Lonmay

Settlement in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Lonmay

Aberdeenshire staggered junction A minor road meets the B9033 in the flat Aberdeenshire landscape, with Newark Farm in the right background.   The B9033 is about 12 km long and loops around from Lumms Crossroads on the A90 to a roundabout at Fraserburgh: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=B9033" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=B9033">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Aberdeenshire staggered junction Credit: Bill Harrison

Lonmay is a small rural village located in the Aberdeenshire council area in Scotland. Situated approximately 40 miles north of Aberdeen, it lies on the eastern coast of Scotland, overlooking the North Sea. With a population of around 400 people, Lonmay is known for its peaceful and picturesque surroundings.

The village is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, offering breathtaking views of the Scottish countryside. It is characterized by traditional stone-built houses and cottages, giving it a charming and timeless atmosphere. The local economy is primarily agricultural, with farming and livestock being the main occupations for many residents.

Lonmay is home to St. Brandon's Church, a historic building dating back to the 13th century. The church is renowned for its stunning stained glass windows and intricate stone carvings. It serves as a focal point for the community, hosting regular religious services and community events.

In terms of amenities, Lonmay has a primary school, providing education for children in the local area. For additional services and facilities, residents often travel to nearby towns such as Fraserburgh or Peterhead. These larger towns offer a wider range of shops, healthcare facilities, and leisure activities.

The village of Lonmay offers a tranquil and close-knit community, with a strong sense of local pride. Its idyllic Scottish countryside setting and rich history make it an attractive destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat or a glimpse into rural Scottish life.

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Aberdeenshire staggered junction A minor road meets the B9033 in the flat Aberdeenshire landscape, with Newark Farm in the right background.   The B9033 is about 12 km long and loops around from Lumms Crossroads on the A90 to a roundabout at Fraserburgh: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=B9033" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=B9033">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Aberdeenshire staggered junction
A minor road meets the B9033 in the flat Aberdeenshire landscape, with Newark Farm in the right background. The B9033 is about 12 km long and loops around from Lumms Crossroads on the A90 to a roundabout at Fraserburgh: LinkExternal link .
Berrybrae stone circle: recumbent stone and flankers This site photographs better in the winter when the trees admit more light.  For more, see Canmore listing 21099: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/21099/berrybrae" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/21099/berrybrae">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Berrybrae stone circle: recumbent stone and flankers
This site photographs better in the winter when the trees admit more light. For more, see Canmore listing 21099: LinkExternal link .
Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (1) This circle is inside a small circular wood, making it quite difficult to photograph. The recumbent and three other stones are still in their original positions, and one stone has been re-erected. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/21099/details/berrybrae/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/21099/details/berrybrae/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4468847">NK0257 : Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (2)</a>
Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (1)
This circle is inside a small circular wood, making it quite difficult to photograph. The recumbent and three other stones are still in their original positions, and one stone has been re-erected. See LinkExternal link for more information. NK0257 : Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (2)
Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (2) The nearest stone is of red granite. To the right is the west flanker, with the recumbent beyond. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/21099/details/berrybrae/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/21099/details/berrybrae/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4468853">NK0257 : Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (3)</a>
Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (2)
The nearest stone is of red granite. To the right is the west flanker, with the recumbent beyond. See LinkExternal link for more information. NK0257 : Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (3)
Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (3) The recumbent and flankers silhouetted against the afternoon sun. The west flanker (on the right) is as it originally was, but the east flanker has broken off, leaving only a short stump standing. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/21099/details/berrybrae/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/21099/details/berrybrae/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4468858">NK0257 : Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (4)</a>
Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (3)
The recumbent and flankers silhouetted against the afternoon sun. The west flanker (on the right) is as it originally was, but the east flanker has broken off, leaving only a short stump standing. See LinkExternal link for more information. NK0257 : Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (4)
Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (4) All the surviving stones are in the west arc of the circle. The large dark one on the left is the recumbent, with the broken east flanker in front of it. The next one is still in its original position, but the one furthest to the right has been re-erected after falling over. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/21099/details/berrybrae/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/21099/details/berrybrae/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4468867">NK0257 : Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (5)</a>
Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (4)
All the surviving stones are in the west arc of the circle. The large dark one on the left is the recumbent, with the broken east flanker in front of it. The next one is still in its original position, but the one furthest to the right has been re-erected after falling over. See LinkExternal link for more information. NK0257 : Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (5)
Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (5) The recumbent here has an unusual feature in the boss in the centre of its upper surface. Behind it, in the shade, is the tallest stone of the circle, the west flanker, and the broken east flanker is on the right. The stone at the far side of the circle had fallen but was re-erected in 1976. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/21099/details/berrybrae/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/21099/details/berrybrae/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4468878">NK0257 : Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (6)</a>
Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (5)
The recumbent here has an unusual feature in the boss in the centre of its upper surface. Behind it, in the shade, is the tallest stone of the circle, the west flanker, and the broken east flanker is on the right. The stone at the far side of the circle had fallen but was re-erected in 1976. See LinkExternal link for more information. NK0257 : Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (6)
Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (6) The tall stone is the massive west flanker, and to its right is the recumbent, with its unusually-shaped upper surface. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/21099/details/berrybrae/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/21099/details/berrybrae/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more information. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/21099/details/berrybrae/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/21099/details/berrybrae/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4468888">NK0257 : Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (7)</a>
Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (6)
The tall stone is the massive west flanker, and to its right is the recumbent, with its unusually-shaped upper surface. See LinkExternal link for more information. See LinkExternal link for more information. NK0257 : Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (7)
Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (7) From the very edge of the wooded circle, the whole extent of the circle can be seen. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/21099/details/berrybrae/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/21099/details/berrybrae/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4468895">NK0257 : Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (8)</a>
Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (7)
From the very edge of the wooded circle, the whole extent of the circle can be seen. See LinkExternal link for more information. NK0257 : Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (8)
Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (8) The stone circle is inside this small circular wood in the field. Fortunately the crop was not so well grown that it precluded visiting the circle. Later in the year, it will be impossible because the crop will be too tall. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/21099/details/berrybrae/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/21099/details/berrybrae/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more information. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4468842">NK0257 : Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (1)</a>
Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (8)
The stone circle is inside this small circular wood in the field. Fortunately the crop was not so well grown that it precluded visiting the circle. Later in the year, it will be impossible because the crop will be too tall. See LinkExternal link for more information. NK0257 : Berrybrae Recumbent Stone Circle (1)
Berrybrae Looking over a ditch from the very muddy field edge just beside the road.
Berrybrae
Looking over a ditch from the very muddy field edge just beside the road.
'Lodge' house adjacent to Buchan Line on a minor road / old rail line crossing point
'Lodge' house adjacent to Buchan Line
on a minor road / old rail line crossing point
Lonmay, Old Formartine & Buchan Railway Lonmay once had a station on the Maud - Fraserburgh railway which was opened in 1965. Lonmay also has potatoes named after it eg Lonmay Pinks, which reflects well on this farming area in Buchan.
Lonmay, Old Formartine & Buchan Railway
Lonmay once had a station on the Maud - Fraserburgh railway which was opened in 1965. Lonmay also has potatoes named after it eg Lonmay Pinks, which reflects well on this farming area in Buchan.
A92 Crossing with the F&B Way A railway bridge once crossed this road, but today the Formartine 7 Buchan Way descends to ground level. The road is busy with refrigerated fish lorries thundering south from Fraserburgh ("The Broch") to the large UK cities and to France.
A92 Crossing with the F&B Way
A railway bridge once crossed this road, but today the Formartine 7 Buchan Way descends to ground level. The road is busy with refrigerated fish lorries thundering south from Fraserburgh ("The Broch") to the large UK cities and to France.
Lonmay village view from Buchan Line. Lonmay is a fairly scattered community, rather than a unified village, with clumps of housing in about 4 sites. Historical claim to fame - Elvis Presley's ancestor emigrated from this area
Lonmay village
view from Buchan Line. Lonmay is a fairly scattered community, rather than a unified village, with clumps of housing in about 4 sites. Historical claim to fame - Elvis Presley's ancestor emigrated from this area
Ban Car Hotel, Lonmay Small country hotel on Peterhead to Fraserburgh road. Large function area which is popular for local weddings.
Ban Car Hotel, Lonmay
Small country hotel on Peterhead to Fraserburgh road. Large function area which is popular for local weddings.
Berrybrae Stone Circle In a copse 50m into the field.
Berrybrae Stone Circle
In a copse 50m into the field.
Cortiebrae Traditional cottages by the back road to Inverallochy.
Cortiebrae
Traditional cottages by the back road to Inverallochy.
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Lonmay is located at Grid Ref: NK0258 (Lat: 57.616896, Lng: -1.964978)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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