The settlements of the Durris area are widely scattered and include Craiglug, Woodlands of Durris, Denside of Durris, Kirkton of Durris, Crossroads, Blairydryne, Lochton and Darnford. The most substantial of these is Kirkton of Durris, shown in the map (left).
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The church dates from 1822 and has a Fraser Burial Aisle which dates, in part, from 1587.
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The local primary school ( Durris Primary 01330 811457) is at Woodlands of Durris.
Much of the area of Durris is covered by Durris Forest. This precious resource is cared for by the Friends of Durris Forest.
Durris contains about 495 electors and 252 households.
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