Burn of Pheppie

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Burn of Pheppie

The Burn of Pheppie is a small stream on the east coast of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It flows east and empties into the North Sea just north of the village of Muchalls. It drains mainly agricultural land. The water is not very cloudy and has a pH of about 8.0, making it slightly alkaline. The bottom of the stream is lined with pebbles, many of which are quartzite, giving a golden-green look in some spots. Nearby watercourses also flowing into the North Sea include the Burn of Elsick to the north and the Burn of Muchalls to the south.

History

The Burn of Pheppie is crossed by the ancient Causey Mounth road, a medieval route built to pass along high ground from coast to Aberdeen. The route connected the crossing of the River Dee (near the Bridge of Dee) with Portlethen Moss, Muchalls Castle, and Stonehaven to the south. It was used by William Keith, 7th Earl Marischal, and the Duke of Montrose when they led a Covenanter army of about 9,000 men in the first Civil War battle in 1639.

See also

- Causey Mounth
- Newtonhill
- Portlethen Moss