Leochel-Cushnie

Leochel-Cushnie Church

Leochel-Cushnie is a parish in Aberdeenshire, about 25 miles west of the county town, Aberdeen. It comprises the ancient parishes of Leochel and Cushnie, which were united temporarily in 1618, and permanently in 1795.

It is bounded to the north-west by Kildrummy; to the north by Alford; to the north-east, east, and south-east by Tough; to the south by Coull and Tarland; and to the west by Towie.

Notable people

• Peter Shepherd (August 1841 – 22 January 1879) was a British Army doctor. He was born at Leochel Cushnie, Aberdeenshire.
• Patrick Forbes, bishop of Caithness died at Craigievar, Aberdeenshire, in October 1668, and was buried at Leochel in the Craigievar aisle.
• John Forbes (1593–1648), a minister and theologian, died 29 April 1648, and was buried in the churchyard of Leochel.

Outside links

• Location map: 57°11’2"N, 2°46’37"W
• FamilySearch description page
• Old map and history
• Church details

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