mr Grant Cleanhill Mr Webster Auchintoul Mr Wilson Aberchirder 016.09 A porters lodge at the south entrance to the grounds, and house of Auchintoul.
OS1/4/22/74 MILL OF AUCHINTOUL (Corn) Mill of Auchintoul Mill of Auchintoul Mill of Auchintoul Rent Receipt 1864 Valuation Roll 1865-6 Mr Webster. Tenant 016.09 A corn mill worked by water, a dwelling house with garden, farm steading and a large farm attached, in the occupation of James Webster. And the property of the Earl of Fifes Trustees.
OS1/4/22/74 [page] 74 Ph. [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff [signed] J McDiarmid c.a. [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/75 MONEDIE Monedie Monedie Monedie Moniedies Rent Receipt. 1865 Valuation Roll 1865-6 Mr Grant Land Steward Auchintool Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 016.09 A commodious dwelling house with an extensive farm Steading, garden, and farm attached; the property of the Earl of Fifes Trustees
OS1/4/22/75 AUCHINTOUL Auchintoul Auchintoul Auchintoul Auchintoul Auchintoul House Auchintoul Valuation Roll 1865.6 Mr Grant Land Steward New Stat: [Statistical] Account Fullerton's Gazeteer Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 Black's Map of Scotland 016.09 A large modern mansion pleasently Situtated; Surrounded with thriving plantations; having a large court of offices and an extensive garden & home farm attached - Tenanted by Major Duff and the property of The Earl of Fifes Trustees.
OS1/4/22/75 WHITEMUIR PLANTATION Whitemuir Plantation Whitemuir Plantation Whitemuir Plantation Mr Grant Mr Webster. Auchintoul Mr Watt Whitemuir. 016.09 A thriving fir plantation, near the farm of Whitemuir, and forming part of the estate of Auchintoul.
OS1/4/22/75 [page] 75 Ph. [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] of Banff [signed] J McDiarmid C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/4/22/76 WHITEMUIR Whitemuir Whitemuir Whitemuir Whitemuir Rent Receipt 1864 Valuation Roll 1865.6 Mr Grant. Land Steward. Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 016.09 A farm house, with a court of good offices, a Small garden and an extensive arable farm attached - the property of the Earl of Fifes Trustees.
OS1/4/22/76 THE WHITE STONE The White Stone The White Stone The White Stone Mr Wilson Aberchirder Mr Grant. Cleanhill Mr Watt. Whitemuir. 016.09 A large white stone between two and three tons upright standing in a field adjoining Whitemuir farm house, traditionally said to mark the place where in ancient times, a renowned Chieftian fell, and was interred.
OS1/4/22/76 [page] 76 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] of Banff
OS1/4/22/77 FREE CHURCH [Aberchirder] Free Church Free Church Free Church Revd [Reverend] D. Henry, Minister Mr Nichol. Teacher Mr Grant. Cleanhill 016.10 A commodious church furnished with pews, gallery &c. affording accommodation to about 1000 hearers - and the property and place of Worship of the adherants of the Free Church denomination
OS1/4/22/77 MANSE [Free Church, Aberchirder] Free Church Manse Revd [Reverend] D. Henry Mr Nichol. Mr Grant. 016.10 A comfortable residence, adjoining the Free Church - with some outhouses, garden &c attached - Occupied by the Revd [Reverend] D Henry and the property of the Free Church denomination.
OS1/4/22/77 MILL OF CRANNACH Mill of Crannach Mill of Crannach Mill of Crannach James Forbes Esqr. Valuation Roll. Dr [Doctor] Adamson 016.10 A dwelling house, with some outhouses; garden, and farm attached, in the occupation of Widow Thomson, & the property of James Forbes Esqr. of Haddo.
OS1/4/22/77 [page] 77 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph. [Parish] of Marnoch [signed] J. McDiarmaid c.a. [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/78 SKEEBHILL Skeebhill Skeebhill Skeebhill Skebhill Adam McKnight Valuation Roll. 1865-6 Mr Grant. Cleanhill Robertson's Map of Banffshire. 1822 016.10 A commodious dwelling house, with a court of farm offices - a garden and farm attached, in the occupation of A McKnight and the property of the Trustees of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/78 SKEEBHILL BRIDGE Skeebhill Bridge Skeebhill Bridge Skeebhill Bridge Mr McKnight Skeebhill Mr McGregor. Aberchirder. Mr Grant Cleanhill. 016.10 A bridge across the Burn of Arkland on the road from Aberchirder to Clunie &c.
OS1/4/22/78 SOUTH CRANNACH South Crannach South Crannach South Crannach James Forbes Esq. Valuation Roll 1865-6 Mr Grant 016.10 A farm house, having a court of good offices, a garden, and a large arable farm attached - in the occupation of George Malcolm - & the property of James Forbes Esq. of Haddo
OS1/4/22/78 [page] 78 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Marnoch. [signed] J. McDiarmid
OS1/4/22/79 BAPTIST CHAPEL [Aberchirder] Baptist Chapel Baptist Chapel Baptist Chapel Mr Rattery Teacher. Mrs Grant. Cleanhill Mr Anderson. Aberchirder 016.10 A small plain edifice, in Main Street, the property, and place of worship of the members of the Baptist denomination.
OS1/4/22/79 EPISCOPAL CHAPEL Episcopal Chapel Episcopal Chapel Episcopal Chapel Mr Rattery Mr Grant. Mr Anderson. 016.10 A small neat edifice comfortably furnished with pulpit reading desk, pews, &c Situated near the west end of Main St erected by Mr Morrison, when proprietor of Auchintoul. There is no placed Minister, and divine service has not been held in it for Some time. It has no dedicatory name.
OS1/4/22/79 [page] 79 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Marnoch.
OS1/4/22/80 [page] 80 [blank page]
OS1/4/22/81 UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Aberchirder] U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church Mr Anderson. Aberchirder Mr Sinclair Aberchirder. Mr Grant Aberchirder. 016.10 A small building in Back Street furnished with pews &c, the property, and place of worship of the United Presbyterian denomination, residing in the district.
OS1/4/22/81 FREE CHURCH SCHOOLS [Aberchirder] Free Church School Free Church School Mr Nichol Teacher Mr Anderson. Mr Grant. 016.10 Two Schools for boys and girls (the girls only) situated in Back Street. in connexion with the Free Church - the average attendance is about 90 - The teachers' Salary is derived from the Free Church Education fund, the Government Grant, and the school fees.
OS1/4/22/81 SCHOOL [Aberchirder] School School School Mr Rattery Teacher Mr Anderson. Mr Grant. 016.10 A commodious Schoolroom Situated at the east end of the village of Aberchirder with a dwelling house and garden attached. Average attendance 120. The salary is derived from the Government Grant. The General Assembly - and the School fees.
OS1/4/22/81 [page] 81 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Marnoch
OS1/4/22/82 FEMALE SCHOOL [Aberchirder] Female School Female School Female School Mr Rattery. Teacher Mr Nichol Teacher Mr Anderson 016.10 A female School in Main Street - the branches taught are Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Sewing and Knitting - The Salary is derived from the School fees, and donations & Subscriptions from some of the heritors.
OS1/4/22/82 NORTH OF SCOTLAND BANK [Aberchirder] North of Scotland Bank (Branch) Name on door & Window Mr Grant Aberchirder Mr Anderson Aberchirder 016.10 A branch of the North of Scotland Bank, in Main St. [Street] Aberchirder, for transacting banking business. The office is a private house rented.
OS1/4/22/82 [page] 82 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Marnoch. FREE CHURCH SCHOOL (Boys and (Girls) [crossed out] [signed] J McDiarmid
OS1/4/22/83 ABERCHIRDER Aberchirder Aberchirder Aberchirder Aberchirder Aberchirder Aberchirder Aberchirder Aberchirder Valuation Roll 1866. Dr. [Doctor]Adamson. Mr Grant. New Statistical Account Old Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 Black's Map of Scotland 016.10 A considerable village, Situated near the centre of the parish. It contains a Free Church & Manse. A U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church, and a R.C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel also an Episcopal Chapel - four Schools, a post office, & Six public houses - and is said to to contain about 900 inhabitants. "There is a village in the parish, containing 800 inhabitants, still called Aberchirder. Some say this word signifies the mouth or opening of the moss, and that this place was so called from its being near the edge of a large moss" New Statistical Account.
OS1/4/22/83 [page] 83 Co. [County] of Banff. -- Ph [Parish] of Marnoch.
OS1/4/22/84 THE SQUARE [Aberchirder] Square Square Square Valuation Roll 1865-6 Dr [Doctor] Adamson. Mr Grant. 016.10 An open Space in the centre of the Village of Aberchirder surrounded by Shops, dwellings &c.
OS1/4/22/84 MAIN STREET [Aberchirder] Main Street Main Street Main Street Mr Anderson Mr Grant Dr [Doctor] Adamson 016.10 The principal Street in the village of Aberchirder.
OS1/4/22/84 FRONT STREET [Aberchirder] Front Street Front Street Front Street Mr Anderson. Mr Grant Dr [Doctor] Adamson. 016.10 A Street on the South side of the village of Aberchirder parallel with Main Street.
OS1/4/22/84 BACK STREET [Aberchirder] Back Street Back Street Back Street Mr Anderson Mr Grant Dr [Doctor] Adamson 016.10 A Street in the Village of Aberchirder. on the north side parallel with Main Street.
OS1/4/22/84 [page] 84 Co. [County] of Banff. -- Ph [Parish] of Marnoch [signed] J [McDiarmid]
OS1/4/22/85 BROWNHILL OF CARNOUSIE Brownhill Brownhill Brownhill Mr W Mackie. Tenant Valuation Roll. 1865-6 Dr [Doctor] Adamson. Hazelbrae. 016.10 A farm house, having a court of Suitable offices, and an arable farm attached in the occupation of William Mackie, and the property of W. J. Harvey Esqr. Carnousie.
OS1/4/22/85 ARKLAND Arkland Arkland Arkland Mr William Mickie. Tenant Valuation Roll. 1865-6 Dr [Doctor] Adamson. 016.10 A farm house, with offices a small garden, and farm of arable land attached, in the occupation of William Michie, and the property of the trustees of the late A. Chalmers.
OS1/4/22/85 QUARRYHILL WOOD Quarryhill Wood Quarryhill Wood Quarryhill Wood Mr D. Allan Quarryhill Mr Dick S. [South] Hawmoss Mr Michie. Arkland 016.10 An enclosed fir plantation, on the estate of Knockorth, the property of the trustees of A. Chalmers.
OS1/4/22/85 [page] 85 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Marnoch
OS1/4/22/86 QUARRYHILL Quarryhill Quarryhill Quarryhill Mr D. Allan Tenant Valuation Roll. 1865-6 Dr [Doctor] Adamson 016.10 A farm house, with a court of offices, a Small garden and an arable farm attached - in the occupation of D. Allan and the property of the Trustees of A. Chalmers.
OS1/4/22/86 MUIRYFIELD Muiryfield Muiryfield Muiryfield Valuation Roll. 1865-6 Dr [Doctor] Adamson Mr George. Crail. Tenant 016.10 A farm house with offices a small garden & an arable farm attached - in the occupation of George Crail and the property of the Trustees of A. Chalmers.
OS1/4/22/86 CASTLEHILL Castlehill Castlehill Castlehill Valuation Roll 1865-6 Dr [Doctor] Adamson. James Alexander, Tenant. 016.10 A farm house, with offices, and farm attached, in the occupation of James Alexander, and the property of the Trustees of the late A. Chalmers.
OS1/4/22/86 [page] 86 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Marnoch [signed] J McDiarmid
OS1/4/22/87 HOTEL [Aberchirder] Gray's Hotel Gray's Hotel Gray's Hotel Sign board. Mr Grant. Mr Anderson. 016.10 A hotel in the Square Aberchirder, licensed to retail wines, Spirits &c the property of the occupier Ann Gray.
OS1/4/22/87 NEW INN [Aberchirder] New Inn New Inn New Inn Sign board Mr Steel. Occupier. Mr Anderson. 016.10 A public house in Main St with stables attached - licensed to retail spirits and ales - and the property of Mr Geddes.
OS1/4/22/87 COMMERCIAL INN [Aberchirder] Commercial Inn Commercial Inn Commercial Inn Sign board. Mr McGregor - Occupier. Mr Anderson. 016.10 A public house in Front Street with Stabling &c attached. the property of the Occupier.
OS1/4/22/87 R.C. CHAPEL [Aberchirder] Roman Catholic Chapel Roman Catholic Chapel Roman Catholic Chapel Mr Rattery. Teacher Mr Grant Teacher Mr Anderson 016.10 A small plain building in Main Street - furnished with pews &c. the property, and place of worship of the Roman Catholics residing in the district. There is no placed clergyman appointed to it at present.
OS1/4/22/87 [page] 87 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Marnoch [signed] J. McDiarmid
OS1/4/22/88 MARKET GROUND [Aberchirder] Market Ground Market Ground Market Ground Mr Grant. Aberchirder Mr Steel. Aberchirder Mr Anderson Aberchirder 016.10 An enclosed field situated on the north Side of the Village of Aberchrider, in which three cattle markets are held yearly.
OS1/4/22/88 POST OFFICE [Aberchirder] Post Office. Post Office. Post Office. Sign on house Mr Anderson Mr Grant. 016.10 A dwelling house in Front Street used as a Post Office. There are two deliveries, and two dispatches on week days to & from Banff & Huntly.
OS1/4/22/88 POLICE STATION [Aberchirder] Police Office Police Office Police Office Mr Anderson. Mr M Thompson. Mr Tough. 016.10 A police office and cell situated at the west end of Main Street, Aberchirder.
OS1/4/22/88 CLEANHILL WOOD Cleanhill Wood Cleanhill Wood Cleanhill Wood Mr Grant. Cleanhill Mr Anderson. Mr Tough. 016.10 A large plantation of Mixed wood on the estate of Auchintoul near Aberchirder.
OS1/4/22/88 [page] 88 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Marnoch.
OS1/4/22/89 BOGHARVEY Bogharvey Bogharvey Bogharvey J. Donald. Tenant William Dick. South Hawmoss Dr [Doctor] Adamson. Hazelbrae. 016.11 A dwelling house, with a court of offices, garden and an extensive arable farm attached, on the estate of Carnousie; the property of W. J. Harvey Esqr.
OS1/4/22/89 BROWN HILL Brown Hill Brown Hill Mr Wilson. Aberchirder Mr Dick South Hawmoss. James Simpson Farmer South Brownhill 016.11 A high ridge of land, planted with fir wood, situated between the farms of Brownhill and South Brownhill - on the estate of Carnousie; the property of W. J. Harvey Esqr.
OS1/4/22/89 [page] 89 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff. J McDiarmid c.a. [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/90 [page] 90 [blank page]
OS1/4/22/91 STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Marnoch Church] Druidical Temple (remains of) Revd [Reverend] M. Anderson Dr [Doctor] Adamson Mr Christie. Teacher Marnoch 016.13 Adjoining the parish church are two remarkable Standing Stones, one of which is above 7 feet high - Said to be the remains of a Druidical circle. There is no trace of any more than these two stones. "The church is on a rising ground at a little distance, in the middle of a Druidical circle, two large stones of which now only remain" New Statistical Account
OS1/4/22/91 [page] 91 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch
OS1/4/22/92 EUCHRIE POT Euchrie Pot Euchrie Pot Euchrie Pot Dr [Doctor] Adamson Hazelbrae Mr Stephen, Euchrie Mr Christie, Teacher 016.13 A deep hole in the River Deveron, near the farm of Euchrie.
OS1/4/22/92 WHITEMUIR CROFT Whitemuircroft Whitemuircroft Whitemuircroft Mr Watt. Whitemuir Mr Harper Mr L. Leith Tenant 016.13 A cottage with croft attached, the property of the Earl of Fife's Trustees.
OS1/4/22/92 GREEN MYRE Green Myre Green Myre Green Myre Green Myre Mr Watt Mr Harper Mr L. Leith Dr [Doctor] Adamson 016.13 A small rivulet tributary to the Burn of Auchintoul, draining the lands of Monedie and Whitemuir.
OS1/4/22/92 [page] 92 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Marnoch
OS1/4/22/93 KINNAIRDY CASTLE Kinnairdy Castle Kinardy Kinardy-castle Kinairdy Kinardy Ca [Castle] Dr [Doctor] Adamson Hazel Brae. Revd [Reverend] Alexander Anderson Minister Mr Smith occupier Kinairdy Castle New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822. Black's Map of Scotland 016.13 Very little is known about the early history of this Castle. it is supposed to have been built about the fifteenth century and used as a Baronial residence of several families, not connected with history, no portion of the original building now remains, but from a stone built in the wall we learn that it was rebuilt and roofed by Thomas Donaldson and Elizabeth Duff in 1725. this part of the building is loopholed for musketry. its postion is naturally strong, but it is not known to have been strengthened by outworKs or in any other way. A modern addition has been recently made and it is now a very pleasant country residence. The Earl of Fife is proprietor. [continued on page 94]
OS1/4/22/93 [page] 93 Parish of Marnock -- Co. [County] Banff. [signed] William Paton L Corp. RE, [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/94 KINNAIRDY CASTLE Kinnairdy Castle Continued [continued from page 93] "A little below, stands the old tower - looking mansion of Kinardy, on a promontory at the junction of the burn of the same name with the Deveron. Its situation is peculiarly picturesque and commanding. This house is very ancient, - has been built at various periods, - and was, together with much of the property of the parish, held by the Chrichtons of Frendraught, whose chief residence of Frendraught was in the neighbouring parish of Forgue." New Statistical Account
OS1/4/22/94 [page] 94 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch
OS1/4/22/95 MILL OF KINNAIRDY (Corn Flour) Mill of Kinnairdy Mill of Kinnairdy Mill of Kinnairdy Mr Innes, Tenant Dr [Doctor] Smith, Kinnairdy Rent Receipt 1865 016.13 A dwelling house, with a court of offices, together with a barn and flour mill, the property of the Earl of Fife's Trustees.
OS1/4/22/95 SCHOOL [parish] School School School Revd [Reverend] A. Anderson Marnoch Mr Christie Val [Valuation] Roll 1865-66 016.13 The Parish school of Marnoch consists of school-room and teachers residence, the salary is £70 per annum in addition to a share of the Dick Bequest. average attendance 60.
OS1/4/22/95 [page] 95 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch
OS1/4/22/96 HAZELBRAE (Post Office) Hazelbrae Hazelbrae Hazelbrae Hazlebrae Dr [Doctor] Adamson, Tenant Dr [Doctor] Smith, Kinnairdy Mr Grant, Aberchirder Val [Valuation] Roll. 1865-66 016.13 A neat cottage with outhouses, the property of the Earl of Fife's Trustees. A sub post office for the district is held in this house, having one delivery and one dispatch daily.
OS1/4/22/96 MOSSHEAD Mosshead Mosshead Mosshead North Mosshead Mr Henderson, Tenant Mr Davidson, Scabbyscur Valution Roll 1865-66 Estate Plan 016.13 A farmsteading consisting of dwelling house, office and garden, property of the Earl of Fife's Trustees.
OS1/4/22/96 SCABBYSCUR Scabbyscur Scabbyscur Scabbyscur Mr Davidson. Tenant Estate Plan Valuation Roll. 1865-66 016.13 A farmsteading, consisting of dwelling house, office and garden. property of the Earl of Fife's Trustees.
OS1/4/22/96 [page] 96 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Marnoch
OS1/4/22/97 FILLTHECAP Fillthecap Fillthecap Fillthecap Mr McRobert, Tenant. Mr Reid, Janefield. Valuation Roll 1865-6. 016.13 A dwelling house, with outhouses, a garden, and an arable farm attached: the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/97 BELLMAN'S WOOD Bellman's Woodie Bellman's Woodie Bellman's Woodie Rev [Reverend] A Anderson, Marnoch. Dr [Doctor] Adamson, Hazelbrae. Mr Christie, Teacher. 016.13 A Small fir plantation near the farm of Muiralehouse, so called from the circumstance of the Parish Bellman having resided at the south-east corner of the wood.
OS1/4/22/97 CRAIG WELL Craig Well Craig Well Craig Well Dr [Doctor] Adamson, Hazelbrae. Mr Innes, Muiralehouse. Mr Watt, Whtiemuir. 016.13 A Copious well, a littel to the South of the farm of Muiralehouse, This, as well as the two following are ordinary spring wells.
OS1/4/22/97 CLASHDUFF WELL Clashduff Well Clashduff Well Dr [Doctor] Adamson, Hazebrae. Mr Innes, Muiralehouse, Mr Watt, Whitemuir 016.13 A Copious well, a litte S.W. [South West] from the farm of Muiralehouse.
OS1/4/22/97 SLUG WELL Slug Well Dr [Doctor] Adamson, Hazelbrae. Rev [Reverend] A. Anderson, Marnoch Mr Watt, Whitemuir. 016.13 A copious well a little to the South of Cairnhill Croft.
OS1/4/22/97 [page] 97 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch. -- Co. [County] Banff. [signed] M. Campbell, c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/98 MAINS OF KINNAIRDY Mains of Kinnairdy Mains of Kinnairdy Mains of Kinnairdy Mr Walker, Tenant. Rent Receipt. Valuation Roll 1865-6. 016.13 A dwelling house, with a court of offices, a garden, and an arable farm attached: the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/98 JANEFIELD CROFT Janefield Croft Janefield Croft Janefield Croft Mr Reid, Tenant. Mr McRobert, Fillthecap. Mr Andrew, Aberchirder. 016.13 A dwelling house, with a Court of offices, a garden, and a Croft of land attached: the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/98 FERGUSTOWN Fergustown Estate Plan Mr Reid, Tenant Valuation Roll 1865-6 Mr Grant Aberchirder 016.13 A dwelling house, with a Court of offices, a garden and an arable farm attached: the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/98 MUIR OF KINNAIRDY Muir of Kinnairdy Muir of Kinnairdy Muir of Kinnairdy Mr Grant. Ground Officer Dr [Doctor] Adamson. Mr Reid Janefield. 016.13 A cottage with a croft attached the property of the Earl of Fife Trustees.
OS1/4/22/98 [page] 98 Ph. [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff. [signed] M. Campbell, c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/99 STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Sheeppark] Druidical Temple Druidical Temple Revd. [Reverend] A Anderson Dr [Doctor] Adamson Mr Christie 016.13 A little to the south of Sheeppark stand three remarkable stones, said to be the remains of a Druidical Circle.
OS1/4/22/99 [page] 99 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch
OS1/4/22/100 CHURCH Church Church Church Revd [Reverend] A Anderson. Marnoch Dr [Doctor] Adamson, Hazelbrae Mr Christie. Teacher 016.13 A plain edifice situatied on a small eminence, and in the centre of what is traditionally held as a Druidical Temple. It was erected a few years prior to 1805, and subsequently rebuilt. It is seated to accommodate 900 persons
OS1/4/22/100 BRAEHEAD Braehead Braehead Braehead Mr Robertson. Tenant Rent Receipt 1865 Valuation Roll 1865-6 016.13 A dwelling house with a court of offices, a garden and an arable farm attached, the property of A. H. Gordon Esqr.
OS1/4/22/100 [page] 100 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch
OS1/4/22/101 MAINS OF KNOCKORTH Mains of Knockorth Mains of Knockorth Mains of Knockorth Valuation Roll. 1865-6 Tack. and Rent Receipt George Reidford. Occupier. 016.14 A farm house with a court of good offices, garden & farm attached - on the estate of Knockorth, the property of the Turstees of the late A Chalmers.
OS1/4/22/101 KNOCKORTH WOOD Knockorth Wood Knockorth Wood Knockorth Wood George Reidford. William Dick South Hawmoss. William Mickie. Arkland. 016.14 A large fir plantation on the estate of Knockorth - the property of the Trustees of the late A Chalmers.
OS1/4/22/101 BACKHILL OF KNOCKORTH Backhill. Backhill. Backhill. Valuation Roll 1865-6 William Dick. S [South] Hawmoss. James Young. Occupier. 016.14 A farm house, with a court of good offices - garden and farm attached on the estate of Knockorth - the property of the Trustees of the late A. Chalmers.
OS1/4/22/101 [page] 101 Ph. [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff [signed] J. McDiarmid c.a. [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/102 NORTH BRAESIDE North Braeside North Braeside North Braeside Valuation Roll. 1865-6 William Dick. South Hawmoss William Michie. Arkland. 016.14 A dwelling house, with some outhouses garden, and croft of arable land attached - in the occupation of William Barclay - and the property of the Trustees of A. Chalmers.
OS1/4/22/102 SOUTH BRAESIDE South Braeside South Braeside South Braeside Valuation Roll. 1865-6 William Dick. South Hawmoss William Gray. occupier 016.14 A cottage dwelling with outhouse an croft of arable land attached the property of the Trustees of the late A. Chalmers.
OS1/4/22/102 NORTH HAWMOSS North Hawmoss North Hawmoss North Hawmoss Valuation Roll 1865-6 William Dick. John Gills Occupier 016.14 A cottage dwelling, with some outhouses, and croft attached - the property of the Trustees of the late A Chalmers.
OS1/4/22/102 SOUTH HAWMOSS South Hawmoss South Hawmoss South Hawmoss Valuation Roll, 1865-6. William Dick, Occupier. William Mickie, Arkland 016.14 A cottage dwelling with cowbyre & croft attached, on the Knockorth estate, the property of the Trustees of the late A Chalmers.
OS1/4/22/102 [page] 102 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff. [signed] J McDiarmid c.a. [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/103 DUNDEE Dundee Dundee Dundee Mr Anderson, occupier. Mr Andrew, Aberchirder. Valuation Roll 1865-6. 016.14 A dwelling house, with a court of offices, a garden and a large arable farm attached: the property of the Trustees of the late A. Chalmers.
OS1/4/22/103 COTTARS WELL Cottars Well Cottars Well Cottars Well Mr Andrew, Aberchirder. Mr Clark, Dundee School. Mr Anderson, Dundee. 016.14 An ordinary spring well, between Dundee farm and Dundee school.
OS1/4/22/103 [page] 103 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co [County] Banff. Dundee School [crossed out] B There is merely a small prvate class for children Kept by the occupier of this cottage and not worth insertion on the plan [NP.] [signed] M. Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/104 DRABBLE FORD Drabble Ford Drabble Ford Drabble Ford Mr Andrews, Marnoch. Mr Anderson, Dundee. Mr Clark, Dundee School. 016.14 A ford, a short distance to the South of the farm of Dundee, on the Cluny Estate.
OS1/4/22/104 BUCKS HILL Bucks Hill Dr [Doctor] Gordon. Clunie Mr George Anderson, Dundee. Mr James Robertson. Newton. Estate Plan. 016.14 A hill feature on the Clunie estate, there is a small fir plantation on the summit (NP.)
OS1/4/22/104 [page] 104 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff [signed] M. Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/105 NORTH MILLHILL North Millhill North Millhill North Millhill Valuation Roll 65-66 Mr William Bonnyman (Tenant) Mr George Stewart 016.14 A small farm house in good repair having outhouses garden & arable land attached, the property of T.G.R Innes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/105 NEWTON Newton. Newton. Newton. Valuation Roll 65-66 Mr James Robertson (Tenant) Mr William Bonnyman Lease. 016.14 A large fam house newly Built with outhouses a small garden & arable land attached, the property of the Trustees of A Chalmers Esqr.
OS1/4/22/105 [page] 105 Parish of MarnocK -- Sheet 16 Plan 14 Shargerwells [crossed out]
OS1/4/22/106 BRAEFOOT Braefoot Braefoot Braefoot Valuation Roll 65.66 Mr Charles Thomson, Tenant, Mr James Robertson (Newton) 016.14 A small farm house in good repair having outhouses garden & arable land attached, the property of the Trustees of the late A. Chalmers Esqr.
OS1/4/22/106 CLUNIE HILL Clunie Hill Clunie Hill Clunie Hill Mr Charles Thomson Mr James Robertson Mr George Allen 016.14 A large hilly feature near Clunie mansion house & Braefoot well. Known by this name and planted to the summit with wood.
OS1/4/22/106 CLUNIE Clunie Clunie Clunie Cluny Cluny Valuation Roll 65-66 Dr [Doctor] Gordon (Tenant) Mr Charles Thomson New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer 016.14 A large mansion house in good repair, having a home farm & large garden attached the property of the Trustees of the late A Chalmers Esqr
OS1/4/22/106 [page] 106 Parish of Marnoch -- Sheet 16 Plan 14
OS1/4/22/107 RIACH WOOD Riach Wood. Mr Jack. Farmer TappacKs Mr John Walker. Cotes of Netherdale, Mr George Allan Shargerwells. 016.15 A small plantation on the farm of TappacKs the property of T.G.R. Innes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/107 COTES OF NETHERDALE Cotes of Netherdale. Mr John Walker Tennant. Mr Jack. TappacKs Mr Allan. Shargerwells 016.15 A small cottage originally a sheep cote. having a Croft of land attached, the property of Miss Rose Innes.
OS1/4/22/107 [page] 107 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co [County] Banff Mains Croft. [crossed out] Referred [signed] William Paton Le Corpl RE. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/108 SHARGERWELLS Shargerwells. Mr George Allan Tennant. Mr William Patterson Auldtown of Carnousie Rent Receipt - 1864. 001.15 A farm house and offices and a large arble farm, the property of Y.G.R. Innes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/108 CRANS WOOD Crans ParK. Mr G. Allan. Mr J. Morrison BroKenfolds. Mr Jack TappacKs A wood on the farm of Shangerwells the property of Y.G.R. Innes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/108 [page] 108 Psh [Parish] of Marnock -- Co [County] Banff [signed] William Paton L Corp R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/109 BROKENFOLDS Brokenfolds. Brokenfolds. Brokenfolds. Brokenfolds. Brokenfold Mr Robertson, Tenant. Mr A. Morrison, Tenant. Rent Receipt 1865. Valuation Roll 1865-6. Robertson's Map of Banffshire. 016.15 Three cottage dwellings, with outhouses, gardens, and Small farms of arable and pasture land attached: the property of T.G.R. Innes Esq.
OS1/4/22/109 BACKHILL OF CARNOUSIE Backhill of Carnousie Mr J Morrison, Tenant. Rent Receipts 1865 Valuation Roll 1865-6. 016.15 A dwelling house, with a court of offices, and a Small arable farm attached: the property of W. J. Harvey Esq.
OS1/4/22/109 YONDERTON Youndertown Yonderton Yonderton Mr J Morrison, Tenant. Rent Receipts 1865. Valuation Roll 1865-6. 016.15 A dwelling house, with outhoues, a Small garden, and a Small farm attached: the property of W.J. Harvey Esq.
OS1/4/22/109 [page] 109 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff. [signed] M. Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/110 BARNYARDS OF NETHERDALE Barnyards of Netherdale "Home farm of" Mr Jack, Tappacks. Mr Watt, Gamekeeper. Mr Walker, Craignetherty. 022.03 A fine square of offices on the Netherdale Estate.
OS1/4/22/110 TAPPACKS Tappacks. Tappacks. Tappacks. Mr Jack, Tenant. Rent Receipt. Valuation Roll 1865-6. 022.03 A cottage dwelling, with a court of offices, a garden, and a Small arable farm attached: the property of T.G.R. Innes Esq.
OS1/4/22/110 MILL OF MAGGIE (Corn) Mill of Maggie Mill of Maggie Mill of Maggie Mr Webster, Tenant. Mr Mr Watt, Game keeper. Valuation Roll 1865-6. 022.03 A dwelling house & corn mill with a court of offices, a Small garden, and an arable farm attached: the property of T.G.R. Innes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/110 HAUGH OF MAGGIE Haugh of Maggie Haugh of Maggie Haugh of Maggie Mr Webster, Mill of Maggie. Mr Malcolm, Tenant. Valuation roll 1865-6. 022.03 A cottage dwelling, with outhouses a garden, and a Small arable farm attached: the property of T.G.R. Innes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/110 [page] 110 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co [County] Banff [signed] M. Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/111 MALT WELL Malt Well Malt Well Malt Well Malt Well Mr Stephen. Euchnie Dr [Doctor] Adamson. Hazelbrae Mr Walker, Kinairdy Mains Estate Plan. 022.01 A well on the farm of Mains of Kinairdy. It is an ordinary Spring well.
OS1/4/22/111 BLACKHILLOCK Blackhillock Blackhillock Blackhillock Blackhillock Blackhillock Mr Stephen Dr [Doctor] Adamson Mr Walker. Estate Plan. Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 A dwelling house with some outhouses and croft attached, the property of the Earl of Fifes Trustees.
OS1/4/22/111 [page] 111 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] of Banff Wallace's Camp [crossed out]
OS1/4/22/112 LONGHAUGH Longhaugh Longhaugh Longhaugh Estate Plan Rent Receipt. 1865. Valuation Roll. 1865-6. 022.01 A farm house with a court of offices and farm attached: the property of the Earl of Fifes Trustees.
OS1/4/22/112 COBAN'S DEN Coban's Den Coban's Den Coban's Den Estate Plan. Mr Grant Cleanhill Mr Andrew. Aberchirder. 022.01 A Small cleuch or ravine with a Small riverlet running through it.
OS1/4/22/112 [page] 112 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Marnoch. [signed] J McDiarmid
OS1/4/22/113 WALLACE'S CAMP (Remains of) Wallace's Camp Wallace's Camp Wallace's Camp Mr Stephen, Euchine Dr [Doctor] Adamson, Hazelbrae Estate Plan 022.01 There is a vague tradition that Wallace encamped here with his army, but nothing further, it is, however, certain that the passage of the river was contested at this point by opposing armies from the fact that crude implements of warfare having been found both here and on the oppostie side of the river, such as arrow heads, stone clubs, and a bronze dagger. On the oppostie side the remains of crude earth works are still very perfect, presenting exactly the same appearance as the object in question, which no doubt are the remains of crude earth works hastily thrown up for protection.
OS1/4/22/113 [page] 113 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch.
OS1/4/22/114 [page] 114 [blank page]
OS1/4/22/115 PORTMADOWAN DEN Portmadowan Den Portmadowan Den Mr J. Andrew, Chapeltown. Mr Dingwall, Windyridge. Mr Wilson, Aberchirder. 022.01 A narrow cleuch or den, through which a Small stream flows, which forms the property boundary between Kinairdy and Netherdale estates.
OS1/4/22/115 POTMADOWAN Portmadowan Portmadowan Portmadowan Mr J Andrew, Chapeltown. Mr Dingwall, Windyridge. Mr Wilson, Aberchrider. 022.02 A narrow precipitious part of Portmadowan Den.
OS1/4/22/115 STRONACH WELL Stronach Well Stronach Well Stronach Well Mr Metholm, Mid Millhill. Mr Cruickshank N [North] Backielean. Mr Dow Wettyfoot. 022.02 An ordinary spring well, a little to the South of the farm of Mid Millhill, on the Netherdale estate.
OS1/4/22/115 [page] 115 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff [signed] M. Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/116 HARPER HILL Harper Hill. Harper Hill. Harper Hill. Mr Ledingham, Harperhill. Mr Robertson, S [South] Backielea. Mr Cruickshank N [North] Backielea 022.02 A Small eminence planted with mixed wood, on the Netherdale estate.
OS1/4/22/116 [page] 116 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff.
OS1/4/22/117 OLDTOWN OF NETHERDALE Oldtown of Netherdale Oldtown of Netherdale Mr Walker, Craignetherty. Mr Cruickshank, Backielea. Valuation Roll 1865-6. 022.02 A modern Structure in the cottage Style, commanding a very extensive view of the "River Deveron". The garden and grounds are beautifully laid out and well wooded; there is a Splendid Square of offices, and a Small estate attached: the property of Miss Rose Innes.
OS1/4/22/117 CROWN HILL Crown Hill Crown Hill Crown Hill Mr Walker, Craignetherty Mr Marr, Damfolds Plan of Farm 022.02 A small eminence planted with mixed wood, on the Netherdale estate.
OS1/4/22/117 [page] 117 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co [County] Banff
OS1/4/22/118 DAMFOLDS Damfolds. Damfolds. Damfolds. Mr Simpson, Tenant Mr Marr, Smith. Valuation Roll 1865-6. 022.02 A number of scattered cottages consisting of dwelling houses, outhouses, gardens, and crofts of arable land attached: the property of T.G.R. Innes Esq:.
OS1/4/22/118 CORSYMOSS Corsymoss. Corsymoss. Corsymoss. Mr Duncan, Tenant. Mr Dow, Wettyfoot. Valuation Roll 1865-6 022.02 A cottage dwelling with outhouses, a garden, and a Small farm attached: the property of T.G.R. Innes Esq:.
OS1/4/22/118 HARPERHILL Harperhill. Harperhill. Harperhill. Mr Ledingham, Tenant. Mr Robertson, S [South] Backielea. Valuation Roll 1865-6. 022.02 A dwelling house, with a court of offices, a garden, and an arable farm attached: the property of T.G.R. Innes Esq:.
OS1/4/22/118 [page] 118 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff [signed] M. Campbell
OS1/4/22/119 WETTYFOOT Wettyfoot. Wettyfoot. Mr Dow, Tenant. Mr Methven, Mid Millhill. Valuation Roll 1865-6. 022.02 A cottage dwelling, with outhouses, a garden, and an arable farm attached: the property of T.G.R. Innes Esq.
OS1/4/22/119 NORTH BACKIELEA North Backielea. North Backielea. North Backielea. Mr Cruickshank, Tenant. Rent Receipt 1865. Valuation Roll 1865-6. 022.02 A Small Cottage dwelling, with outhouses, a garden, and a Small farm attached: the property of T.G.R. Innes Esq.
OS1/4/22/119 SOUTH BACKIELEA South Backielea South Backielea South Backielea Mr Robertson, Tenant. Rent Receipt. Valuation Roll 1865-6. 022.02 A Small Cottage dwelling, with outhouses, a garden, and a Small farm attached: the property of T.G.R. Innes Esq.
OS1/4/22/119 WETTYFOOT WOOD Wettyfoot Wood. (Plantation) Mr Dow, Wettyfoot Mr Watt. Gamekeeper Netherdale Mr Methven. Mid Millhill 022.02 An extensive mixed plantation on the Netherdale Estate: property of T.G.R. Innes.
OS1/4/22/119 [page] 119 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff. [signed] M. Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/120 TERRYRIOCH Terryrioch Mr Currie, Tenant. Rent Receipt 1865. Estate Plan. Mr Grant. Cleanhill. 022.02 A neat dwelling house, with a court of offices, a garden, and an arable farm attached: the property of the Earl of Fife.
OS1/4/22/120 SOUTH MILLHILL South Millhill South Millhill South Millhill Mr R Bruce, Tenant. Rent Receipt 1864. Valuation Roll 1865-6. 022.02 A dwelling house, with a court of offices, a garden, and an arable farm attached: the property of T.G.R. Innes Esq.
OS1/4/22/120 WINDYEDGE OF MILLHILL Windyedge Windyedge Windyedge Mr A Dingwall, Tenant. Rent Receipt 1865. Valuation Roll 1865-6 022.02 A dwelling house, with a court of offices, a garden, and an arable farm attached: the property of T.G.R. Innes Esq.
OS1/4/22/120 MID MILLHILL Mid Millhill Mid Millhill Mid Millhill Mr T. Methven, Tenant. Rent Receipt 1865. Valuation Roll 1865-6. 022.02 A neat dwelling house, with a court of offices, a garden, and an arable farm attached: the property of T.G.R. Innes Esq.
OS1/4/22/120 [page] 120 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co [County] Banff [signed] M. Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/121 NETHERDALE HOUSE Netherdale House Netherdale House Netherdale House Netherdale Netherdale Netherdale Valuation Roll 1865-6 William Murray Pittendriegh Francis Walker Craignetherty New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822 022.03 A large square house on the North bank of the River Deveron ornamented with pleasure grounds owned and occupied by T. G. Rose Innes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/121 MAINS OF PITTENDREIGH Mains of Pittendriegh Mains of Pittendriegh Mains of Pittendriegh Valuation Roll 1865.6 William Murray Occupier Francis Walker 022.03 An extrensive farm steading the property of T. G. Rose Innes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/121 CRAIGNETHERTY Craignetherty Craignetherty Craignetherty Valuation Roll 1865-6 Francis Walker Occupier William Murray Pittendriegh. 022.03 A large farm steading the property of T. G. Rose Innes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/121 [page] 121 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch [signed] James Gray Sapr R.Engrs [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/122 BOG WOOD Bog Wood Bog Wood Bog Wood William Murray Francis Walker William Watt 022.03 A small natural wood of forest and fir the property of T. G. Rose Innes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/122 BERRYHILL WOOD Berryhill Wood Berryhill Wood Berryhill Wood William Murray Francis Walker William Watt. 022.03 An extensive mixed wood the property of T. G. Rose Innes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/122 BERRY HILL Berry Hill William Murray Francis Walker William Watt. 022.03 A bold eminence part covered with wood and part arable the property of T. G. Rose Innes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/122 [page] 122 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch [signed] James Gray Sapr R Engrs [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/123 BURN OF MAGGIE Burn of Maggie Burn of Maggie Burn of Maggie Mr Andrew Thompson Carnousie Mr Watt. Gamekeeper Netherdale Mr James Watt. Damfolds. This is the continuation of the Burn of Carnousie, from its confluence with another Small Stream at the Mill of Maggie, to the river Deveron.
OS1/4/22/123 TERNEMNY BURN Ternemny Burn Mr Ogilvie, Ternemny Alexander Thom, Ramsburn Alexander Loban 022.03 A small burn takes its rise in Craigburach Moss and flows in a north easterly direction until it unities with Knock Burn, it forms the boundary of the Parishes of Rothiemay & Marnoch nearly the whole of its course it likewise divides the lands of Ternemny & Raemore.
OS1/4/22/123 [page] 123 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Marnoch. [signed] James Gray Sapper RE. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/124 [page] 124 [blank page]
OS1/4/22/125 TURF HILL Turf Hill Turf Hill Turf Hill Mr Jack, Tappacks Mr Watt. Gamekeeper, Netherdale. Mr John Stevenson. Carnousie 022.03 A Small eminence, planted with mixed wood: the property of T.G.R. Innes Esq:.
OS1/4/22/125 [page] 125 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff [signed] M. Campbell, c/a. [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/126 ST MARNOCH'S FORD St. Marnoch's Ford (Disused) Mr Bremner, Tillydown. Lewis Paul, Rothiemay. Alexander Stewart, Rothiemay. 016.13 A shallow place in the River Deveron fordable for horse & cart but has been entirely disused since the erection of the Bridge of Marnoch.
OS1/4/22/126 BURN OF TILLYDOWN Burn of Tillydown Burn of Tillydown Burn of Tillydown William Bremner. Tillydown John Taylor. Retanach William Reid. Core 015.16 A small stream rising in the moss of Mayen & flowing in a south-westerly direction until it enters the River Deveron: it forms a portion of the Parish Bd [Boundary] dividing Rothiemay & Marnoch nearly the whole of its course.
OS1/4/22/126 TERNENMY BRIDGE Ternenmy Bridge William Ogilvie, Ternenmy Alexander Thom, Ramsburn Alexander Loban, Knabbygate 015.07 A small one-arch bridge Spanning spanning Ternenmy Burn on the Banff & Huntly turnpike road, it is held in repair by the road trustees.
OS1/4/22/126 [page] 126 Co. [County] Banff -- Parish of Marnoch [signed] James Gray Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/127 BURN MUCKARTY Burn Muckarty Burn Muckarty Burn Muckarty William Murray William Watt Frances Walker 022.03 A small stream takes its rise in Netherdale lands flowing in a South Easterly direction until it enters the River Deveron
OS1/4/22/127 KILN BURN Kiln Burn Kiln Burn Kiln Burn William Murray William Watt Frances Walker 022.03 A small stream flowing through a Wooded ravine until it unites with the River Deveron
OS1/4/22/127 BRAE OF MAGGIE Brae of Maggie Brae of Maggie Brae of Maggie William Murray William Watt Francis Walker 022.03 A steep bank or brae covered with mixed wood the property of T. G. Rose Innes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/127 [page] 127 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch [signed] James Gray Sapr. R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/128 WASHINGHOUSE POT Washinghouse Pot Washinghouse Pot Washinghouse Pot William Murray William Watt Thomas Tod Stoddart's Anglers Companion 022.03 A deep pot in the River Deveron noted for its abundance of fish
OS1/4/22/128 ROUGHSTREAM POT Roughstream Pot Roughstream Pot Roughstream Pot William Murray William Watt Thomas Tod Stoddart's Anglers Companion 022.03 A deep pot in the River Deveron noted by Anglers and others for its abundance of fish
OS1/4/22/128 MOURNING WELL Mourning Well Mourning Well Mourning Well William Murray Francis Walker William Watt 022.03 A small well of fresh water well adapted for domestic purposes. This is an ordinary spring well.
OS1/4/22/128 [page] 128 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch [signed] James Gray Sapr R. Engr. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/129 DOVECOTS POT Doocotes Pot or Dovecotes Pot Doocotes Pot or Dovecotes Pot Doocotes Pot or Dovecotes Pot William Watt William Murray Francis Walker 022.03 A deep pot in the River Devern noted by Anglers for its abundance of fish it is said that the name is a corruption of Dovecote.
OS1/4/22/129 [page] 129 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch [signed] James Gray Sapr R. Engrs [Sapper Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/130 LUM POT Lum Pot Lum Pot Lum Pot Mr G.T.J. Phillips, Meresmen Mr William Adamson Estate Plan 022.06 A deep hole at a sudden bend in the River Deveron.
OS1/4/22/130 [page]130 Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Marnoch
OS1/4/22/131 MAGGIE FORD Maggie Ford Maggie Ford Maggie Ford John Sime. Bogton. Mr Morrsion. Penelopefield. William Todd Birkenbrae. 022.04 A ford across the river Deveron at the mouth of the Burn of Maggie.
OS1/4/22/131 [page] 131 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph. [Parish] of Marnoch
OS1/4/22/132 BIRKENBRAE Birkenbrae Birkenbrae Birkenbrae Mr Watt, Gamekeeper. Mr Wilson, Aberchirder. Mr Andrew, Aberchirder 022.07 A Cotter's dwelling house, with outhouse, and garden attached: on the Netherdale Estate.
OS1/4/22/132 HERON POT Heron Pool. Heron Pool. Heron Pool. Angler's Guide. Mr Wilson, Aberchirder. Mr Andrew Aberchirder 022.08 A pool at an acute angle in the River Deveron, known as the "Heron Pot".
OS1/4/22/132 THE TURNINGWHEELS The Turningwheels The Turningwheels The Turningwheels Angler's Guide Mr Wilson, Aberchirder. Mr Andrew, Aberchrider 022.04 An obtuse angle in the River Deveron, known as The Turningwheels.
OS1/4/22/132 [page] 132 Ph [Parish] of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff [signed] M. Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/133 DRACHLAW FORD Drachlaw Ford Drachlaw Ford Drachlaw Ford Mr Phillips, Inverkeithny. Mr Andrew, Marnoch. Valuation Roll of Inverkeithny. 022.07 A ford crossing the River Deveron, near the farm of "Drachlaw".
OS1/4/22/133 BREMNER'S ROCK Bremner's Rock. Bremner's Rock. Bremner's Rock. Mr Watt. Gamekeeper. The Anglers Guide. Mr Anderson Ardfour 022.07 A few SCraggy rocks, on the South side of the "River Deveron", and near the farm of Drachlaw.
OS1/4/22/133 BLACKBEAST POT Blackbeast Pot Blackbeast Pot Mr Watt Gamekeeper. The Anglers Guide. Mr Anderson. Ardfour 022.07 A pool on the north-side of the River Deveron.
OS1/4/22/133 [page] 133 Parish of Marnoch -- Co. [County] Banff. [signed] M. Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/134 [page] 134 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph. [Parish] of Marnoch River Deveron [crossed out]
OS1/4/22/135 ST JOHN'S WELL St John's Well St John's Well St John's Well Mr James Andrew. Chapeltown. Mr A Andrew Chapeltown Dr [Doctor] Adamson Hazelbrae. 022.06 A copious Spring of pure water, on the left bank of the river Deveron, Situated in the vacinity of Chapeltown - traditionally said to be a Holy Well.
OS1/4/22/135 CHAPELTOWN Chapeltown Chapeltown Chapeltown Chapelton Rent Receipt. 1865. Valuation Roll. 1865-6 Mr James Andrew Tenant New Statistical Account 022.06 A farm house, with good offices and farm attached, Situated on the side of the river Deveron, on the estate of Netherdale, the property of Innes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/135 CHAPEL (Site of) [Chapeltown] Chapel (site of) Chapel (site of) Chapel (site of) Mr James Andrew Mr A Andrew Mr Dawson Inverkeithnie 022.06 In the immediate vicinity of the farm house of Chapeltown, the present tenant when improving and trenching the ground, a few years ago discovered and removed the foundation walls of an edifice, said to have been the remains of an ancient Roman Catholic Chapel which existed here previous to and at the Reformation.
OS1/4/22/135 [page] 135 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph. [Parish] of Marnoch [signed] M. McDiarmid c.a [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/136 KEMLIN POT Kemlin Pot Kemlin Pot Kemlin Pot Mr Andrew. Chapeltown. Mr Andrew Junr [Junior] Chapeltown Mr Dawson. Inverkeithnie. 022.06 A deep pool in the river Deveron, near the farm of Chapeltown.
OS1/4/22/136 COBLEHOUSE Coblehouse Coblehouse Coblehouse Coblehouse Valuation Roll. 1865-6 Rent Receipt. Duplicate of Lease. Dr [Doctor] Adamson. Hazelbrae. 022.06 A farm house having a court of offices and farm attached. on the estate of Netherdale, & the property of Innes Esqr.
OS1/4/22/136 FERRY OF INVERKEITHNY Ferry of Inverkeithnie Ferry of Inverkeithnie Ferry of Inverkeithnie Mr Andrew. Farmer Chapeltown Dr. [Doctor] Adamson. Hazelbrae Mr Dawson. Inverkeithnie 022.06 A ferry across the river Deveron near the village of Inverkeithnie
OS1/4/22/136 FORD OF INVERKEITHNY Ford of Inverkeithnie Ford of Inverkeithnie Ford of Inverkeithnie Mr Andrew. Dr [Doctor] Adamson. Mr Dawson. 022.06 A ford on the river Deveron near the village of Inverkeithnie
OS1/4/22/136 LOGG POT Lug Pot Lug Pot Lug Pot Logg Pot Mr Andrew. Mr Dawson. Stodart's Angler. Mr Coutts, Factor Banff 022.06 A deep pool in the river Deveron near the South end of Lug Island
OS1/4/22/136 [page] 136 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Marnoch [signed] J McDiarmid C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/4/22/137 LOGG ISLAND Lug Island Lug Island Lug Island Logg Island Mr Andrew. Chapeltown Dr [Doctor] Adamson. Hazelbrae Mr Dawson. Inverkeithnie. Mr Coutts, factor, Banff 022.06 An island in the river Deveron below Inverkeithnie
OS1/4/22/137 DUBITON Dubiton Dubiton Dubiton Dr [Doctor] Adamson. Mr Grant. Land Steward Cleanhill. Rent Receipt. 016.13 ; 016.14 Two cottage dwellings, and a Smithy on the Knockorth estate. and the property of the Trustees of the late A. Chalmers.
OS1/4/22/137 NEWTON OF CULVIE Newont of Culvie Newton of Culvie Newton of Culvie J Morrsion Esqr. James Petrie, occupier Valuation Roll 1865-6 015.04 An ordinary farm, has dwelling & outhouses attached. the property of J. Morrison Esqr. Culvie.
OS1/4/22/137 [page] 137 Co. [County] of Banff -- Ph [Parish] of Marnoch [signed] J McDiarmid c.a. [civilian assistant]
OS1/4/22/138 BENTSWILL WELL Bentswill Well Bentswill Well Bentswill Well J Morrison, Esqr. John Urquhart William Christie 015.04 A large well, with a good flow of water, well adapted for domestic use.
OS1/4/22/138 CULVIE MOSS Culvie Moss Culvie Moss Culvie Moss J Morrison, Esqr. John Uquhart William Christie 015.04 A small portion of moor & mossland in which the tenants of Culvie estate have a right of casting peat thereon, it is the property of J. Morrison Esqr.
OS1/4/22/138 THORAX Thorax Thorax Thorax Thorax Valuation Roll 1865-6 J Morrison Esqr. Samuel Smith, occupier New Statistical Account. 015.04 An extensive farm, has dwelling & outhouses. The name also embraces a small dwelling about 9 chains north of the farmsteading. The proprietors are, J. Morrison & J Fraser Robb Esqrs.
OS1/4/22/138 BICKERING BRAE Bickering Brae Bickering Brae Bickering Brae J. Morrison Esqr John Uquhart William Christie 015.04 A bold eminence of arable land, situated on the Culvie estate. J. Morrison Esqr. Propr. [Proprietor]
OS1/4/22/138 [page] 138 Co. [County] Banff -- Parish of Marnoch [signed] James Gray Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/139 STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Thorax] Druidical Temple (Remains of) Druidical Temple (Remains of) J. Morrison Esqr. John Uquhart William Christie 015.04 Immediately west of the farmsteading of Thorax, is. a small circular plantation part of the wall is formed by five stones, from five to six feet high - traditionally said to be the remains of a Druidical Temple or circle. There is no mention of this antiquity in any history of the district, to which I have access.
OS1/4/22/139 GLENNIEHOUSE POT Glenniehouse Pot Glenniehouse Pot Glenniehouse Pot William Stronach, Esqr. Ardmeallie House . Alexander Mortimer, Denshills. William Bremner, Tillydown. 021.04 A very deep pool in the River Deveron, the extreme south west point of the Parish. well known to anglers.
OS1/4/22/139 RENNIES WOOD Rennies Wood William Stronach, Esqr. Ardmeallie House. Alexander Mortimer, Denshills. William Bremner, Tillydown. 015.16 A small wood on the ardmeallie estate, the property of Adam Hay Gordon, Esqr.
OS1/4/22/139 [page] 139 Copy Parish of Marnoch -- County of Banff [signed] William Paton Lc [Lance] Corporal R.E. [Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/140 KIRKTOWN Kirktown Kirktown Kirktown Kirktown Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Anderson Minister. John Ogg, Sexton, Occupier. Valuation Roll 1865-6. 015.16 A small cottage occupied by the Grave digger, the property of Adam Hay Gordon Esqr.
OS1/4/22/140 INCH LINE Inch Line Inch Line Inch Line Revd [Reverend] A. Anderson William Stranach, Esqr John Ogg. 015.16 A straight run of the River Deveron, hemmed in on both sides by steep banks Extending from the End of a cultivated haugh to a bend at some small islands a short distance above the manse.
OS1/4/22/140 INCHLINE WOOD Inchline Wood Revd [Reverend] A. Anderson William Stranach, Esqr John Ogg. 015.16 A wood noted for its large larch trees, extending along the north bank of the River Deveron from Dens of Mayen to a point near the manse, the property of Adam Hay Gordon, Esqr.
OS1/4/22/140 [page] 140 copy Parish of Marnoch -- County of Banff [Copy] [signed] William Paton Lc Corpl R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
OS1/4/22/141 TILLYDOWN Tillydown Tillydown Tillydown Valuation Roll Mr William Bremner, tenant Mr Andrew Mortimer 015.16 A neat farmhouse with outhouses, garden & arable land attached the property of Adam Hay Gordon, Esqr.
OS1/4/22/141 DENS OF MAYEN Dens of Mayen Dens of Mayen Mr Alexander Elder Mrs CooK, DensparK 015.16 A small Crofter dwelling in good repair with outhouese, garden, and arable land attached, the property of Adam Hay Gordon, Esqr.
OS1/4/22/141 HILL COTTAGE Hill Cottage Hill Cottage Mr Alexander Elder, tenant Mrs CooK, DensparK 015.16 A small cottage in good repair having an outhouse & garden attached, the property of Adam Hay Gordon, Esqr.
OS1/4/22/141 CATSTONE HILL Catstone Hill Catstone Hill Mr Andrew McDonald Mr William Bremner Mr Alexander Mortimer 015.16 A large eminence planted with mixed wood, well known by this name.
OS1/4/22/141 [page] 141 Parish of Marnoch -- County of Banff
OS1/4/22/142 DENSHILLS Denshills Denshills Denshills Valuation Roll 1865-6 Mr Alexander Mortimer Mr William Bremner 015.16 A middling sized farmhouse in good repair having outhhouses, garden & arable land attached the property of Adam Hay Gordon, Esqr.
OS1/4/22/142 BACKHILL OF ARDMEALLIE Backhill of Ardmeallie Valuation Roll 1865-6 Mr Andrew McDonald, tenant Mr William Bremner 015.16 A small farmsteading in good repair, the property of Adam Hay Gordon, Esqr.
OS1/4/22/142 KEITHNY BURN River Keithny River Keithny River Keithny River Keithny Revd. [Reverend] John Souttar Mr George Nicol Mr William Watt John Forbes, Esqr. Haddo 022.06 The small River from which this Parish takes its name. The stream is only known by this name from the point where it enters the parish till it joins the Deveron ner the village.
OS1/4/22/142 [page] 142 Parish of Marnoch -- County of Banff [signed] Dallas J. Jones Lieut R.E. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] 26th Sept. [September] 1866.
OS1/4/22/143 [page] 143 [volume] 22 OS1/4/22 [Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE 9 MAY. [1880] SOUTHAMPTON [pencil note] 18.11.38. NAME BOOK OF THE PARISH OF MARNOCH IN THE CO. [County] OF BANFF
OS1/4/22/144 [page] 144 Marnoch Ph. [Parish] INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Aberchirder -- 85 Allyhar -- 50 Ardmeallie House -- 46 Arkland -- 85 Auchindenan -- 52 Auchindenan Moss -- 53 Auchintoul -- 75 Auchintoul Moss -- 58 Backhill of Ardmeallie -- 142 Backhill of Knockorth -- 101 Backhill of Carnousie -- 109 Backieley -- 11 Backieley Croft -- 51 Back Street -- 84 Baptist Chapel -- 79 Barbank -- 11 Barnyards of Netherdale -- 110 Barry Hill -- 13 Barry House -- 14 Barry Inn -- 14 Barrymoss T.P. [Turn Pike] -- 15 Barry Station -- 14 Battlefield -- 29 Bellman's Wood -- 97 Bentswill Well -- 138 Berry Hill -- 122 Berryhill Wood -- 122 Bickering Brae -- 138 Binnhill -- 5 Birkenbrae -- 132 Blackbeast Pot -- 133 Blachillock -- 111 Black Law -- 59 Blacklaw T.P. [Turn Pike] -- 9 Bogharvey -- 89 Bog Wood -- 122 Beachead -- 100 Braefoot -- 106 Brae of Audmeallie -- 45 Brae of Maggie -- 127 Bremner's Rock -- 133 Bridge of Marnoch -- 16 Brodiefield -- 21 Brodie Stone -- 25 Brokenfolds -- 109 Broomhill -- 6 Broom Hill -- 89 Brownhill of Carnousie -- 85 Brownhill -- 37 Bucks Hill -- 104 Burn of Arkland -- 56 Brun of Auchintoul -- 55 Burn of Backieley -- 56 Burn of Finnygaud -- 55 Burn of Maggie -- 123 Burn of Muckarty -- 127 Burn of Tillydown -- 126 Burnside -- 20 Burnside of Culvie -- 33 Cairnhill -- 63 Cairnhill Croft -- 63 Castle (site of) -- 48 Castlebrae -- 57 Castlehill -- 86 Cat Stone -- 47 Catstone Hill -- 141 Causewayend Quarry -- 70 Chapel (site of) -- 135 Chapeltown -- 135 Church -- 100 Clashduff Well -- 97
OS1/4/22/145 [page] 145 Index Continued Names of Objects -- Page Clayfolds -- 34 Cleanhill -- 73 Cleanhill Wood -- 88 Clunie -- 106 Clunie Hill -- 106 Coban's Den -- 112 Coblehouse -- 136 Commercial Inn -- 87 Copper and Silver Coins of the reign of Charles II found here. A.D. 1863 -- 29 Corskie Bridge -- 69 Corskie T.P. [Turnpike] -- 67 Corsymoss -- 118 Cotes of Netherdale -- 107 Cottars Well -- 103 Craigiefield -- 21 Craig Well -- 97 Craignetherty -- 121 Craigybrae -- 61 Crannach Bridge -- 67 Crannach Hill -- 69 Crans Wood -- 108 Crombie Burn -- 38 Crombie Castle -- 40 Crown Hill -- 117 Culvie -- 33 Culviebrae -- 30 Culvie Burn -- 31 Culvie hill Crofts -- 35 Culvie Moss -- 138 Culvie Well -- 35 Damfolds -- 118 Deaf Hill -- 62 Deafhill -- 62 Denshills -- 142 Dens of Mayen -- 141 Denspark -- 45 Doghillocks -- 51 Doghillocks Croft -- 56 Dovecots Pot -- 129 Drachlaw Ford -- 133 Drabble Ford -- 104 Dubiton -- 137 Dundee -- 103 Easter Corskie -- 70 Elrick -- 9 Elrick Crofts -- 61 Episcopal Chapel -- 79 Euchrie -- 16 Euchrie Pot - 92 Female School -- 82 Fergustown -- 98 Ferry of Inverkeithny -- 136 Fillthecap -- 97 Finnygaud -- 49 Foamy Burn -- 48 Foamyburn -- 48 Ford of Inverkeithny -- 136 Free Church -- 77 Free Church Schools (Boys & Girls, - (Girls) -- 81 Front Street -- 84 Gallow Hill -- 60 Gallowhill -- 70 Glen Barry -- 13 Gledfield -- 52 Glenniehouse Pot -- 139 Grave Yard -- 44 Great North of Scotland Railway (Banff Branch) -- 17 Green Myre -- 92 Gushetbog Croft -- 59 Harper Hill -- 116 Harperhill -- 118 Haugh of Maggie -- 110
OS1/4/22/146 [page] 146 Index Continued Names of Objects -- Page Hazelbrae -- 96 Heron Pot -- 132 Hill Cottage -- 141 Hillend -- 53 Hillhead -- 72 Hillock Croft -- 34 Hilltown -- 54 Hilltown of Auchinderran -- 52 Hotel -- 87 Howlands -- 20 Inch Line -- 140 Inchline Wood -- 140 Janefield -- 73 Janefield Croft -- 98 Johnston's Well -- 22 Keithny Burn -- 142 Kemlin Pot -- 136 Kemp Stone -- 26 Kempstone -- 28 Kettle Pool -- 39 Kettlepool Moss -- 71 Kiln Burn -- 127 King's Chain -- 25 Kinnairdy Castle -- 93 Kirktown -- 140 Knockorth Wood -- 101 Knowes of Elrick -- 10 Knowhead -- 32 Landend -- 20 Leechkiln Wood -- 61 Little Brown Hill -- 38 Little Brownhill -- 37 Little Crannach -- 71 Littlefield -- 49 Littlefield Mill -- 49 Longhaugh -- 112 Lootcherbrae -- 64 Lootcherbrae Bridge -- 64 Logg Island -- 137 Logg Pot -- 136 Lum Pot -- 130 Lythbrae -- 50 Maggie Ford -- 131 Maggie Redhead -- 22 Mains of Corskie -- 58 Mains of Crombie -- 39 Mains of Crannach -- 68 Mains of Kinnairdy -- 98 Mains of Knockorth -- 101 Mains of Pittendriegh -- 121 Main Street -- 84 Malt Well -- 111 Manderlea -- 9 Manse -- 45 Manse -- 77 Market Ground -- 88 Marnoch -- 1 Meikle Brown Hill -- 38 Mid Crannach -- 67 Midfield -- 57 Mid Millhill -- 120 Midmore -- 21 Milbet Hill -- 6 Milbethill -- 6 Mill of Auchintoul -- 74 Mill of Crannach -- 77 Mill of Crombie -- 46 Mill of Kinnairdy -- 95 Mill of Maggie -- 110 Monedie -- 75 Mossbank -- 53 Mosshead -- 96 Moss of Corskie -- 57 Moss of Crombie -- 8 Moss-side -- 33 Mourning Well -- 128 Muiralehouse -- 63 Muir of Kinnairdy -- 98
OS1/4/22/147 [page] 147 Index Continued Names of Objects -- Page Muiryfield -- 86 Myreside -- 15 Myreside Croft -- 15 Nether Backieley -- 51 Netherdale House -- 121 New Inn -- 87 Newlands Croft -- 59 Newton -- 105 Newtonmore -- 21 Newton of Culvie -- 137 Newtonpacks -- 62 North Backielea -- 119 North Braeside -- 102 North Hawmoss -- 102 North Mains -- 47 North Millhill -- 105 North of Scotland Bank -- 82 North Tillyfaff -- 31 Old Crombie -- 7 Oldtown of Netherdale -- 117 Peatknowe -- 60 Peterden -- 5 Pettrie's Well -- 43 Pointsfield -- 29 Police Station -- 88 Post Office -- 88 Post Office -- 96 Potmadowan -- 115 Potmadowan Den -- 115 Quarryhill -- 86 Quarryhill Wood -- 85 R. C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel -- 87 Reckitlane -- 30 Redford -- 31 Reidside Burn -- 55 Rennies Wood -- 139 Rhynack -- 8 Rhynackcroft -- 42 Riach Wood -- 107 River Deveron -- 3 Rockfield -- 29 Roman Camp (Remains of) -- 24 Rotten Moss -- 65 Roughstream Pot -- 128 Rowantree -- 71 Ryefield -- 32 Scabbyscur -- 96 School -- 7 School -- 19 School -- 81 School -- 95 Shank of Barry -- 27 Shargerwells -- 108 Sheeppark -- 16 Skeebhill -- 78 Slug Well -- 97 Skeebhill Bridge -- 78 Smithfield Croft -- 59 South Backielea -- 119 South Braeside -- 102 South Brownhill -- 72 South Crannach -- 78 South Hawmoss -- 102 South Lodge -- 74 South Millhill -- 120 Springgarden -- 50 St John's Well -- 135 St Marnoch's Church (Remains of) -- 44 St Marnoch's Well -- 43 St Marnoch's Ford (Disused) -- 126 Stone Circle (Remains of) -- 91 Stone Circle (Remains of) -- 99 Stone Circle (Remains of) 139 Stonyfield -- 28 Stronach Well -- 115 Stotfield -- 27 Sunnyside -- 28 Sweer Bog -- 68 Sweerbog -- 68
OS1/4/22/148 [page] 148 Index Continued Names of Objects -- Page Tam's Chamber -- 65 Tappacks -- 110 Ternemny Bridge -- 126 Ternemny Burn -- 123 Terryrioch -- 120 The Square -- 84 The Turningwheels -- 132 The White Stone -- 76 Thompson's Well -- 34 Thorax -- 138 Tillydown -- 141 Torston -- 5 Tumuli -- 13 Tumuli -- 23 Turf Hill -- 125 U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church -- 81 Upper Backieley -- 54 Upper Culvie -- 19 Valley Croft -- 32 Wallace's Camp (remains of) -- 113 Washinghouse Pot -- 128 Wellside -- 22 West Mains -- 47 Wester Corskie -- 58 Wester Culvie -- 30 Wether Hill -- 26 Wettyfoot -- 119 Wettyfoot Wood -- 119 Whitemuir -- 76 Whitemuir Cottage -- 64 Whitemuir Croft -- 92 Whitemuir Plantation -- 75 Windyedge of Millhill -- 120 Windyedge -- 10 Windyedge Croft -- 10 Woodhead -- 46 Yonderton -- 109