Aberdeenshire participates in the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology 2017

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From World Heritage Sites to ancient monuments, listed buildings to historic battlefields, cultural traditions to our myths, tales and legends, Aberdeenshire is an area full of history, from prehistoric stone circles to the recent heritage of the fishing industry. 

A cross service project group hopes to highlight the area’s fascinating past, some of our greatest figures, attractions and icons, as well as our hidden gems.

During the event at Haddo, representatives from local and national organisations showcased some of their contributions to the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology.

Aberdeenshire Council’s Museum Service brought a range of historic and rare artefacts to display and schoolchildren from Tarves Primary were in costume taking part in doric storytelling activities alongside local doric author Debbie Leslie.

Selected historic artefacts from the Museum Service and Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives collections were there, including: an original claymore broadsword; an 1805 Marnoch Turnpike roads plan (over four metres long); King Robert II Charter to Banff (1372) – the original document; and a costumed Highland re-enactor with replicas of medieval chain mail and weaponry.

Provost of Aberdeenshire Hamish Vernal spoke at the launch, which was also attended by the National Trust for Scotland, Lord and Lady Aberdeen, City of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Archives and Visit Aberdeenshire.

We have a dedicated web page for #HHA2017 which includes a searchable events and activities section, as well as details of local famous faces and heritage trails to help you explore the area’s rich history: http://bit.ly/YoHHA2017