Forgue


Forgue is a hamlet in Aberdeenshire. It lies northwest of Aberdeen and northeast of Huntly. It is northwest of the village Largue.
The hamlet is surrounded by the lands of Bognie Estate, which have been held by the Morisons of Bognie since 1635.
The Glendronach distillery, Bognie Castle and Scott Hall are located within the wider area.

History

Forgue parish church was built 1819 to a design by Archibald Simpson and is Category B listed. The adjacent churchyard is C listed. Since 2007, the parish church has been run as a community facility.
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church was built in 1856 to a design by William Ramage.
In 1884, a parish hall was erected in Forgue, named Scott's Hall, it was gifted to the community by Walter Scott of Glendronach Distillery.

Education

Forgue Primary School was built in 1865 and provides education services for P1 to P7 range.

Notable residents