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Buchan - Definition and Overview |
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Buchan comprises a traditional area and earldom of north-eastern Scotland. It is also the name of an administrative area of modern Aberdeenshire.
The earldom of Mar and Buchan formed one of the seven original Scottish earldoms; later Buchan became separated from Mar.
The modern administrative area has a population of 39,160 (2001 census) and an area of 547 km2. It contains the town of Peterhead and is adjacent to the administrative area of Banff and Buchan. RAF Buchan, a radar station, is in the area.
See also Earls of Buchan.
External links
- Buchan website (http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/web/statistics.nsf/html/5HTDCN?OpenDocument&style=bus_4_2_towns)
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Example Usage of Buchan |
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allisonkate08: RT @kkaleighhh: There may be peace without joy, and joy without peace, but the two combined make happiness. - John Buchan |
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kkaleighhh: There may be peace without joy, and joy without peace, but the two combined make happiness. - John Buchan |
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ARKidd10: @Mobi861 lmaoooo when , at Buchan or your school right now ? |
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