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Benthoul

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Benthoul

Standing Stones of Echt
Standing Stones of Echt Credit: Ralph Greig

Benthoul is a small village located in the Aberdeenshire region of Scotland. Situated on the eastern coast, it is part of the larger parish of Turriff. With a population of around 500 residents, Benthoul offers a tranquil and picturesque setting for its inhabitants.

The village is known for its charming rural atmosphere, with beautiful rolling hills and lush green landscapes surrounding it. The nearby River Deveron adds to the village's natural beauty, providing opportunities for fishing and other recreational activities.

Benthoul has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to prehistoric times. The area was once a significant agricultural hub, and remnants of old farmsteads and buildings can still be found in the village. Agriculture remains an important part of Benthoul's economy, with farming and livestock rearing being common occupations.

In terms of amenities, Benthoul has a primary school, offering education for local children. The village also has a community hall, which serves as a gathering place for various events and social activities. While there are no major commercial establishments in Benthoul, residents have easy access to nearby towns like Turriff and Banff, where they can find a range of services and amenities.

Overall, Benthoul offers a peaceful and close-knit community for its residents, who enjoy a rural lifestyle amidst the stunning natural beauty of Aberdeenshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.119916/-2.3297379 or Grid Reference NJ8003. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Standing Stones of Echt
Standing Stones of Echt
Path in Leuchar Moss 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
Path in Leuchar Moss
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
Power lines at Leuchar Moss 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
Power lines at Leuchar Moss
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
Power and trees at Leuchar Moss 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
Power and trees at Leuchar Moss
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
Storm Damage
Storm Damage
Cullerlie Stone Circle Located in a small fenced off area in open farmland, this bronze age stone circle was excavated in 1934.
Cullerlie Stone Circle
Located in a small fenced off area in open farmland, this bronze age stone circle was excavated in 1934.
Echt, Aberdeenshire - 1987 Echt is an Aberdeenshire crossroads village in northeast Scotland. Echt has a number of prehistoric remains, including the so called Barmekin of Echt which is on a hill to the northwest. There is also the Cullerlie stone circle near Sunhoney Farm, which may date from the Bronze Age.
Echt, Aberdeenshire - 1987
Echt is an Aberdeenshire crossroads village in northeast Scotland. Echt has a number of prehistoric remains, including the so called Barmekin of Echt which is on a hill to the northwest. There is also the Cullerlie stone circle near Sunhoney Farm, which may date from the Bronze Age.
Echt, Aberdeenshire - 1987 Echt is an Aberdeenshire crossroads village in northeast Scotland. Echt has a number of prehistoric remains, including the so called Barmekin of Echt which is on a hill to the northwest. There is also the Cullerlie stone circle near Sunhoney Farm, which may date from the Bronze Age.
Echt, Aberdeenshire - 1987
Echt is an Aberdeenshire crossroads village in northeast Scotland. Echt has a number of prehistoric remains, including the so called Barmekin of Echt which is on a hill to the northwest. There is also the Cullerlie stone circle near Sunhoney Farm, which may date from the Bronze Age.
Roadside of Garlogie A telephoto view of the village on the B9119. Benachie in the distance.
Roadside of Garlogie
A telephoto view of the village on the B9119. Benachie in the distance.
Bridge over the Gormack Burn Near Milton of Drum farm.
Bridge over the Gormack Burn
Near Milton of Drum farm.
Milton of Drum The Gormack Burn and bridge in the foreground.
Milton of Drum
The Gormack Burn and bridge in the foreground.
Cullerlie stone circle Now cared for by Historic Scotland, this 4000 year old stone circle at Cullerlie was excavated in 1934 by H E Kilbride-Jones. This 10.2m diameter circle is formed by eight large boulders and within it are eight small kerb cairns, seven of which contained cremated bone.
Cullerlie stone circle
Now cared for by Historic Scotland, this 4000 year old stone circle at Cullerlie was excavated in 1934 by H E Kilbride-Jones. This 10.2m diameter circle is formed by eight large boulders and within it are eight small kerb cairns, seven of which contained cremated bone.
Cullerlie stone circle A substantial stone circle made of granite boulders. It has been excavated and a lot of previous buried features are exposed. It is easy to visit being a short walk from parking.
Cullerlie stone circle
A substantial stone circle made of granite boulders. It has been excavated and a lot of previous buried features are exposed. It is easy to visit being a short walk from parking.
Woodland near Standingstones A slope which has not been cleared for agriculture. Some of it is currently wooded, the rest rough ground.
Woodland near Standingstones
A slope which has not been cleared for agriculture. Some of it is currently wooded, the rest rough ground.
Cullerlie stone circle... ...(yet another view). Also known as the Standing Stones of Echt. There are a number of mini-cairns within the restored circle. A scheduled monument: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM90088" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM90088">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> .
Cullerlie stone circle...
...(yet another view). Also known as the Standing Stones of Echt. There are a number of mini-cairns within the restored circle. A scheduled monument: LinkExternal link .
Cullerlie stone circle: view from the road
Cullerlie stone circle: view from the road
Cullerlie Stone Circle Inside the circle of eight stones are eight small burial cairns. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/18548/cullerlie" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/18548/cullerlie">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> for fuller details.
Cullerlie Stone Circle
Inside the circle of eight stones are eight small burial cairns. See LinkExternal link for fuller details.
Straw Bales I love the way the bales emphasize the curving surface of these fields at Milton of Drum.
Straw Bales
I love the way the bales emphasize the curving surface of these fields at Milton of Drum.
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Benthoul is located at Grid Ref: NJ8003 (Lat: 57.119916, Lng: -2.3297379)

Unitary Authority: City of Aberdeen

Police Authority: North East

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