Described in 1847 as a rural hamlet on the banks of the River Bonnieburn, Fyriebridge is centred near the junction of the A790 road with a minor lane serving the nearby farms. The name Fyriebridge derives from Fyvie Bridge, the old name for a ford crossing the Bonnieburn nearby, originally serving a crossing point known as Fyvies Fare. Though no longer the primary bridge, it retains the name, and the settlement grew around this crossing. There

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**Discovered in Historic Thread: Fyriebridge — A Rural Crossroads Since 1847** Nestled near the banks of the River Bonnieburn, just a quiet intersection off the A790, lies the rural hamlet of Fyriebridge. Today, its story begins in 1847, when early records reference it as a modest settlement shaped by a modest ford known as Fyvies Fare. This crossing once served seasonal travelers, farmers, and traders, laying the groundwork for a community that slowly evolved around this riverine crossroads. Though no longer a primary bridge, the name Fyriebridge endures—rooted in history, geography, and quiet continuity. ### The Origins of Fyvie Bridge and Fyriebridge The ford of Fyvies Fare predates modern roads, acting as a vital link across the Bonnieburn. The name Fyriebridge arises directly from this bridge’s ancient function: “Fyvie Bridge” was the favored term for the crossing point, later adapted into the settlement’s official and enduring name. Centered at the junction where the A790 meets a minor lane servicing nearby farms, Fyriebridge’s geography centered on accessibility and rural life. As transportation shifted, the bridge’s role faded, yet the settlement retained its historical identity—anchored in place, memory, and river.