Keith is a town in north east Scotland. It has a population
of more than 4,700, and is situated in Scotland’s Moray council area. It lies
between the villages Huntly and Fochabers, and is known for its wonderful shops
and attractions. The main currency in Keith is the English Pound and the
predominant language spoken is Scottish English.
Up until 1975, Keith was situated in Banffshire: a historic
county close to Moray Firth. The town has three defined sections: Fife Keith – which was originally a separate
town – Old Town - where the town was first established – and Keith itself – the
town’s main commercial hub.
The name Keith is thought to derive from the Brythonic word
“coed”, meaning wood. The town originally went by the name “Kethmalruff”, in
dedication to the Irish Saint Mael Ruba.
The history of Keith can be traced back 1180, when the old
town was first developed. It was built around an old bridge which served as a
memorial spot for a local couple who lost their child. The main town itself was
developed on higher ground, above river, by the Earl of Findlater – who was
chiefly responsible for its design.
Keith has a total of three schools, along with a health
centre, optician, dentist and numerous hairdressing salons. The town boasts an
annual country show, which draws people from all over, along with three distilleries:
Strathmill, Glenkeith and Strathisla. Other sites worth seeing are Mither Tongue
and the whisky shop, Dufftown.
Keith railway station offers services to Aberdeen and Inverness,
as well as locally to Dufftown, as part of the town’s malt whisky trail. A
number of buses operate in the town and run to Aberdeen Union Square and Inverness
city centre. The closest airport to Keith is Aberdeen International Airport, at
46 miles away.
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