Templars Park, Maryculter
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Templars Park, Maryculter
Image: © Oliver Dixon Taken: 27 May 2006
The Knights Templar came to Scotland in 1128 and have a long association with the Aberdeen area, being granted land at Maryculter in 1225. http://www.historicist.com/articles3/knights.htm The Park now belongs and is operated by Aberdeen Area Scout Council as a campground and training centre.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.088033
Longitude
-2.257382