Daviot (

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: ''Deimhidh'') is an affluent village in

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, 4 miles from the busy town of

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. It is the birthplace of theologian

William Robinson Clark William Robinson Clark (26 March 1829 – 12 November 1912) was a Scottish-Canadian theologian. Biography Clark was born in Daviot, Aberdeenshire, son of Rev. James Clark. Originally educated for the Congregationalist ministry at New Co ...

. Daviot has one of the best examples of Neolithic stone circles in the north east of Scotland, Loanhead of Daviot stone circle, which comprises 10 stones plus one recumbent stone. Other interesting features are the House of Daviot, a disused old people's home recently bought and refurbished privately, a

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explosives facility (on a nearby hill), and the first GM crop field in Scotland. In Daviot there is also a pub (The Smiddy Bar).

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Daviot website
Villages in Aberdeenshire Neolithic Scotland Stone circles in Aberdeenshire {{Aberdeenshire-geo-stub

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