WATER CATCHMENT AREAS IN SCOTLAND 285 
Inverurie obtains its water supply from deep springs 
in Baikie Howe, a valley about 8 miles distant. On the 
gathering ground, 500 acres of arable land, between 524 
and 800 feet elevation, there are four small farms or crofts 
with steadings, the sanitary arrangements of which are 
inspected from time to time. Inspection chambers are 
provided at each spring, and the water is passed through 
screens and sand filters. The Burgh owns the farm of 
Mill of Eastertown, 202 acres in extent, of which about 
30 acres are within the water catchment area. The water 
from Baikie Howe is distributed from Bransbutt reservoir. 
The old supply of the Burgh, also from deep springs, is 
collected in the Hillhead reservoir, which is used now in 
reserve. 
