Berrymuir Head

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Berrymuir Head

Portlethen from the A90 Credit: Mike Pennington

Berrymuir Head is a prominent coastal feature located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is a headland that juts out into the North Sea, forming a distinct point along the coastline.

The headland is situated about 10 miles south of the town of Stonehaven and is known for its rugged and dramatic cliffs that reach heights of up to 100 meters. These cliffs offer stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area and make Berrymuir Head a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

The headland is also home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds such as gannets, razorbills, and guillemots, which can often be seen nesting on the cliffs. It is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its importance for geology and fossil preservation.

In addition to its natural beauty, Berrymuir Head has historical significance as well. There are remnants of an Iron Age fort on the headland, indicating that it has been inhabited for thousands of years. The fort offers a glimpse into the area's ancient past and adds to the allure of Berrymuir Head.

Overall, Berrymuir Head is a stunning coastal feature that combines breathtaking natural scenery with rich historical and ecological value. Whether you are interested in exploring its cliffs, observing wildlife, or delving into its ancient past, this headland offers something for everyone to enjoy.

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Berrymuir Head Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.044563/-2.1211154 or Grid Reference NO9294. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Portlethen from the A90

Mike Pennington

House and fields north of Newtonhill

Mike Pennington

Quiet, but wide residential street

Photographer is standing near the street edge

C Michael Hogan

Looking towards Cammachmore Bay

Photographer is standing at the verge of the minor paved road.

C Michael Hogan

Coastal scene at England farm

A wisp of the North Sea is visible at image upper right. This locale is only accessible on an unpaved farm road; hence the 4x4 vehicle is desirable.

C Michael Hogan

Coastal view towards Downies

Access to this point only via unpaved farm track.

C Michael Hogan

Residential lane in Old Portlethen

Photographer is standing at the edge of the paved lane.

C Michael Hogan

Coastal access limited by residential uses

Since there is no parking and no signage present, the coastal visitor here in Old Portlethen is in a quandary as to how best to achieve access to the beautiful rugged coastline that lies beyond. Most significantly, the planning decisions that led up to the present land use configuration, are confusing to say the least, with a curtain wall of single family residences effectively occupying most of the potential coastal access from the village.

C Michael Hogan

Portlethen Railway Station

View from an overbridge, looking northwards. This has been the site of a station for a long time, since well before the building of a small town at Portlethen and it used to serve Portlethen Village on the coast.

Richard Webb

Railway, Portlethen

Looking southwards on the railway serving Aberdeen.

Richard Webb

Portlethen railway station, Aberdeenshire

Opened in 1850 by the Aberdeen Railway on what is today the line from Dundee to Aberdeen, this station closed to passengers in 1956 and completely in 1963. View north towards Cove Bay and Aberdeen. The 1850 station platforms were mostly on the far side of where the footbridge now is.

Nigel Thompson

Junction at Cammachmore, near Portleithen

Mike Pennington

Platform 2 Portlethen Rail Station

Douglas Nelson

Portlethen Station

As others have noted, opened 1850, closed 1956 when the Aberdeen suburban services were abandoned and reopened in 1985. Facilities are minimal, with bus shelters and a ticket machine.

Bill Harrison

Portlethen parish kirk

The Buildings of Scotland (Pevsner) Guide is not impressed with the 1840 structure: "a meagre Gothic box with bellcote". It just scrapes a C-listing (LB2874): Link