Fyvie
The name of Fyvie itself has changed since earliest days when it was known
as Fywin.
According to one authority, the name is derived from the Gaelic flodh
abhuinn meaning "wilderness by the river".
Fyvie Castle, that "crowning glory of Scottish baronial architecture"
has a colourful history dating from the twelfth century when it served
as a Royal residence. At that time the village of Fyvie probably lay in
the midst of the Crown demesne and forest, with only one or two
buildings standing where now there are many. Over the subsequent
centuries, however, Fyvie Village has witnessed many fascinating
incidents in its own right.
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