Dryburn

Settlement in Banffshire

Scotland

Dryburn

Crisp Maltings Malting just outside Port Gordon. — Crisp Maltings Credit: Andrew Wood

Dryburn is a small village located in the historic county of Banffshire, situated in the northeast of Scotland. Nestled amidst picturesque surroundings, Dryburn is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green meadows. The village is located approximately 5 miles southwest of the town of Banff.

With a population of around 150 residents, Dryburn offers a tranquil and close-knit community. The village primarily consists of traditional stone-built houses, giving it a charming and timeless appearance. The local economy is mainly centered around agriculture and farming, with many residents involved in the cultivation of crops and rearing livestock.

Despite its small size, Dryburn boasts a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a local community center that serves as a hub for various social activities, including meetings, events, and gatherings. The center also offers recreational facilities such as a playground and sports field.

In terms of amenities, Dryburn has a small village shop that caters to the daily needs of its residents. For more extensive shopping and services, residents can easily access the nearby town of Banff, which offers a wider range of facilities including supermarkets, schools, healthcare services, and recreational activities.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in the surrounding area of Dryburn. The village is located near the picturesque coastline, providing opportunities for coastal walks and stunning views. Additionally, the nearby Cairngorms National Park offers breathtaking landscapes and outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

In summary, Dryburn is a peaceful village in Banffshire, Scotland, offering a tight-knit community, scenic surroundings, and easy access to essential amenities and outdoor activities.

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Dryburn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.653137/-3.0509072 or Grid Reference NJ3763. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Crisp Maltings

Malting just outside Port Gordon.

Andrew Wood

Spey Bay Golf Course

On which there was more bird activity than golfers.

Peter Barr

Tannachy Sands

Beach to the west of Portgordon, Moray Firth.

Peter Barr

Shingle beach between Portgordon and Spey Bay

Lots of drift wood and dead tree roots on this coast.

Peter Barr

Track, Tannachy Sands

A track runs behind the beach.

Richard Webb

Grassland, Tannachy

A silage crop has earlier been taken from this field.

Richard Webb

Barley, Auchenreath

Ripening barley on sandy soils near the mouth of the Spey.

Richard Webb

Dallachy Airfield

The site of RAF Dallachy is now farmed along with a waste disposal site on the hard standing of one of the runways.

Richard Webb

Recycling centre, Dallachy

The tip is situated in a gravel pit on the perimeter of the old airfield.

Richard Webb

A memorial to the fallen of Dallochy airfield

Dallachy field served as a launching point for counter shipping measures in the North sea during World War 2.NJ3562 : Lessons from the past?

Des Colhoun

Lessons from the past?

The plaque is found on the memorial in Bogmoor. NJ3562 : A memorial to the fallen of Dallochy airfield

Des Colhoun

Old Red Sandstone

This cliff face is of Old Red Sandstone, laid down some 350 million years ago at the margin of Lake Orcadie, which occupied an area roughly similar to that of the Moray Firth. Outcrops along the Burn of Tynet have yielded many fossils of Devonian fish, and has consequently been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The fish-bearing strata are not in this particular cliff, which is lower down the succession.

Anne Burgess

Burn of Tynet

The burn of Tynet flows in a deep shady wooded glen which it has cut for itself through the relatively soft Old Red Sandstone. You can see that the sandstone dips gently away from the photographer location. Some beds in this sandstone, not visible here, have yielded numerous fossils of Devonian fish.

Anne Burgess

Tynet Burn

The burn meanders along the base of the low cliff. It is very overgrown with vegetation and very shady. This alder tree has grown out across the water towards the light rather than up into the shade. Notice how clear the peat-stained water is.

Anne Burgess

Dallachy RAF Memorial

The memorial commemorates the aircrew who trained and served at RAF Dallachy during the Second World War. Construction began in 1942, and at first the airfield was used to train aircrew on multi-engined aircraft. From September 1944 Dallachy was the base for Beaufighter squadrons engaged in attacking enemy shipping in the North Sea and on the west coast of Norway. [NJ3563 : RAF Dallachy Strike Wing is the main panel on the monument and NJ3563 : RAF 14 (Pilot) Advanced Flying Unit is on the plinth to the left of the main panel. The other plinth carries an information board giving a brief history of RAF Dallachy.

Anne Burgess