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The boundary markers seen on the hillside, originate after a Court action was finally settled in 1859, dividing the Commonty of Bennachie between nine local landowners. "Commonty" is land whose ownership is shared among more than one estate. Many…

The Bennachie Colonists and even some people today, believe that the very first cuckoo, in April/May, to arrive from Africa to Bennachie perches on the top of this stone and sings! Can you see the cuckoo egg and inscription on the wall nearby? This…

When Cairn Couttie was excavated in 1999, we found a fireplace in the west gable wall of the house with peat still remaining in the hearth. In the south eastern corner of the house, remnants of two shoes with iron heel and toe plates were found.