Braemar (Scottish Gaelic, Baile a' Chaisteil Bhràigh Mhàrr) is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, around 58 miles west of Aberdeen in the Highlands. It is the closest significantly-sized settlement to the upper course of the River Dee, and is also the unofficial capital of Royal Deeside. Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) is a member of the Goidelic branch of Celtic languages. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within Europe Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... This article is about the Scottish city. ... The Scottish Highlands are the mountainous regions of Scotland north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault. ... River Dee near Braemar The Linn of Dee, small gorge near Braemar The River Dee is a 90 mile (140 km) long river, that rises in the Cairngorms, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and flows into the North Sea at Aberdeen. ... River Dee near Braemar The River Dee is a 90 mile (140 km) long river, which rises in the Cairngorms, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and flows to the North Sea. ...

Morrone Birkwood Nature Reserve near Braemar

Braemar holds an annual Highland Games Gathering on the first Saturday in September, traditionally attended by the British Royal Family. Morrone Birkwood Nature Reserve, Braemar, Aberdeenshire. ... Morrone Birkwood Nature Reserve, Braemar, Aberdeenshire. ... Opening ceremonies of 2004 Canmore Highland games Highland games are festivals held throughout the year in Scotland and many other countries of the world as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. ... Members of the Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Colour ceremony Close relatives of the monarch of the United Kingdom are known by the appellation The Royal Family. ...

The Gaelic Bràigh Mhàrr properly refers to the area of upper Marr (as it literally means), i.e. the area of Marr to the west of Aboyne, the village itself being Castleton of Braemar (Baile a' Chaisteal Bhràigh Mhàrr) Marr is a committee area in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. ... Aboyne (Scottish Gaelic: Abèidh) is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on the River Dee approximately 48 km (30 miles) west of Aberdeen. ...

In the 1891 census, 59.2% of the population of Braemar spoke the Gaelic language "habitually", the percentage of those actually able to speak the language (despite not having must opportunity to) would have been somewhat higher. The small crofting township of Inverey (Inbhir Èidh) was 86.3% Gaelic-speaking, most non-speakers being originally from Lower Deeside. The Gaelic spoken in the Aberdeenshire Highlands shared most features in common with the Gaelic of Strathspey and East Perthshire. The last native-speaker of the local Gaelic dialect died in 1984, though there are still surviving native-speakers of the similar Strathspey dialect. Goidelic is one of two major divisions of modern-day Celtic languages (the other being Brythonic). ...

Linn O' Dee near Braemar

Catholicism has traditionally been strong in the Braemar area, and the bones of Saint Andrew rested in Braemar before being taken to the place now known as St Andrews. The Catholic church in Braemar is dedicated to Saint Andrew. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1232x1632, 1424 KB) Summary No copyright on this image. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1232x1632, 1424 KB) Summary No copyright on this image. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Roman Catholic Church. ...

Braemar has twice recorded the lowest ever UK temperature of -27.2^oC, on February 11, 1895 and January 10, 1982. A degree Celsius (°C) is a unit of temperature named after the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius (1701-1744), who first proposed a similar system in 1742. ... February 11 is the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1895 (MDCCCXCV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... January 10 is the 10th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

• Pictures of Braemar area
• Panorama of the Linn of Dee (QuickTime required)