The charming Scottish village where Elvis Presley's family roots can be traced to
dailyrecord.co.ukThere is no shortage of reasons to visit Scotland's many rural towns and villages, from their breathtaking scenery to their charming independent shops and pubs.If you are an Elvis Presley fan, however, there is one extra reason to visit the tiny Aberdeenshire village of Lonmay.
This is because it is reportedly where the rock and roll legend's ancestors were from.As reported by the Scottish Daily Express, Elvis is known for his ties to Scotland, such as the time when he made his first-and-only visit to the UK for a brief stopover at Prestwick Airport in 1960.
However, only the most knowledgable of fans will likely be aware of his roots in Lonmay. In 1745, blacksmith Andrew Presley emigrated from Scotland to North America, where he settled in North Carolina.
Elvis Aaron Presley, born in Mississippi on January 8, 1935, is a direct descendant of Andrew.Little did the blacksmith know when he left Scotland for America that he would be indirectly responsible for changing the course of music history.Scottish author Allan Morrison is responsible for identifying Elvis's unexpected links to the area.
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