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 primary town in the strath is also called Strathdon, although it was initially called Invernochty as a result of its location at the assemblage of the River Don and the Water of Nochty. Strathdon is an informal geographical location. This means that there are no specific boundaries in terms of where it starts or finishes. It is the founding location of the Lonach Highland and Friendly Society, and the Lonach Highland Gathering. This is a standard Highland Gathering with the heavy sporting activity occasions such as tossing the caber, hammer etc., and it likewise hosts a competitors of Highland dancing. Dancings include the noted 'Highland Fling', 'Sword Dance', 'Seann Triubhas' and 'Reel of Tulloch'.