North East Scotland Archives

Earth Hound (also known as Yird Pig or Yird Swine)

Oct 16, 2025 | Bestiary

Name pronunciation: “Earth Hound” (urrth hound). “Yird” rhymes with “heard.” General Information:...

Oct 4, 2025 | Bestiary

General Information: A hill giant of Aberdeenshire tradition, associated with Bennachie, a...

MacBeth mac Findlay’s heart pounded as sword clashed against sword. The singing swings of the...

The Battle of Corrichie took place on the 28th October 1562 and saw the downfall of one of...

Gowk Day is Scotland’s take on April ‘Fools Day and is also celebrated on the 1st of April. In...

The Declaration of Arbroath was signed on the 6th of April 1320. Robert the Bruce and a retinue of...