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Strathbogie

Strathbogie is a geographic name used for several places in Scotland and Australia. In Scotland, Strathbogie refers to a historic parish and feudal lordship in Aberdeenshire. The name is of Gaelic origin and denotes a valley area associated with the locality, and it has long been used in landholding and parish administration in the northeast of Scotland.

In Australia, Strathbogie is associated with the Strathbogie Ranges in central Victoria, a highland area known

for
its
natural
scenery
and
cool-climate
agriculture.
The
Strathbogie
Ranges
lie
northeast
of
Melbourne
and
are
part
of
a
broader
viticultural
district
that
produces
wines
from
varieties
such
as
Pinot
Noir,
Chardonnay,
and
Shiraz.
The
region
includes
several
vineyards,
tourist
towns,
and
state
forests.
The
name
is
also
used
for
the
local
government
area,
the
Shire
of
Strathbogie,
which
covers
towns
such
as
Euroa
and
Violet
Town,
and
forms
part
of
Victoria’s
wine
and
agricultural
belt.