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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASHNARAE BURN | Clashnarae Burn Clashnarae Burn Clashnarae Burn |
Alexander Dow Pitenteach. William Bruce Mid Clova. William Reid W. [Wester] Clova. |
051 | Is the name of a Stream, the issue of which is about 1/8 of a mile S. [South] of Cookies Shiel Loch, where it forms the boundary of Kildrummy and Towie parishes After this stream joins Glenlaff stream each changes its name into that of the Mossat Burn The name is Gaelic and seems to mean The Ram's Vale or The Ram's Valley. |
| MERLIN GRAIN | Merlin Grain Merlin Grain Merlin Grain |
William Reid W: [Wester] Clova William Bruce Mid Clova M Henderson Upper Biggings |
051 | Is the name of a Stream which is about 1/4 of a mile in length and joins Altnakebbuck where both change their names to that of Glenloff Burn |
| GLENLAFF BURN | Glenlaff Burn Glenlaff Burn Glenlaff Burn |
Alexander Dow. Pitenteach William Bruce Mid Clova William Reid W. [Wester] Clova |
051 | Is the name of a Stream consisting of Altnakebbuck and Merlin Grain Burns from the junction of these two Streams it bears the name till it joins Clashnarae Burn, where both change their names to that of the Mossat Burn The Burns, Altnakebbuck Glenlaff and the Mossat form the Boundary of Auchindoir and Kildrummy parishes. |
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Parish of Kildrummy
[Note relating to 'Clashnarae Burn']
Clash. The sound Caused by the fall of a body. Clash A tattler, a talebearer,
Na, Nae. No; not.
Rae. An enclosure for Cattle. (Jamieson)
[Note relating to 'Merlin Grain']
Merlie, Candid. "When honey is in this state, it is said to be merlie;
when it is beginning to grow this way, it merles."
Merlins. Expressive of surprise. Merkie-pin. That part of a plough on which the share is fixed. (Jamieson)
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 47 - Parish of Kildrummy, OS1/1/47
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Kildrummy.
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.