Strathdon
Strathdon is a region in eastern Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is a glen situated within the Cairngorms National Park, approximately 40 kilometres southwest of the city of Aberdeen. The glen is surrounded by the Lecht Moors to the north, the Donside to the east, and the Aberdeenshire Plateau to the west and south.
The name "Strathdon" is derived from the Old Norse word "strøndr" meaning "valley" or "plain", combined with
The region has a rich history, with archaeological evidence dating back to the Bronze Age. In the
Today, Strathdon is home to a population of around 2,500 people, living in small towns and villages,