Coy Burn Explained

Coy Burn
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Scotland
Source1:Hills north of Banchory
Mouth:River Dee
Mouth Location:Milton of Crathes
Mouth Coordinates:57.055°N -2.4275°W

Coy Burn is a stream that rises in the hills north of Banchory in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.[1] Coy Burn discharges to the River Dee at Milton of Crathes.

History

The Coy Burn along with certain other natural waters of Scotland has been under study for its role in Salmon spawning.[2] A number of prehistorical features lie nearby including Balbridie and Bucharn to the south of the River Dee. Vicinity historical features include Crathes Castle, Maryculter House and Muchalls Castle.

See also

Notes and References

  1. United Kingdom Ordnance Survey Map Landranger 45, Stonehaven and Banchory, 1:50,000 scale, 2004
  2. Web site: Scotland salmonoid project . 2007-08-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070105165854/http://www.snh.org.uk/salmonlifeproject/project_progress.asp . 2007-01-05 . dead .