Drumblade is a hamlet in north-western Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is also the name of the parish.
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Map of Drumblade, Huntly, UK
It is 4¾ miles from the town of Huntly.
Schools
Drumblade Primary School is a primary school with a nursery unit, and a total roll of 53 as of 2013. It is a feeder school for The Gordon Schools, Huntly. It made the national news in 2012 when its pet ducks disappeared, presumed stolen.
History
Drumblade Stone Circle, or Ston(e)yfield, is the remains of an ancient stone circle. It is about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) east of Huntly.
Drumblade is the site of the Battle of Slioch in December 1307, involving Robert the Bruce.
References
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