Lumsden, Aberdeenshire Explained

Official Name:Lumsden
Country:Scotland
Unitary Scotland:Aberdeenshire
Lieutenancy Scotland:Aberdeenshire
Population:344
Population Ref:(2009)
Static Image:Lumsden School.jpg
Static Image Caption:Lumsden School
Os Grid Reference:NJ472217
Postcode District:AB54
Postcode Area:AB
Post Town:HUNTLY
Constituency Westminster:Gordon and Buchan
Constituency Scottish Parliament:Aberdeenshire West

Lumsden is an inland village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland on the A97 road.

Location

It crowns a rising-ground 745feet above sea level amid a fertile district. It is situated around northwest of Alford and is near both the River Don and the upper course of the Water of Bogie.

History

The village was founded around 1825 by Harry Leith Lumsden of Auchindoir on what was then a barren moor.

Population

The population was 243 in 1840, 478 in 1861, 487 in 1871 and 519 in 1881. The population in 2009 is 344, a decline to levels before 1861.

Transport

The village is served once a day on weekdays by the 231 service between Alford and Huntly.[1] [2]

Notable people

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 231 timetable. 2022-02-25. Stagecoach. 2021-12-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20211202104413/https://tiscon-maps-stagecoachbus.s3.amazonaws.com/Timetables/North%20Scotland/Bluebird/Alford%20Kemnay%20Guide%2016%20Aug%202021.pdf. live.
  2. News: 1985-03-28 . New bus service proves popular . 26 . Evening Express . 2022-02-27.