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of the lake (Loch of the Steers) has affinity to the desperate and
unlawful calling. Overhanging these two lakes on the south, is the branch
mountain of Inch Riach, which, with Brae Riach, still further south,
and belonging to the great chain, forms Glen-Ennich, a good pasturage
for sheep. In this glen, which is of considerable extent, are several lakes,
the chief of which is Loch-Ennich. Near the summit of Brae Riach -- Loch Eanach written
which is part of the Grampian range, and about a mile distant from the
boundary of the [word left out], is the source of the river Dee in Aberdeenshire, called by the
country people the Wells of Dee. These wells are about a dozen in number, which
unite their streams, and pass, in the course of a few miles, through scenery of
surpassing sublimity and grandeur.
To the east of Glen-Ennich, and about the centre of the parish, there is a bold
pass through the mountains, named in the language of the country Larich-ruadh,
or red pass. The task of bringing cattle through this pass is one of difficulty
and danger; but a pedestrian will have his toils amply repaid, while he
wends his way along the base of the lofty Ben-Mac-dui. The shoulder
of this mountain forms in this direction the boundary of the parish.
Lakes and streams abound. Loch-an-Eilean, and Loch Gamhuin -- Both Supplied
to the west, Loch Ennich to the south, and Loch Morlich to the east, -- Both Supplied
with many others of inferior note, are made serviceable, with the aid of
numberless streams descending from the mountains, for the purpose of floating
timber to the Spey, whence it is conveyed to Garmouth or the Moray Firth
The principal streams are designated the Benie, Luinac, Altruadh, -- Names Supplied
and Druie. -- Names Supplied, see name sheets
A feud existed between the two races Cumming and Shaw, carried on
with various success, until finally the Shaws triumphed by stratagem.
Tradition speaks of the bloody catastrophe. The leading men of the Cummings
were upon an excursion to the low country, and the Shaws, resolved to waylay
them upon their return and effect their ruin. The latter placed a sentinel
upon the summit of the Calart hill, at the eastern boundary of the parish, -- Supplied
with instructions to give a preconcerted signal as to the route of the Cummings,
north or south of that hill. Their plan thus matured was followed up, and
the hour at length arrived when the hostile parties met. A desperate encounter

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