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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRKS BURN | Birks Burn Birks Burn Birks Burn |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet] Mr. Stronoch. Estate Plan |
053 | A small burn rising a little west of the Heather Brig, and running west, joins the River Don. |
| BIRKS (In Ruins) | Birks Birks Birks |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet] Mr. Stronoch Estate Plan |
053 | This was the name of a farmsteading which is now in ruins. The place is still known by this name. |
| HEATHER BRIG | Heather Brig Heather Brig Heather Brig |
Sir J.D.H. Elphinstone, Bart. [Baronet] Mr. Stronoch. Estate Plan |
053 | A small bridge made of Heather, crossing a marsh at the beginning of the Clachie Burn. |
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Parish of Oyne
Notes: BIRKS BURN - Birk, Birch, a tree, Birkie, abounding with birches
Birkie - Tart in speech; Lively; Spirited; Mettlesome.
Birky - A lively young fellow; a person of mettle. (Jamieson)
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 70 - Parish of Oyne, OS1/1/70
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Oyne.
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.