West Lothian volume 26

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info
OS1/34/26/1 [Page] 1 PARISH OF DALMENY SHEET 7. No.2, 6, & 7. INDEX Names of Objects -- Pages Dalmeny Parish Burnshot Wood -- 7 Bewrigs -- 22 & 10 Craigie Farm -- 4 Cockle Burn -- 5 Craigie Hill -- 6 Catmuir -- 13 Craigie -- 8 Clove -- 17 Cramond New Bridge -- 25 Craigiehall -- 23 Cramond Old Bridge -- 25 Dolphington Burn -- 5 Dolphington Bridge -- 5 Dolphington -- 6 Drove Park -- 7 East Lodge -- 11 & 21 East Shade Park -- 12 Grotto Waterfall -- 24 Grotto Bridge -- 24 Hags Brae -- 10 Hags Park -- 9 Kings Stane Park -- 12 Kings Stane -- 15 Muirhouse -- 13 North Stable Park -- 10, 22 North Lodge -- 11 New Burnshot -- 14 Pooldub Park -- 9 River Almond -- 18 & 25 South Stable Park -- 10 & 22 Sheep Park -- 10 & 21 Toll Park -- 9 The Grotto -- 23 West Shade Park -- 12, 22
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OS1/34/26/4 CRAIGIE FARM Craigie Farm Craigie Farm Craigie Farm Plan of the Farm James Gillespie occupier R. Burton 007 [Situation] A few chains north of Craigie village. A large farm house situated close to the village of Craigie. having suitable offices & garden with a garden attached and a large farm of arable. Occupied by James Gillespie. The property of W. E. Hope Vere Esqr.
OS1/34/26/4 [Page] 4 Parish of Dalmeny
OS1/34/26/5 DOLPHINGTON BURN Dolphington Burn Dolphington Burn Dolphington Burn Thomas Maxwell Dolphington James Gillespie Wester Craigie Forrests Co [County] Map 007 [Situation] Passing at a few chains N. [North] of Craigie Hill This is a small stream which rises near Dundas Castle, flows eastward and on entering the Dalmeny Estate receives the name of Cockle Burn.
OS1/34/26/5 COCKLE BURN Cockle Burn Cockle Burn Cockle Burn Thomas Maxwell J. Gillespie Forrest's Map 007 [Situation] Running through Dalmeny Park
OS1/34/26/5 DOLPHINGTON BRIDGE Dolphington Bridge Dolphington Bridge Thomas Maxwell Dolphington James Gillespie Wester Craigie 007 [Situation] On the Edinburgh & Queensferry Road West Side of Dalmeny Park. This is a bridge of one arch thrown over the burn of the same name in the making of the County Road between Edinburgh and Queensferry. It is a Co. [County] Bridge
OS1/34/26/5 [Page] 5 Parish of Dalmeny -- Plan 2 - Sheet 7 - Trace 1
OS1/34/26/6 CRAIGIE HILL Craigie Hill Craigie Hill Craigie Hill Craigie-Hill James Gillespie Wester Craigie Thomas Maxwell Dolphington Forrests County Map Statistical Account 1843 007 [Situation] At the N W [North West] side of Craigie Village This is a moderately sized eminence on the estate of Craigie - planted with forest & fir trees - and is the property of Hope Vere Esq. Craigie Hall.
OS1/34/26/6 DOLPHINGTON Dolphington Dolphington Dauphington Dolphington Dolphington Dolphington Thomas Maxwell Foreman at the farm James Gillespie Craigie Forrests County Map 1817 Plan of the farm Mr. William Buchan occupant Mr. E. Johnston 007 [Situation] At the N W [North West] side of Craigie Hill This is a very large farm steading with dwelling house and garden occupied by the foreman, the thrashing mill is driven by steam. The present tenant is Mr. Buchan distiller Kirkliston. Hope Vere Esq. is the proprietor.
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OS1/34/26/7 BURNSHOT WOOD Burnshot Wood Burnshot Wood Mr. Chesser Earl of Roseberry 007 [Situation] Adjoining the Cockle Burn This name applies to a considerable tract of wood along the Cokle Burn and extending a Considerable distance to the South Side of this burn
OS1/34/26/7 DROVE PARK Drove Park Drove Park Mr. Chesser Earl of Roseberry 007 [Situation] At the west Side of Burnshot wood. A park in the demesne of Dalmeny Park which is let on lease as part of New Burnshot farm
OS1/34/26/7 [Page] 7 Parish of Dalmeny -- Sheet 7. No. 2 - Trace 1 & 2
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OS1/34/26/9 TOLL PARK Toll Park John Scott John Turner William Baillie 007 [Situation] At the west Side of the road leading from Queensferry to Edinburgh A Park of Pasture land on the South Side of the East Avenue near Cramond Bridge Toll; the property of W. E. Hope Vere Esq. of Craigie Hall
OS1/34/26/9 HAGS PARK Hags Park John Scott John Turner William Baillie 007 [Situation] At the SW. [South West] side of Hags Brae A Park of Pasture land at the South West of Hags Brae; the property of W. E. Hope Vere Esq.
OS1/34/26/9 POOLDUB PARK Pooldub Park John Scott John Turner William Baillie 007 [Situation] At the west Side of Hags Brae. A Park of Pasture land at the East Side of King's Stane Park; the property of W. E. Hope Vere Esq. The Pool & dub are almost Synonymous, yet this Park is so named.
OS1/34/26/9 [Page] 9 Sheet 9 No 2 -Trace 4 -- Parish of Dalmeny
OS1/34/26/10 SOUTH STABLE PARK South Stable Park See Name Sheets for Sheet 7 Number 6
OS1/34/26/10 SHEEP PARK Sheep Park See Name Sheets for Sheet 7 No 6
OS1/34/26/10 BENRIGS Benrigs See Name Sheets for Sheet 7 No 6
OS1/34/26/10 NORTH STABLE PARK North Stable Park See Name Sheets for Sheet 7 No 6
OS1/34/26/10 HAGS BRAE Hags Brae See Name Sheets for Sheet 7 No 2 parish of Cramond
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OS1/34/26/11 EAST LODGE East Lodge William Hope Vere Esq John Turner William Baillie 007 [Situation] On the west Side of the road which leads from Queensferry to Edinburgh A gate Lodge on the Queensferry Road near Cramond Bridge at the Eastern Entrance to the Mansion of Craigie Hall. William Hope Vere Esq. Proprietor Mrs. Walker, Occupier.
OS1/34/26/11 NORTH LODGE North Lodge William Hope Vere Esq. John Turner William Baillie 007 [Situation] At the north Side of East Shade Park A gate Lodge at the Northern Entrance to the Mansion of Craigie Hall; the Property of William Hope Vere Esq. Allan Lowrie, Occupier.
OS1/34/26/11 [Page] 11 Sheet 7 No 2 Trace 4.5. East Avenue [crossed out]
OS1/34/26/12 KING'S STANE PARK King's Stane Park William Hope Vere Esq. John Turner William Baillie 007 [Situation] In the demesne of Craigie Hall A Park of pasture land on the East Side of the North Avenue in which is a Standing Stone Called King's Stane. William Hope Vere Esq. is proprietor The proprietor recommends King's Stane to be used instead of "Stone.
OS1/34/26/12 EAST SHADE PARK East Shade Park William Hope Vere Esq. John Turner William Baillie 007 [Situation] In the demesne of Craigie Hall A Park of pasture land on the West of the North Avenue leading to Craigie Hall, at the North Lodge. the property of William Hope Vere Esq.
OS1/34/26/12 WEST SHADE PARK West Shade Park W.E. Hope Vere Esq John Turner William Baillie 007 [Situation] In the demesne of Craigie Hall A park of Pasture land on the West of the above Park; the property of and Occupied by William Hope Vere Esq. of Craigie Hall
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OS1/34/26/13 MUIRHOUSE Muirhouse Muirhouse Muirhouse John Morris Farmer Muirhouse James Bell Smith Cotmuir Forrests Co [County] Map 007 [Situation] On the West Side of the road leading from Queensferry to Edinburgh A small farm house one story high with offices and thrashing machine all in good repair; there is a garden, and an arable farm of about 40 acres attached. Tenanted by John Morris. The property of W. E. Hope Vere Esqr Craigie Hall.
OS1/34/26/13 COTMUIR Cotmuir Cotmuir Cot Muir John Morris Farmer Muirhouse James Bell Smith Cotmuir Forrest's Co [County] Map 1817 007 [Situation] on the west Side of the road leading from Queensferry to Edinburgh A small village composed of houses one story high all in good repair with gardens attached. Tenanted by agricultural laborers etc. The property of W. E. Hope Vere Esqr Craigie Hall. There is one grocer's shop, and nailor's shop and one smithy.
OS1/34/26/13 [Page] 13 Parish of Dalmeny -- Sheet 7 Plan 2 Trace 5
OS1/34/26/14 NEW BURNSHOT Burnshot Burnshot New Burnshot New Burnshot New Burnshot New Burnshot John Morris Farmer Muirhouses James Bell Smith Cotmuir Plan of the Farm W. D. Stevenson occupier W. Ross Home Farm Andrew Walker Gamekeeper 007 [Situation] On the east Side of the road which leads from Queensferry to Edinburgh opposite Cotmuir. A small farm house two stories high with offices all in good repair; there is a garden and a small arable farm attached Tenanted by Andrew Fortune. The property of the Earl of Roseberry.
OS1/34/26/14 [Page] 14 Parish of Dalmeny Correct -- Sheet 7 Plan 2 Trace 5 [note] Shot. (Shot of ground. A plot of land. Jamieson's Dictionary
OS1/34/26/15 KING'S STANE King's Stane King's Stane John Morris Farmer Muirhouses James Bell Smith Cotmuir 007 [Situation] In Kingstane Park A large Whinstone boulder it is about two feet above the surface of the ground. It is situated on the property of W. E. Hope Esqr but he knows nothing about it except its name. The local tradition states that when James V was hunting near Cramond Brig he alighted from his horse and sat on it.
OS1/34/26/15 [Page] 15 Parish of Dalmeny -- Sheet 7 Plan 2 Trace 5
OS1/34/26/16 [Page] 16 Parish of -- Sheet Plan Trace Hags Brae
OS1/34/26/17 CRAIGIE Craigie Craigie Craigie Charles Rentoul Farmer East Craigie James Gillespie Farmer Craigie Forrest's Co [County] Map 1817 007 [Situation] In the S.E. [South East] Side of Dalmeny Parish A small village composed of a large farm house two stories high with offices and thrashing machine; and a number of cottages one and two stories high, all in good repair. There is a garden, and a large arable farm attached to the farm house; and all the cottages have gardens attached. The farm house is tenanted by James Gillespie and the cottages are occupied by agricultural laborers. The property of W. E. Hope Vere Esqr. Craigie Hall. There is one Wright's shop. The farm is called "Craigie Farm" by way of distinction.
OS1/34/26/17 CLOVE Clove Clove Clove Ditto Ditto Charles Rentoul Farmer East Craigs James Gillespie Farmer Craigie Forrest's Co [County] Map 007 A row of cottages one storey high, and in good repair; with gardens attached. Occupied by agricultural laborers. The property of W.E. Hope Vere Esqr Craigie Hall.
OS1/34/26/17 [Page] 17 Parish of Dalmeny -- Sheet 7 Plan 2 Trace 6
OS1/34/26/18 RIVER ALMOND River Almond See Name Sheets for County Edinburgh
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OS1/34/26/21 SHEEP PARK The Sheep Park John Scott John Turner William Baillie 007 [Situation] About ⅜ mile E. [East] of Craigie Hall A Park of Pasture land at the South Side of the East avenue, the property of W.E. Hope Vere Esq of Craigie Hall
OS1/34/26/21 TOLL PARK Toll Park See Name Sheets for Sheet 7 No 2
OS1/34/26/21 [Page] 21 Sheet 7 No 6 Trace 1&2 North Avenue [crossed out] East Avenue [crossed out]
OS1/34/26/22 BENRIGS Benrigs W.E. Hope Vere Esq. John Turner Gardener William Baillie 007 [Situation] At the north Side of the River Almond, in the Demesne of Craigie Hall A Park of Pasture land on the West Side of the Mansion of Craigie Hall Occupied by, and the property of William Hope Vere Esq.
OS1/34/26/22 NORTH STABLE PARK North Stable Park W.E. Hope Vere Esq. John Turner William Baillie 007 [Situation] A few chains NE. [North East] of Craigie Hall. A park of Pasture land on the N.E [North East] Side of the Mansion of Craigie Hall & east from the Stables; Occupied by, & the property of William Hope Vere Esq
OS1/34/26/22 SOUTH STABLE PARK South Stable Park W.E. Hope Vere Esq. John Turner William Baillie 007 [Situation] On the North Side of the River Almond in Craigie Hall Demesne A Park of Pasture land on the South Side of the Mansion of Craigie Hall; Occupied by & the property of William Hope Vere Esq
OS1/34/26/22 WEST SHADE PARK West Shade Park See Name Sheets for Sheet 7 No 2
OS1/34/26/22 [Page] 22 Sheet 7 No 6 Trace 1&2 -- Parish of Dalmeny
OS1/34/26/23 CRAIGIEHALL Craigiehall Craigiehall Craigiehall Craigiehall Hope Vere Esqr. Proprietor Mr. Smith Factor Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1843 Forrests Co [County] Map 1817 007 [Situation] About ¾ mile west of Cramond Bridge village A large and handsome Mansion pleasantly situated on the North Side of the Almond and surrounded by an extensive demesne and ornamental grounds. There are extensive offices and garden attached. It is the property and residence of Hope Vere Esq of Craigiehall.
OS1/34/26/23 THE GROTTO The Grotto The Grotto Hope Vere Esq. Craigiehall Mr. Smith Factor 007 [Situation] About ½ mile west by south of Cramond village This name applies to a small summer house on the North bank of the River Almond situated south east of Craigiehall. it is surrounded by a small wooded enclosure.
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OS1/34/26/24 GROTTO WATERFALL Grotto Waterfall Grotto Waterfall Grotto Waterfall Hope Vere Esqr. of Craigiehall Mr. Smith Factor Robert Burton Dalmeny 001 ; 007 [Situation] At the south Side of the Grotto A rocky precipice contiguous to the Grotto, over which the River Almond falls - the rock extends across the bed of the River from side to side.
OS1/34/26/24 GROTTO BRIDGE Grotto Bridge Grotto Bridge Hope Vere Esq of Craigie hall Mr Smith Factor 007 [Situation] About 4 chains east of The Grotto waterfall A stone bridge consisting of one arch, across the River Almond situated contiguous to The Grotto and on the road leading from Craigiehall Southward; it was erected by a former proprietor of Cragiehall.
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OS1/34/26/25 RIVER ALMOND River Almond See Name Books for Plans Co [County] Edinburgh
OS1/34/26/25 CRAMOND OLD BRIDGE Cramond Old Bridge See Name Book for 6 Inch Plan adjoining. Co [County] Edinburgh
OS1/34/26/25 CRAMOND NEW BRIDGE Cramond New Bridge See Name Book for 6 Inch Plan adjoining. Co [County] Edinburgh
OS1/34/26/25 [Page] 25 Parish of Dalmeny -- Sheet 7 No 7 [signed] J. Carpenter C. Asst [Civilian Assistant] 10th April 1855 [signed] RD Kerr CaptRE [Captain Royal Engineers] [illegible] 1855
OS1/34/26/26 [Page] 26 [Volume] 26 OS1/34/26 Co. [County] LINLITHGOW SHEET 7 No 2, 6, & 7 [Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE 20 MAY. [MAY] 95 SOUTHAMPTON Parish of DALMENY