Some Geography

The Scottish Terrier originated from the Blackmount region of Perthshire and the Moor of Rannoch. They were specifically grown for hunting vermin. By the 17th century the Scottish Terrier had spread all over Scotland and began to be brought overseas to countries like France where Jing James 1 had sent six scotties as a gift for the French monarch. The Scottish Terrier became prominent throughout the world over the following centuries but were most abundant in the Scottish Highlands and the Island of Skye. They were particulary popular in Aberdeen in the late 19th century and as a result were often called the Aberdeen Terrier during this period.