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HistoryThere is considerable evidence of local habitation by early man in and around Strichen. Strichen Stone Circle to be found near to Strichen House in publicly accessible land. Further south lies the Catto Long Barrow and a number of tumuli.[2] There are several listed buildings within the village.[3] The most significant is the category A listed Town House constructed to a design by the Aberdeen architect John Smith in 1816. It is described by Historic Scotland as an "excellent example of an early 19th century castellated Town House".[4] Strichen House, designed in 1821 in a commission for Thomas Fraser, 12th Lord Lovat, is also by John Smith.[5][6] It fell into ruin in 1954. As well as a country house it was variously used as a base for hunting, a hotel and an army barracks.{{citation needed|date=September 2013}} Notable residentsScotland's former First Minister, Rt Hon Alex Salmond, lives in a converted mill in the village with his wife Moira.[7][8] Author and screenwriter Lorna Moon was born in Strichen in 1886. Her 1925 collection of short stories Doorways in Drumorty was written when she lived in Hollywood and is based upon her memories of Strichen. Her 1929 novel Dark Star also features scenes of Strichen and Aberdeenshire.[9] Serial killer Dennis Nilsen was brought up for part of his childhood in Strichen.[10] The bacteriologist Robert Cruickshank FRSE was born here.[11] References1. ^Peterhead historical site 2. ^C. Michael Hogan (2008) Catto Long Barrow fieldnotes, The Modern Antiquarian 3. ^{{cite web|title=Strichen Parish (search results)|url=http://data.historic-scotland.gov.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=2200:12:0::NO:RP:KEY,COU,PB,CAT,DF,DT:%2C%2C1819%2C%2C%2C|publisher=Historic Scotland|accessdate=2 September 2013|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6JKZiYWCL?url=http://data.historic-scotland.gov.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=2200:12:0::NO:RP:KEY,COU,PB,CAT,DF,DT:,,1819,,,|archivedate=2 September 2013|deadurl=no|df=dmy-all}} 4. ^{{cite web|title=Town House, High Street and Bridge Street|url=http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB16551 |publisher=Historic Environment Scotland|accessdate=27 August 2018}} 5. ^{{cite web|title=Strichen House, Stableblock, Strichen Mains|url=http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB16547|publisher=Historic Environment Scotland|accessdate=27 August 2018 }} 6. ^{{cite web|title=Strichen House|url=https://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/details/898398| work=Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland|publisher=Historic Environment Scotland|accessdate=2 September 2013}} 7. ^Alex Salmond MSP www.scotland.gov.uk accessed 11 July 2008 8. ^{{cite web|last=Cramb |first=Auslan |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1551133/Moira-Salmond-A-reluctant-First-Wife.html |title=Moira Salmond: A reluctant First Wife |publisher=Telegraph |date=2007-05-10 |accessdate=2012-01-14}} 9. ^Overview of Lorna Moon 10. ^{{cite news|last=Buchan|first=Jamie|title=Author inspired by serial killer Nilsen|url=http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1541964?UserKey=|accessdate=12 September 2013|newspaper=Press & Journal|date=29 December 2009}} 11. ^http://munksroll.rcplondon.ac.uk/Biography/Details/1094 External links{{commons category}}
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