Banchory
Banchory is a burgh or town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is about 18 miles (29 kilometres) west of Aberdeen, near where the Feugh River meets the River Dee. Banchory is the largest community in the area as well as has a High Street. There are a number of hotels and also dining establishments consisting of the Stag Hotel, Scott Skinners Bar as well as Restaurant, the Burnett Arms, and also the Douglas Arms. The shops consist of newsagents, sporting activities stores as well as drug stores. Since the 1970s, the town has actually grown steadily. Since 2001 there has been fast development. A large forested area 'capital of Banchory', owned by the Burnett family members (owners of Crathes Castle), to the north east of the community has actually been replaced by a huge housing estate as well as an increase of new residents. The Hill of Banchory primary school was opened in 2006 to provide for the enhanced population.
