Kincardine and Deeside facts for kids
Kincardine and Deeside was a special area in Scotland that helped manage local things. It was a "local government district" from 1975 to 1996. Think of it like a smaller area within a county that had its own local council.
In 1996, Kincardine and Deeside became part of a larger area called Aberdeenshire. This new, bigger area is called a "unitary area" because it handles all local government jobs itself, without smaller districts.
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A Look Back: Kincardine and Deeside's History
This part of Scotland has a very long and interesting past! People lived here thousands of years ago.
Ancient Times and Early People
Long, long ago, even before written history, people built huge stone structures called megaliths here. These might have been for ceremonies or burials.
The ancient Romans also visited this area. They left behind signs of their camps and roads.
Old Paths and Burials
Imagine walking on paths that are thousands of years old! This region has several ancient trackways that cross the Grampian Mounth mountains. Two famous ones are the Causey Mounth and the Elsick Mounth. These paths were used for travel and trade a very long time ago.
Scientists have also found ancient burial sites from a group of people known as the Beaker People. They lived here during the Bronze Age and were known for their special pottery cups.
Cool Places to Visit in Kincardine and Deeside
If you ever visit this area, here are some amazing spots:
- Dunnottar Castle: A stunning old castle sitting on a cliff overlooking the sea. It's super dramatic!
- Fowlsheugh Nature Reserve: A great place to see thousands of seabirds nesting on cliffs.
- Muchalls Castle: Another historic castle with a rich past and interesting architecture.
- Portlethen Moss: A special wetland area, home to unique plants and animals. It's a great spot for nature lovers.
