Auchenhalrig

Settlement in Banffshire

Scotland

Auchenhalrig

Auchenhalrig is a small village located in the region of Banffshire, Scotland. It is situated in the northeastern part of the country, near the coast of the North Sea. The village is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, with rolling hills and green fields dominating the scenery.

With a population of around 200 people, Auchenhalrig is a tightly-knit community that prides itself on its close-knit relationships and strong community spirit. The village offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those seeking a quiet and serene lifestyle.

Despite its small size, Auchenhalrig has a rich history that can be traced back several centuries. The village is known for its traditional Scottish architecture, with many of its buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. It is not uncommon to see charming stone cottages and historic landmarks scattered throughout the village.

The main economic activities in Auchenhalrig revolve around agriculture and the local tourism industry. The fertile land surrounding the village is used for farming, primarily for crops such as barley and potatoes. Additionally, the village attracts visitors who are drawn to its natural beauty and historical attractions.

Auchenhalrig is also well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The village has good transport links, with regular bus services to neighboring areas. For those seeking a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle in the Scottish countryside, Auchenhalrig offers a welcoming community and a beautiful setting to call home.

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Auchenhalrig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.642545/-3.053096 or Grid Reference NJ3761. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A98 in Whiteash Wood

Peter Bond

Barley, Auchenreath

Ripening barley on sandy soils near the mouth of the Spey.

Richard Webb

Dallachy Airfield

The site of RAF Dallachy is now farmed along with a waste disposal site on the hard standing of one of the runways.

Richard Webb

A memorial to the fallen of Dallochy airfield

Dallachy field served as a launching point for counter shipping measures in the North sea during World War 2.NJ3562 : Lessons from the past?

Des Colhoun

Lessons from the past?

The plaque is found on the memorial in Bogmoor. NJ3562 : A memorial to the fallen of Dallochy airfield

Des Colhoun

Old Red Sandstone

This cliff face is of Old Red Sandstone, laid down some 350 million years ago at the margin of Lake Orcadie, which occupied an area roughly similar to that of the Moray Firth. Outcrops along the Burn of Tynet have yielded many fossils of Devonian fish, and has consequently been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The fish-bearing strata are not in this particular cliff, which is lower down the succession.

Anne Burgess

Burn of Tynet

The burn of Tynet flows in a deep shady wooded glen which it has cut for itself through the relatively soft Old Red Sandstone. You can see that the sandstone dips gently away from the photographer location. Some beds in this sandstone, not visible here, have yielded numerous fossils of Devonian fish.

Anne Burgess

Tynet Burn

The burn meanders along the base of the low cliff. It is very overgrown with vegetation and very shady. This alder tree has grown out across the water towards the light rather than up into the shade. Notice how clear the peat-stained water is.

Anne Burgess

Dallachy RAF Memorial

The memorial commemorates the aircrew who trained and served at RAF Dallachy during the Second World War. Construction began in 1942, and at first the airfield was used to train aircrew on multi-engined aircraft. From September 1944 Dallachy was the base for Beaufighter squadrons engaged in attacking enemy shipping in the North Sea and on the west coast of Norway. [NJ3563 : RAF Dallachy Strike Wing is the main panel on the monument and NJ3563 : RAF 14 (Pilot) Advanced Flying Unit is on the plinth to the left of the main panel. The other plinth carries an information board giving a brief history of RAF Dallachy.

Anne Burgess