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He was born John Clerk on 3 December 1763 in the South Side of Edinburgh on 3 December 1763 the son of Helen Duff, of Craigston in Aberdeenshire (about 7 miles (11 km) west of Aberdeen, just north-northeast of Westhill [2]), and her husband, Dr David Clerk. His mother was a sister of Admiral Robert Duff.
Northern Co-operative Society Limited (abbreviated to Norco), previously named Northern Co-operative Company Limited, was a local consumer co-operative trading in Aberdeen, Scotland, from 1861 to 1993. [1] [2] It operated supermarkets and other businesses throughout Aberdeenshire, and employed 2000 people in 1992.
William was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Law by the University of Aberdeen and has a plaque to his memory on his house at 3 Belvidere Street, Aberdeen. His ancestry and family history is published in The Alexanders of Bourtie, 1690-1886. [12] He lived his final years a 3 Belvidere Street in Aberdeen. [13]
In 1770 Druminnor Castle was sold, and the Forbes family moved to Castle Forbes. [22] Castle Forbes, a few miles northeast of Alford, Aberdeenshire, was once a tower house, but was replaced with a large castellated mansion of 1815. [22] Craigievar Castle, four and a half miles southwest of Alford, Aberdeenshire, was built by the Forbeses. [22]
Before 1281 William Buchan held land in Aberdeen. [1] In 1296 Sir Thomas de Boghan appears in the Ragman Rolls giving homage to Edward I of England . [ 1 ] Sir Thomas's lands were around Edinburgh , and his seal includes an eight rayed figure which may represent the shining sun, which also forms part of the clan chief's crest.
Kincardineshire or the County of Kincardine, also known as the Mearns (from the Scottish Gaelic A' Mhaoirne meaning "the stewartry"), is a historic county, registration county and lieutenancy area on the coast of north-east Scotland.
A family history society or genealogical society is a society, often charitable or not-for-profit, that allows member genealogists and family historians to profit from shared knowledge. Large societies often own libraries, sponsor research seminars and foreign trips, and publish journals.
A side view of Pitfour House, c. late 19th century The Pitfour Estate, in the Buchan area of North-East Scotland, was an ancient barony encompassing most of the extensive Longside Parish, stretching from St Fergus to New Pitsligo. It was purchased in 1700 by James Ferguson of Badifurrow, who became the first Laird of Pitfour. The estate was substantially renovated by Ferguson and the following ...