Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Laurencekirk within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Laurencekirk, small market town and par. with ry. sta., S. Kincardineshire - par., 5612 ac., pop. 2045; town, 10 miles NE. of Brechin and 30 miles SW. of Aberdeen, pop. 1454; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks. Market-day, Monday. The markets of Laurencekirk (for cattle, grain, &c.) are the most important in the district. James Beattie (1735-1803), author of The Minstrel, was a native, and Thomas Ruddiman (1674-1757), the grammarian, was for 5 years parish schoolmaster.