Aquithie
| Aquithie | |
|---|---|
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  Aquithie Location within Aberdeenshire | |
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
Aquithie is a hamlet in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, belonging to the parish of Kemnay. It is best known for its Aquithie Boarding & Quarantine Kennels.[1]
Etymology
The hamlet was spelt Auchythe in 1481 and Auchinquhothie in 1646.[2] Aquithie is pronounced " A-why-thie."[2]
References
- ^ American Kennel Club (May 1991). Pure-bred dogs, American Kennel gazette. American Kennel Club. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ a b Saint Andrew Society (Glasgow, Strathclyde) (1971). The Scots magazine. D.C. Thomson. p. 584. Retrieved 8 October 2011.