Strathmore, Angus and Perth & Kinross
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Strathmore (Gaelic: An Srath Mòr) is a valley in east central Scotland running from northeast to southwest between the Grampian mountains and the Sidlaw Hills. It is approximately 50 miles (90 km) long and 10 miles (16 km) wide. The Strathmore valley was formed by glacial processes in earlier ice ages.[1] It is fertile and has some of Scotland's best arable farmland, producing soft fruits and cereals. This is also an old capital of Scotland. And is located near the centre of Scotland.
[edit] History
The first recorded history of this region dates to Roman times when the Romans established a series of marching camps generally extending in a south to north direction to support the invasion and exploration northward. Other early examples of history include Pictish stones found in the Strathmore Valley such as the Eassie Stone.[2][3]
[edit] References
- ^ Louis Agassiz, Geological Sketches, 1886, Houghton, Mifflin and company, 312 pages
- ^ C.Michael Hogan, Eassie Stone, The Megalithic Portal, ed. Andy Burnham, Oct. 7, 2007
- ^ Eassie Stone: United Kingdom Ordnance Survey Map Reference NO354475