Strathdon is an area in Aberdeenshire, Scotland situated in the strath (valley) of the River Don, 45 miles west of Aberdeen in the Highlands. The main village in the strath is also called Strathdon, although it was originally called Invernochty due to its location at the confluence of the River Don and the Water of Nochty.
Arguably one of the most famous Highland Games in Scotland, and attended by celebrities, the Lonach Highland Gathering & Games take place in this charming community every year. The tradition starts with the Clansmen of the Lonach Highlanders parading through the village.
The Lonach Highland and
Friendly Society was
founded in 1823 by Sir
Charles Forbes, 1st
Baronet of Newe and
Edinglassie (1773-1849).
Membership is drawn from
the inhabitants of
Strathdon, who continue
to fulfil the society’s
original mission of
preserving Highland
dress and “supporting
loyal, peaceful, and
manly conduct; and the
promotion of social and
benevolent feelings
among the inhabitants of
the district.”