Torry is one of the oldest parts of Aberdeen with records showing that nearly 900 years ago it existed as a separate community. The name Torry could arise from the Gaelic word torr meaning rounded hill or mound but some people believe it comes from the Gaelic torraidgh meaning thief or bandit. Torraidgh (now anglicised to Tory) Island off the north coast of Ireland was given that name as it was home to a band of infamous robbers. The Conservative party was given the nickname Tories for this reason by their opponents.
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