Floors Craig

Island in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Floors Craig

Portlethen from the A90
Portlethen from the A90 Credit: Mike Pennington

Floors Craig is a small island located off the coast of Kincardineshire, in the northeast of Scotland. It is situated in the North Sea, approximately 14 miles southeast of Aberdeen. The island covers an area of around 8 hectares and is surrounded by rocky shores and cliffs.

Floors Craig is known for its rugged and picturesque landscape, with steep cliffs that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding sea. The island is uninhabited and lacks any permanent structures. It is primarily visited by tourists and nature enthusiasts who come to explore its natural beauty.

The island is home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and kittiwakes. The surrounding waters are also rich in marine life, with seals, dolphins, and occasionally even whales spotted in the area.

Access to Floors Craig is possible by boat, although it is important to note that landing on the island is restricted due to the fragility of its ecosystem. Visitors are advised to observe the island from a distance and take precautions to ensure the preservation of its natural habitat.

Floors Craig offers a unique opportunity to experience the unspoiled beauty of a Scottish island. Its remote and wild setting makes it an ideal destination for those seeking tranquility and a chance to connect with nature.

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Floors Craig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.037008/-2.1304499 or Grid Reference NO9293. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Portlethen from the A90
Portlethen from the A90
House and fields north of Newtonhill
House and fields north of Newtonhill
Quiet, but wide residential street Photographer is standing near the street edge
Quiet, but wide residential street
Photographer is standing near the street edge
Looking towards Cammachmore Bay Photographer is standing at the verge of the minor paved road.
Looking towards Cammachmore Bay
Photographer is standing at the verge of the minor paved road.
Coastal view towards Downies Access to this point only via unpaved farm track.
Coastal view towards Downies
Access to this point only via unpaved farm track.
Cammies Inn, Cammachmore Near Newtonhill, on the former main road from Stonehaven to Aberdeen (now bypassed by A90 dual carriageway).
Cammies Inn, Cammachmore
Near Newtonhill, on the former main road from Stonehaven to Aberdeen (now bypassed by A90 dual carriageway).
Bend in road, Cammachmore village
Bend in road, Cammachmore village
Road into Cammachmore, near Newtonhill
Road into Cammachmore, near Newtonhill
Junction at Cammachmore, near Portleithen
Junction at Cammachmore, near Portleithen
Site of Newtonhill Station The station closed in 1956 although there is some talk of reopening it as Newtonhill has transformed from a fishing village to a commuter settlement.  Compare the photo from 2009 <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1454732" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1454732">Link</a> for changes to track layout and signals.
Site of Newtonhill Station
The station closed in 1956 although there is some talk of reopening it as Newtonhill has transformed from a fishing village to a commuter settlement. Compare the photo from 2009 Link for changes to track layout and signals.
High Speed Train The 14:52 from Aberdeen to King's Cross passes the site of Newtonhill station.
High Speed Train
The 14:52 from Aberdeen to King's Cross passes the site of Newtonhill station.
Newtonhill parish church This modest structure dates from 1987.
Newtonhill parish church
This modest structure dates from 1987.
Newtonhill: walking to the harbour The cat was friendly...
Newtonhill: walking to the harbour
The cat was friendly...
Newtonhill Bay
Newtonhill Bay
Walking the coastal path The rugged Cran Hill (elev. 86 m) is in the background: could it be called a tor?
Walking the coastal path
The rugged Cran Hill (elev. 86 m) is in the background: could it be called a tor?
The Newton Arms, Newtonhill
The Newton Arms, Newtonhill
Plaxton Elite Coach on the A92 at Newtonhill Park's of Hamilton Volvo B11R/Plaxton Elite (LSK 873) heading south on the A92 at Newtonhill.
Plaxton Elite Coach on the A92 at Newtonhill
Park's of Hamilton Volvo B11R/Plaxton Elite (LSK 873) heading south on the A92 at Newtonhill.
Bridge over the A92 at Newtonhill The A92 is a major highway that runs for 89 miles through Fife, Dundee, Angus, Aberdeenshire, and Aberdeen City in Scotland. From south to north, it runs from Dunfermline to Blackdog, just north of Aberdeen.
Bridge over the A92 at Newtonhill
The A92 is a major highway that runs for 89 miles through Fife, Dundee, Angus, Aberdeenshire, and Aberdeen City in Scotland. From south to north, it runs from Dunfermline to Blackdog, just north of Aberdeen.
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Floors Craig is located at Grid Ref: NO9293 (Lat: 57.037008, Lng: -2.1304499)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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