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 major town in the strath is also called Strathdon, although it was initially called Invernochty because of its place at the confluence of the River Don and the Water of Nochty. Strathdon is a casual geographical area. This means that there are no specific boundaries in regards to where it starts or finishes. It is the founding location of the Lonach Highland and Friendly Society, and the Lonach Highland Celebration. This is a traditional Highland Gathering with the heavy sport occasions such as throwing the caber, hammer and so on, as well as it also organizes a competition of Highland dance. Dancings consist of the kept in mind 'Highland Fling', 'Sword Dance', 'Seann Triubhas' and also 'Reel of Tulloch'.
