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Strichen in the region of Scotland with its 857 residents is a city in United Kingdom - some 427 mi or ( 688 km ) North of London , the country's capital .
Current time in Strichen is now 05:36 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: York, Tillinamolt, Stuartfield, Rosehearty, and Rathen. While being here, make sure to check out York . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Strichen ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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The Granite Challenge 16th June 2012
Take part in an exciting team adventure challenge through the beautiful rural landscape of Aberdeenshire and help beat Scotland's biggest killers! The Granite Challenge is a 40 mile off-road team chal ..
Mormond Hill, Aberdeenshire
veiw from top of mast at Mormond Hill, near Fraserburgh Feb 2012 ..
Fantasmagoria Fireworks at Fraserburgh 2010
Fireworks display at James Ramsey Park, Fraserburgh, 6/11/2010. ..
Bengali Aden Picnic
Friends and family from the Bangladeshi community in Aberdeen, Scotland take a bus trip to Aden Park in Mintlaw to enjoy fun, games, food and fresh air. A delightfully colourful video to enjoy. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Strichen
Strichen is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It sits on the A981, connecting it to New Deer 7.2 miles to the southwest and Fraserburgh 8 miles 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.
Located at 57.59 -2.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Strichen railway station
Strichen railway station was a railway station in Strichen, Aberdeenshire. It closed in 1965. Preceding station Historical railways Following station MormondLine and station closed Great North of Scotland Railway<div style="height:8px; background-color:#fff24d; border:none; margin:0;" /> BrucklayLine and station closed
Located at 57.58 -2.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Strichen Stone Circle
Strichen Stone Circle is a small Megalithic period stone circle located in the north east of Scotland, near Strichen, Aberdeenshire. Strichen stone circle stands on a hill near Strichen House. In 1773 it was visited by James Boswell and Samuel Johnson, as the lexicographer was desirous of seeing a "druid's temple". They found only the recumbent stone with its flankers, and one other stone. The arrangement was completely destroyed around 1830, and again, after reconstruction, in 1960.
Located at 57.58 -2.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Mormond Hill
Mormond Hill (Scottish Gaelic A' Mhormhonadh, meaning the great hill or moor) is a large hill in Aberdeenshire, Scotland not far from Fraserburgh. The villages of Strichen and New Leeds can be found at its foothills. It also has a smattering of disused satellite dishes and masts on top, remnants from Cold War NATO communications and British Telecom having a presence on the site. The hill is mentioned in the traditional Scottish ballad known as Mormond Braes.
Located at 57.60 -2.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Mormond railway station
Mormond railway station was a railway station near New Leeds, Aberdeenshire. Preceding station Historical railways Following station LonmayLine and Station closed Great North of Scotland Railway<div style="height:8px; background-color:#fff24d; border:none; margin:0;" /> StrichenLine and Station closed
Located at 57.59 -2.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
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