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Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire

Grantown-on-Spey is a town in Morayshire. The town stands on a low plateau at Freuchie beside the River Spey, at the northern edge of the Cairngorm mountains. The town was founded in 1765 as a planned settlement and was named "Grantown" after its founder, Sir James Grant. The town is within the council area of Highland.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Morayshire
Lat, Long: 57.330927,-3.608188
Grid Reference: NJ 0327 2785
Civil Parish: Cromdale, Inverallan and Advie CP
Council Area: Highland CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 18467
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Grantown-on-Spey,_Morayshire_18467

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