Fyvie

Fyvie

Fyvie is a small village in the region of Buchan, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

It lies alongside the River Ythan and is on the A947 road. Fyvie is host to Fyvie Castle reputed to be home to some of the ancient Scottish kings. The village's school, with around 200 pupils, serves the surrounding rural area. There is a well known folk song "The Bonnie Lass o' Fyvie". The local church displays some beautiful Louis Comfort Tiffany Stained Glass Windows.

External links

* [http://www.fyvie.aberdeenshire.sch.uk Fyvie School]
* [http://www.fyvieparents.info Fyvie School Parent Forum]
* [http://www.fyviecubs.co.uk Fyvie Cub Scouts Web Page]
* [http://www.4i2i.com/fyviefolk/ Fyvie] Folk Club
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* [http://www.yourphotocard.com/Ascanius/Mill_o_Tiftys_Annie.htm Mill o' Tifty's Annie]


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