Strichen
Strichen is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It sits on the A981, connecting it to New Deer 7.2 miles (12 km) to the southwest and Fraserburgh 8 miles (13 km) to the north-northeast, and the B9093, connecting it to New Pitsligo about four miles due west. The village got its name from Lord Strichen. It is situated on the River Ugie at the foothills of Mormond Hill. The Strichen White Horse is constructed of quartz on Mormond Hill.[1]
Scotland's First Minister, Alex Salmond MSP, lives in a converted mill in the village with his wife Moira.[2][3]
History
There is considerable evidence of local habitation by early man in and around Strichen. Strichen Stone Circle to be found near to Strichen House in publicly accessible land. Further south lies the Catto Long Barrow and a number of tumuli.[4]
Strichen House, designed in 1821 by Thomas Fraser, 12th Lord Lovat, fell into ruin in 1954. As well as a country house it was variously used as a base for hunting, a hotel and an army barracks.
Notable residents
Author and screenwriter Lorna Moon was born in Strichen in 1886. Her 1925 collection of short stories Doorways in Drumorty was written when she lived in Hollywood and is based upon her memories of Strichen. Her 1929 novel Dark Star also features scenes of Strichen and Aberdeenshire.[5]
Serial killer Dennis Nilsen was born and brought up in Strichen.
References
- ^ Peterhead historical site
- ^ Alex Salmond MSP www.scotland.gov.uk accessed 11th July, 2008
- ^ Cramb, Auslan (2007-05-10). "Moira Salmond: A reluctant First Wife". Telegraph. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
- ^ C. Michael Hogan (2008) Catto Long Barrow fieldnotes, The Modern Antiquarian
- ^ http://www.scottish-places.info/people/famousfirst3635.html
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Coordinates: 57°35′11″N 2°05′25″W / 57.5865°N 2.0904°W
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