Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERMIT SEAT | Hermit Seat Hermit Seat Hermit Seat Hermit Seat |
James Rait Esqr Keig Mr John Birnie, Glenton Mr James Reid Glenton Estate Plan |
053 | A prominent hill feature on the west side of Beinnachie. |
| WATCH CRAIG | Watch Craig Watch Craig Watch Craig |
James Rait Esq. Mr John Rennie Mr James Reid Estate Plan |
053 | A prominent hill feature situated near the middle of Beinnachie. |
| BEINN-NA-CICHE | Bein-na-chie Bein-na-chie Beinnachie Beinn-na-chie Benochie Benochie Bennachie Benachie |
Donean Tourist Rev [Reverend] Donald Fraser, Minister of Oyne Map of the Estate of Westhall dated 1850 Johnston's Map of Aberdeenshire. History of Buchan 1858 Statistical Account page 572. Description of the East Coast of Scotland page 184 printed 1782. Plan of Division of Commonty of Benachie, dated 1858 |
053 | "The hill of Beinnachie commences here, elevated about 2000 feet above the level of the sea, and 750 above the level of the Gadie, covering more than 4000 acres." Donean Tourist |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Keig
[Note beside 'Beinn-na-ciche'] - Better adopt the well known method of spelling, viz: Bennachie.
I have adopted this spelling [Beinn-na-ciche] as it is the pure Gaelic rendering of the name: "Bennachie" or "Bein-na-chie" is however the common way of spelling it. [Initialled] EHC. Capt R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
[Pencil note beside the above "Beinn-na-chie" saying] Wrong
Beinne (gen [genitive] of Beinn - ) Hill of -
Ciche _ (gen [genitive] of Cioch -) "Of a Pap," or literally "Paps". (Over)
[Pencil note beside the above "(gen of Cioch) saying] wrong
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 43 - Parish of Keig, OS1/1/43
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Keig.
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.