Strathdon

Strathdon (Gaelic: "Srath Dheathain") is an area in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is situated in the strath of the River Don, 45 miles west of Aberdeen in the Highlands. The main village in the strath is also called Strathdon, although it was originally called Invernochty due to its location at the confluence of the River Don and the River Nochty.

Strathdon is an informal geographical area, this means there are no precise boundaries in terms of where it begins or ends. It is the founding place of the Lonach Highland and Friendly Society, and the Lonach Highland Gathering. This is a traditional Highland Gathering with the heavy events such as tossing the caber, hammer etc, and also hosts a competition of Highland dancing for local and not so local dancers. Dances include the noted 'Highland Fling', 'Sword Dance', 'Seann Truibhas' and 'Reel of Tulloch'.

Notable figures who have visited Strathdon include Sean Connery, Queen Elizabeth, Ewan McGregor and Billy Connolly. The latter now owns the Candacraig estate house, although the estate remains in the possession of Mr F. Wallace.

ee also

*Doune of Invernochty

External links

* [http://users.tinyonline.co.uk/amchardy/WarMemorials/Strathdon.htm Strathdon War Memorial]
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