Strathdon
Strathdon is a location in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is positioned in the strath of the River Don, 45 miles west of Aberdeen in the Highlands. The main town in the strath is additionally called Strathdon, although it was initially called Invernochty due to its location at the confluence of the River Don and the Water of Nochty. Strathdon is an informal geographical area. This implies that there are no specific limits in terms of where it starts or ends. It is the starting place of the Lonach Highland and Friendly Society, as well as the Lonach Highland Event. This is a typical Highland Gathering with the heavy sporting activity occasions such as throwing the caber, hammer etc., and it also organizes a competition of Highland dancing. Dances consist of the noted 'Highland Fling', 'Sword Dance', 'Seann Triubhas' and also 'Reel of Tulloch'.
