Aquithie Explained

Official Name:Aquithie
Unitary Scotland:Aberdeenshire
Lieutenancy Scotland:Aberdeenshire
Country:Scotland
Coordinates:57.2473°N -2.423°W
Static Image:Nether Aquithie Farm and track - geograph.org.uk - 648596.jpg
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Aquithie is a hamlet in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, belonging to the parish of Kemnay. It is best known for its Aquithie Boarding & Quarantine Kennels.[1]

Etymology

The hamlet was spelt Auchythe in 1481 and Auchinquhothie in 1646.[2] Aquithie is pronounced " A-why-thie."[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: American Kennel Club. Pure-bred dogs, American Kennel gazette. 8 October 2011. May 1991. American Kennel Club.
  2. Book: Saint Andrew Society (Glasgow, Strathclyde). The Scots magazine. 8 October 2011. 1971. D.C. Thomson. 584.

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