Volume contents
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- 95 - Drumblade , Title Page
- 96 - Drumblade , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of the BATTLE OF SLIOCH A.D. 1307 | Site of Battle of Slioch A.D. 1307 | Old Railway Guide (Pub. [Published] 1854) Statistical Account Peter Meldrum; Dukewell |
026 | " A somewhat important engagement took place here between King Robert I and his rival the Cummings. The King came north to extend his authority beyond the Grampians when at Inverury he fell ill but according to Barbour was carried to Slioch which is described as a 'place of some strength'. While there the Royal Forces were assailed by the Commings assisted by Sir John Mobray & Sir David Buchin; the contest is said to have lasted three days ending to the advantage of the King. In this battle which was fought in 1307 Sir Adam de Gordon distinguished himself greatly, Sir Adam was the founder of the "Gordons in the north". The Battle is generally supposed to have been fought midway between Meet Hillock & Torra Duncan. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Drumblade Parish -- Aberdeenshire
[Signed] James Archbold Sap. R.E. [Sapper R.E.]
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 25 - Parish of Drumblade, OS1/1/25
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Drumblade.
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.