Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COCK RIG | Cock Rig | Thomas Cairns, Craigenterrie by Currie William Henderson, Kirkton by Penicuik |
011 ; 012 | A small heathy eminence on the farm of Craigensterrie north of the house, upon it stands a Trigl. [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trig. party "Craigenterrie". |
| WHITESIDE BURN | Whiteside Burn | Thomas Cairns, Craigenterrie by Currie William Henderson, Kirkton by Penicuik |
011 ; 012 | A streamlet gathering upon the farm of Craigenterrie and meandering in a northerly direction past the now extinct farm of Whiteside, joins the "Water of Leith" a little east of the Village of Currie. Previous to its junction with the "Water of Leith" it is called the "Poet's Burn" from its passing the residence of Thomson, author of "The Seasons". |
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List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] Mechan R.S.M. [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Exr. [Examiner]
Ordnance Survey - Midlothian county, OS Name Books - Midlothian county - Volume 31 - Parishes of Currie, Colinton, Lasswade, Penicuik and Glencourse, OS1/11/31
This volume contains place name information from the parishes of Currie, Colinton, Lasswade, Penicuik, and Glencourse.
Ordnance Survey - Midlothian 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 Midlothian, which is in the east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.