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| SAW MILL | 018.14 | One of which supplies the motive power both to a Saw Meal, and fulling Mill. On the side of this rivulet stands the Parish Church; And the village is also adorned with a handsome Free Church. Both the Manses stand on the rising ground on the lefthand Side, overlooking the Village Near the Free Church Manse is the Chapel Hill, where one or two stones point out the site of An ancient chapel A little to the west of this point rises the Cour rock, a considerable hill covered with fir trees. It is principally Composed of quartz. In the crevices or drusy cavities of loose masseS scattered over the hill may be Seen numerous Small crystals. On climbing to the highest point, the labourer will be fully recompensed by the Splendour of the view Below lies the village, calmy reposing Amid its Cultivated fields, stretching to the side of the river, that steals along the opposite Side of the valley at the foot of the well wooded Ben Aigen.- now lost behind a clump of trees now "Shining in the silver beamS" Looking northward, we have a striking view of the Pass of Sourden, and smile at the supposed difficulty of the Spey finding her way through the glen. beyond we can See, like a Snow White thread, the Suspension bridge Connecting the Counties of Moray and Banff close by the railway viaduct, and the diminishing hills closing the distant view To the west of the ConerocK Stretches a wild uncultivated moor, that gives rise to the Streams that cross the Streets of the village. One of these Streams, has cut its Channel So deep as to give the rugged ravine a gloomy aspect. which bears the name of Doony, and in its day has had the honour of being the haunt of fairies. The houses in the village are nearly 300, and the population Upwards of 1000. it is now enlivened by the railway train sweeping along and bringing many to enjoy its Scenery to whom it was formerly unknown. Were suitable accommodation once provided, there are few places where one could so pleasantly spend the months of summer; And we are greatly mistaken if it does not become a favourite resort of Such as would enjoy the Mild Climate of Morayshire, together with the invigorating breeze of the Mountains, without penetrating beyond the border of the Highlands. Continued |
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[page] 4County of Elgin -- Parish of Rothes
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