Findon, Aberdeenshire facts for kids
Findon (also known as Finnan) is a small fishing village located about eight miles south of Aberdeen in Scotland. It's famous for being the original home of a special type of smoked haddock called Finnan haddie.
The area around Findon has beautiful moorland with many paths, some of which follow the stunning cliffs. If you're lucky, you might even spot deer roaming freely. Close by, you can also find the Portlethen Moss Nature Reserve, a protected area for nature.
Historically, the area is home to old buildings like Elsick House, Gillybrands, and Muchalls Castle. These places have many stories from the past.
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Where is Findon?
Findon is a village right on the coast, next to the North Sea. It's located in an area that was once known as Kincardineshire. Just a little bit south of Findon, there's a tiny island offshore called May Craig.
A Look at Findon's History
The history of Findon and its surrounding area goes back to medieval times. It's especially connected to an old road called the Causey Mounth.
The Ancient Causey Mounth Road
Findon is located a bit east of the ancient Causey Mounth trackway. This road was built on high ground. This was important because it was the only way to travel from coastal places south of Stonehaven all the way to Aberdeen during the Middle Ages.
This old route connected the crossing point of the River Dee (where the Bridge of Dee is today) to places like Portlethen Moss, Muchalls Castle, and Stonehaven further south.
A Route for Armies
The Causey Mounth road was even used by armies! In 1639, during a time of conflict known as the Civil War, a large army of 9,000 men marched along this route. They were led by important figures like William Keith, 7th Earl Marischal and the Marquess of Montrose.
