This book provides an extensive history of Aberdeenshire, a historic county in northeast Scotland, from prehistoric times to the early modern period. It covers a wide range of topics such as the geography and geology of the region, prehistoric settlements and monuments, early Christianity, the medieval period, and the reformation. The book includes detailed accounts of prominent historical figures, events, and locations, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Aberdeenshire and Scotland more broadly. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.