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Geography (pronunciation: jog-ra-fee Doric derivative (dialectal) jig-riff-fee)

Any contributions to the geography portal must have some truth contained within it but kept to a minimum amount. Inaccuracies in any of the articles within the portal are fully expected, although "double entendres" about gaping chasms etc are to be avoided. The Rift Valley, however, is fair game. As ever, the publishers of Crikipedia accept no responsibility for anything.

What is geography?

Geography is the study of the Earth and its features and of the distribution of life on the earth, including human life and the effects of human activity. The word geography derives from the word geography, meaning "whatever". Cricket geography is specifically the study of the wickets, places and environment of the game in the North East of Scotland region (although not exclusively) and the effects on the people who participate in it.

This page was last updated Tuesday, 15 April 2008

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Long thought to be on a 1 in 8 slope, this is actually a result of the "Links Effect" a variety of optical illusions that are a peculiarity of the beachfront venue.

Home to predominantly, Bon Accord C.C., The Links boasts two wickets, Links 4 & 5, (an reminder of what was once 5 wickets in total). Due to its unique location, it is a ground with many peculiarities, not least of which is the southerly Sirocco wind which, unlike its Mediterranean cousin, blows a constant cold stream of air across the playing area.

An impressive feature of The Links is the imposing Broad Hill to the east of the venue. The Hill has a notorious reputation as a home for unwashed glue sniffing neds and as a shagging spot for hormone fuelled teens. This reputation has diminished in recent years. (More...)

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The once lush and fertile area around Sheddocksley has been ravaged, over time, by guerrilla warfare, social deprivation and ecological disasters. It is now almost impossible to survive there due to the cold winds of up to 208 kph. A small community ekes out a meagre living there (as in this picture of locals in the car park). It is the only wicket in the North east of Scotland to meet all 5 criteria of wicket notoriety. There is some belief, held by visitors, that the ground is actually haunted by a malicious force.

Did you know...

... that The Broad Hill was a man made landmark constructed with soil excavated from Links 1-3?

...that Sheddocksley was discovered in 1910 by the ill fated Terra Nova expedition led by Cpt. Robert Scott en route to the Antarctic?

...that Fraserburgh was a nice place to play at once?

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Great & small

Gaddafi Stadium, in Lahore, Pakistan, has the largest playing surface of any cricket ground in the world. (this is actually true)

The smallest wicket played on in Grades cricket is in the grounds of Balmoral Castle. Measuring just 3 by 1.6 metres it is only suitable for very small people. Crathie bowler Bob McAra once took 7 wickets there.

The highest point on Earth, that has ever played host to a game of cricket, is Sheddocksley, Aberdeen, which is above sea level. The oxygen there is so thin it doesn't allow white boundary paint to stain the grass.