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Gourdon (/ ˈ ɡ ʊər d ə n /) nicknamed Gurdin by the population, is a coastal fishing village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, south of Inverbervie [2] and north of Johnshaven, with a natural harbour. [3] Its harbour was built in 1820. [4] It was formerly in Kincardineshire. It is known for its close community and unique local dialect.
Johnshaven is a coastal village along the North Sea located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. About 2 miles (3 km) southwest of Johnshaven lies Milton Ness, which includes a red sandstone cliff landform. [2] The flax industry, sailmaking and fishing have historically been an integral part of Johnshaven life and economy. Johnshaven has a primary school.
A list of towns and villages in the Aberdeenshire council area of Scotland A ...
Villages in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, one of 32 unitary council areas of Scotland. Subcategories. This category has only the following subcategory. S. Strichen (2 C, 2 ...
Findon or Finnan is a fishing village eight miles south of Aberdeen, [1] famous for originating the smoked haddock known as Finnan haddie. [2] The Findon moor has a number of paths through it, many of which run along the cliffs. Deer can often be seen there. Nearby features include the Portlethen Moss Nature Reserve.
Newburgh is a coastal village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. [2] The village dates to 1261 AD, when William St. Clair, 6th Baron of Roslin , wanted to establish a chapel in the area. [ 3 ] Originally built as a school, somewhat later the chapel of Holy Rood was established.
Crovie / ˈ k r ɪ v i / is a small village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, dating from the 18th century, [1] a time when the sea was the only mode of transport to and from Scotland's shores. The smallest and most remote of Buchan cliff-foot fishing villages, [ 1 ] it comprises a single row of houses, most gable-end to the sea.
Boddam is a coastal village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is 29 miles (47 km) north of Aberdeen and 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Peterhead. The settlement of Stirling Village lies immediately to the west. Sea cliffs rise to 200 feet (61 m), south of the village: a coastal path leads along these to the Bullers of Buchan.