Local History in the Howe of Cromar, Aberdeenshire
Cromar History Group is a lively group of people with a common interest in learning about, preserving and promoting the history and heritage of our local area around the village of Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is our aim to share what we learn and make it accessible to everyone who might want to know more about Cromar’s fascinating past.
Questionnaire Results
To see the summarised results from our recent on line questionnaire please go to our News Page
We normally run a series of history talks, open to the public, every winter. Dates and details for these are shown on our Talks page
Every year, we organise visits during the summer to interesting historical sites.To ensure numbers are manageable, these are open to members only and their invited guests. For full details see our Members Page
We publish a well regarded annual magazine on local history called “Echoes from Cromar’s Past”. For details of how to download articles, submit relevant material to the editor, or buy back copies, see our Publications. We also publish guides to history walks in Cromar. You can find them at the Tarland village noticeboard or go to our History Walks page.
You may be able to find some information about any of your ancestors who lie buried in one of our local kirk yards. At present we have information on the old kirk yard in Tarland.
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