Turriff facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Turriff
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| Population | 5,708 (2001) |
| OS grid reference | NJ725505 |
| • Edinburgh | 160 miles (257 km) |
| • London | 569 miles (916 km) |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | TURRIFF |
| Postcode district | AB53 |
| Dialling code | 01888 |
| Police | Grampian |
| Fire | Grampian |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Turriff is a town and a local area in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It sits about 166 feet (50 meters) above the sea. People who live there often call it Turra. This name comes from the local Doric dialect of Scots. The name Turriff might come from Scottish Gaelic words like "torr," meaning a small hill, or "tur," meaning a tower.
Turriff's Past: A Look at History
Long ago, a group called the Knights Templar might have had a base in the Turriff area. The Knights Templar were a famous Christian military order from the Middle Ages. There's even a place nearby still known as "Temple Brae," which suggests their presence.
The First Raid of Turray (1639)
In early 1639, an important event happened in Turriff. The Marquess of Huntly, a powerful leader, gathered his soldiers here. He then moved his forces to Kintore and later to Aberdeen.
The Marquis heard that a group called the Covenanters planned to meet in Turriff on February 14th. The Covenanters were Scottish Presbyterians who signed national agreements (covenants) to defend their religion and church against changes by the king. The Marquis decided to stop their meeting. He sent 2,000 men to take over the town. This event became known as the "First raid of Turray." It was an early clash in the conflicts that led to the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
Images for kids
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Statue commemorating the Turra Coo
See also
In Spanish: Turriff para niños
