Definition: Adie is a small town in the south-western region of Scotland, located 12 miles (20 km) east of the centre of Stirling, just north of the A754, in the Scottish Borders. Adie has a population of around 1,086 people and covers an area of approximately 49.3 sq mi (120.6 sq km).
Adie is named after the Scottish term "adri", which means "to be" or "one's home". The town sits at the confluence of rivers Adair and Bannockburn, just a short distance from the A754.
The town was founded in 1315 as the parish church of St. Michael and All Angels, however it was abandoned by then rector John Douglas, who had taken the vacant post, after he died at his home in Stirling. In 1692, a new church was erected here in the Gothic style and dedicated to Saint Martin. This church became the cathedral of the diocese of Selkirk in Scotland.
Adie is known for its historic buildings, such as the Old Church (built circa 1350), the Stone Arch Bridge (a narrow arch built by the stone miners during the industrial revolution) and the National Museum of Scottish History. The town was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.
Adie is known for its agricultural sector, which includes cattle farming, sheep rearing, and dairy production. It also has a significant whisky industry as well.
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