Buchan

Buchan comprises a traditional area and earldom of north-eastern Scotland. It is also the name of an administrative area of modern Aberdeenshire.

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The earldom of Mar and Buchan formed one of the seven original Scottish earldoms; later Buchan became separated from Mar.

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The modern administrative area has a population of 39,160 (2001 census) and an area of 547 km2. It contains the town of Peterhead and is adjacent to the administrative area of Banff and Buchan. RAF Buchan, a radar station, is in the area.

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The is also a school in the Isle of Man called The Buchan School.

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Earldom: redirect Earl...

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