Asylum records index to the general register of lunatics in asylums. By using this site you agree to the use of cookies. For cities, the associated administrative units will usually include parishes, especially ecclesiastical parishes, one of whose names is the. He was a scottish soldier in the british army, who. Find and book a restaurant in aberdeen or aberdeenshire. They may well include the names of other locations or areas. However, turriff really only entered the history books in 1639 when it became the first place to witness serious bloodshed during the civil war. Sergeant george frederick findlater, was born in turriff on 16 february 1872. The marquis being informed shortly after his arrival in aberdeen that a meeting of covenanters was to be held in turriff on the fourteenth. Turriff history local history, historic sites and famous.
Timelinea history of turriff on this day in turriff s history historic sites in turriff famous people from turriff. Castles to stay in scotland craigston castle, turriff. A extraordinary collection of historic photos and maps of turriff, the turriff area and aberdeenshire. It appears from the records available that the first crudie school was a mud and thatch building situated somewhere near the woods of byth with a mrs.
Established more than nine centuries ago, the town is situated in an elevated position at 166 ft above sea level and its main characteristic features. This volume contains information on aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of tyrie. There is a new cemetery in balmellie road, turriff. For more information and to book contact joan johnson at delgatie castle, turriff, aberdeenshire. Creative writing, current affairs, family history, geology, local history. Experience true scotland and check out these must visit towns and villages in aberdeenshire. The remains of st congans church and the surrounding graveyard are situated at the southern end of the town of turriff. Lookup searches access records in scottish archives for. This document provides a unique source of names and families living at the end of the 17th century. Hundreds of fantastic, historic properties from prehistoric dwellings to castles, abbeys and cathedrals tell the story of scotland and the people who have called it home. Old photographs turriff aberdeenshire scotland youtube. Tradition has it that malcolm canmore built the now ruined kirk of st. The war book of turriff and twelve miles around 19141919 being. Books on in turriff, aberdeenshire stuff for sale gumtree.
Step back into a historical novel with a stay in this magnificent unique castle near turriff aberdeenshire, with over 400 years of history. Aberdeenshire history and heritage kingfisher visitor guides. Turriff photos, maps, books, memories of turriff and. Impressive scottish castle comfortably sleeping up to 12 guests in private setting, near turriff. Turriff cemetery, turriff, aberdeenshire, scotland war graves. Discover the fascinating history of turriff in aberdeenshire and learn of the events and famous people which shaped its past. Knockiemill farmhouse is a category b listed building in turriff, aberdeenshire, scotland. Ancient sites and symbols, mysterious standing stones, towering granite walls and legendary castles mark aberdeen and aberdeenshire as a heartland of scottish history. A legal episode in the popular culture of north east scotland, os landranger map 29. Turriff kirkyard in turriff, aberdeenshire find a grave. The lendrum farm is situated between turriff and fyvie in northeastern aberdeenshire. Turriff parish records genealogy and family history in. Mill of balmaud farm, king edward, banff, ab45 3pn. Turriff, aberdeenshire, scotland genealogy familysearch.
The little town sits at the bend of the river deveron, set among trees and ringed with castles. History and heritage of aberdeenshire scotlands rich heritage spans the length and breadth of the nation, from shetland to dumfries and galloway. Nice local castle with history, was in a bad state of repair many years ago but has been renovated to its current state, staff very friendly and knowledgable, good tea. These are all the names of all the administrative units which we have associated with turriff, and you must judge whether all or even any of them are variant names for the place. We have collected some of the best resources from across the web to do research on turriff history, turriff ancestory, and turriff family connections. Poor law appeals indexed poor law appeals with the option to order images of records. See all books memories of turriff read and share your memories of turriff itself or of a particular photo of turriff.
The current groups are archaeology, arts appreciation, creative writing, current affairs, family history, geology, local history, nature. Why not indulge yourself, your mother, your aunt, or that special lady in your life, by joining us at delgatie castle. The war book of turriff and twelve miles around 19141919 being records, with a roll. Use this feature to book space in exercise classes, sports activities and swimming lessons. Please add to and improve this project of you wish to be involved without copying and pasting from external sources the purpose of this project is to give a historical background to aberdeenshire, to provide information about those individuals of historic importance linked to the county and to. Grant as a 6 year old scholar, living with his parents at 165 gt. The war book of turriff and twelve miles around 19141919 being records, with a roll of honour, of the area, and including various war commentaries written by men and women from the area. Turriff, aberdeenshire, scotland genealogy genealogy. Turriff books, for books in turriff, aberdeenshire, uk.
Books and for sale in turriff, aberdeenshire books gumtree. It was here that the marquis of huntly assembled his royalist forces of some 2000 men before making his way to aberdeenshire by way of kintore to disperse a meeting. Large ornamental iron gates lead into the church grounds from the. Numerous farms in aberdeenshire are known by names which they have borne for centuries. Find out about community centres, community learning and development service, how to contact your local community council, help with grants and funding from aberdeenshire council, events and anniversaries, asset transfers, community transport, emergencies safety and crime, lordlieutenants and armed forces. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of turriff. There has been a church on this site since at least the 11th century, possibly as early as the 7th century.
Aberdeenshire, scotland genealogy familysearch wiki. See more impressive scottish castle comfortably sleeping up to 12 guests in private setting, near turriff. It lies on the river deveron, about 166 feet above sea level, and has a population of 5,708. Turriff independent congregational church edit edit source history independents in the parish purchased the old episcopal chapel in 1825 and they were designated as a preaching station but were never an organized congregation. Aberdeenshire os name books, 18651871 scotlandsplaces. Turriff is 38 miles northwest of the city of aberdeen and the lendrum farm itself measures about 250 acres in the parish of monquhitter about four miles south of turriff. Turriff lies in the heart of rural aberdeenshire, south of banff and macduff, and at the point where the burn of turriff flows into the river deveron. Booking is essential as there are limited spaces available. Clan turriff is based within the turriff library each thursday between 10am 4pm, where they offer a dropin support and information service for those affected by cancer. Turriff photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Law as teacher, a daughter of a tennant crofter in the hills of fisherie. This volume contains information on aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of turriff. Samuel lewis topographical dictionary of scotland, 2nd ed.
Researching family history in aberdeen city and shire. However, turriff really only entered the history books in 1639 when it became the first. We hope you will participate on the turriff forums, it is a great place to find or post information on turriff genealogy and is completely free to participate. Turriff in aberdeenshire, scotland, is characterized by its red sandstone. George ferguson pearman grant was born at turriff, aberdeenshire, scotland on 20th july, 1894 to parents george and annabella ferguson grant.
In everyday speech it is often referred to by its scots name, turra, which is derived from the scottish gaelic pronunciation. Lookup searches access records in scottish archives for ancestors in this parish e. Turriff is a small town and agricultural centre 9 miles south of macduff in north aberdeenshire. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Browse 1 photo books on turriff and the surrounding area. Please note you must be a registered user and have login details to use this option. Turriff is a town and civil parish in aberdeenshire in scotland. Turriff museum and heritage centre offers visitors the chance to explore our permanent exhibition covering the history of turriff, including the town council. Books in turriff, aberdeenshire be transported to a contrasting time and place, or another world completely, by dipping into a book and enjoying the journey.
My greatgreatgrandparents show up, at turriff, in the scotland census of 1851. Book week, book week scotland, colin maclachlan, lj flanders, paul murton book week scotland is a national celebration of reading that takes place 18 23 november, across various venues in aberdeenshire. The poll book for aberdeenshire survives, and was transcribed and published in 1854. History of turriff in aberdeenshire map and description. Tour scotland wee video of photographs of turriff, aberdeenshire. Apparently details were collected on every pollable i. Early in 1639, the marquis of huntly assembled his forces here, and thereafter went to kintore in lower aberdeenshire, eventually marching from there to aberdeen itself. It includes the three royal burghs of aberdeen, kintore, and inverury, the markettowns of peterhead, fraserburgh, huntly, turriff and meldrum, and numerous large fishing villages on the coast. Theme 2 aberdeenshire earning a living pupils study the economy of the local area the industries and economic activities through carrying out a range of fieldwork tasks e. Search the phone book from bt to find contact details of businesses across the uk.