Old Rayne

Old Rayne
Scottish Gaelic: Raon
Old Rayne
 Old Rayne shown within Aberdeenshire
OS grid referenceNJ675284
Council areaAberdeenshire
Lieutenancy areaAberdeenshire
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town INSCH
Postcode district AB52 6
Dialling code 01464
Police Scottish
Fire Scottish
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK ParliamentGordon
Scottish ParliamentAberdeenshire West
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Coordinates: 57°20′N 2°32′W / 57.34°N 2.54°W / 57.34; -2.54

Old Rayne is a small village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 9 miles north west of Inverurie and 14 miles south east of Huntly along the A96 road.

Geography

Old Rayne is bordered by the River Ury

Etymology

The word "Rayne" comes from the Scottish Gaelic Raon meaning a field of good ground. In the area around Old Rayne are other settlements including Kirton of Rayne, Rayne North and Potts of Rayne.

History

Once a burgh of barony, Old Rayne has a 17th-century mercat cross ("market cross"). In days gone by this served as a meeting place for farm workers looking for employment. The bishops of Aberdeen who owned the parish of Rayne once held residence.

Lourin Fair and ORCA

The village hosts Lourin Fair, a traditional country fair dating back some 500 years, held annually on the third Saturday in August.

Lourin Fair is well attended and quite unusual including traditional elements such as Clydesdale Horse competition/parade; bothy concert; pipe band; It's a knockout; homecraft & produce competition; demonstrations; traditional children's games; vintage vehicles and tea/coffee with "fancy pieces"

The fair is organised by the Old Rayne Community Association, (ORCA) a registered charity raising funds for community projects; the upkeep of the village hall and supporting local organisations including Toddlers; Playgroup; Scouts; Bowling and Ospreys football.

Language

Old Rayne natives speak the Aberdeenshire Doric dialect of Scots.

Religion

The nearest church is Rayne Church, Church of Scotland. The parish is "Culsalmond and Rayne linked with Daviot".

Education

Old Rayne Primary School in 2005

There is one primary school, located centrally in the village, with the associated secondary school Meldrum Academy, a short bus journey away to Oldmeldrum.

Sources

External links

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