Fochabers

This attractive 18th Century planned village has a grid layout with main streets intersecting at a central square. The streets are lined by Georgian one-and two-storey houses, while the square is dominated by the elegant porticoed parish church with its stone spire. The original village known as Bog o'Gight stood in the policies of Gordon Castle and was demolished by the 4th Duke to make way for a grandiose mansion which was in turn partially demolished.

Baxters

This fourth generation family firm produces quality foods, in particular soups, sauces and jams. Following a 15-minute introductory film the guided tour of the factory premises gives an insight into factory methods and ends up in the original grocer's shop of a hundred years ago.

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