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Oldmeldrum
Also known as: Mealdruim
Oldmeldrum — village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Oldmeldrum is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,140 people. Address: AB51. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.3350°, -2.3200°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Oldmeldrum (commonly known as Meldrum) is a village and parish in the Formartine area of Aberdeenshire, not far from Inverurie in North East Scotland. Oldmeldrum is home to one of the oldest whisky distilleries in Scotland, Glen Garioch, which was built in 1797. Local industries are agriculture and engineering services connected to the oil industry in Aberdeen.
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Background
History
The Battle of Barra was fought near the Hill of Barra in May 1308 (though some sources suggest an earlier date) between the forces of Scots King Robert Bruce and John Comyn, 3rd Earl of Buchan. Oldmeldrum was made a burgh of barony in 1672, and the parish of Meldrum was known as "Bethelnie" until 1684. In the 18th century, the town became a centre of the hosiery trade. Oldmeldrum Burgh had a population of 1,110 in 1911 and 1,103 in 1951.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3350, -2.3200
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Population
- 3,140
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie — 6.3 km
- Official site
- www.glengarioch.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009340 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Oldmeldrum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sunrise over Meldrum.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oldmeldrum?
- Oldmeldrum is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51).
- Is Oldmeldrum free to visit?
- Yes, Oldmeldrum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oldmeldrum?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51.