Englishman's Neuks

Island in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Englishman's Neuks

Portlethen from the A90 Credit: Mike Pennington

Englishman's Neuks is a small island located off the coast of Kincardineshire in Scotland. With an area of approximately 0.5 hectares, it is one of the smallest islands in the region. The island is situated in the North Sea, about 1.5 kilometers northeast of the village of Johnshaven.

Englishman's Neuks, also known as Englishman's Nook, is a rocky islet characterized by its rugged and uneven terrain. The island is predominantly composed of granite, giving it a distinctive appearance. It is largely uninhabited and lacks any permanent structures or facilities.

The island is a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers due to its significant bird population. Various seabird species can be found nesting on the cliffs and rocky outcrops around the island, including kittiwakes, guillemots, and razorbills. The surrounding waters are also home to a diverse range of marine life, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling and diving.

Access to Englishman's Neuks is limited, as there are no regular ferry services or public transport connections. However, the island can be reached by private boat or kayak from nearby coastal areas. Visitors are advised to check local tide times and weather conditions before planning a trip to the island, as the waters can be treacherous during certain periods.

Englishman's Neuks offers a unique and picturesque natural setting, attracting nature enthusiasts seeking a tranquil escape in the midst of Scotland's coastal beauty.

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Englishman's Neuks Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.052204/-2.1155192 or Grid Reference NO9395. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Portlethen from the A90

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 bridge, Portlethen

A massive bridge on a long embankment. The railway crosses Thistle Drive and route 1 of the National Cycle Network.

Richard Webb

Portlethen: postbox № AB12 13

A modern design of postbox, intended for locations such as this, just inside a large out-of-town ASDA supermarket. It is pictured at 7:30 on a Sunday morning, just as the store is opening, and is emptied finally at 6:30pm on weekdays and at 12:45pm on Saturdays.

Chris Downer

Cairnwell Drive

Like almost all of Portlethen, new.

Richard Webb

Railway, Portlethen

Looking southwards on the railway serving Aberdeen.

Richard Webb

Jubilee Hall

The hall was originally a drill hall.

Anne Burgess

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

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