Torphins

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A village dating back to the mid 19th century, when the Deeside Railway was obliged to bypass Kincardine O'Neil for a route from Banchory to Aboyne. A Right of Passage through the estate of Innes of Learney included a proviso that a station halt be included for the laird's convenience at the foot of Learney Hill. Around this halt a new hamlet grew up, with some of the early houses still retaining names of battles from the then recent Crimean War, eg Alma House.
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Coordinates:   57°6'18"N   2°37'12"W
This article was last modified 14 years ago