Burn of Monboys facts for kids
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Burn of Monboys watershed looking east
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| Country | Scotland |
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| Main source | Mounth (Grampian Mountains) |
| River mouth | Cowie Water 57°00′44″N 2°09′49″W / 57.01224°N 2.16362°W |
The Burn of Monboys is a small stream in Scotland. It starts in the Mounth, which is the eastern part of the Grampian Mountains. You can find it northwest of Stonehaven and south of Netherley, Aberdeenshire. The Burn of Monboys flows into a larger stream called the Cowie Water.
Where the Burn of Monboys Starts and Flows
The Burn of Monboys begins on the southern and western sides of Meikle Carewe Hill. From there, it flows downhill, first heading west and then turning south. It continues this path until it joins the Cowie Water.
The southwestern slopes of Craggie Cat also send water into the Burn of Monboys. Craggie Cat is a hill located in the northeastern part of the stream's drainage basin. A drainage basin is the area of land where all the water drains into a particular river or stream.
What the Water Looks Like
The water in the Burn of Monboys often has a greenish-brown color. Along most of its path, especially in the middle and lower parts, you'll see lots of plants growing right up to its edges.
Scientists have measured how clear the water is. It's usually a bit cloudy, but not too much. In July, the amount of water flowing in the upper parts of the stream is about five cubic feet per second.
The water's pH level is around 7.27. This means it's slightly alkaline, or not acidic. This is probably because water from the higher, peaty areas of Meikle Carewe and Curlethney Hills drains into it.
A Glimpse into History
The area where the Burn of Monboys starts has an interesting past. An old Roman Camp called Raedykes was once located on the higher ground here. Water from the eastern side of Raedykes still flows into the Burn of Monboys.
Some historians believe that a famous battle, the Battle of Mons Graupius, might have happened in the area around the Burn of Monboys. Researchers from the 19th and 20th centuries, like Gabriel Jaques Surenne, Watt, and Hogan, have suggested this idea.
