7 gems from Aberdeenshire's curious past

From alligators, temples, sunken treasure and the Queen's loo that had to be covered in cling film, author Duncan Harley has brought together a collection of strange tales from the North East in his new book, The A-Z of Curious Aberdeenshire.
Alligators were reportedly kept in a temple near Mintlaw. PIC: Contributed.Alligators were reportedly kept in a temple near Mintlaw. PIC: Contributed.
Alligators were reportedly kept in a temple near Mintlaw. PIC: Contributed.