The
village of Strathdon lies at the confluence of the river Nochty and
the river Don. The of land along side the don east and west of
the village is also know as Strathdon. At the head of Strathdon
lies the ancient tower house of Corgaff Castle.
The origins
of the castle date back to the mid 16th century. In the mid 18th
century it was converted to house Government troops during the
quelling of the Jacobite uprisings. The castle was fully
restored to its former glory in the 1960's
The castle
is now open to the public in the summer months and is definitely
worth a visit.
There
largest community in the Strathdon area is the village of
Bellabeg. Annually at the end of August the clansmen of Lonach
Highlanders march from Strathdon village to Bellabeg, a great
spectacle for visitors which marks the start of that Highland
Games.
The
nearby Lecht Activity Centre, in the mountain pass between
Strathdon and Tomintoul, offers activities all year round
but is most known for the gentle Skiing area. Gaining in
popularity however is mountain biking and carting in the summer
and autumn months.
