Burn of Pheppie facts for kids
The Burn of Pheppie is a small stream in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It flows eastwards and empties into the North Sea, just north of the village of Muchalls. This stream mostly flows through farmland.
What's special about the Burn of Pheppie? Its water is very clear, not cloudy at all! It also has a pH level of about 8.02, which means it's slightly alkaline. The bottom of the stream is covered with small stones, many of which are made of a rock called quartzite. This gives the stream a beautiful golden-green look in some places.
Other streams nearby that also flow into the North Sea include the Burn of Elsick to the north and the Burn of Muchalls to the south.
History of the Burn of Pheppie
The Burn of Pheppie is crossed by a very old road called the Causey Mounth. This road was built a long, long time ago, during the Middle Ages. It was built on high ground to make it easier to travel, especially since it was the only main route available back then.
The Causey Mounth Road
The Causey Mounth road was very important because it connected places along the coast south of Aberdeen to the city itself. It linked the crossing point of the River Dee (where the Bridge of Dee is today) to places like Portlethen Moss, Muchalls Castle, and Stonehaven further south.
This historic road was even used during a significant event in Scottish history. In 1639, during the first battle of a period known as the Civil War, a large army of 9,000 men marched along this route. This army was led by William Keith, 7th Earl Marischal and the Marquess of Montrose.
