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Fintry
Fintry
Fintry
Fintry
Fintry
Fintry
Fintry |
Revd. [Reverend] W. G. Smith Fintry
Statistical Account
Nimmo's History of Stirlingshire
Valuation Roll for 1855-6
A, G. Spiers Esqr. Culcreuch
Mr. James Nichol, Schoolmaster
Mr. John Higgins |
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The parish of Fintry is in the Presbytery of Dumbarton, Synod of Glasgow and Ayr. It is bounded on the north by the parish of Balfron; on the East, by Gargunnock and St. Ninians; on the south by Campsie and Kilsyth; and on the west by Killearn parish. In the County and other Maps of this parish, it is made to touch the parish of Strathblane on the south west, at the Earl's Seat, the highest point of the Killearn range of hills. These maps however, are in that respect incorrect. The lands of neither of the proprietors of the parish (for there are only two in it), extend to the top of the Earl's Seat. The lands of Fintry, in that direction, are bounded by a small stream, the source of the Finglen Burn, at the foot of that eminence, upwards of half a mile from the point in question.
The name "Fintry", is said to be derived from Gaelic words, signifying "Fair Land".
Two rivers of considerable name and importance take their rise in this parish. One of them, the Carron, flows into the Firth of Forth at Grangemouth, on
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the east coast, and the other, the Endrick, after a course of upwards of twenty miles, falls into Loch Lomond near Balmaha. From this it will be understood, that Fintry lies on the highest ground in the district of country betwixt the Firths of Clyde and Forth.
Two heritors, the Duke of Montrose and Mr. Speirs of Culcreuch, possess the whole lands in the parish. Mr. Speirs is the only residing heritor.
The church is a very neat plain building, with a tower on the west end. It was built in 1823, and contains 500 sittings. It is three quarters of a mile from the Village but quite in the centre of the parish. It is an oblong square, with a gallery in one end, and the pulpit in the other. The manse is a new building and is a very convenient and good house. The old manse has been converted into offices. It was built in 1732. The Glebe contains nine Scotch acres, all now arable, and can be let at £3.0.0. per acre. The stipend is 44 bolls meal, 5 bolls 3 1/5 picks barley, and £24.10.0 money. £91.17.6 is drawn from the Exchequer. There are no detached portions of this parish, nor are there any detached portions of any other parish situated within it. |
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Fintry Hills |
Fintry Hills |
A. G. Spiers Esqr. Culcreuch
Revd. [Reverend] W. G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol, Schoolmaster
Mr. John Higgins |
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A range of Hills extending from the Parish Boundary of Balfron and Gargunnock, with Fintry, to the Endrick Water. They form part of a range of hills originating near Stirling, in the East, and running a direct line West by South, until it terminates abruptly in a bluff shoulder in Fintry called Stronend, behind Culceuch House.
The Fintry Hills are of a precipitous character on the North, and South-West but sloping in other directions. They are covered chiefly with enough pasture to support a great number of sheep. |
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Craigton |
Craigton |
A. G. Speirs Esqr. Culcreuch
Mr. Dunn Esqr. Gonachan
Revd. [Reverend] W. G. Smith, Fintry
Mr. James Nichol, Schoolmaster |
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An elegant and commodious Stone Mansion, situated on the side of the Fintry hills, and commanding an extensive and beautiful view. The building of it was commenced in 1847 but it is still in an unfinished condition and not inhabited. It is three storeys high. The property of Mr. Dunn Esqr., Fintry. |
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Woodhead |
Woodhead |
A. G. Speirs Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W. G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol
Mr John Higgins |
021.04 |
Formerly a farmsteading but now in Ruins, the Property of A.G. Spiers Esqr., Culcreuch. |
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Kilewnan |
Kilewnan |
Nimmo's History of Stirlingshireee
A. G. Speirs Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W. G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins
Valuation Roll for 1855-6
Grassom's County Map
Johnston's County Map |
021.04 |
A farmsteading, one Storey, Slated, and in good repair.
The Property of A.G. Spiers Esqr., Culcreuch. |
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Knockraich |
Knockraich
Knockreoch
Knockcraigh
Knockcraigh |
A. G. Speirs Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W. G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins
Valuation Roll for 1855-6
Grassom's County Map
Johnston's County Map |
021.04 |
A farmsteading, two Storeys, Slated, and in good repair.
The Property of A.G. Spiers Esqr., Culcreuch. |
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Culcreuch |
Culcreuch |
A. G. Speirs Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W. G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins
Grassom's County Map
Johnston's County Map
Valuation Roll for 1855-6
Statistical Account
Nimmo's History of Stirlingshire |
021.04 |
A large and commodious Stone Mansion, 3 Storeys high, Offices attached one and two Storeys, all slated and in good repair. The Property, and residence of A.G. Spiers Esqr. |
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Culcreuch Mill (Cotton-Spinning) |
Culcreuch Mill (Spinning) |
A. G. Speirs Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W. G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol, Schoolmaster |
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A large Cotton Spinning Mill four and six Storeys high Slated and in good repair, and is now being thoroughly fitted with new Machinery. It is worked by a Waterwheel of Sixty horse power, there is also an auxiliary Steam Engine of the same power, in case the water runs short, but this is very seldom the case the water of the Endrick affording a regular and good supply and for the last 12 months the mill has only been delayed 10 hours for the want of water.
There are now about 70 hands employed in the Mill and as soon as the machinery is completed it will employ about 100.
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Stewart's School |
Stewart's School (Partly Endowed) |
A. G. Speirs Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W. G. Smith
Mr. John Higgins
Mr. James Nichol |
021.04 |
A neat Stone Building, with dwelling house attached, two Storeys high, Slated, and in good repair. The School is endowed to the extent of £50.0.0 a year by the late John Stewart Esqr. of Fintry; the remainder of of the Teachers Salary is made up by the School Fees. Average attendance 70; ordinary branches taught, also Latin and Mathematics if required. The School was built in 1839 out of funds left by Mr Stewart for the purpose, and is now in the hands of Trustees. |
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Moresfauld Wood |
Moresfauld Wood |
A. G. Speirs Esqr. Culcreuch
Revd. [Reverend] W. G. Smith, Fintry
Mr. James Nichol Schoolmaster |
021.04 |
A large wood situated at the foot of the Fintry Hills. It consists of a mixture of Fir, Oak Elm & Plane trees and is on the Property of A.G. Spiers, Esqr. of Culcreuch. |
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School |
School |
A. G. Speirs Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W. G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
021.04 |
A two Storey house, the upper Storey of which is used as a School for girls, it is supported by Mr Spiers of Culcreuch who allows the teacher a Small Salary and a house the remainder of the salary coming out of the School fees.
Average attendance 40.
House Slated and in good repair.
Property of A.G. Spiers Esqr. |
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Hall Burn |
Hall Burn |
A. G. Speirs Esqr. Culcreuch
Revd. [Reverend] W. G. Smith, Fintry
Mr. James Nichol Schoolmaster Fintry
Mr. John Higgins Schoolmaster Fintry |
021.08 |
A Small Stream which rises at the foot of Dechrode and after a rapid course of about a mile falls into the Endrick a little above Fintry Bridge its bed is rocky until it crosses the road between the Newtown and Clachan when it is shingly. It receives a few nameless tributaries in its course which help to swell the stream. |
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Dunkessan |
Dunkessen |
A. G. Speirs Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W. G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
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A knoll in the Campsie Fells a little to the South of the farmsteading of Jaw. It has no remarkable features about it being covered with a rough kind of pasture interspersed with a few rocks. |
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The Dun |
The Dun |
A. G. Speirs Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W. G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins
Statistical Account |
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A Small hill on the Western face of the Fintry Range. It is chiefly remarkable for a range of basaltic columns on its front, which rise to a perpendicular height of some 50 feet. It is flat and circular on the top and like "Dunbeg" bears evidence of artificial work, and is supposed to be another in the line of beacons between Sir John de Grahams Castle in St Ninians Ph. [Parish] and the Castle in Balfron Ph. [Parish]. This seems probable as "Dunbeg" is in view of the Castle in Balfron Ph., "Drumbeg" is in view of "The Dun", and the last again is in view of Fintry Castle, which was in communication with Sir John de Grahams Castle. |
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Dunmore |
Dunmore |
A. G. Speirs Esqr. Culcreuch
Revd. [Reverend] W. G. Smith, Fintry
Mr. James Nichol, Schoolmaster |
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A Second Class hill Situated on the North East point of the Campsie Fells; it is a very steep and precipitous hill especially on the North side the upper portion from about a third of its height from the top being composed almost entirely of tall and rugged precipices, with a few Shrubs and Small trees growing in the [interttces] of the rocks. |
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Covenanter's Hole |
Covenanter's Hole |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
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On the North Side and about half way up the hill is a hollow called the 'Covenanter's Hole", which is said to take its name from the circumstance of the Covenanters Meeting here in troublesome times; it has the appearance of an artificial ditch and embankment, but has been formed by a Slip of the rock from above, and is admirably
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admirably adapted to the purpose for which it was said to be used, being completely concealed from view from the adjacent heights, with the exception of one precipice immediately above it but which is difficult of access. |
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Dunbeg |
Dunbeg |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr James Nichol
Nimmo's History of Stirlingshire |
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A small hill a little to the N.E. [North East] of Dunmore; the Summit and Sides are covered with wood, chiefly Fir. The top is flat and of an oval form and has evidently been artificially formed, but for what purpose I cannot learn except that it is supposed there was a line of Beacons between Sir John de Graham's Castle in St Ninians and a Castle the remains of which is in Balfron Ph. [Parish] |
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Dechrode |
Dechrode |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
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A Second Class Hill in the Campsie Fells; the face of the hill is rocky and precipitous, the South Side is a gently slope. It is covered with a thin crop of Short heather mixed with rough grass. |
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Monach Moss |
Monach Moss |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
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A small patch of Moss on the Campsie Fells, a short distance to the West of Dechrode and near to the Kilewnan Burn. |
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Glenine |
Glenine |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
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A rugged glen of about ¼ of a mile in length, Situated on the Kilewnan Burn, and between Dunmore and Dunine. |
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Turf Hill |
Turf Hill |
A.G. Spiers Esqr. Culcreuch
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith, Fintry
Mr. James Nichol Fintry |
021.08 |
A second class Hill on the north side of the Campsie Fells and a little to the S.E. [South East] of Dunmore. The North Side is steep and rocky and in some places precipitous the South is a gentle slope, and it is covered with a plentiful supply of rough pasture to its summit. It is supposed to take its name from having been used for the purpose of drying peat, and there is a small Moss to the South West where they were obtained. |
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Tombane |
Tombane |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol Nimmo's History of Stirlingshire |
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A small hill a little to the East of Dechrode. It is precipitous in front and with trees growing in the fissures of the rocks & to the foot of the hill. The Top is rough pasture. |
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Endrick Water |
Endrick Water
Endric Water
Endrick Water |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] John Hart, Gargunnock
H.H. Campbell Esqr., Boquhan
Mr William Jamieson, Schoolmaster, Gargunnock
R.G. Moir Esqr., Leckie
Grassom's County Map
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The Endrick takes its rise in the Gargunnock Hills in the Parish of Gargunnock but only takes the name of the Endrick from the junction of the Gowan and Burnfoot Burns, which both rise in Gargunnock Parish; the junction of these two burns form a considerable stream which under the name of the Endrick forms the Boundary between St Ninians and Fintry for about 1½ mile; it then takes a Westerly direction passing close to the village of Fintry and supplies a Spinning Mill & a Wauk Mill near to that village; and after a course of about six miles through this Parish it forms the boundary
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between Balfron and Killearn, and flows into Loch Lomond. The Endrick is a bold and rapid stream. with a rocky bed and rugged Banks, until it reaches the Loup of Fintry, a Waterfall of about 90 feet in height, its course is then smoother and through a shingly bed. The Endrick receives many smaller tributaries in its course through this Parish, the Principal of which is the Gonachan, Balmenoch, Burn Clachan, Hall Burn, Kilewnan Burn and a great number of smaller ones without names. |
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Jaw |
Jaw |
A.G. Spiers, Esqr., Culcreuch
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith, Fintry
Mr. J. Nichol, Schoolmaster, Fintry
Mr. John Higgins, Schoolmaster, Fintry
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A farmsteading two Storeys high offices one Storey, Slated and in tolerable repair the Property of A.G. Spiers Esqr. of Culcreuch. |
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Church |
Church |
A.G. Spiers, Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol
Mr John Higgins |
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A plain commodious Stone building, with a tower at the West end, Slated and in good repair. It contains sittings for 500 and was built in 1823. It is the only place of worship in the Parish. |
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Manse |
Manse |
A.G. Spiers, Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
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A commodious dwelling house with offices and a large garden attached; the dwelling house is two Storeys high Slated and in good repair. |
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Fintry Inn |
Fintry Inn |
A.G. Spiers, Esqr., Culcreuch
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith, Fintry
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
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A two Storey House with offices attached, Slated and in good repair. The Property of the Trustees of the late John Stewart Esqr. |
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Bogside |
Bogside |
A.G. Spiers, Esqr.
Rev. [Reverend] W.G. Smith, Esqr.
Mr James Nichol
Mr John Higgins
Valuation Roll 1855-6
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Johnston's County Map |
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A Farmsteading two Storeys, Slated, and in good repair, the property A.G. Spiers Esqr. of Culcreuch. |
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Black Spout |
Black Spout |
A.G. Spiers, Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
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A perpendicular rock of 50 or 60 feet in height, having a small Stream of water issuing from the top of it, this gives the rock a black appearance and is the origin of the name. |
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Post Office |
Post Office |
A.G. Spiers, Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol, Schoolmaster
Mr. John Higgins, Schoolmaster ' |
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A two Storey dwelling house, Slated, and in good repair. The Property of Mr McEwen of Blackhouse. The letters arrive here from Balfron, which is the principal office in the neighbourhood, at 10a.m. and leave at 12p.m. Glasgow is the head office. Not a money order Office. |
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Kilewnan Burn |
Kilewnan Burn |
A.G. Spiers, Esqr., Culcreuch
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith, Fintry
Mr. James Nichol, Fintry
Mr. John Higgins, Fintry |
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This Stream rises in the Parish of Killearn, and forms the Boundary between Fintry and Killearn for about a mile and a half; when it empties itself into the Endrick. Its course is rapid, bed rocky, and Banks in several places high, Steep, and rugged, particularly in Glenine. |
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Ilachan Burn |
Ilachan Burn |
A.G. Spiers, Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
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A Small Stream, which rises on the Fintry Hills, and after a rapid course of between two and three miles it empties itself into the Endrick a little below Fintry. Its bed is rocky, and banks in many places high and rugged. |
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Cooper's Burn |
Cooper's Burn |
A.G. Spiers, Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
021.04 ; 021.08 |
An insignificant Stream which rises at the Black Spout and after a course of about half a mile falls into the Endrick at Fintry Bridge. It has a tributary of more consideration than itself but without a name. |
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[Note beside Ilachan Burn] - On referring this name to the field the Authorities agree to write it Ilachan Burn. The derivation of the name cannot be ascertained. |
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Campsie Fells |
Campsie Fells
Campsie Fells
Campsie Fells |
A.G. Spiers, Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
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This is part of the range of the Campsie Fells. They are situated in the South of the parish bounded on the North by the Fintry Hills from thence bounded on the east side by the Parish Boundary between Fintry and St. Ninians etc. The principal peaks in this Ph. [Parish] are Dungoil & Dunbrach. With the exception of the two mentioned above the appearance of the hills is smooth and easy of ascent affording fine pasture. |
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Dunbrach |
Dunbrach
Dunbrach
Dunbrach |
A.G. Spiers, Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
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The highest of the Campsie Fells in this parish. It has a gradual ascent on all sides except the North which is precipitous. The origin of the name not known. |
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Clachie Burn
Clachie Burn
Clachie Burn |
A.G. Spiers, Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol, |
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A considerable Stream which rises on the east side of Dunbrach. Its bed for the first mile and a half is rough & rocky, but before joining the River Carron opposite Waterhead it is smooth. |
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Dungoil |
Dungoil
Dungoil
Dungoil |
A.G. Spiers, Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
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A conspicuous wedge like hill of one of the Campsie Fells. It is rocky & precipitous on the North and east sides - it is covered with fine rough pasture. It is one of the principal peaks of the Campsie Fells in this parish. |
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Campsie Muir |
Campsie Muir
Campsie Muir
Campsie Muir |
A.G. Spiers, Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
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An extensive tract of moorland, the part in this Ph. [Parish] extends South of Clachie Burn to the boundary and bounded on the east by the turnpike from Campsie to Fintry and River Carron. |
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Cateran Hol
Kaitrine Hole
Kaitrine Hole
Kaitrine Hole |
Revd. [Reverend] William. G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol Schoolmaster
Mr. John Higgins Schoolmaster
Mr. James Simpson Surgeon |
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A deep chasm, precipitous and rocky, through which the Wolf Burn flows. No information can be obtained as to how it received its name, Kaitrine means freebooter. |
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Finglen Burn |
Finglen Burn
Finglen Burn
Finglen Burn
Finglen Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] William G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. James Simpson
Nimmo's History of Stirlingshire |
021.11 ; 021.15 |
A Stream on the West side of the parish which forms the boundary for about 14 chains between the parishes of Killearn & Fintry. |
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Birken Burn |
Birken Burn
Birken Burn
Birken Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] William G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. James Simpson |
021.11 ; 021.15 |
A small stream which rises in the Ph. [Parish] of Killearn, has a course of about a mile in this Ph. [Parish] when it joins the Cooper Gate. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Fintry |
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Wolf Burn |
Wolf Burn
Wolf Burn
Wolf Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] William G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol Schoolmaster
Mr. James Simpson Surgeon |
021.11 ; 021.15 ; 021.16 |
A stream which rises on the west side of Dunbrach Hill and after a short course joins the Gonachan Burn immediately below Kaitrine Hole through which this stream flows. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Fintry |
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Burnhouse Burn |
Burnhouse Burn |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
022.15 ; 028.02 |
A stream which rises on the boundary South of Meikle Ben and through the whole of its course in this Ph. [Parish] it forms the boundary between Kilsyth and Fintry. |
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Flaughter Burn |
Flaughter Burn |
Mr James Taylor
Mr. James Jardine
Mr. James Nichol |
021.15 |
A Small Stream rising in this parish and forming part of the South Eastern boundary of Fintry for nearly its whole length, it joins Finglen Burn. |
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Stronend |
Stronend |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
015.16 |
This name is applied to a bluff shoulder of the Fintry Hills which terminate at this point; on the Summit of the hill facing the east are a double line of high perpendicular craigs in some parts upwards of 100 feet in height. The hill for the most is covered with fine pasture but on the Side facing Fintry it is partly covered with brushwood and furze. |
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Newtown |
Newtown |
Mr James Nichol
Mr. James Jardine
Mr. James Taylor |
021.04 ; 021.08 |
Newtown is pleasantly Situated on the banks of the Endrick, in the entrance to a glen formed by the Campsie Fells on the South and the range of the Fintry Hills on the north. The Situation is rather damp and unhealthy owing to the hills rising abruptly behind the houses. There is a large mill Situated close to the village for Cotton Spinning which when complete will give constant employment to upwards of a hundred of the inhabitants. Newtown contains besides, two Schools, a Post Office, Public House, & Toll Bar whole rates levied. The village contains about 400 inhabitants; the houses composing
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it belong to various proprietors, they are one and two Storeys high, principally Slated but a few of them thatched; and are, with a few exceptions, in only moderate repair. |
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Fintry |
Fintry
Fintry
Fintry |
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. James Jardine
Mr. James Taylor |
021.08 |
Fintry consists of a few Scattered houses, one and two Storeys high chiefly Slated and in good repair one or two of them thatched, & in bad repair. The Parish Church is Situated here, also the Manse and a Public House. There are about 30 inhabitants. The houses belong to various proprietors. |
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Balfron Ph. [Parish] |
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Hart Hill |
Hart Hill
Hart Hill
Hart Hill |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] William G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
021.15 |
One of the Campsie Fells - a hill of no great elevation on the south eastern boundary of the parish covered with heathy pasture. |
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Gonachan Glen |
Gonachan Glen
Gonachan Glen
Gonachan Glen |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
021.12 |
A deep glen in the Campsie Fells through which the Gonachan Burn flows the glen is about 3 miles in length, at the upper end the sides are smooth but at the lower end are more rugged and partly covered with natural woods. |
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Gonachan Burn |
Gonachan Burn
Gonachan Burn
Gonachan Burn |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
021.12 |
A considerable stream which is formed by the junction of the Wolf & Cooper Gate Burns at the head of Gonachan Glen. After a course of 4 miles among the Campsie Fells over a rocky bed it falls into the Endrick at Gonachan Village. |
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Holehead |
Holehead |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
021.16 |
A second class Hill forming part of the Campsie Fells, & adjoining to Dunbrach it is covered with good rough pasture. |
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Shelloch Burn |
Shelloch Burn |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
016.13 ; 016.14 |
A Small burn rising in the Fintry Hills after a course of about 1½ mile through a mossy bed it joins Gourlay's burn & the two then take the name of Backside Burn. Prior to its junction with Gourlay's Burn it forms the parish boundary for a short distance. |
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Backside Burn |
Backside Burn |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
016.14 |
This burn is formed by the junction of Shelloch and Gourlay's Burns, and forms the boundary for about a mile between Gargunnock and Fintry it them joins Burnfoot Burn and the two take the name of the Endrick Water. |
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Balhennan |
Balhennan
Ballhennan
Ballhennan
Balhinnan |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol
Grassom's County Map
Johnston's County Map
Valuation Roll for 1855-6 |
022.02 |
Formerly a Farmsteading, now uninhabited and partly in ruins the property of the Duke of Montrose, Buchannan House. |
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Boquhan Burn |
Boquhan Burn |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
016.09 ; 016.13 |
This Burn takes its rise on the Fintry Hills, and after a course of about two miles through this parish it forms the boundary between Gargunnock & Balfron and afterwards between Gargunnock and Kippen and falls into the Forth a little below the Bridge of Frew. |
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Spout of Ballachleam |
Spout of Ballochleam |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W. G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
016.09 |
There are Several fine waterfalls on this burn the chief of which is the Spout of Ballochleam it is about 90 feet in height & occurs in the N. [North] of the Fintry Hills. |
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Balmenoch Glen |
Balmenoch Glen |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
022.01 |
A Small Glen forming the banks of the Balmenoch burn for about a quarter of a mile. |
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Spout of Balbowie |
Spout of Balbowie |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
022.01 |
At the head of the Glen is a very fine waterfall of about 70 feet in height called the Spout of Balbowie. |
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Sheep's Linn |
Sheep's Linn |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol
James Simpson Esqr. Surgeon |
022.01 |
A Small Waterfall of about 10 feet in height Situated on the Balmenoch Burn at the junction of a Small Stream with that Burn. |
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Double Craigs |
Double Craigs |
A.G. Spiers Esqr. Culcreuch
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith, Fintry
Mr. James Nichol, Schoolmaster, Fintry |
022.01 |
This name applies to a range of perpendicular Basaltic Rocks Situated on the South face of the Fintry Hills. The Craigs extend for about a mile and a half in an unbroken range and rise perpendicularly to a height of 100 to 150 feet |
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Scow Craig |
Scow Craig |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
022.01 |
Scow Craig is situated about the centre of the double Craigs, and is the highest point of them, the face of the precipice is very bold and high and forms the chief point of attraction to the many visitors who come to see the Craigs. On the property of A.G. Spiers Esqr. |
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Walton Reservoir |
Walton Reservoir |
A.G. Spiers Esqr. Culcreuch
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith, Fintry
Mr. James Nichol, Schoolmaster |
022.02 ; 022.06 |
A large Reservoir made for the purpose of Supplying the Culcreuch Mill, but at present not used for any particular purpose it is Supplied from the Endrick.
The Property of the Duke of Montrose, Buchanan House. |
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Parish of Fintry
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Fintry Mill (In Ruins) |
Fintry Mill (Corn)
Fintry Mill (Corn)
Fintry Mill (Corn) |
Revd. [Reverend] W. G. Smith
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
022.05 |
The name applies to what was once a corn mill but on the property changing hands about fourteen years ago, the new proprietor sold the machinery and allowed the buildings to fall into their present state - a heap of ruins.
Property of William Dunn Esqr. Craigton |
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Broomhole |
Broomhole
Broomhole
Broomhole
Broomhole
Broomhole |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr John Higgins
Valuation Roll for 1855-6 |
022.05 |
A small farmsteading one story, slated and in bad repair.
Property of the Duke of Montrose Buchanan House |
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Walton Burn |
Walton Burn
Walton Burn
Walton Burn Walton Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
022.05 ; 022.01 |
A small stream which takes its rise on the Fintry Hills from surface water, after a course of about two miles over a rough stoney bed, it falls into the Endrick Water, near Walton Bridge. |
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Walton Bridge |
Walton Bridge Walton Bridge
Walton Bridge
Walton Bridge |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
022.05 |
A small stone bridge spanning the Walton Burn on the parish road between Denny and Fintry. It is in good repair.
Property of the Road Trustees. |
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Woodfoot |
Woodfoot
Woodfoot
Woodfoot
Woodfoot
Woodfoot |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr John Higgans
Valuation Roll for 1855-6 |
022.05 |
A small one story cothouse thatched and in good repair.
Property of William Dunn, Esqr, Craigton. |
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Balmenoch Burn |
Balmenoch Burn
Balmenoch Burn
Balmenoch Burn
Balmenoch Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr John Higgans |
022.05 ; 022.01 |
A considerable stream which takes its rise on the Fintry Hills from surface water, and after flowing in a southernly direction for about four miles, it falls into the Endrick Water near Woodend. There are two very romantic waterfalls on it, one of which is 60ft in height, and the other 30ft. |
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Low Bridge |
Low Bridge
Low Bridge
Low Bridge |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol |
022.05 |
A stone bridge of two arches spanning the Endrick Water, on the parish road between Denny and Fintry. It is in good repair.
Property of the Road Trustees. |
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Lowbridge Mill |
Lowbridge Mill (Wauk)
Lowbridge Mill (Wauk)
Lowbridge Mill (Wauk) |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. Robert Duncan |
022.05 |
A two story building where the carding and spinning of wool is carried on. The machinery is propelled by water. Water Wheel 10 horse power. Dwelling house attached. All in good repair and slated. Property and residence of Mr. Robert Duncan. |
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Buckingham Cottage |
Buckingham Cottage
Buckingham Cottage |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol |
022.05 |
A small one story cottage, forming part of the Gonachan.
It is slated and in good repair.
Property and residence of Mrs. Johnston. |
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Lag |
Lag
Lag
Lag
Lag "hollow" |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Nimmo's history of Stirlingshire |
022.05 |
A small farmsteading part of which is in ruins, all one storey and thatched.
Property of the Duke of Montrose, Buchanan House. |
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Bridge-end Cottage |
Bridge-end Cottage
Bridge-end Cottage |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
William Dunn Esqr. |
022.05 |
A small one story cottage, so named from being at the end of the Low Bridge, slated and in good repair.
Property and residence of William Dunn, Esqr. |
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Gonachan |
Gonachan
Gonachan
Gonachan
Gonachan
Gonachan
Gonachan |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Nimmo's history of Stirlingshire
Grassom's County Map
Johnston's County Map |
022.05 |
A few one story, slated, houses; inhabited by agricultural labourers, and distant from the village of Fintry about a mile. House all in good repair. Property of various individuals. |
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School |
School
School
School |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol |
022.05 |
A parochial school, capable of accommodating 45 scholars, but the average attendance is only 35. The usual branches taught. The teacher besides the legal accommodation, has the maximum salary - £34.0.0 Government allowance, £16.0.0 school fees, £16.0.0, and subscription £9.0.0. in all, £75.0.0.
Slated and in good repair.
Property of the Heritors. |
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Fintry Castle |
Fintry Castle
Fintry Castle
Fintry Castle
Fintry Castle |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
022.05 |
The remains of an old castle supposed to have been erected about the 12th century, and which from its position on the south side of the Fintry Hills, must have been a place of great strength. Very little information can be obtained regarding it, and its present appearance affords none, as only a small part of the foundation remains.
It is supposed to have been surrounded by a fosse, and the appearance of the ground helps to bear out that supposition. It was inhabited by the Grahams of Fintry.
Property of the Duke of Montrose, Buchanan House. |
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Spittalhill |
Spittalhill
Spittalhill
Spittalhill
Spittalhill
Spittalhill
Spittalhill |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Valuation Roll for 1855-6
Grassom's County Map
Johnston's County Map |
022.05 |
A large farmsteading, all one storey, slated and in good repair.
Property of the Duke of Montrose, Buchanan House. |
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Tinto Myllie Knowe |
Tinto Myllie Knowe |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
James Simpson Esqr. M.D. [Doctor of Medicine]
Mr. James Nichol |
022.05 |
This name is applied to a very prominent knoll a short distance east from the farm of Spittalhill. It has an artificial appearance, but tradition does not state for what purpose it was raised.
Property of the Duke of Montrose, Buchanan House. |
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Knowehead |
Knowehead
Knowehead
Knowehead
Knowehead |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
022.06 |
A small cothouse, situated at the Kandyford Bridge. It is in ruins.
Property of the Duke of Montrose, Buchanan House. |
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Broomhole Bridge |
Broomhole Bridge
Broomhole Bridge
Broomhole Bridge
Broomhole Bridge |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
022.05 |
A small stone bridge of one arch spanning the Balmenoch Burn on the parish road between Denny and Fintry. It is in good repair. Property of the Road Trustees. |
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Todholes |
Todholes
Todholes
Todholes
Todholes
Todholes
Todholes
Todholes |
Valuation Roll for 1855-6
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins
Grassom's County Map
Johnston's County Map |
022.06 |
A small farmsteading, all one storey, partly slated. In good repair.
Property of the Duke of Montrose, Buchanan House. |
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Randieford Bridge |
Randyford Bridge
Randyford Bridge
Randyford Bridge
Rendezvous Bridge
Randieford Bridge
Randieford Bridge
Randieford Bridge
Randieford Bridge
Randieford Bridge
Randieford Bridge
Randyford |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Grassom's County Map
Johnston's County Map
Ebenenezer Bow. Esqr.
Rev. [Reverend] Robert Paisley, St. Ninians
Ebenezer Johnston Esqr.
Mr. William Galbraith
Rev. [Reverend] C. Greig the former Minister of St. Ninians |
022.06 |
A small one arch stone bridge, on the statute labour road, between Denny & Fintry.
It is in good repair.
Property of the Road Trustees.*
This name is supposed to be derived from the word Rendezvous (the place where John de Graham used assemble his men), but Randyford is the more modern way of spelling and pronouncing the word.
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Gartcarron Bridge |
Gartcarron Bridge
Gartcarron Bridge
Gartcarron Bridge
Gartcarron Bridge |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
022.06 |
A small stone-bridge spanning the Endrick Water on the statute labour road between Fintry & Denny.
It is in good repair.
The property of the Road Trustees. |
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Loup of Fintry |
Loup of Fintry
Loup of Fintry
Loup of Fintry
Loup of Fintry
Loup of Fintry
Loup of Fintry
Loup of Fintry |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins
Grassom's County Map
Johnston's County Map
Statistical Account |
022.06 |
A precipitous rock on the Endrick water, and situated about half a mile east of the farm of Spittalhill.
It is composed of three different waterfalls, each about thirty feet in height, over which the water rushes with a deafening noise. |
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Gartcarron |
Gartcarron
Gartcarron
Gartcarron
Gartcarron
Gartcarron
Gartcarron
Gartcarron
Gart Carron seems a corruption of Carfarron- 'fort of annoyance' |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins
Valuation Roll for 1855-6
Grassom's County Map
Johnston's County Map
Nimmo's History of Stirlingshire |
022.06 |
A large farmsteading, dwelling house two storeys all slated and in good repair.
Property of the Duke of Montrose, Buchanan House. |
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Gartcarron Hill |
Gartcarron Hill
Gartcarron Hill
Gartcarron Hill
Gartcarron Hill |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
022.06 ; 022.10 |
A third class oval shaped hill, situated to the south of the parish. It is at present entirely used as sheep pasture, altho' [although] a great part of it might easily be converted into good arable land.
Property of the Duke of Montrose, Buchanan House. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Fintry |
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Lurg |
Lurg
Lurg
Lurg
Lurg
Lurg |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins
Valuation Roll for 1855-6 |
022.05 |
A large farmsteading, slated, and in good repair.
Property of the Duke of Montrose, Buchanan House. |
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Townhead |
Townhead
Townhead
Townhead
Townhead
Townhead |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins
Valuation Roll for 1855-6 |
022.05 |
A large farmsteading, part of which is in ruins, all one story & thatched.
Property of the Duke of Montrose, Buchanan House. |
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Finnich-haugh |
Finnich-haugh
Finnich-haugh
Finnich-haugh
Finnich-haugh
Finnich haugh
Finnich Haugh |
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins
Nimmo's history of Stirlingshire
Valuation Roll for 1855-6 |
022.10 |
A large farmsteading, dwellinghouse two stories all slated and in good repair.
Property of the Duke of Montrose, Buchanan House. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Fintry |
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Powbrach Knowes |
Powbrach Knowes
Powbrach Knowes
Powbrach Knowes |
Rev. [Reverend] Wm. G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
022.05 |
This name applies to two small knolls situated a short distance from the farm of Lurg. There is no tradition connected with them, as to how they were formed or for what purpose, but they have an artificial appearance.
Property of the Duke of Montrose, Buchanan House. |
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Tochan Burn |
Tochan Burn
Tochan Burn
Tochan Burn
Tochan Burn |
Rev. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
022.05 ; 022.09 |
A small stream which takes its rise on the high ground south of the farm of Lurg, and after a course of about two miles falls into the Endrick Water near the Gonachan. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Fintry |
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Gowk's Stanes |
Gowk's Stanes
Gowk's Stanes
Gowk's Stanes
Gowk's Stanes |
Rev. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
022.06 |
A number of boulder stones situated a short distance north from the Loup of Fintry. Some of the stones are of a considerable size. The name is derived from the word Gowk, the scotticism for Cuckoo. |
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Gallows Knowe |
Gallows Knowe
Gallows Knowe
Gallows Knowe
Gallows Knowe |
Rev. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
022.06 |
A small knoll situated about a mile east from the farm of Spittalhill. It is supposed to have been the place of execution in connection with Fintry Castle, during the feudal times.
Property of the Duke of Montrose, Buchanan House. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Fintry |
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Duke's Wood |
Duke's Wood
Duke's Wood
Duke's Wood
Duke's Wood |
Rev. [Reverend] W. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
022.05 |
A small plantation situated near the farm of Broomhole. It is intersected by the Parish Road between Fintry and Denny.
Property of the Duke of Montrose, Buchanan House. |
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Kill Knowe |
Kill Knowe
Kill Knowe
Kill Knowe
Kill Knowe |
Rev. [Reverend] W. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. John Higgins |
022.05 |
A small circular Knoll situated near the farm of Spittalhill. It receives its name from a battle having been fought near it, during the feudal times.
Property of the Duke of Montrose, Buchanan House. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Fintry |
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Meikle Bin |
Meikle Bin
Meikle Bin
Meikle Binn
Meikle Ben
Meikle Ben
Meikle Ben
Meiklebinn
Meiklebinn
Meikle Binn |
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. John Higgins
Mr. James Simpson
Mr. John Duncan
Grassom's County Map
Johnston's County Map
Statistical Account |
022.14 |
The highest hill in the parish it is very conspicuous being isolated. The ascent is gradual on all sides and covered with fine sheep pasture.
Second class hill. |
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Little Bin |
Little Bin
Little Bin
Little Binn
Little Ben
Little Ben
Little Ben |
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. John Higgins
Mr. James Simpson
Mr. John Duncan |
022.14 |
A considerable hill to the east of Meikle Ben covered with rough pasture, slopes gradual on all sides. |
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Brown Hill |
Brown Hill
Brown Hill
Brown Hill |
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol
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022.14 |
A small hill at the foot of Meikle Ben, covered with rough pasture. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Fintry |
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River Carron |
River Carron
River Carron
River Carron |
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
022 |
The River Carron rises on the S.W. [South west] boundary of the Ph. [Parish] a little above Campsiemuir T.P. [Turn Pike] - not on the hill immediately South of the church as alluded to in the Statistical Account -, for the first 3 miles of its course it forms the boundary between Fintry and Campsie. It then enters the Ph. [Parish] and has a level course of about other 3 miles; after leaving the parish it has a long course before it joins the Firth of Forth at Grangemouth. |
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Campsiemuir T.P. |
Campsiemuir T.P. [Turn Pike]
Campsiemuir T.P. [Turn Pike]
Campsiemuir T.P. [Turn Pike] |
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
022.13 |
A one storey slated house in good repair. Property of the Road Trustee - full rates leviable. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Fintry |
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Bin Bairn |
Ben Bairn
Binn Bairn
Bin Bairn
Bin Bairn |
Mr. John Higgins
Mr. James Simpson
Mr. John Duncan
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Speirs Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol |
022.14 |
This name is applied to a Shoulder of Meikle Ben. It is on the north Side of the Ben and about half way up the hill. |
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Bin Burn |
Bin Burn |
Mr. James Nichol
Mr. James Taylor
Mr. James Jardine |
022.14 ; 022.15 |
A burn which rises in Campsie Ph. [Parish] it forms the boundary between Campsie & Fintry for about 2 miles previous to its joining the River Carron. |
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Bin Burn |
Bin Burn
Binn Burn
Bin Burn
Bin Burn |
Mr. John Higgins
Mr. James Simpson
Mr. John Duncan
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Mr. James Nichol |
022.14 ; 028.02 |
A Small Stream which rises between Meikle and Little Ben. After a Short course between these two hills it joins the Burnhouse Burn. On this Stream is a Linn called Peggie's Spout. |
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Peggie's Spout |
Peggie's Spout |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
022.15 |
A waterfall on Bin Burn near its junction with Burnhouse Burn. There are two leaps the upper on has a fall of about 12 feet and the lower one 20 feet. |
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Pow Burn |
Pow Burn |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
022.11 |
This name applies to a large drain for carrying off the surface water in a level tract of meadowland, through which it runs.
It forms the boundary between St. Ninians & Fintry Phs. [Parishes] for about a mile near its junction with the River Carron. |
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Haugh Hill |
Haugh Hill |
A.G. Spiers Esqr.
Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Smith
Mr. James Nichol |
022.11 |
A slight elevation in the East end of the Parish covered with rough pasture. |
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Fintry Ph. [Parish]
[Signed] F.E. Pratt
Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
February 16th 1861 |
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COUNTY OF STIRLING |
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INDEX
Name -- Page
Backside Burn -- 33
Ballennan --34
Balmenoch Burn -- 41
Balmenoch Glen -- 35
Bin Bairn -- 59
Bin Burn -- 59
Bin Burn -- 59
Birken Burn -- 25
Black Spout -- 20
Bogside -- 20
Boquhan Burn -- 34
Bridge-end Cottage -- 44
Broomhole -- 39
Broomhole Bridge -- 49
Brown Hill -- 57
Buckingham Cottage -- 44
Burnhouse Burn -- 27
Campsie Fells -- 23
Campsie Muir -- 24
Campsiemuir T.P.-- 58
Church -- 19
Clachie Burn -- 24
Cooper's Burn -- 22
Covenanter's Hole -- 13
Craigton -- 5
Culcreuch -- 6
Culcreuch Hill -- 7
Dechrode -- 15
Double Craigs -- 36
Dunbeg -- 14
Dunbrach -- 23
Dungoil -- 24
Duke's Wood -- 56
Dunkessan -- 11
Dunmore -- 13
Endrick Water -- 17
Finglen Burn -- 25
Finnich haugh -- 53
Fintry - (parish) -- 1
Fintry -- 30
Fintry Castle -- 47
Fintry Hills -- 3
Fintry Inn --20
Fintry Hill -- 39
Flaughter Burn -- 27
Gallows Knowe -- 55
Gartcarron -- 52
Gartcarron Bridge -- 51
Gartcarron Hill -- 52
Glenine -- 15
Gonachan -- 45
Gonachan Burn -- 31
Gonachan Glen -- 31
Gowk's Stanes -- 55
Hall Burn -- 11
Hart Hill -- 31
Haugh Hill -- 60
Hole head -- 32
Ilachan Burn -- 22
Jaw -- 19
Kaitrine Hole -- 25
Kilewan -- 6
Kilewan Burn -- 21
Kill Knowe -- 56
Knockraich -- 6
Knowehead -- 49
Lag -- 44
Little Bin -- 57
Loup of Fintry -- 51
Low Bridge -- 43
Lowbridge Mill -- 43
Lurg -- 53
Manse -- 19
Meikle Bin -- 57
Monach Moss -- 15
Moresfauld Wood -- 9
Newtown -- 29
Peggie's Spout -- 60
Post Office -- 21
Powbrach Knowe -- 54
Pow Burn -- 60 |
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Name -- Page
Randieford Bridge -- 50
River Carron -- 53
School -- 9
School -- 45
Scow Craig -- 36
Sheep's Linn -- 35
Shelloch Burn -- 33
Spittalhill -- 48
Spout of Balbowie -- 35
Spout of Ballochleam -- 34
Stewart's School -- 8
Stronend -- 28
The Dun -- 12
Tinto Wyllie Knowe -- 48
Tochan Burn -- 54
Todholes -- 50
Tombane -- 16
Townhead -- 53
Turf Hill -- 16
Walton Bridge -- 40
Walton Burn -- 40
Walton Reservoir -- 37
Woodfoot -- 41
Woodhead -- 5
Wolf Burn -- 26 |
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