MINTLAW, a village, in the parish of Longside,
district of Buchan, county of Aberdeen, S^ miles (W.
by N.) from Peterhead; containing about 240 inhabitants.
It is situated at the junction of the high roads
from Fraserburgh to Aberdeen and Peterhead to Banff,
and two miles and a half from the village of Longside.
It is of modern date, having been built in the present
century, and contains a post-office for the surrounding
district. The mail from Aberdeen to Fraserburgh passes
through the village. Fairs for cattle, sheep, and horses
are held here on the Tuesdays after the SSth February,
14th April, 14th June, '25th August, 7th October, and
14th December.