Burnhead

Settlement in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Burnhead

Minor road at Nether Woodston Looking north-westward.
Minor road at Nether Woodston Credit: Peter Wood

Burnhead is a small hamlet located in the county of Kincardineshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 10 miles northwest of the town of Stonehaven, Burnhead is nestled within the picturesque countryside of northeastern Scotland.

The hamlet is known for its peaceful and idyllic setting, surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense forests. It is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty of the area. Burnhead is primarily a residential area, with a limited number of houses and buildings scattered throughout the landscape.

While it does not offer many amenities or services within its immediate vicinity, Burnhead benefits from its close proximity to nearby towns and villages, such as Stonehaven. This allows residents to access a wider range of facilities, including shops, schools, healthcare services, and recreational activities.

The area surrounding Burnhead is renowned for its outdoor recreational opportunities. The nearby countryside offers numerous walking trails and cycling routes, allowing residents and visitors to explore the stunning scenery and enjoy the fresh air. Additionally, the coast is just a short drive away, providing access to beautiful beaches and opportunities for water sports.

Overall, Burnhead is a charming and peaceful hamlet in Kincardineshire, offering a serene lifestyle amidst Scotland's stunning natural landscapes.

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Burnhead Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.775278/-2.4248996 or Grid Reference NO7464. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minor road at Nether Woodston Looking north-westward.
Minor road at Nether Woodston
Looking north-westward.
Beach Road, St Cyrus Looking north-westward.
Beach Road, St Cyrus
Looking north-westward.
Beach Road, St Cyrus Looking north-westward towards the 'under repair' St Cyrus Church.
Beach Road, St Cyrus
Looking north-westward towards the 'under repair' St Cyrus Church.
Minor road at Greenburn Looking south-westward.
Minor road at Greenburn
Looking south-westward.
Minor road near to Scotston of Kirkside Looking north-eastward.
Minor road near to Scotston of Kirkside
Looking north-eastward.
Hedge and wall-lined minor road at Kirkside Looking north-westward.
Hedge and wall-lined minor road at Kirkside
Looking north-westward.
Minor road approaching St Cyrus Visitor Centre and Car Park Looking north-eastward.
Minor road approaching St Cyrus Visitor Centre and Car Park
Looking north-eastward.
Minor road at Mains of Woodstone Looking south-eastward.
Minor road at Mains of Woodstone
Looking south-eastward.
Minor road near to Mains of Woodstone Looking eastward.
Minor road near to Mains of Woodstone
Looking eastward.
Minor road near to South Snadon Looking south-westward from the entrance to North Snadon.
Minor road near to South Snadon
Looking south-westward from the entrance to North Snadon.
Tree and hedge-lined minor road near to Ecclesgreig Looking north-eastward.
Tree and hedge-lined minor road near to Ecclesgreig
Looking north-eastward.
Minor road in need of repair near to Ecclesgreig Looking north-eastward.
Minor road in need of repair near to Ecclesgreig
Looking north-eastward.
St Cyrus sands The view from the clifftop at Kirkton, looking down to the beach and across to the headland of Milton Ness.
St Cyrus sands
The view from the clifftop at Kirkton, looking down to the beach and across to the headland of Milton Ness.
Montrose Bay Looking down to the Sands of St Cyrus from the clifftop at Kirkton. The long sand fringed bay extending all the way to Montrose.
Montrose Bay
Looking down to the Sands of St Cyrus from the clifftop at Kirkton. The long sand fringed bay extending all the way to Montrose.
St Cyrus parish church Late 18th century church at the eastern end of St Cyrus village in the area known as Kirkton.
St Cyrus parish church
Late 18th century church at the eastern end of St Cyrus village in the area known as Kirkton.
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket S7206 This bracket can be found on the wall of a private house - formerly Church Hall - in St Cyrus.
The recorded details give a height of 74.304 metres above sea level.
For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm1239" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm1239">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>
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket S7206
This bracket can be found on the wall of a private house - formerly Church Hall - in St Cyrus. The recorded details give a height of 74.304 metres above sea level. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
New carpark at St Cyrus National Nature Reserve Some very nice dry-stane dyking has been done here.
New carpark at St Cyrus National Nature Reserve
Some very nice dry-stane dyking has been done here.
Driftwood pyramids at St Cyrus beach Note the spray at near high tide on a day with a brisk wind.
Driftwood pyramids at St Cyrus beach
Note the spray at near high tide on a day with a brisk wind.
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Burnhead is located at Grid Ref: NO7464 (Lat: 56.775278, Lng: -2.4248996)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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