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InverurieInverurie in Aberdeenshire is located at the point where the Rivers Don and Urie meet, about 22km/14 miles northwest of Aberdeen. The town was established as a burgh by David, Earl of Huntingdon, in the late 12th century. The modern development of the town took place following the building in 1806 of the Aberdeen Canal, which linked Port Elphinstone, to the south of Inverurie, with Aberdeen Harbour; Port Elphinstone itself was built as the basin at the northern end of the canal. The Bass, to the east of Inverurie, was the site of a motte and bailey castle. To the north of the town, near Harlow, is the site of the battle that took place in 1411. To the northeast is Old Meldrum, which is near the site of a battle in 1308 between Robert the Bruce and the Earl of Buchan. While Bruce's camp was at Inverurie, Buchan's men camped on the Hill of Barra to the south of Old Meldrum. Bruce was victorious and in the following period was known as the Herschip of Buchan. |
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