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	Strathbogie, Victoria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Strathbogie is a rural village and locality 18 km.
		Strathbogie is named after the Strathbogie pastoral run, 1843-82, which in turn was possibly named after the valley of the Bogie River in Aberdeen shire, Scotland.
		Strathbogie village has a saleyard, a reserve with tennis courts and an oval, a golf course, a church, a hall and a school.
	www.arts.monash.edu.au /ncas/multimedia/gazetteer/list/strathbogie.html (400 words)

	familykemp.co.uk
		It is situated in the county of Aberdeen, Synod of Moray, and Presbytery of Strathbogie.
		At this rate, the whole lordship of Strathbogie anciently was estimated at 19,968 acres, or, in round numbers, 20,000 acres of arable land.
		The parish of Rhynie lies in the south-west extremity of this lordship, and of the strath of Strathbogie.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /graeme.kemp/rhynie.htm (841 words)

	Duke of Atholl - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		David of Strathbogie, 8th Earl of Atholl (d.
		John of Strathbogie, 9th Earl of Atholl (d.
		David of Strathbogie, 10th Earl of Atholl (d.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Duke_of_Atholl (416 words)

	Prince Charles - Skirmishes at Strathbogie and Keith
		To facilitate his march to the north, and to clear as much of the low country as possible from the presence of the insurgents, the Duke of Cumberland sent several detachments from Aberdeen, to scour the country, and possess themselves of certain posts between the Don and the Spey.
		Having received intelligence of the occupation of Strathbogie by the Highlanders, the Duke of Cumberland sent orders on the 16th, to General Bland to march thither with all the troops under his command, and endeavour to surprise the forces there assembled, and failing in that design, to attack them and drive them across the river.
		From Strathbogie, General Bland sent forward a detachment of 70 Campbells, and 30 of Kingston's horse, to occupy Keith, but they were not allowed to hold this post long.
	www.electricscotland.com /history/charles/63.htm (1060 words)

	DO WELL AND LET THEM SAY: GORDON
		In reward for his faithful services, Bruce granted to him and his heirs the noble lordship of Strathbolgie (now Strathbogie), in Aberdeenshire, then in the Crown, by the forfeiture of David de Strathbogie, Earl of Athole, which grant was afterwards confirmed to his family by several charters under the great seal.
		Strathbogie was one of the five ancient lordships or thanages which comprised Aberdeenshire, and covered an area of a hundred and twenty square miles.
		The castle consists of the motte and bailey built for the Norman Barron Duncan ("of Strathbolgyn") Earl of Fife in the 12th century, a mediaeval L-plan tower housing a ground floor prison and the defence earthworks remaining from the Civil War.
	www.houseofgordon.com /HISTORY.html (5242 words)

	Huntly Castle Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		By early 1306, John of Strathbogie, by now both Earl of Fife and Earl of Atholl, was executed by Edward I for supporting Robert the Bruce (see our Historical Timeline).
		The damaged tower house at Strathbogie was replaced in 1460 by a much grander building on the south side of the site, where all later development was to take place.
		In 1506, Alexander, the third Earl of Huntly, was granted a charter changing the name of the castle and surrounding area from Strathbogie to Huntly, in effect fitting the geography to his title.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /huntly/huntlycastle (1222 words)

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		He was succeeded by John of Strathbogie, who was a loyal supporter of Robert the Bruce and died for this, being executed by the English in 1306.
		His punishment was forfeiture and the lands of Strathbogie were conferred on Sir Adam Gordon of Huntly, in Berwickshire.
		The Earl was a supporter of the crown in their struggle against the Black Douglas, but while he was in the south the Earl of Moray, a kinsmen of the Douglas, invaded Strathbogie, wasting the land and burning the castle.
	www.heraldry-scotland.co.uk /monumentgal/gallery.asp?ID=87 (1024 words)

	Historic Earls and Earldoms of Scotland - Chapter III - Earldom and Earls of Huntly - Section VII
		At Rothiemay the Queen was again requested by Huntly to visit Strathbogie, but she refused unless Sir John Gordon returned to his obedience.
		Captain Hay, the royal messenger, appeared at the Castle of Strathbogie, and he was treated with the utmost respect.
		There was a cannon which always stood in the centre of the court of the Castle of Strathbogie, and the Queen demanded the surrender of this cannon.
	www.electricscotland.com /webclans/earldoms/chapter3s7.htm (1782 words)

	Gordons Musketeers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Before dawn on June 18th the Strathbogie regiment under the command of Nathaniel Gordon was dispatched to hold the bridge.
		The general belief is that 100 militiamen defended the bridge with 400 men most of which belonged to the Strathbogie regiment lined the north bank of the river.
		During this time period the Strathbogie regiment was used as a garrison at Aberdeen and many of the individuals of the Aberdeen militia volunteered for Huntleys army.
	www.history-buff.org /ecw.htm (739 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The land of Strathbogie were granted to Duncan, Earl of Fife around 1180 and it was he who built the first castle which was of timber and stood atop the steep grassy slope or motte.
		In 1318, King Robert 1st (the Bruce) deprived the Strathbogie family of its castle and lands and granted them to Adam Gordon of Huntly in Berwickshire.
		In the 17th century the Gordons made Gordon Castle in Fochabers their chief residence and gradually the old castle fell to ruins.
	www.huntly.net /walk/walk33.htm (133 words)

	Strathbogie Ranges - Australian wine regions - Wine Diva Australia
		The Strathbogie Ranges are home to some excellent Victorian wine producers.
		The Strathbogie Ranges are located in central Victoria, not far from Nagambie and Seymour.
		The Strathbogie Ranges is set to develop further as more investment comes into the region.
	www.winediva.com.au /regions/strathbogie-ranges.asp (241 words)

	Alliance Wines - UK Wine Importers, Merchants & Distributors, based in Scotland
		Today the vineyards have expanded to 250 acres and Alan's sons, Matt the viticulturalist, and Sam the winemaker, make the most of the unique climate to produce elegant and fruit filled wines.
		The cool climate of the Strathbogie Ranges is used to produce premium sparkling wines and also the king of grapes - Riesling.
		The Strathbogie Ranges are home to some of the latest ripening grapes in Australia and it is because of this that great wine is produced.
	www.alliancewine.co.uk /plunkett (542 words)

	Euroa Health - Winner of Shire Award (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The organising committee was rewarded for its efforts by winning the Shire of Strathbogie, Australia Day Award - “Event of the Year” for both Euroa township and the entire Shire.
		To ensure this was a community celebration a variety of events were organised to mark this significant occasion.
		Residents at all aged care facilities in the Shire of Strathbogie, Benalla, Seymour and Eildon were invited and more than 150 people attended.
	www.euroahealth.com.au /award.htm (418 words)

	Ivanhoe International : The experience of a life-time
		Ivanhoe International cultural tours to Australia offer overseas students this experience at our Outdoor Education Centre (Strathbogie), which is situated in the heart of some of the most beautiful forests and bushland in Victoria.
		The Staff of Strathbogie acknowledge the dignity and potential of each person who takes part in programs at the Outdoor Education Centre.
		The adventure, service and environmental awareness components of the Strathbogie Outdoor Education program are consistent with the School’s commitment to the Round Square philosophy and concept.
	www.ivanhoe-international.com /outdoor_education.htm (175 words)

	CHURCH OF SCOTLAND - LoveToKnow Article on CHURCH OF SCOTLAND (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The assembly of 1843, from which the exodus took place, proceeded to undo the acts of the church during the preceding nine years.
		The Veto was not repealed but ignored, as having never bad the force of law; the Strathbogie ministers were recognized as if no sentence of deposition had gone forth against them.
		The protest which the moderator had read before leaving the assembly had been left on the table; and an act of separation and deed of demission were received from the ministers of the newly formed Free Church, who were now declared to have severed their connection with the Church of Scotland.
	www.87.1911encyclopedia.org /S/SC/SCOTLAND_CHURCH_OF.htm (10675 words)

	LGFocus >> Search results for 'Strathbogie'
		Strathbogie has suffered from the same trends which have seen many rural areas lose their services, young people and businesses to bigger
		Strathbogie Shire, in partnership with CT Management Group, has applied what is sometimes seen as a cumbersome approach to the best value legislative requirements
		At Strathbogie Shire in North Central Victoria, population 9,400, Council took a different path.
	www.loc-gov-focus.aus.net /cgi-bin/htsearch?config=htdig&method=and&format=builtin-long&words=Strathbogie (602 words)

	AllRefer.com - Huntly, George Gordon, 4th earl of (British And Irish History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
		He regained the favor of the young James VI (later James I of England), who commissioned him to murder (1592) the 2d earl of Murray.
		After another rebellion (1594), however, James blew up his castle at Strathbogie, and Huntly left the country.
		He was soon pardoned again and made (1599) marquess and lieutenant of the north, but he was in continual trouble with the Presbyterian Church, which doubted the sincerity of his abjuration of Catholicism, and he lost favor after the accession (1625) of Charles I. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia Copyright © 2003, Columbia University Press.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/H/Huntly-G.html (337 words)

	Real Estate, Property, Land and Homes for Sale, lease and rent - realestate.com.au (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Located on the outskirts of the village of Strathbogie lies this undiscovered treasure.
		Previously offered as a larger holding of almost 15 acres ~ it is now available independantly as a 2 bedroom brick home plus a timber cabin and includes extensive entertaining area…
		Homestead on approximately 50 undulating acres with scattered shade trees, and spring fed dams.
	realestate.com.au /cgi-bin/rsearch?idir=1&a=s&s=vic&u=creek+junction (261 words)

	Uncle Fergus tells his own story......
		Sir Adam is well known in the annals of Scottish lore for having reconciled King Robert I (better known as Robert the Bruce) with His Holiness the Pope, thus ensuring a period of peaceful relations between the English and the Roman Catholics.
		In gratitude for his achievements toward that peace, the Bruce presented Sir Adam with the deed to the estate of Strathbogie, in what is now Aberdeenshire.
		In time, Strathbogie would be home to the nobleman's great-great-granddaughter; upon her marriage to Alexander Seton of Seton, he who was of the line of Setons begun by Margaret Seton and Alan of Wilton, she caused her new husband to take the Gordon name.
	isnoop.net /sa/dragonmaster/fergustale.html (2934 words)

	Strathbogie Ranges (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The region is also especially renowned for its abundance of native wildlife - koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and wombats - which can be observed at close quarters in their natural habitat.
		The Strathbogie Ranges Wine Region is in North Central Victoria, to the east of the Hume Highway about halfway between Melbourne and Albury and runs from Seymour in the south to Benalla in the north.
		Although there are some vineyards in the foothills of the ranges, the larger, and arguably the better, vineyards are 400-500m up in the ranges.
	www.baarrooka.com.au /page2.html (299 words)

	Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		aarrooka is a 640 acre (256 hectare) property in the picturesque Strathbogie Ranges in North Central Victoria.
		Not only are a variety of ducks regular and welcome visitors on the farm dams, but ducks have played an important and interesting role in the lives of the owners (ask them to tell you the story some time-- perhaps over a glass of Baarrooka red!)
		In 1995, husband and wife team Russell Synnot and Julie Wilkinson bought the property in the Strathbogie Ranges after much research and analysis of climatic data for areas potentially suitable for viticulture throughout Australia.
	www.baarrooka.com.au (349 words)

	Strathbogie Ranges Tourism
		Check out photos of the Strathbogie Region, in our photo gallery.
		The Town Crier of the Shire of Strathbogie,
		Just one and a half hours leisurely drive from Melbourne; the timeless countryside of the Strathbogie Ranges lies waiting to be discovered.
	www.strathbogieregion.com.au (429 words)

	fife1
		There is mystery surrounding the identities of the early holders of the Earldom of Fife and it is by no means certain that (for example) Gillemichael (shown below as the 3rd Earl) was in fact descended from Dufagan (shown below as the 1st Earl).
		Through this marriage, a descendant (in 1916) successfully claimed the barony of Strabolgi (Strathbogie).
		Shown by some web sites as a possible ancestor of later Duff families, although the connection is apparently not accepted by serious genealogists, is...
	www.stirnet.com /HTML/genie/british/ff/fife1.htm (665 words)

	Euroa - Maps and towns - Legends, Wine and High Country, Victoria, Australia
		The historic township of Euroa is nestled at the foot of the Strathbogie Ranges and has a rich history as one of the nations leading wool growing communities.
		Today Eurora is regarded as the centre of Victoria’s thoroughbred horse industry, and also attracts tourists following the trail of the infamous bushranger Ned Kelly, who together with his band of outlaws dubbed the Kelly Gang, robbed the Euroa Bank in 1878.
		An alternate route is via the Maroondah Highway between Yea and Merton, turning at Merton and travelling over the Strathbogie Ranges on the Euroa Mansfield Road.
	www.visitvictoria.com /displayObject.cfm/ObjectID.000CA496-AE8B-1E59-8F0C80C476A90000/vvt.vhtml (263 words)

	Huntly Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The first structures were built around 1240 by Earl Duncan.
		It's name was The Peel of Strathbogie due to its location along major routes.
		In 1314, King Robert granted title to the lands to Sir Adam Gordon of Huntly, causing the name change.
	www.darkisle.com /h/huntly/huntly.html (122 words)

	"Euroa accommodation, Forlonge Bed & Breakfast, Strathbogie Ranges, north east Victoria, b&b, bed and ...
		Forlonge BandB in the Strathbogie Ranges region on north-east Victoria is a member of INN.HOUSE Bed and Breakfast Australia Inc., a group of independent BandB operators who meet the high standards set by INN.HOUSE for hospitality, comfort and cleanliness.
		The Strathbogie Ranges is a timeless country waiting to be discovered.
		Just one and half hours' drive from Melbourne the entire region is easily accessible via the Hume Highway between Avenel and Violet Town and the Maroondah Highway between Yarck and Merton.
	www.innhouse.com.au /forlonge.html (842 words)

	Euroa information & attractions - Travel Victoria Accommodation Guide
		Euroa is located half-way between Seymour and Benalla and is situated in a rich agricultural district which is noted for its fine wool production.
		Located close to the Strathbogie Ranges, Eurora is a handy base for exploring the natural beauty of the area, including a number of picturesque creeks, waterfalls and tourist drives through the mountain ranges.
		The commercial centre of Euroa is located just one block away from Seven Creeks which runs through the town and is lined with parks featuring picnic and BBQ areas.
	www.travelvictoria.com.au /euroa (165 words)

	Stewart and Watson - Local Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Known for many centuries as Strathbogie the first settlement at Huntly is believed to have taken place in the 12th century when the Lord of Strathbogie built his castle on the banks of the River Deveron.
		In or about 1314 King Robert (“the Bruce”) granted the Lordship of Strathbogie together with title to the lands and castle to Sir Adam Gordon of Huntly from Berwickshire.
		In or about 1770 the 4th Duke of Gordon had plans drawn up to enlarge Huntly and many of the impressive buildings built on the regular grid street pattern date from around that time.
	www.stewartwatson.co.uk /local_huntly.htm (249 words)

	Valley Spy Visits Huntly
		However, it has been the rest of the Highlands that have been green with envy at the exploits down Strathbogie way in recent years.
		Huntly, allegedly the tractor boys of the league have savoured the greatest spell in their seventy odd year history.
		It was interesting to witness the Strathbogie version of Disco dancing and watch the local enjoy some relaxation after a week ploughing in the park or working for RB Farquhar.
	www.deveronvale.co.uk /spy/huntly.asp (1262 words)

	Plunkett Wines - Strathbogie Ranges Selection (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The "Strathbogie Ranges" label wines are typically elegant, complex wines with a high fruit content.
		Plum red in colour with a fl-currant and aniseed aroma.
		This is an excellent aperitif style fizz which could be served before or with fresh salmon or fine oysters.
	www.plunkett.com.au /Wines/strathhome.html (289 words)

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