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Catterline Harbour, the village was a fishing centre in the 19th century. Catterline is a coastal village on the North Sea in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. [1] It is situated about 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Stonehaven; nearby to the north are Dunnottar Castle and Fowlsheugh Nature Reserve.
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.
Gardenstown (Scots: Gamrie) [2] is a small coastal village, 8.7 miles (14.0 km) by road east of Banff in Aberdeenshire, northeastern Scotland. The village's main economic base is fishing. Gardenstown is served by Gardenstown New Church. The hamlet of Dubford is to the south, and a footpath along the shore to the east leads to the village of Crovie.
Cammachmore (Gaelic An Camach Mòr) is a hamlet in the coastal region near the North Sea in Aberdeenshire. [1] It lies slightly west of the A92 road and the ancient Causey Mounth passes through the community. Historic Elsick House is situated due west of Cammachmore.
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.
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.
Dubford is a small village in northern coastal Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Dubford is situated along the B9031 road approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) east of Macduff, south of Gardenstown. There is evidence of prehistoric man in the vicinity of Dubford, notably from the nearby Longman Hill and Cairn Lee ancient monuments. [1]
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.