Durris — DURRIS, a parish, in the county of Kincardine, 5 miles (E.) from Banchory Ternan, and 13 (W. S. W.) from Aberdeen; containing 1109 inhabitants. This place is supposed to derive its name, often pronounced Dores, from a Gaelic word signifying a… … A Topographical dictionary of Scotland
Durris transmitting station — Durris Height of mast 322.0 metres (1,056 ft) Built 1961 BBC region BBC Scotland ITV region STV (North) … Wikipedia
Durris Forest — is a chiefly coniferous forest south of the River Dee approximately three kilometres west of Netherley in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.[1] (Ordnance Survey, 2004) The A957 road forms the southwest boundary of Durris Forest, separating it from… … Wikipedia
Durris Castle — or the House of Dores was an early royal residence on southern bank of the River Dee in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Dating from at least the 13th century, the castle, a motte and bailey, was occupied by Alexander III and is mentioned in the… … Wikipedia
Kirkton of Durris — is a hamlet in the Kincardine and Mearns area of Aberdeenshire, Scotland.[1] Historic structures in the vicinity include Maryculter House, Durris House and Muchalls Castle. See also Durris Forest Footnotes ^ … Wikipedia
Oliver Ross McGregor — Oliver McGregor (25 August 1921 10 November 1997), born Durris, Kincardineshire. Married Nell Weate in 1944: had three sons with her. Created Baron McGregor of Durris in 1978. Academic Career 1945 47 Assistant Lecturer and Lecturer in Economic… … Wikipedia
Dunnottar Castle — For the ship, see RMS Dunottar Castle. Dunnottar Castle Dùn Fhoithear Near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland … Wikipedia
Maryculter — Kirkton of Maryculter Church Maryculter ( listen ( … Wikipedia
List of community council areas in Scotland — This is a list of community council areas established in each of the council areas of Scotland.Aberdeen CityThere are 31 community council areas in the council area. Those marked with an asterisk have a community council. [… … Wikipedia
Fraser Baronets — There have been five Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Fraser, one in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia and four in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. As of 2007 four of the creations are extinct while one is extant.The Fraser… … Wikipedia