Crovie

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Crovie ( local pron 'Crivvy') is a small village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, comprising of a single row of houses. Unlike the similar neighbouring village, Pennan, Crovie is situated on such a narrow ledge that any cars have to be left at the south of the Village.

[edit] History

Crovie was established by families who had been moved off the land to make room for the landlords sheep. Here, they operated fishing boats for the landlord, and gradually acquired their own craft instead. The fishing industry declined in the twentieth century before ceasing altogether with the storm of 1953, which washed away a number of structures and forced the residents to flee. Since then most of the buildings have been turned into holiday lets.

[edit] External links

• Crovie Interactive Picture
• Crovie undiscovered Scotland
• Aberdeenshire Tourist Board Crovie
• Panorama from Crovie pier (QuickTime required)