Volume contents
- 1 - Aberdour , Page 1 (start)
- 10 - Aberdour , Page 10
- 20 - Aberdour , Page 20
- 27A - Aberdour , loose note
- 30 - Aberdour , Page 30
- 40 - Aberdour , Page 40
- 50 - Aberdour , Page 50
- 60 - Aberdour , Page 60
- 70 - Aberdour , Page 70
- 80 - Aberdour , Page 80
- 90 - Aberdour , Page 90
- 97 - Aberdour , Page 97 (end)
- 98 - Aberdour , Title Page
- 99 - Aberdour , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWIE | Towie Towie Towie |
Mr Henderson Tenant Estate Plan 1838 Mr Murcar Bankhead |
001 | A commodious farmhouse and offices. The property of James Baird Esqr. Cambusdoon Ayr. |
| REFILLAN DEN | Refillan Den Refillan Den Refillan Den |
Mr Henderson Mr Scott, Pitnacalder Mr Murcar |
001 | A deep ravine or den, situated a little south-east of the above [Towie]. |
| THE DOUR | The Dour The Dour The Dour |
Charles Barclay Esq. J.P [Justice of the Peace] Aberdour Ho. [House] Mr Henderson "Buchan" by The Rev. [Reverend] J.B Pratt MA |
001 | A considerable stream bearing this name from junction of Streams, at Refillan Den, and 5 Chains south of Haugh Path. (1.16 trace2) flows in a north easterly direction, and falls into the sea at Waulkmill. "The Daur or Dour a small clear stream sweeping down the glen." "Buchan" by the Rev. [Reverend] J.B Pratt. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Aberdeenshire Parish of Aberdour
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The name of the parish seems to be derived from a small rivulet which falls into the sea, a few hundred yards below the Manse. The term "Aber" in Gaelic signifying a mouth or opening, Aberdour may here have been applied to the mouth or outlet of the "Dour".
New Statistical Account
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 2 - Parish of Aberdour, OS1/1/2
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Aberdour.
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.