The family stayed at Mill of Kingoodie, and Chrystal received his early education at the parish school of Old Meldrum, two miles from his home.
Ang pamilya nagtutulog at Mill ng Kingoodie, at Chrystal natanggap ang kanyang unang bahagi ng edukasyon sa parokya paaralan ng Lumang Meldrum, dalawang milya mula sa kanyang bahay.