Kirkton of Tough

Kirkton of Tough, usually shortened to Tough (/ˈtʊx/ TUUKH), is a settlement in the Marr area of Aberdeenshire, Scotland at grid reference NJ615129. It is about 4 kilometres (2+1⁄2 miles) southeast of Alford and 143 km (89 mi) from Edinburgh. Tough is where the Aberdeen Angus breed of cattle was first bred.[1][2]

The church (kirk of Kirkton) was dedicated to the Nine Maidens and dates from at least 1366 but was rebuilt in 1838.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Tillyfour, Steading". Canmore. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Sign to Tillyfour Farm, Tough". Alford Image Library. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  3. ^ Aberdeenshire Epitaphs and Inscriptions: Tough

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