Fetterangus facts for kids
Fetterangus is a small village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It's located just north of Mintlaw. People sometimes call it "Fishie," but no one really knows why!
This village has a population of about 400 people. Even though it's small, the community is very active. They have a special group that organizes fun events all year, including a big annual gala every August.
The community even owns a wind turbine near the village. This turbine makes electricity, which they sell to help fund local projects.
You can also visit Drinnie's Observatory nearby. It was built in 1845 and gives amazing views of the countryside.
Fetterangus has its own primary school. Older students travel about two miles to Mintlaw Academy for secondary school.
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History of Fetterangus
How Fetterangus Started
The village of Fetterangus was officially created in 1752. A person named Lord Pitfour helped establish it. The village was part of his large land area, known as the Pitfour estate.
Changing Counties
For many years, Fetterangus was part of a different area called Banffshire. This changed in 1891 when it became part of Aberdeenshire.
Ancient History of the Area
Old Monuments and Sites
The land around Fetterangus has a very long history. You can find many ancient sites here. South of the village are several prehistoric monuments. These include the Catto Long Barrow and Silver Cairn. There are also many tumuli, which are ancient burial mounds.
Battles from the Past
This area was also important for old battles. Near the Laeca Burn river, there were historic fights. These battles were between invading Danes and the local people called Picts.
