Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FILTERING PONDS [Glencross Reservoir] | Filtering Ponds | Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse Mr. C. Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School |
012 | Three small square ponds formed about ΒΌ mile south of the Reservoir and in which the water undergoes percolation previous to its conveyance to Edinburgh for the use of the citizens, They are not yet completed. |
| TURNHOUSE | Turnhouse | Rev. [Reverend] A. Torrance, Glencross Manse Mr. C. Borthwick, Teacher, Glencross School County Map |
012 | An old farm house in an uninhabitable state with an out house attached, the farm is annexed to House of Muir tradition says that during the celebrated match between the hounds of King Robert Bruce and the Knight of Roslin, the dogs succeeded in turning the stag at this place, hence the name. |
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List of Names collected by Corpl. [Corporal] Michan R.S.M. 1st 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.