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- 72 - Crathie and Braemar , Title Page
- 73 - Crathie and Braemar , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAERIACH | Braeriach Braeriach Braeriach Braeriach Breriach Ridge Breriach |
Mr A. McDonald Mr J. Grant Mr J. Morgan Black's Map of Scotland Johnston's County Map New Statistical Account |
076 | This name is applied to a large mountain neighbouring to Ben Mucdhubh in a westerly direction. It is divided from it by the pass Larig Gruamach. Its summit is broKen by a large cliff facing southeasterly. Its height as shewn by "Black's Large Map of Scotland" is 4265. |
| COIRE BHROCHAIN | Coire Bhrochain | Mr A McDonald Mr J. Grant Mr J. Morgan. |
076 | This name is applied to a deep hollow immediately under the cliffs mentioned in the above description. Its whole surface is covered with large loose rocKs. (Name Signifies the Hollow of the Porridge. |
| COIRE RUADH | Coire Ruadh | Mr A McDonald Mr J. Grant Mr J Morgan |
076 | This name is applied to a hollow in Breariach situated nearly ½ a mile north east of Coire Brochain. Its surface is covered with a crop of loose stones (Name Signifies the Reddish coloured Hollow) |
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Aberdeenshire -- Ph [Parish] of Crathie and Braemar
[Notes]
BRAERIACH
Bruthach Brudhach Brughach - See remark at bottom of this page, a steep ascent an acclivity &c
(Braigh Riabhach) JMcD
Bruthiach -ni'ach [note] the brindled acclivity
Bruthiach -ni'ach - This name is derived from the Gaelic words Bràigh Riabhach, but is better known in the Anglicised form [signed] GM
COIRE BHROCHAIN
The Authorities agree to the alteration
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 17 - Parish of Crathie and Braemar, OS1/1/17
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Crathie and Braemar.
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Aberdeen, which is in the north east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.