Bowduns

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Bowduns

Allerdyce Street (A957), Stonehaven Looking southward.
Allerdyce Street (A957), Stonehaven Credit: Peter Wood

Bowduns is a prominent coastal feature located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is known for its stunning headland and point, which provide breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the North Sea.

The headland of Bowduns juts out into the sea, forming a distinct and rugged cliff face that reaches a height of approximately 50 meters. This geological formation is composed of layers of sedimentary rocks, including sandstone and shale, which have been shaped by the erosive forces of the ocean over millions of years. The cliffs of Bowduns are a striking feature of the area's coastline and are a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

At the tip of the headland lies the point of Bowduns, which offers panoramic views of the sea and the nearby coastal towns. This vantage point allows visitors to appreciate the vastness of the North Sea, with its ever-changing colors and tides. The point is also a great spot for birdwatching, as it attracts a variety of seabirds, including gannets, kittiwakes, and fulmars.

The surrounding area of Bowduns is characterized by a diverse range of flora and fauna, including wildflowers, grasses, and heather. Coastal grasslands and rocky outcrops provide habitats for various species of small mammals and reptiles. The headland is also home to a population of breeding seabirds, which find refuge in the cliffs during the nesting season.

Overall, Bowduns is a remarkable coastal feature that showcases the natural beauty and geological history of Kincardineshire. Its headland and point offer visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the stunning coastal scenery and observe the diverse wildlife that inhabits this unique environment.

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Bowduns Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.951378/-2.1943631 or Grid Reference NO8884. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Allerdyce Street (A957), Stonehaven Looking southward.
Allerdyce Street (A957), Stonehaven
Looking southward.
Stonehaven Bay A view across the bay from the harbour area towards the newer part of  the town.
Stonehaven Bay
A view across the bay from the harbour area towards the newer part of the town.
Aircraft sculpture at Stonehaven There are five such superb sculptures along the sea wall at Stonehaven. This one has a small plaque attached to the rock to say that this is a model of a Norwegian Seaplane which landed in the bay in April 1940, thus escaping the German invasion of Norway. The plane was piloted by Stein Gustavvson Abildso.
Aircraft sculpture at Stonehaven
There are five such superb sculptures along the sea wall at Stonehaven. This one has a small plaque attached to the rock to say that this is a model of a Norwegian Seaplane which landed in the bay in April 1940, thus escaping the German invasion of Norway. The plane was piloted by Stein Gustavvson Abildso.
Viking boat sculpture, Stonehaven One of five beautiful sculptures on the sea wall at Stonehaven. This one depicts a Viking boat of the type that might have once headed this way from Norway.
Viking boat sculpture, Stonehaven
One of five beautiful sculptures on the sea wall at Stonehaven. This one depicts a Viking boat of the type that might have once headed this way from Norway.
A Scottish delicacy You may have thought that reports of the deep fried Mars bar being a delicacy in Scotland was a mere myth, but this sign on the wall of a chip shop in Stonehaven would confirm the truth. This contributor wasn't brave enough to try the dish.
A Scottish delicacy
You may have thought that reports of the deep fried Mars bar being a delicacy in Scotland was a mere myth, but this sign on the wall of a chip shop in Stonehaven would confirm the truth. This contributor wasn't brave enough to try the dish.
Old milestone John Briggs used this 'C listed' property at 19 Bridgfield until earlier in 2021.   It is at the south side of the bridge over Carron Water which is undergoing some flood defence works.  In the recess near the blue hoarding is a milestone and below it a slightly recessed stone plaque.   The bridge was built in 1781, widened in 1885 and rebuilt in 1973.
Old milestone
John Briggs used this 'C listed' property at 19 Bridgfield until earlier in 2021. It is at the south side of the bridge over Carron Water which is undergoing some flood defence works. In the recess near the blue hoarding is a milestone and below it a slightly recessed stone plaque. The bridge was built in 1781, widened in 1885 and rebuilt in 1973.
Old milestone A close up of the milestone in the niche at the corner of the building to the south of the bridge over Carron Water.  Inscribed on the left-hand face L/14 (for Laurencekirk), A/14 (Aberdeen) on the right and BERVIE/10 on the bevel.  The vertical plaque below is inscribed THEOBALD/BARCLAY/1150 (the first Barclays ancestor in Scotland 1150), MATHERS/1351 (Barclays acquired the Mathers estate in 1351), URIE/1647 (Barclays bought Urie estate 1647),COND/1781.  This stone was copied from the keystone on the 1781 bridge which was concealed by the 1885 widening.
Old milestone
A close up of the milestone in the niche at the corner of the building to the south of the bridge over Carron Water. Inscribed on the left-hand face L/14 (for Laurencekirk), A/14 (Aberdeen) on the right and BERVIE/10 on the bevel. The vertical plaque below is inscribed THEOBALD/BARCLAY/1150 (the first Barclays ancestor in Scotland 1150), MATHERS/1351 (Barclays acquired the Mathers estate in 1351), URIE/1647 (Barclays bought Urie estate 1647),COND/1781. This stone was copied from the keystone on the 1781 bridge which was concealed by the 1885 widening.
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G896 This bracket can be found on the wall of the Police Station, Stonehaven.
The recorded details give a height of 4.1664 metres above sea level.
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Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G896
This bracket can be found on the wall of the Police Station, Stonehaven. The recorded details give a height of 4.1664 metres above sea level. For more details see : LinkExternal link
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G897 This bracket can be found on the wall of the Town Hall, Stonehaven.
The recorded details give a height of 5.5802 metres above sea level.
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Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G897
This bracket can be found on the wall of the Town Hall, Stonehaven. The recorded details give a height of 5.5802 metres above sea level. For more details see : LinkExternal link
Downie Point This is the 'island' forming the end of Downie Point.  The flat topped island-like end of the headland isn't easily reachable on foot due to the steep gorge.
Downie Point
This is the 'island' forming the end of Downie Point. The flat topped island-like end of the headland isn't easily reachable on foot due to the steep gorge.
Dunnottar Castle Dunnottar Castle, near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire.
Dunnottar Castle
Dunnottar Castle, near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire.
Waterfall in Tremuda Bay The water from small burn draining the fields above forms the small but prominent waterfall.
Waterfall in Tremuda Bay
The water from small burn draining the fields above forms the small but prominent waterfall.
Carron Water meets the sea at Stonehaven Beach
Carron Water meets the sea at Stonehaven Beach
Stonehaven beach The spire of the market buildings can be seen to the left.
Stonehaven beach
The spire of the market buildings can be seen to the left.
Stonehaven lifeboat station Note the typical sandstone cottage to the left.
Stonehaven lifeboat station
Note the typical sandstone cottage to the left.
Boats, inner dock, Stonehaven harbour Mostly pleasure craft along with the Golden Harvest II (registered A99 (Aberdeen)) and the derelict looking INS31 fishing boats.
Boats, inner dock, Stonehaven harbour
Mostly pleasure craft along with the Golden Harvest II (registered A99 (Aberdeen)) and the derelict looking INS31 fishing boats.
Ella at rest The Ella (registered A11 (Aberdeen)) awaits her next fishing voyage while surrounded by pleasure craft in the inner dock at Stonehaven harbour.
Ella at rest
The Ella (registered A11 (Aberdeen)) awaits her next fishing voyage while surrounded by pleasure craft in the inner dock at Stonehaven harbour.
Inner dock, Stonehaven harbour Mostly pleasure craft, but the smartly turned-out Ella (A11) is prominent in the foreground.
Inner dock, Stonehaven harbour
Mostly pleasure craft, but the smartly turned-out Ella (A11) is prominent in the foreground.
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Bowduns is located at Grid Ref: NO8884 (Lat: 56.951378, Lng: -2.1943631)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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