Kirkton of Tough explained

Kirkton of Tough, usually shortened to Tough, is a settlement in the Marr area of Aberdeenshire, Scotland at . It is about 4abbr=offNaNabbr=off southeast of Alford and 143abbr=onNaNabbr=on from Edinburgh. Tough is where the Aberdeen Angus breed of cattle was first bred.^{[1] [2]}

The church (kirk of Kirkton) was dedicated to the Nine Maidens and dates from at least 1366 but was rebuilt in 1838.^[3]

See also

• Aberdeenshire (historic)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tillyfour, Steading. Canmore. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. 26 March 2013.
2. Web site: Sign to Tillyfour Farm, Tough. Alford Image Library. 26 March 2013.
3. Aberdeenshire Epitaphs and Inscriptions: Tough