Cornhill, Aberdeenshire

Cornhill is a small village close to Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. There is the local garage Ewens of Cornhill, Post Office and the local pub Peggy Duffs. There is a nearby castle, Castle of Park, also known as Park House, which was built in the 16th century. There is a local Church of Scotland which is a joint church between Ordiquhill and Cornhill. Cornhill has its own highland games in summer, including the Knock Hill race, an 8. 5 mile race up the nearby Knock Hill and back. There is a small school Ordiquhill Primary, slightly over a mile southwest along the A95 road. PrehistoryThere is considerable evidence of prehistoric habitation in the vicinity of Cornhill, including the extant Longman Hill barrow. Notable people J. Henry created the Kerrs Pink variety of potato in 1907. G. Morrison bred the world's most expensive sheep Deveronvale Perfection which sold for £231, 000 in 2009.

Cornhill is a small village close to Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. There is the local garage Ewens of Cornhill, Post Office and the local pub Peggy Duffs. There is a nearby castle, Castle of Park, also known as Park House, which was built in the 16th century. There is a local Church of Scotland which is a joint church between Ordiquhill and Cornhill. Cornhill has its own highland games in summer, including the Knock Hill race, an 8. 5 mile race up the nearby Knock Hill and back. There is a small school Ordiquhill Primary, slightly over a mile southwest along the A95 road. PrehistoryThere is considerable evidence of prehistoric habitation in the vicinity of Cornhill, including the extant Longman Hill barrow. Notable people J. Henry created the Kerrs Pink variety of potato in 1907. G. Morrison bred the world's most expensive sheep Deveronvale Perfection which sold for £231, 000 in 2009.