Volume contents
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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CRAIGIE BEG | CraigieBeg | Alexander Mitchell,Corrydown Mr James Adam, Corrylair Mr John Smith, Coynachie |
033 | This name applies to a ridge between the Bedlaithen Burn and a small hollow east of the farms of Corrydown. It is nearly all covered with rough pasture. The word Craigiebeg is from the Gaelic and means the little Craig or hill. |
THREE SISTERS | Three Sisters | Alexander Mitchell,Corrydown Mr James Adam, Corrylair Mr John Smith, Coynachie |
033 | This name applies to three fine springs, from which issues a copious supply of water. They are near the junction of the Oxter Burn with the Dry Burn. |
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County of Aberdeen Parish of Gartly
George Hobson C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 36 - Parish of Gartly, OS1/1/36
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Gartly.
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.