Rothiemay: From Hassiehillock to SouthEast

Local Placenames:

Auchinbrae
Auchmull
Avochie
Auchinclech
Auchincrieve
Barlatch
Barnhill
Boghead
Bog Wood
Bruckles
Burnfield
Cairnhill
Clashmanhillock
Claymires
Clovenstones
Coldhome
Corniehaugh
Corskellie
Donaldstonhaugh
Dykehead
Fourman Hill
Hacklaw
Garronhaugh
Inchcorsie
Knabbygates
Knauchland
Loanhead
Lossat
Mannochbrae
Mannoch Hill
Core of Mayen
Mayen
Milltories
Moss of Rothiemay
Moss-side
Moss-side of Mayen
Northfield
Parrock
Poolside
Redhill
Reddish Bridge
Relashes
Retanach
Rotnoddie
Rowan Bauds
Scraibside
Shortbank Bridge
Tarryblake
Tillytarmont
Viewfield
Waulkmill
Waterton
Whitestones
Woodhead
Woodfold
Woodside

Old Names:

Auldtown
Bow Bridge
Fowlfolds
Hazel Wood
Kirktown
Market Stance
Mossiehead
Paulie's Brae

Map of Rothiemay:

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Other names:


Let us know of any other names which are not on the map or in common use but are still remembered or associated with the area.

What do the names mean?


Many of the local names are of Scots or English origin but some are derived from gaelic. Here are some possible interpretations:-