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SIX HISTORICAL PLAQUES ARE NOW FIXED IN POSITION - Details on PAGE 2

 

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IN THIS PAGE  YOU WILL DISCOVER THE MAIN AIMS OF THE GROUP, WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED,

WHAT WE AIM TO ACHIEVE IN THE FUTURE, AND WHAT WE HAVE ON OFFER AS

A RESULT OF THE EFFORTS OF ALL THE GROUP MEMBERS.

 

      

                        A - To advance the education of the public in the history of Keith and District.

                        B - To collect and compile recorded items, artefacts and writing of Local History interests and to preserve and
                              deposit said articles in Keith Library for use within the Library by future Local History students.
                        C - Raise funds to pay for collating and preserving of said articles.

                        D - Visit similar groups and provide hospitality to visiting groups. To promote integration between all age groups.
                                     

Were involved in  -  The book Manuscript to Microchip which was a history of 350 years of schools in Keith.

We have produced, or are in the course of producing, various items as shown on this page and page 2.

 Slide show presentations given to groups in the area.

Talks to local schools on history in and around Keith.

Members involved in broadcasts at Keith Community Radio on various aspects of history and industrial history of the area.

Cassette tapes, available from Keith and Dufftown Railway Association of a walk round the area of Keith Town Station.

We also have small plaques in place at various interesting points around the town. ( See Sample Pictures below )

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ST RUFUS GARDENS

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Leaflets on walks around Keith, done by a Sub Committee of Keith Paths Network are now available

Walks 1 & 2 in a series of  5

Walks 3 & 4 in a series of  5

Walk 5 and  Feedback Form

Nice Map in Walk 5 leaflet

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These leaflets are an absolute mine of information and encourage the casual and serious walker
to get out and about to discover Keith and the surrounding area.

The 5 leaflets are presented in a plastic wallet and are available now at
the Keith Library, The Access Point and Keith Town Station.

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TWO PLAQUES AND A GRANITE SCULPTURE  HAVE TRANSFORMED THE LOOK OF REIDHAVEN SQUARE

WALKS PLAQUE IN REIDHAVEN SQUARE

 PLAQUE BY KEITH & DISTRICT HERITAGE GROUP

SCULPTURE BY ARTIST MARION SMITH

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  Book - 'Heritage Drives Around Keith. Five Parish Journeys'.  Price  £4.50

BOOK FRONT

BOOK REAR

A SNEAKY LOOK INSIDE

The above book, in A5 format, features drives around Boharm and Maggieknockater, Botriphnie, Grange and Knock, Newmill, Aultmore, Tarrycroys and Rothiemay. Running to 59 pages, with numerous pictures and plenty of reading.

Quote from  C. Cameron in the Foreword "Even those of you without transport will feel that you are travelling the various routes while reading the book"

A perfect gift for Family or Friends here in the U.K. or abroad.

Priced at £4.50 and available from many outlets in Keith or order via Email and get delivery direct to your door.

The charge for delivery, within the U.K. only, is £1.50.  So you pay in total £6.00 if you require delivery to your door,

or to any address of your choice in the U.K.

Contact via Email for more information, and details of how to order any of the items for sale.

You are under no obligation to purchase, by Emailing for details.

If you are using a Web based E-mail facility such as A.O.L. or Yahoo, or are having difficulty using the above "link"
please use your usual method of E-mailing using the alternative address shown below, with the Subject line of - Heritage Drives Book Enquiry

ISBN: 0- 9539787- 1- 0

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Book  -  'Keith Historical Walks. Walk To Health'.  Price  £4.50

BOOK FRONT

BOOK REAR

A SNEAKY LOOK INSIDE

The above book, in A5 format, features 20 different walks and runs to 63 pages. Extensive descriptions of every walk will give the reader plenty of food for thought, and the incentive to go out and discover Keith as it really is and was, at the same time gaining the benefit of the exercise. Steeped in history, Keith has plenty to offer if you know where to look. This book will guide you in the right direction. Also a perfect gift for Family or Friends living in the U.K. or abroad, having any previous connection with Keith.

Priced at £4.50 and available from many outlets in Keith or order via Email and get delivery direct to your door.

The charge for delivery, within the U.K. only, is £1.50.  So you pay in total £6.00  if you require delivery to your door,

or to any address of your choice within the U.K..

Contact via Email  for more information, and details of how to order any of the items for sale.

You are under no obligation to purchase, by Emailing for details.

If you are using a Web based E-mail facility such as A.O.L. or Yahoo, or are having difficulty using the above "link"
please use your usual method of E-mailing using the alternative address shown below, with the Subject line of - Heritage Walks Book Enquiry

ISBN: 0- 9539787- 0- 2

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DVD or Video  -  'Keith  A Hidden Scottish Gem'.  Price £10.00

Narrated by David Lloyd

DVD COVER FRONT

DVD

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A very absorbing hour long journey around Keith and district.  Situated halfway between Aberdeen and Inverness, Keith is an ideal centre for touring and exploring the Castle, Coastal and Malt Whisky trails. With places to visit, Hill and Nature Walks, People and Places and Events like the newly named "Keith Country Show" or as it used to be named the "Keith Show". This video tour will interest young and old and would be especially interesting to Friends or Family abroad, with links to Keith or the area.

Ideal gift for Family or Friends resident in the U.K. or abroad. 

Priced at £10.00, for DVD or Video and available from many outlets in Keith or order via Email and get delivery direct to your door.

The charge for delivery within the U.K. only is £1.50.  So you pay in total £11.50  if you require delivery to your door,

 or to any address of your choice in the U.K..

Very Important - Please specify DVD or Video on any ordering information.

This Video or DVD is also available over the counter at the "Deli Shop" in Mid Street ,

Patersons Newsagents also in Mid Street and Clarks Pharmacy, Regent Street, Fife Keith.

Contact via Email  for more information, and details of how to order any of the items for sale.

You are under no obligation to purchase, by Emailing for details.

If you are using a Web based E-mail facility such as A.O.L. or Yahoo, or are having difficulty using the above "link"
please use your usual method of E-mailing using the alternative address shown below, with the Subject line of - Heritage DVD or Video Enquiry

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Please report any broken links, spelling errors or any other problems to the

 

If you have anything in the way of pictures or items from the past or present, that you feel you would like to contribute, to further the

Heritage Group's aim or add to these pages, or you would like to join the Heritage Group please contact the

  

  

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Pages last updated  24th February  2007