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Oldmeldrum (commonly known as Meldrum) is a village and parish in the Formartine area of Aberdeenshire, not far from Inverurie in North East Scotland. With a growing population of over 2000, Oldmeldrum falls within Scotland's top 300 centres of population. The A947 road from Aberdeen to Banff runs through the centre of the village. Oldmeldrum has a primary school〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Meldrum School )〕 and a secondary school, the Meldrum Academy,〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Meldrum Academy )〕 which also includes the local library. Local industries are agriculture and engineering services connected to the oil industry in Aberdeen. ==Attractions== On the third Saturday of June, Oldmeldrum is host to the popular "Meldrum Sports,"〔(Scotland the What? trio to open Sports )〕 which features highland games, highland dancing, piping, five-a-side football, displays, stalls, and a beer tent. The Sports were first held in 1930, when a group of residents got together to raise funds to provide cocoa to the local children. Over the years thousands of pounds have been donated to local causes and charities. An Arts and Music Festival has been held in March 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2009 by the Rotary Club to promote local singers, musicians, artists, and photographers.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Rotary Club of Oldmeldrum - Art and Music Festivals 2005, '06 and '07 )〕 To the north of the village is Meldrum House, a mansion and castle built in the 13th century, now a hotel and golf course.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Meldrum House )〕 It is said to be haunted by a 'White Lady'.〔Ross, Donna. (Trick or treat ). ''Aberdeen Press & Journal'', 31 October 2006〕 To the east of the village is the Oldmeldrum Golf Club. Founded in 1885, its 14th fairway contains a rock where John Comyn, Earl of Buchan is said to have lain and lamented his loss to Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Barra.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Oldmeldrum Golf Club, Scotland )〕 In 2006, a 72-year-old golfer died in a bunker on the first hole.〔Dow, Bob. (AL DIES IN BUNKER ) ''Daily Record'', Jun 23 2006〕 Also to the east of Oldmeldrum is the ruined Tolquhon Castle. Noted for its highly ornamented gatehouse,〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/propertyresults/propertyoverview.htm?PropID=PL_289 )〕 the castle was built between 1584 and 1589. It is maintained by Historic Scotland and is open to the public during summer months.〔 Oldmeldrum is home to one of the oldest whisky distilleries in Scotland, Glen Garioch. Built in 1797, Glen Garioch's visitor centre is open year round and includes tours of the working distillery. The remains of a prehistoric hill fort are at Barra Hill, 2 miles south of Oldmeldrum, and Sheldon Stone Circle is about 3 miles to the south-east. The hill fort on Barra Hill was excavated by Murray Cook of Rampart Scotland http://www.rampartscotland.co.uk/. Results indicated that it has had at least three phases of fortification: before 500 BC, after 500 BC and again by the Picts around AD 400. This project formed part of the Hill forts of Strathdon Project〔()〕 Haddo House, a stately home run by the National Trust for Scotland, is 7 miles north-east of Oldmeldrum. From Oldmeldrum, there are good views of nearby Bennachie (mountain). There is also a skatepark that was built in June 2009 within Oldmeldrum Pleasure Park, a community park to the east of the main Banff to Aberdeen Road. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Oldmeldrum」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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