Strathdon
Strathdon is a location in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is situated in the strath of the River Don, 45 miles west of Aberdeen in the Highlands. The major village in the strath is likewise called Strathdon, although it was originally called Invernochty because of its location at the convergence of the River Don and the Water of Nochty. Strathdon is an informal geographical location. This implies that there are no specific borders in regards to where it begins or finishes. It is the starting location of the Lonach Highland and Friendly Society, and also the Lonach Highland Celebration. This is a standard Highland Gathering with the heavy sporting activity events such as throwing the caber, hammer and so on, and it likewise organizes a competition of Highland dance. Dances include the kept in mind 'Highland Fling', 'Sword Dance', 'Seann Triubhas' as well as 'Reel of Tulloch'.
