Historical Geography information for Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland
| Place Name | Thornton Castle |
| Description | Thornton Castle dates back to the 14th century with additional construction through the 17th century. In 1348 Sir James Strachan of Monboddo established the Strachan House of Thornton here that lasted until the last Clan chief died in 1828. |
| Address or Townland | Mains of Thornton |
| City, Village, or Parish | Marykirk |
| County | Kincardineshire |
| Country | Scotland |
| SiteID | 93469 |
| DateUpdated | 7/13/2013 1:11:27 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092589 |
Scottish Clans | Strachan | Strahan, Strachan |