Strichen

Strichen

Strichen is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It sits on the A981, connecting it to New Deer to the south-west and Fraserburgh to the north-north-east, and the B9093, connecting it to New Pitsligo about four miles due west. It is situated on the River Ugie at the foothills of Mormond Hill.

Strichen Stone Circle to be found near to Strichen House in publicly accessible land.

Strichen House is a ruin designed in 1821 by Thomas Fraser, 12th Lord Lovat which fell into ruin in 1954. As well as a country house it was used as a base to go shooting from, a hotel and an army barracks.

Scotland's First Minister, Alex Salmond MP MSP, lives in the village. [ [http://www.scotland.gov.uk/About/govtmay307/14944/Scottish-Cabinet/First-Minister Alex Salmond MSP] www.scotland.gov.uk accessed 11th July, 2008]

References

External links

* [http://www.visitpeterhead.org.uk Official Tourist Web site
* [http://www.peterhead.org.uk/villages/strichen.htm Local History]
* [http://www.pbase.com/northstar37/image/67365649 Photo of Strichen House]
* [http://www.peterheadnetwork.com Peterhead Area Business Directory]


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