Little Lake

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Little Lake

Cairnbulg Harbour Looking back into the harbour from the end of the harbour arm.

Built in the 1920s, the harbour is privately owned, by Cairnbulg Boat Haven Ltd. There are plans to deepen and further improve the harbour, which has recently installed pontoons for leisure craft. — Cairnbulg Harbour Credit: Bob Jones

Little Lake is a picturesque body of water located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is a small sea inlet commonly referred to as an estuary or creek. The lake is situated at the mouth of the River Dee, where it meets the North Sea.

With its stunning natural beauty and tranquil surroundings, Little Lake has become a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The estuary boasts a diverse ecosystem, providing a habitat for a wide variety of bird species, including herons, ducks, and geese. Birdwatchers flock to the area to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

The surrounding landscape is characterized by rolling hills, rugged cliffs, and sandy beaches. The area is also home to a rich marine life, with seals frequently spotted basking in the sun on the rocks. The intertidal mudflats of the estuary provide an important feeding ground for migratory birds, making it an important site for conservation and ecological research.

Visitors to Little Lake can enjoy a range of activities, including walking along the sandy shores, exploring the nearby nature reserves, or simply taking in the breathtaking views. The estuary also offers opportunities for water-based activities such as kayaking and sailing.

Little Lake, Aberdeenshire is a place of natural beauty and tranquility, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the stunning Scottish landscape and observe the diverse wildlife that calls this estuary home.

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Little Lake Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.677432/-1.9257596 or Grid Reference NK0465. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cairnbulg Harbour

Looking back into the harbour from the end of the harbour arm. Built in the 1920s, the harbour is privately owned, by Cairnbulg Boat Haven Ltd. There are plans to deepen and further improve the harbour, which has recently installed pontoons for leisure craft.

Bob Jones

Sovereign on the rocks

Forlorn and lonesome, the wreck of the Sovereign lies high and dry at low tide atop Cairnbulg Briggs as shiny FR6 Remembrance Link

sails past at a safe distance. See Link

for more information on Sovereigh in better days.

Ian Paterson

Roll on spring tide

After what seemed like a sure geograph for the adjacent square to the north, the route was blocked by just a few feet of water - "and me withoot ma wellies!"*. Low tide was 1.1 m above chart datum at this point, so next time there's a low spring tide, the slippery walk across the bladder wrack might prove more fruitful for someone. The wrecked Sovereigh NK0365 : Sovereign on the rocks lies to the right of the photograph. (* Thanks to the Big Yin Link

Ian Paterson

Beacon on Cairnbulg Briggs

These rocks have seen wrecks old Link

and new NK0365 : Sovereign on the rocks. Modern vessel Remembrance sails past at a safe distance after leaving Fraserburgh earlier. The beacon flashes white once every ten seconds if it's dark.

Ian Paterson

Cairnbulg: site of station, 1988

View NE on B9107 to Inverallochy where the ex-GNS Fraserburgh (left) - St Combs (right) light railway crossed. The station and line were closed from 3/5/65.

Ben Brooksbank

Inverallochy village

David Purchase

The shoreline at Cairnbulg Point

David Purchase

Cairnbulg Harbour

Deepened and with extra pontoons added in 2012/13.

Gordon Brown

Pillbox, Charlestown, Aberdeenshire

The pillbox is a Scottish variant of the Type 24 design and is one of three which overlooked Whitelinks Bay.

Claire Pegrum

Harbour, Kittyloch Shore, Aberdeenshire

The harbour has been built using WWII anti-tank blocks gathered from nearby beaches and so is not particularly old.

Claire Pegrum

Harbour, Kittyloch Shore, Aberdeenshire

The harbour has been built using WWII anti-tank blocks gathered from nearby beaches and so is not particularly old.

Claire Pegrum

Pillbox, Whitelinks Bay, Aberdeenshire

The pillbox is one of three which overlooked Whitelinks Bay.

Claire Pegrum

Whitelinks Bay, Aberdeenshire

On the horizon can be seen large houses which have been built behind Inverallochy Golf Course. The one on the left is shown at NK0464 : Jeca House.

Claire Pegrum

Buried pillbox, Whitelinks Bay, Aberdeenshire

The pillbox is one of three which overlooked Whitelinks Bay.

Claire Pegrum

Minor road near Hallmoss, Aberdeenshire

Although the road is open to all traffic, it has not been adopted by the local authority and is privately maintained. The figure advertises a protective coatings company which operates from buildings at the farm at Hallmoss.

Claire Pegrum

Pillbox, Cairnbulg Harbour, Aberdeenshire

Looking across Fraserburgh Bay towards Fraserburgh. The pillbox is a Scottish variant of the Type 24 design. A 1941 aerial photograph suggests that it was disguised as a fisherman's hut during the war. After the war it was bought by a local fisherman and used to store creels. The harbour breakwaters were extended in the 1980s using anti-tank blocks.

Claire Pegrum

Fishing debris on the beach, Fraserburgh Bay, Aberdeenshire

Looking west along the bay towards Fraserburgh.

Claire Pegrum

Pillbox by the Water of Philorth, Aberdeenshire

Unfortunately the pillbox has slipped further and acquired a paint job since it was last Geographed: NK0264 : Pillbox by the Water of Philorth. This is one of three pillboxes which overlooked the eastern half of Fraserburgh Bay. It is a CEScC 2893 which is a Scottish variant of the Type 24 design.

Claire Pegrum

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Little Lake is located at Grid Ref: NK0465 (Lat: 57.677432, Lng: -1.9257596)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East