OS1/19/12/13
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhill Burn | Blackhill Burn Blackhill Burn Blackhill Burn |
Estate Plan 1811 Mr Charles Whyte, (Stonehouse) Mr James Gerrard. (Hobseat) |
011.14 | A small stream so called from its source till it joins the "Cowie Water" |
| Black Hill | Black Hill Black Hill Black Hill |
Mr Charles Whyte Mr James Gerrard Mr Robert Watson. (Ladyleys) |
011.14 | An irregular eminence forming Several little hillocks, Covered with heath and having a very black appearance from which the name is derived |
| Craiginour | Craig-in-our Craiginour Craiginour |
Estate Plan 1855 Mr Charles Whyte Mr James Gerrard |
011.14 | A very Conspicous hill or eminence so called. the side of which is very Craggy and steep - The literal meaning of this name is the "Little Gold Rock". - [Initialled] B.R. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 13Parish of Glenbervie
[Note Craiginour] -- "Cragmhor. Rocky abounding in small rocks"
"Creagan - A little rock" -- (Gaelic)
"Or - Gold (Ibid.) [Gaelic]
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Moira L- Moderator, KBMW- Moderator
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