Oldmeldrum, United Kingdom
Oldmeldrum is a town of 3,230 people in Scotland, United Kingdom.
Why visit Oldmeldrum
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Barra Farm Shop & Kitchen, Kirkton of Bourtie stone circle, Sheldon Stone Circle and Oldmeldrum Golf Club.
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About Oldmeldrum
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.
From the Wikipedia article Oldmeldrum (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks8
Kirkton of Bourtie stone circle
Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi
Archaeological site in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Sheldon Stone Circle
Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi
Stone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK, south of Oldmeldrum
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes7
Glen Garioch Distillery
Brewery and winery
Distillery Road
Dec Mo 12:00-16:00; Dec Tu-Su 10:00-16:00; Dec 27-31 Tu-Su...
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.
From the History section of Oldmeldrum on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Arts and culture
In June each year, Oldmeldrum hosts the "Meldrum Sports", which features highland games, highland dancing, piping, five-a-side football, displays, stalls, and a beer tent. The Sports were first held in 1930, when a group of residents got together to raise funds to provide cocoa to the local children. There has also been an Arts and Music Festival in Oldmeldrum; this has been held in March 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2009 by the Rotary Club to promote local singers, musicians, artists, and photographers.
Oldmeldrum has a primary school and a secondary school, the Meldrum Academy, which also includes the local library. A skatepark was built in June 2009 within Oldmeldrum Pleasure Park, a community park to the east of the main Banff to Aberdeen Road.
From the Wikipedia article Oldmeldrum, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Notable people from Oldmeldrum
Patrick MansonScottish parasitologist (1844-1922)Photo: Unknown author Unknown author, CC BY 4.0
William ForsythScottish botanist and horticulturist (1737-1804)Photo: Unknown author, CC BY 4.0
William KeithScottish-American painter (1838-1911)Photo: W.E. Dassomniu, Public domain
Donald GordonCanadian businessman (1901–1969)Photo: Associated Press/ Archival by La Presse, Public domain- George ChrystalBritish mathematician (1851-1911)
- George WattScottish botanist (1851-1930)
- Douglas Scott FalconerBritish quantitative geneticist (1913-2004)
- Peter CraigmyleScottish football referee (1894-1979)
- John BruceScottish barrister and politician (1861-1921)
Born in Oldmeldrum, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship3
St Matthew & St George's Episcopal Church
Church · Scottish Episcopal · 0.5 mi
Urquhart Road
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Healthcare1
Map of Oldmeldrum
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Getting there and nearby towns
Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Inverurie 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Pitmedden 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Ellon 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Dubford 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Westhill 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Turriff 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Aberdeen 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Peterculter 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Cruden Bay 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Portlethen 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sunrise over Meldrum, Jim Benvie, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Birthplace of Patrick Manson in Oldmeldrum, Martyn Gorman, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kirkton of Bourtie stone circle, stu smith from Hampton Wick / Aberdeen, uk, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bourtie Church, side angle, Sagaciousphil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MeldrumAcademy, Meldrum Academy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barra Castle, Bourtie, Oldmeldrum 01, Sagaciousphil, CC BY-SA 3.0
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