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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOODEND | Woodend Woodend Woodend |
Valuation Roll H.D. Forbes Esqr. Mr. Alexander Skene, Tenant |
075 | A small farmhouse, having outhouses etc. attached. The property of H.D. Forbes Esqr. |
| TAM'S HOLE | Tam's Hole Tam's Hole Tam's Hole |
Mr. Davidson, Gamekeeper, Seaton Mr. Watt, Mains of Seaton Mr. Nicol, Fisherman. |
075 | A deep part of the River Don, situated a little west of Black Nook. Well known by the name. |
| LOVER'S LOUP | Heich Heel'd Craig or Lover's Loup Heich Heel'd Craig or Lover's Loup Heich Heel'd Craig or Lover's Loup |
Mr. Davidson Mr. Watt Mr. Nicol |
075 | A high cliff projecting into the River Don, hence the origin of the first part of the name. Lover's Loup is the oldest name of the two, and is said to be the spot from whence a disconsolate swain leapt to end his sorrows in the Don. |
| WOODIE CRAIG | Woodie Craig Woodie Craig Woodie Craig |
Mr. Davidson Mr. Watt Mr. Nicol |
075 | A rock on part of which the Brig o' Balgownie is built. It is situated on the South West side of the Bridge. When the River is low the rock is exposed underneath, which gives it a hanging appearance. |
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Parish of Old Machar
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 69 - Parish of Old Machar, OS1/1/69
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Old Machar.
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.