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| Fyvie Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Angel, Fyvie Church Angel, Fyvie Church Stanley Bruce (Bard o' Buchan) Fyvie is situated in the heart of Aberdeenshire and is home to one of the finest baronial castles in Scotland. It's a great place to be sited if you wish to explore Aberdeenshire. The village is a quiet peaceful place, so don't come here if you're expecting any exciting nightlife. Fyvie Castle is currently owned by the National Trust for Scotland see www.nts.org.uk for more information. Peaceful fishing in Seggat pond about two mile north of Fyvie on the A947 is also available. A brand new golf course has been built just south of the village and being in the heart of Aberdeenshire you are ideally placed for day trips south to Aberdeen north to Turriff, Banff and Macduff , north east to Fraserburgh or Peterhead west to the distilleries in Speyside, or south west to the Garioch and the north east's favourite peak; Bennachie. If you're interested in castles then purchase an annual ticket from the National Trust for Scotland and you can access as many as you like and there are plenty to see within 30 minutes to 1 hour from Fyvie. ___________Fyvie Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Angel, Fyvie Church Angel, Fyvie Church Stanley Bruce (Bard o' Buchan) Fyvie is situated in the heart of Aberdeenshire and is home to one of the finest baronial castles in Scotland. It's a great place to be sited if you wish to explore Aberdeenshire. The village is a quiet peaceful place, so don't come here if you're expecting any exciting nightlife. Fyvie Castle is currently owned by the National Trust for Scotland see www.nts.org.uk for more information. Peaceful fishing in Seggat pond about two mile north of Fyvie on the A947 is also available. A brand new golf course has been built just south of the village and being in the heart of Aberdeenshire you are ideally placed for day trips south to Aberdeen north to Turriff, Banff and Macduff , north east to Fraserburgh or Peterhead west to the distilleries in Speyside, or south west to the Garioch and the north east's favourite peak; Bennachie. If you're interested in castles then purchase an annual ticket from the National Trust for Scotland and you can access as many as you like and there are plenty to see within 30 minutes to 1 hour from Fyvie. ___________History Edit This Picture of Fyvie Castle Picture of Fyvie Castle ? Fyvie is a village situated in the heart of Aberdeenshire countryside, sitting on the banks of the Ythan, approximately 20 miles north of Aberdeen . In the early days of the village it was known as ‘Fywin’. It is thought that the name Fyvie is derived from Fia-chein ‘Deer hill’ there is a low hill near with this name. Fyvie Castle which stands in the woods just north of the village is one of the finest baronial castles to be found in Scotland . The castle was purchased by ‘The National Trust for Scotland ’ in 1984 and the castle, gardens and grounds are currently open to the public. The history of Fyvie Castle can be traced back to the 12 th century when it probably existed as a tower house, Robert the Bruce is known to have held court here in the early 14 th century. Fyvie once had a priory dedicated to St Mary Founded in 1285 by Reginald de Cheyne. This priory is known to have existed for nearly 300 years but all that now remains of this establishment is a cairn (Pile of stones) and a Corrennie granite cross which was erected in 1868 to mark the site of the Priory (See photo gallery). It is thought that the Fleur-de-lys crown which is built into the rear wall of St Peter’s church came from the priory. Also at the rear of the church built into the wall are four other interesting stones the central large long stone is thought to be part of the shaft of a Celtic cross dating from at least 1000 A.D. The following three Pictish stones are thought to be carved from 800 A.D. The top stone is called the ‘Rothiebrisbane Stone’ it shows a large circle with three circles inside it and above that an elaborate horse shoe symbol. On the left hand side is the ‘Baldyquash Stone’ which shows symbols of an elephant, mirror symbols with crescent and V-rod above. On the right hand side is the incomplete ‘Kirk yard Stone’ which shows symbols of an eagle and a double disc. The current St Peter’s church was built in 1808 replacing a much earlier church. In fact a church has known to exist in Fyvie since 1178 when a church is recorded as being gifted to Arbroath Abbey by King William. Gravestones in the churchyard date back to the 16 th century and the church bell is dated 1609. One gravestone of particular interest is the grave of ‘Tifty’s Annie’ she was Agnes Smith (Known as Nan or Annie) the daughter of the local miller William Smith of Tifty. The mill is thought to have been built in the 16 th century one of seventeen mills known to have been built in the parish. There is a famous ballad called ‘The Mill of Tifty’s Annie’ about Annie Smith and Andrew Lammie the trumpeter o’ Fyvie. The miller was unhappy about his daughter’s relationship with the lowly trumpeter and locked her up in the mill. The trumpeter reacted by climbing to the top of Fyvie castle and blew his horn toward the mill. The Laird o’ Fyvie wanted Annie to be his mistress and he had the trumpeter enslaved and sent away to the West Indies . A statue of him with his horn can be seen on the top of Fyvie castle. It is said that Annie died of a broken heart on the 19 th January 1673. A new grave stone in the shape of a Maltese cross was erected at Annie’s grave in 1859 by public subscription and a small railing was erected (see photo). It is said that the trumpeter still haunts Fyvie castle and the sound of this trumpet means a death is forth-coming. The church manse also has a place in history Dr Cosmo Gordon Lang, Baron of Lambeth was born here in 1864, he later became the Archbishop of York 1908 to 1928 and the Archbishop of Canterbury 1928 to 1942. Another interesting historical fact is Fyvie’s connection with the Scottish Crown jewels it’s said that the large pearl in the crown was found in the Ythan just a few miles downstream of Fyvie. It was at the time the biggest pearl ever found in Scotland and was presented in 1620 to King James VI by Sir Thomas Menzies of Cults. The River Ythan, was once famous for the pearl mussels found in its many deeper sandy pools, or pots, and was once known as "The Rich Rig of Scotland ." Parts of this text have been adapted from 'The Bard o' Buchan' book by Stanley Bruce Published in 2005. ___________Museums Edit This There are no museums in Fyvie, except for Fyvie Castle itself which to my mind is greater then any museum. Nearest museums are the Auld Post office Museum Turriff, the Session Cottage Turriff about 5 miles north. Banff museum about 20 miles north. Inverurie museum about 10 miles south west. Fraserburgh Heritage centre and the Scottish Lighthouse Museum Fraserburgh about 25 miles north east. Arbuthnott museum Peterhead about 20 miles east. Or the many museums in Aberdeen about 20 miles south. ___________Day Trips Edit This Tarlair, Macduff, 11 May 2005 Tarlair, Macduff, 11 May 2005 Stabley Bruce (Bard o' Buchan) Situated in the heart of Aberdeenshire Fyvie is an ideal place to go if you like driving around exploring the countryside. Contributors January 24, 2006 new by bardofthebroch (1 point) [Add Day Trip] South to Aberdeen Edit This 25 miles south about 30 minute drive takes you to Aberdeen, a visit to the Maritime Museum is recommended it's free entry and has lots of interesting items regarding the fishing and shipbuilding in Aberdeen. World66 rating: [rate it] South West to Bennachie & Archeolink Edit This Archeolink 27 January 2005 Archeolink 27 January 2005 photo by: Stanley Bruce (Bard o' Buchan) A drive south west takes you to the mighty Bennachie. There is a visitors centre at the bottom of the hill with a car park. If you're feeling energetic the shortest and steepest route to the top takes about one hour, but it's well worth it, what a view! At the top you can see the volcanic formations and also the remains of a Pict fort. If you're interested in more of the history of this part of the country visit Archeolink which is situated on the north side of Bennachie 2 miles of the A96 on the B9002. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.archaeolink.co.uk North to the Banffshire Coast Edit This Tarlair, Macduff, 11 May 2005 Tarlair, Macduff, 11 May 2005 photo by: Stabley Bruce (Bard o' Buchan) A 30 minute drive north takes you to Banff and Macduff, Macduff has a Marine aquarium and a Maritime Museum, Banff has the magnificent Duff House, National Art Gallery and also a Museum on the High Street The Banffshire coast has great stretches of golden sand beaches and miles of wonderful cliffs full of seabirds clinging to the rocks and soaring overhead. To see more of the Buchan coast see www.electricscotland.com/poetry/slides/index.htm World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.electricscotland.com ________Beaches Edit This Fyvie is in the heart of Buchan, which is good farming land but no beach, however the Buchan coast has some wonderful beaches and within a 25 mile radius you have a selection of them all. There is the wonderful Sands of Forvie on the east coast, then a 17 mile stretch of beach from Peterhead all the way to St Combs passing Rattray Head. A wonderful 2 mile stretch of beach at Fraserburgh Bay. Another great beach with caves at New Aberdour. A seclude beach at Cullykhan and a nice beach at Banff links. So basically within a 30 miniute drive you have a choice of them all. _________Festivals Edit This The Fyvie Folk club usually have events on over the summer season. Contributors February 07, 2006 new by bardofthebroch [Add Festival] Fyvie Folk Festival Edit This 2005 was the 12th year of this popular festival. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.4i2i.com _________Things to do Edit This Seggat fishing pond, Fyvie Seggat fishing pond, Fyvie Stanley Bruce (Bard o' Buchan) Fishing at Seggat pond (See photo). Visit Fyvie Castle (See gallery for photo) one of Scotlands finest castles. Golf, Fyvie has a new golf course. Vist 'Haddo House' to the south. Explore the river Ythan and Gight Castle (If you can read an ordnance survey map). Take a short drive north to Turriff and visit the Auld Post Office Museum or the Session Cottage. Contributors January 21, 2006 change by bardofthebroch (1 point) [Add Activity] Fyvie Castle Edit This No visit to Scotland would be complete without a visit to Fyvie Castle, the finest in Scotland, visit the castle, walk around her gardens, have a stroll around the beautiful loch and have a scone and a cup of tea in the tearoom what a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Or if you have all day take a picnic with you and simply chill out. type: Other World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 00 44 (0)1651 891266 url: www.nts.org.uk Haddo House Edit This Haddo House 2005 Haddo House 2005 photo by: Stanley Bruce (Bard o' Buchan) Haddo House one of the finest country houses in Scotland is currently owned by the National Trust for Scotland www.nts.org.uk is only a short drive south from Fyvie. The estate covers 177 acres and includes the house gardens, play pak for the kids, large pond stocked with hundreds of friendly geese and ducks, so friendly they will take bread from your hand, and also a large deer park. Haddo has its own community hall built over 100 year ago and is used often for thetrical plays and events. type: Other World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.nts.org.uk Gight Castle Edit This Doo-cot ruin at Gight Castle 2005 Doo-cot ruin at Gight Castle 2005 photo by: Stanley Bruce (Bard o' Buchan) Visit Gight Castle (see photo gallery), seat of the Gordon's, Lord Byron's (The poet) mother Catherine Gordon was heir to the castle, but her hauband known locally as 'Mad Jack' spent all the money and the castle had to be sold. You will need an ordnance survey map if you want to visit Gight, it's not sign-posted and is not easy to find. type: Trekking World66 rating: [rate it] Fyvie Golf Course Edit This Recenly established golf course is ready and waiting for you to tee off. type: Golf World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.fyviegolfcourse.co.uk Hunting Edit This Hunting trips organised by Glencall. type: Hunting and Fishing World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.glencall.co.uk Bird Watching Edit This Heron at Seggat Pond, Fyvie 6-6-2006 Heron at Seggat Pond, Fyvie 6-6-2006 photo by: Stanley Bruce Around Fyvie there is an abundance of wildlife, including badgers, deer, foxes and of course a wide variety of birds. Pheasants are common around Fyvie and also to be seena re Buzzards, Herons, woodpeckers, sparrow hawks, partridges and many others. type: Other World66 rating: [rate it] |