Fetterangus

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Drinnie's Observatory
Drinnie's Observatory

Fetterangus (Scottish Gaelic: Fothair Aonghais) is a small village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is located just to the north of Mintlaw. Fetterangus is often called "Fishie" though the origin of this nickname is unknown. Despite only having a population of between 300 and 400, the Community Association manages to run an annual Gala every August. There are also ambitious plans to erect a community owned windturbine near the village to earn an income for community projects by selling power to the national grid.[1]

A nearby visitor attraction is Drinnie's Observatory which was built in 1845 and offers attractive views over the Buchan countryside for miles in all directions.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Wind in the sails of Fishie turbine proposal Buchan Observer 2005
  2. ^ Drinnie's Wood Observatory

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Settlements and Places of Interest in Buchan, Aberdeenshire
Primary Settlements

Boddam · Crimond · Cruden Bay · Fetterangus · Hatton · Longside · Maud · Mintlaw · New Deer · New Pitsligo · Peterhead · St. Combs · St. Fergus · Strichen · Stuartfield
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Coordinates: 57°33′N, 2°01′W