Strichen is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It sits on the A981, connecting it to New Deer to the southwest and Fraserburgh to the north-northeast, 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 (leading to the explanation of the name - derived from 'Strath Ugen'.) The Strichen White Horse is constructed of quartz on Mormond Hill.[1]
Scotland's First Minister, Alex Salmond MP MSP, lives in the village.[2]
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.[3]
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.
References
- ^ Peterhead historical site
- ^ Alex Salmond MSP www.scotland.gov.uk accessed 11th July, 2008
- ^ C. Michael Hogan (2008) Catto Long Barrow fieldnotes, The Modern Antiquarian
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Coordinates: 57°35′11″N 2°05′25″W / 57.5865°N 2.0904°W
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