Cultercullen

Settlement in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Cultercullen

Cultercullen is a small village located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 8 miles west of Aberdeen, Cultercullen is a rural community surrounded by picturesque farmland and rolling hills. The village is home to a population of around 300 residents.

Cultercullen is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those seeking a quiet and idyllic setting. The village is primarily residential, with a few small businesses and amenities scattered throughout. There is a local pub, a primary school, and a church, providing essential services for the residents.

The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. The nearby River Don also provides fishing opportunities for anglers.

Overall, Cultercullen is a charming village with a strong sense of community and a close-knit population. Its beautiful surroundings and peaceful ambiance make it a desirable place to live for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Cultercullen Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.30985/-2.1450941 or Grid Reference NJ9124. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grassland near Cultercullen

Looking south-west over a grassy field near Cultercullen, with Runnygurnal in the distance.,

Scott Cormie

Cultercullen Community Park

The little park to the west of Cultercullen.

Scott Cormie

Field of barley near Cultercullen

Looking north-east over a barley field north of Cultercullen, with the landscape of Buchan beyond.

Scott Cormie

Formartine & Buchan Way over the Tarty Burn

The Formartine & Buchan Way heading north to bridge the Tarty Burn.

Scott Cormie

Formartine & Buchan Way at Orchardtown

The Formartine & Buchan Way heading south under the bridge carrying the access road to the Mains of Orchardtown.

Scott Cormie

Copse by Udny Station

A small patch of woodland in farmland to the east of Udny Station.

Andrew Wood

Improvised gates by Monkshill

Wooden gates and iron gates together in a field between Monkshil and Cultercullen farms.

Andrew Wood

Field by Tillery

A roadside field with farm buildings behind.

Andrew Wood

Uphill to Monkshill

The long treelined bare to Monkshill Farm.

Andrew Wood

Doon Hill

A view downhill on the Monkshill to a very sharp lefthand bend!

Andrew Wood

Railway Underpass

An old railway underpass by Monkshill now carrying a walkway rather than rail.

Andrew Wood

Paddock by Orchardstown

A sheep occupied paddock by the Mains of Orchardstown. The trees on the right mask the farm access road and the bushes in front the old "Buchanie" rail line to Ellon and beyond, now the Formartine and Buchan Walkway.

Andrew Wood

Formartine and Buchan Way

A bridge carries the B999 over the trackbed of the Formartine and Buchan Railway, now a cycle/footpath.

Richard Webb

Udny Station in the haar

Udny Station no longer has a station, the railway is now a cycle path.

Richard Webb

Formartine and Buchan Way

North of Udny, the surface of the path improves (not that I mind the single track bits). Here the railway crossed an embankment above what is now arable land.

Richard Webb

Cutting, Formartine and Buchan Railway

A cutting filled with rosebay willowherb in flower. The Formartine and Buchan Railway is now a 80km path between Fraserburgh, Peterhead and Aberdeen. The railway closed in 1979 and was last used as part of the North Sea oil development, moving material up to Fraserburgh.

Richard Webb

Formartine and Buchan Way

A foggy morning in Aberdeenshire, the fog was later to be replaced by heavy rain. The Formartine and Buchan Railway is now a 80km path between Fraserburgh, Peterhead and Aberdeen. The railway closed in 1979 and was last used as part of the North Sea oil development, moving material up to Fraserburgh.

Richard Webb