Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BONNYTON BURN | Bonnyton Burn Bonnyton Burn Bonnyton Burn |
Mr Adam Singer Mr Robert Anderson, Pots of Rayne Mr Alexander Robertson |
035 | A small burn rising in the parish of Culsalmond and running through the parish of Rayne, joins the river Ury [Urie] at or near Pitmachie. |
| CROFTS OF POTS OF RAYNE | Crofts of Pots of Rayne Crofts of Pots of Rayne Crofts of Pots of Rayne |
Mr F Thomson, Tenant Mr Adam Singer Mr Alexander Robertson |
035 | Two small crofts, situated about half a mile south of Mains of Rothmaise. The property of Mr Leith, Freefields. |
| MOSS-SIDE OF ROTHMAISE | Moss-side of Rothmaise Moss-side of Rothmaise Moss-side of Rothmaise |
William Leslie Esq. Mr Adam Singer Mr Alexander Robertson |
035 | A small farmsteading situated a little south of the Hill of Rothmaise. The property of William Leslie Esq. Warthill. |
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Parish of Rayne
Rothe. The Rothe of the culvering. Aberd. [Aberdeen] Reg. This probably refers to
some sort of wheel employed about a culverin, as that at the lock, after spring licks were introduced
Mais'd. Mellow: a "A mais'd apple" one that has become mellow. (Jamieson)
Croft-Land. Land of superior quality, which was still cropped.
Pot. To have Pot or Pan in any place; to have the evidence of residence there.
Pot and Gallows. The same with Pit and Gallows, Aberdeen. (Jamieson)
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 77 - Parish of Rayne, OS1/1/77
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Rayne.
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.