Strathdon
Strathdon is a location in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is located in the strath of the River Don, 45 miles west of Aberdeen in the Highlands. The major village in the strath is also called Strathdon, although it was initially called Invernochty because of its area at the convergence of the River Don and also the Water of Nochty. Strathdon is a casual geographical area. This implies that there are no exact borders in terms of where it starts or finishes. It is the beginning location of the Lonach Highland and Friendly Society, and also the Lonach Highland Celebration. This is a traditional Highland Gathering with the hefty sporting activity events such as throwing the caber, hammer etc., as well as it also holds a competitors of Highland dancing. Dancings include the kept in mind 'Highland Fling', 'Sword Dance', 'Seann Triubhas' as well as 'Reel of Tulloch'.