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Tarland (Gaelic: Turlann) is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland and is located 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Aboyne, and 30 miles (50 km) west of Aberdeen. Population 720 (2016).
Tarland
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  Tarland Location within Aberdeenshire | |
| Population | 690 (2022)[1] |
| OS grid reference | NJ4799 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | AB34 |
| Dialling code | 01339 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
Tarland is home to the Culsh Earth House, an Iron Age below-ground dwelling that otherwise known as a Souterrain. Souterrains were used to store food and the Culsh Earth House probably served as a community cellar.
Just south of Tarland is the Tomnaverie stone circle, a 4,000-year-old recumbent stone circle. The land is owned by the MacRobert Trust and in the care of Historic Scotland. The circle was recently restored with help from a donation by the trust.
Melgum Lodge near Tarland was originally built as a hunting lodge for the physician to Queen Victoria who frequently stayed in the vicinity at Balmoral Castle.
Tarland Church (Scottish Gaelic: Cill Mo Luaig) commemorates Mo Luag, a saint more often associated with the west coast.
According to legend, a wizard once lived in the area. It was said that he once came to Tarland Fair and cut open a cheese, which produced a swarm of bees.[2]
In 2015 a new bike park was built in Drummy Woods of Tarland, bringing visitors to the local community. The bike park cost around £200,000 to build and features three different level of difficulty so it can suit cyclists of all abilities.
Transport
editThe village is served by bus routes 202 and 212 that provide a connection to Aberdeen, Banchory, Ballater and Breamar. Line 202 is operated by Stagecoach Bluebird and covers long-distance connections as to Aberdeen and Breamar, while line 212 is operated by the Aberdeenshire Council, providing a connection to Banchory and other smaller villages near Tarland.
Notable people
edit- Admiral of the Fleet Sir Rhoderick Robert McGrigor retired to Tarland[3]
- Alexander Starritt, author of critically acclaimed novel, "The Beast"
- Prof Alexander Boyd Stewart CBE FRSE (1904-1981) agriculturalist
- Philippa Tattersall, The first woman to pass the All Arms Commando Course.
References
edit- ^ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ Ash, Russell (1973). Folklore, Myths and Legends of Britain. Reader's Digest Association Limited. p. 466. ISBN 9780340165973.
- ^ "Sir Rhoderick McGrigor". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
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