Strathdon
Strathdon is an area in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is situated in the strath of the River Don, 45 miles west of Aberdeen in the Highlands. The primary village in the strath is also called Strathdon, although it was originally called Invernochty because of its location at the confluence of the River Don as well as the Water of Nochty. Strathdon is an informal geographical area. This means that there are no accurate limits in terms of where it starts or ends. It is the founding place of the Lonach Highland and Friendly Society, as well as the Lonach Highland Celebration. This is a conventional Highland Gathering with the heavy sport occasions such as throwing the caber, hammer and so on, and also it additionally hosts a competition of Highland dance. Dancings include the kept in mind 'Highland Fling', 'Sword Dance', 'Seann Triubhas' and also 'Reel of Tulloch'.
