Events – Deeside Activity Park
Kildrummy Vintage Car Rally It’s that time of the year again when we have the Kildrummy Vintage Car Rally taking over the lawn with between 40 and 60 vintage cars, motorcycles and trucks. Sunday 12th June 2011. They start arriving from 9.30 am and are here until 4pm. For more information visit www.kildrummy-vintage-rally.org.uk Summer Kart … Continue Reading
CCTV – the saga continues…..
This letter was dated 15th May 2011, was posted second class on the 20th May 2011, and the letter was received on the 23rd May 2011. Dear Sir/Ms You are hereby formally requested to cease and desist the cctv coverage of my personal private property/space from the property known as 26 Perkhill Road. None of … Continue Reading
Trying to find lost family
My grandfather John Edward Gordon was born in Lumphanan in 1917. His parents lived in Loanend and Orton cottage, Burnside for many years upto the early 1900′s by the 1911 census they had moved to Hirley, Aboyne. Just before the 2nd world war my grandfathers mother had passed away and he joined the RAF. … Continue Reading
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Macbeth – Shakespeare Myth Vs Historical Fact
Myth #1 Macbeth murdered Duncan in bed – “Glamis hath murdered sleep, and therefore Cawdor shall sleep no more: Macbeth shall sleep no more.” Fact Macbeth did kill Duncan, but in a battle at Pitgaveny, near Elgin. This was the time-honoured way in which Kings came to the throne in this period, so it’s unlikely … Continue Reading
Space Kitchens – Buyer Beware
The purchaser has the right to cancel within seven days. That is what is says on the contract – but when you do, they try and keep the deposit…….
Malcom travels fae Monymusk tae Lumphanan
St Mary’s Kirk Tower One tradition tells of Malcolm III going to the church at Monymusk before going on to fight MacBeth at the Battle of Lumphanan in 1057. Malcolm III is reputed to have said that if he won the battle, he would build a tower here and traced the outlines of it with … Continue Reading
The Robbie Witch Trial
John Robbie lived at Marywell in Birse towards the end of the sixteenth century. He was married to Margaret Og, and had two daughters, Beatrix and Isobell. His wife Margaret Og had a son by a previous marriage to a man called Farquhar. It was the time when a wave of witch persecution came to … Continue Reading
The Peel of Lumphanan
The Peel of Lumphanan, also known as the Peel Ring or Peel Bog of Lumphanan, is a defensive structure dating back to the 13th century. It is located near Lumphanan in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland. The peel comprises a mound or motte, surrounded by two concentric ditches separated by a bank. The outer earth bank is … Continue Reading
Sky News
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The Shire – Council
- New path will make every inch in Insch count January 27, 2012A new shared foot and cycle path called Primary Lane opened officially on January 25 to link housing on the south side of the river to the centre of Insch and has also had a unique counter installed to keep track of how well it is used. The path was named by pupils at Insch Primary School and starts on Old Mart Avenue. […]
- Free parking at pay and display car park Inverurie High Street January 27, 2012Car parking charges in Inverurie’s High Street pay and display car park have been suspended by Aberdeenshire Council from this Saturday (January 28) for the duration of the road closure on High Street, anticipated to last for three weeks. […]
- Aberdeenshire pre-school application pack now available January 26, 2012Aberdeenshire Council has changed the way in which parents can apply for nursery places in council run nurseries and approved partner playgroups and nurseries, to encourage greater parent choice and in an effort to improve the application process. […]
- Make a difference, join the children's panel for Aberdeenshire January 25, 2012Aberdeenshire Children's Panel is looking for volunteers who can help vulnerable children in the area achieve better outcomes in life. It is particularly keen to hear from male volunteers as historically the number of men taking part is low. Call 01224 665147 / 01224 665107, or e-mail fiona.tweedie@aberdeenshire.gov.uk or niall.david@aberdeenshire.gov.u […]
- School estate consultation draws to a close January 25, 2012The final dates for Aberdeenshire Council's school estate consultation are approaching. […]