Drumlithie
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Drumlithie is a small village in the North East of Scotland in the area known as the Howe o' the Mearns. Situated seven miles south of Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, it is affectionately known by locals as 'Skite', although the origin of this name remains disputed.
Previously a weaving village, Drumlithie has a small steeple at its heart which was rung to signal the start and end of the working day. Ask a local what they do with the steeple when it rains and it is sure to raise a smile. Story has it that villagers are so proud of it that they take it in when it rains. These days the only time the bell can be heard ringing round the village is to welcome in the New Year.
Drumlithie's greatest claim to fame is its appearance in the classic Lewis Grassic Gibbon novel, 'Sunset Song', while neighbouring Glenbervie is the final resting place of the great grandparents of famous Scottish poet Robert Burns.
The village school is called Glenbervie Primary, and is attended by local children from the village and surrounding area. Other amenities include a pub, village hall, bowling green and two parks. The larger of the two parks contains a football pitch and tennis court, and serves as the school playing field. It also plays host to the annual Drumlithie Gala, which is held on the second Saturday of June each year. The finale of the gala is the Single vs Married Mens' football match, which is a good humoured, but fiercely contested game.
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