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Delgatie Castle in Turriff, Aberdeenshire

Turriff

Turriff is a town and parish in Aberdeenshire adjacent to the border with Banffshire. It stands at approximately 166 feet above sea level, and has a population of 5,708. The western boundary of the parish also forms the county border.

Turriff is known locally as Turra in the local dialect of Scots. The name appears to be Gaelic in origin, from "torr" meaning a mound or round hill, or "tur" meaning a tower. (Read more)