Lower Auchenreath

Settlement in Banffshire

Scotland

Lower Auchenreath

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

Lower Auchenreath is a small rural settlement located in the historic county of Banffshire, Scotland. Situated just southwest of the town of Banff, it is nestled amidst picturesque countryside and offers a serene and tranquil environment.

The village is characterized by its traditional Scottish charm, with a collection of stone cottages and farmhouses dotting the landscape. The surrounding countryside is predominantly agricultural, with lush green fields and rolling hills. The area is known for its fertile soil, making it ideal for farming and agriculture.

Lower Auchenreath is home to a tight-knit community, where residents enjoy a close and friendly atmosphere. The village has limited amenities, with a small village hall and a primary school serving the local population. However, within a short distance, the town of Banff offers a wider range of facilities including shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and healthcare services.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the natural beauty of the area, with numerous walking trails and scenic spots to explore. The nearby coastline provides stunning views and opportunities for coastal walks. A short drive from Lower Auchenreath will take visitors to picturesque beaches, such as Banff Links, where they can enjoy sandy shores and breathtaking sunsets.

Overall, Lower Auchenreath offers a peaceful and idyllic rural lifestyle, with easy access to the amenities of nearby Banff and the beauty of the surrounding countryside.

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Lower Auchenreath Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.660376/-3.0521557 or Grid Reference NJ3763. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Crisp Maltings

Malting just outside Port Gordon.

Andrew Wood

Driftwood and cobbles

On the shore east of Spey Bay, looking towards Buckie.

Peter Barr

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

Woodland, Spey Bay

Woodland behind the beach and golf course at Spey Bay.

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

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

Course of the Pottie Burn

The Pottie Burn marks the curving boundary of the fields here, though the burn itself is hidden among the vegetation. In the background is the village of Nether Dallachy, in a neighbouring grid square.

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