Strachan, Aberdeenshire

Strachan (pronounced 'Strawn' in England and North America, but with a guttural 'ch' in the North East of Scotland, where the name is most popularly found[1]) is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland that lies along the Water of Feugh, a tributary of the River Dee, Aberdeenshire, a few miles southwest of Banchory.[2]

Strachan

Strachan village, view looking west
Strachan
Location within Aberdeenshire
OS grid referenceNO674922
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBANCHORY
Postcode districtAB31
Dialling code01330
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

The village of Strachan is located in the Grampian Highlands of Scotland, about 20 miles southwest of Aberdeen. Its name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "STRATH" meaning broad valley, and "Aan" pronounced "awn" like lawn.

To the northeast of the village is Scolty Hill, best known for the 20m tall tower monument, built in 1840 as a memorial to General Burnett who fought alongside the Duke of Wellington.

To the south, the B974 road crosses the river, and heads over the mountain pass of Cairn o' Mount on its way to the village of Fettercairn.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Pronunciation of Strachan and Etymology". Clan Strachan Society. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  2. Strachan in the Gazetteer for Scotland


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