Balmellie Crofts

Settlement in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Balmellie Crofts

Turriff Golf Club, 12th Hole, Railway The long twelfth hole at Turriff, looking to the green. — Turriff Golf Club, 12th Hole, Railway Credit: Scott Cormie

Balmellie Crofts is a picturesque rural area located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Nestled in the heart of the countryside, it offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike. The crofts are surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and meandering streams, providing a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The area is renowned for its natural beauty, with stunning landscapes that attract nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers. Balmellie Crofts is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and various bird species, making it a haven for animal lovers.

The crofts themselves consist of charming traditional cottages, many of which have been lovingly restored and maintained. These cottages are adorned with colorful gardens and flowerbeds, adding to the overall charm and character of the area.

Despite its rural setting, Balmellie Crofts is conveniently located close to amenities and services. The nearby town of Turriff offers a range of shops, restaurants, and schools, ensuring that residents have access to everything they need.

Visitors to Balmellie Crofts can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and fishing. The area boasts numerous walking trails and cycling routes, allowing visitors to explore the stunning surroundings at their own pace.

Overall, Balmellie Crofts is a hidden gem in Aberdeenshire, offering a tranquil and beautiful setting for those seeking a rural escape. With its stunning landscapes, charming cottages, and abundant wildlife, it is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those looking to immerse themselves in the Scottish countryside.

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Balmellie Crofts Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.537298/-2.4425685 or Grid Reference NJ7349. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Turriff Golf Club, 12th Hole, Railway

The long twelfth hole at Turriff, looking to the green.

Scott Cormie

Turriff Golf Club, 13th Hole, Bridge

The thirteenth hole at Turriff, looking to the green.

Scott Cormie

Turriff Primary School

Looking south-west to Turriff Primary School on the northern outskirts of the town.

Scott Cormie

Market Street, Turriff

Looking south down Market Street in Turriff.

Scott Cormie

Markethill Trig Pillar

The triangulation pillar hidden away on the north side of a water treatment compound at Markethill on the north-east outskirts of Turriff.

Scott Cormie

The Turra Coo

The Turra Coo (Doric for "the Turriff Cow") was a white Ayrshire-Shorthorn cross dairy cow which lived near the Aberdeenshire town of Turriff in north-east Scotland in the early twentieth century. The cow became famous following a dispute between her owner, supported by local people, against the government over taxes and compulsory national insurance.

Ralph Greig

Forest Friends

Art Trail Hare, there and everywhere! Clan Cancer Support, the north-east’s leading cancer support charity, has partnered with Wild in Art once again to bring an exciting new art trail to the north-east, Moray, Orkney and Shetland. The Big Hop Trail will take the public on another cultural tour of the north-east and the islands from July to September 2023, with hare sculptures designed and created by some of the country’s most talented artists. The trail coincides with Clan’s 40th anniversary, with the 40 hares being the focal point to celebrate the charity’s commitment to supporting people affected by cancer. We chose the hare sculpture as they are an indigenous animal found in all parts of Clan’s geography. Much like our clients during their cancer journey, hares have to navigate rough and difficult terrain in order to survive. They are also adaptable, like our services team who deliver support to anyone affected by cancer. Most importantly, hares have incredible hearing. What better way to depict our lifeline listening and support service and the importance of being heard?

Ralph Greig

Turra Display

A display by the White Helmets team during the annual Turriff Show at the Haughs.

Andrew Wood

Sulkies at Turriff

Sulky racing in the showground at the Haughs during Turriff's annual show.

Andrew Wood

Steam Up

The more commercial side of Turriff Show.

Andrew Wood

St Andrew's Church Hall

The church hall on Ballmellie Road was used as an auxiliary hospital during the Great War.

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Mercat cross, Turriff

Dating from 1865 in a prominent location at the end of the High Street and replacing the medieval original. Listed building designation LB42167: Link

Bill Harrison

Putachie Path, Turriff

The unusually-named street plunges sharply down past the early 19th Century C-listed cottages: Link

(listed building designation LB42165).

Bill Harrison

St Congan's auld kirk, Turriff

Originating in perhaps the 12th or 13th Century, the building was last used for worship in 1795 and consists of east gable-end and north and south walls. The double bellcote from 1635 is 'the finest of its type in Scotland' (Buildings of Scotland guide) and the clock was installed in 1828. A-listed (LB42163): Link

Bill Harrison

Enigmatic sculpture

Carved panel in the east end of St Congan's kirk and said to come from St Congan's Hospital (almshouse). The centre head could be King Alexander III (Link

) (Buildings of Scotland guide) or Robert the Bruce (Jervise: Aberdeenshire epitaphs), who might have witnessed the foundation of the hospital in the late 13th Century.

Bill Harrison

Barclay of Towie monument, St Congan's kirk, Turriff

Dated 1636, located on the north wall of the ruined kirk and exposed to the elements. According to Jervise (Epitaphs and Inscriptions of the Northeast of Scotland, vol. 2, p. 221, publ. 1879), the arms are those of Barclay impaling Drummond but they are now almost worn away. The splendid inscription reads: Here lies Barclay, the glory of the Towie family, to which five centuries have given old renown. Calculus cut him off in his prime, after thrice three lustra (i.e.: 45 years), nor were the resources of the healing art of any avail. The earth covers his bones; his spirit, which was of celestial origin, is the tenant of a mansion beyond the skies.

Bill Harrison

Skein monument, St Congan's kirk, Turriff

Monument to Andrew Skein, minister of the kirk from 1661-1678. The sandstone edifice is severely eroded, but 150 years' ago or so, the inscription was recorded and translated by Jervise as: Mr Andrew Skein, a man distinguished for his candour, very mighty in word and deed, the glory of the pulpit of Turriff, laid down in hope the remains of mortality, besides which he had nothing mortal, in April, 1678. This monument, such as it is, his most tender spouse, Joanna Coutts, caused to be erected as a pledge of her lasting affection. The Coutts arms are now illegible but the Skein (or Skene) arms are just legible: gules three skenes, or daggers, paleways in fess argent hiltcd and pommelled or, on the point of each a wolf's head couped of the third.

Bill Harrison