Kirkton of Bourtie

Settlement in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Kirkton of Bourtie

Lawel Hill trig point The summit of Lawel hill 236m (Trump, HuMP) — Lawel Hill trig point Credit: Ralph Greig

Kirkton of Bourtie is a small rural village located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The village is situated approximately 10 miles north of the city of Aberdeen. Kirkton of Bourtie is known for its picturesque countryside setting, with rolling hills, farmland, and quaint stone cottages dotting the landscape.

The village has a long history, with records dating back to the 12th century. The name "Bourtie" is thought to have originated from the Gaelic word "Bourtach," meaning a muddy place or stream. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Bourtie Kirk, a medieval church that dates back to the 13th century.

Today, Kirkton of Bourtie is a peaceful and close-knit community, with a population of around 200 residents. The village is a popular destination for those seeking a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Visitors to Kirkton of Bourtie can enjoy scenic walks, birdwatching, and exploring the surrounding countryside. The village also has a local pub and a small shop for essentials.

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Kirkton of Bourtie Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.31732/-2.3178904 or Grid Reference NJ8025. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lawel Hill trig point The summit of Lawel hill 236m (Trump, HuMP)

Lawel Hill trig point

The summit of Lawel hill 236m (Trump, HuMP)

Lawel Hill Summit In 2010, Mark Jackson further expanded the HuMPS and compiled the TuMPs (Thirty and upwards Metre Prominence), a list of all hills in Britain having a prominence above 30 m (98 ft)

Lawel Hill Summit

In 2010, Mark Jackson further expanded the HuMPS and compiled the TuMPs (Thirty and upwards Metre Prominence), a list of all hills in Britain having a prominence above 30 m (98 ft)

Postbox and topper Just off the Market Square in Oldmeldrum. The topper was created by the Naughty Knitters of Nicky T&#039;s.

Postbox and topper

Just off the Market Square in Oldmeldrum. The topper was created by the Naughty Knitters of Nicky T's.

View from the Market Square in Oldmeldrum Over a wide area of Aberdeenshire, the skyline is dominated by hills of the Bennachie group - Mither Tap <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NJ6822">NJ6822</a> to the left, Oxen Craig <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NJ6622">NJ6622</a> to the right..

View from the Market Square in Oldmeldrum

Over a wide area of Aberdeenshire, the skyline is dominated by hills of the Bennachie group - Mither Tap NJ6822 to the left, Oxen Craig NJ6622 to the right..

Oldmeldrum Market Place

Oldmeldrum Market Place

Bales near Lowhillside Looking south-west over a field of bales from the roadside at Lowhillside.

Bales near Lowhillside

Looking south-west over a field of bales from the roadside at Lowhillside.

Oldmeldrum Woodland walks Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches

Oldmeldrum Woodland walks

Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches

Oldmeldrum Town Hall Built in 1877 on the site of an older town house.

Oldmeldrum Town Hall

Built in 1877 on the site of an older town house.

Station Road, Oldmeldrum Heading south west.

Station Road, Oldmeldrum

Heading south west.

Meldrum Pharmacy, Oldmeldrum

Meldrum Pharmacy, Oldmeldrum

Oldmeldrum Town Hall

Oldmeldrum Town Hall

Cromlet Place, Oldmeldrum

Cromlet Place, Oldmeldrum

South Road (A947), Oldmeldrum

South Road (A947), Oldmeldrum

Cromlet Place, Oldmeldrum Looking south.

Cromlet Place, Oldmeldrum

Looking south.

Track off South Road

Track off South Road

Crop field north of the A947

Crop field north of the A947

A947 towards Aberdeen Heading east.

A947 towards Aberdeen

Heading east.

Gable with Cask The cask (mustn&#039;t call it a barrel; a barrel is a specific size of cask) is an original ornament for the gable of this house in North Road.

Gable with Cask

The cask (mustn't call it a barrel; a barrel is a specific size of cask) is an original ornament for the gable of this house in North Road.

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Kirkton of Bourtie is located at Grid Ref: NJ8025 (Lat: 57.31732, Lng: -2.3178904)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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