Old travel Blog photograph of the Shevlock Burn and Drumossie Woods by Insch village in Garioch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The name “ Insch ” is first mentioned in the 12th Century and is considered to be of Celtic origin to signify an island. The lands of Insch belonged to David, Earl of Huntingdon. As a thank you for the safe return of his brother from a Crusade, he founded Lindores Abbey in Fife and gave his land of the Garioch for its upkeep. Duty was paid in corn and flour. In 1565, Insch was created a Barony by Mary Queen of Scots. The term burn is used in Scotland and England, especially North East England, and in parts of Ulster, Australia and New Zealand.
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