Blackdog

Settlement in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Blackdog

Dune coast at Millden Links The beach and dunes at Blackdog are perfect for dog walking.
Dune coast at Millden Links Credit: Bill Harrison

Blackdog is a small coastal village located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 12 miles north of Aberdeen, it lies on the North Sea coast, offering stunning views of the ocean. The village is situated within the parish of Belhelvie and falls under the jurisdiction of Aberdeenshire Council.

Blackdog is known for its picturesque setting, with sandy beaches and rugged cliffs that attract both locals and tourists. The coastline provides excellent opportunities for coastal walks, bird-watching, and outdoor activities such as fishing and sailing. The nearby Blackdog Woods offer serene woodland walks, adding to the natural beauty of the area.

Despite its small size, Blackdog has a close-knit community with a strong sense of community spirit. The village is home to a primary school and has a local pub that serves as a gathering place for residents. There is also a small convenience store to cater to the daily needs of the locals.

Blackdog's proximity to Aberdeen offers residents easy access to a wide range of amenities and services, including shopping centers, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The city also provides employment opportunities for those commuting from the village.

Overall, Blackdog provides a peaceful coastal retreat while still offering the convenience of nearby urban centers, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a mix of tranquility and accessibility.

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Blackdog Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.218877/-2.074312 or Grid Reference NJ9514. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dune coast at Millden Links The beach and dunes at Blackdog are perfect for dog walking.
Dune coast at Millden Links
The beach and dunes at Blackdog are perfect for dog walking.
Grassy dunes, Blackdog Rifle Range The dunes pictured are some 20 metres high.
Grassy dunes, Blackdog Rifle Range
The dunes pictured are some 20 metres high.
Waste management facility, Easter Hatton
Waste management facility, Easter Hatton
Incoming tide, Blackdog beach
Incoming tide, Blackdog beach
Offshore windfarm... ...as viewed from Blackdog dunes.
Offshore windfarm...
...as viewed from Blackdog dunes.
Edge of the range Boundary fence and warning signs at southern boundary of Blackdog rifle range.  Public access is allowed when the range is not in use.
Edge of the range
Boundary fence and warning signs at southern boundary of Blackdog rifle range. Public access is allowed when the range is not in use.
Blackdog Rifle Range (B Range) MOD land.  Public access allowed when range not in use.
Blackdog Rifle Range (B Range)
MOD land. Public access allowed when range not in use.
North Sea vista Blackdog rifle range and coastal dunes and in the distance part of the Aberdeen Bay offshore wind farm and oil service vessels awaiting their next voyage.
North Sea vista
Blackdog rifle range and coastal dunes and in the distance part of the Aberdeen Bay offshore wind farm and oil service vessels awaiting their next voyage.
Mill of Mundurno? Behind Premier Inn & restaurant bearing that name
Mill of Mundurno?
Behind Premier Inn & restaurant bearing that name
Premier Inn: Bridge of Don Mill of Mundurno restaurant on left
Premier Inn: Bridge of Don
Mill of Mundurno restaurant on left
Not such a black dog Black Dog rock has recently become encrusted with tiny barnacles with its true colour just showing on top of the head of the dog-shaped rock.   The prominent rock is part of the Belhelvie basic intrusion, being igneous bedrock formed between 485.4 and 443.8 million years ago during the Ordovician period.
Not such a black dog
Black Dog rock has recently become encrusted with tiny barnacles with its true colour just showing on top of the head of the dog-shaped rock. The prominent rock is part of the Belhelvie basic intrusion, being igneous bedrock formed between 485.4 and 443.8 million years ago during the Ordovician period.
Burn of Mundurno meets the sea The burn frequently changes course as it reaches the beach and it has recently cut into the adjacent sand dune and unearthed the remains of some buried tank traps.  The burn begins its journey to the sea at Corby Loch.  'Mundurno' means 'stony moor' according to Celtic Place-names in Aberdeenshire by John Milne.
Burn of Mundurno meets the sea
The burn frequently changes course as it reaches the beach and it has recently cut into the adjacent sand dune and unearthed the remains of some buried tank traps. The burn begins its journey to the sea at Corby Loch. 'Mundurno' means 'stony moor' according to Celtic Place-names in Aberdeenshire by John Milne.
Dune landscape with heather The dunes are MOD property but public access is permitted when the ranges are not in use.
Dune landscape with heather
The dunes are MOD property but public access is permitted when the ranges are not in use.
Black dog by Blackdog Burn
Black dog by Blackdog Burn
Murcar Links Golf Club, near Bridge of Don, Aberdeen The clubhouse at Murcar Links Golf Club, near Aberdeen on Scotland's North Sea coast.
Murcar Links Golf Club, near Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
The clubhouse at Murcar Links Golf Club, near Aberdeen on Scotland's North Sea coast.
Golf club access road near Bridge of Don, Aberdeen An access road leading to a golf club on Scotland's North Sea coast, close to Aberdeen.  The golf club's clubhouse is to the right of the image.

In the foreground, gorse bushes are flowering yellow.
Golf club access road near Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
An access road leading to a golf club on Scotland's North Sea coast, close to Aberdeen. The golf club's clubhouse is to the right of the image. In the foreground, gorse bushes are flowering yellow.
Golf club access road near Bridge of Don, Aberdeen An access driveway leading to a golf club on Balgownie Links, on Scotland's North Sea coast on the outskirts of Aberdeen.  The golf club's club house is visible to the right of the image.  In the foreground, gorse bushes are in flower along both sides of the driveway.
Golf club access road near Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
An access driveway leading to a golf club on Balgownie Links, on Scotland's North Sea coast on the outskirts of Aberdeen. The golf club's club house is visible to the right of the image. In the foreground, gorse bushes are in flower along both sides of the driveway.
Isolated house near Bridge of Don, Aberdeen An isolated house near Bridge of Don, on the northern outskirts of Aberdeen.
Isolated house near Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
An isolated house near Bridge of Don, on the northern outskirts of Aberdeen.
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Blackdog is located at Grid Ref: NJ9514 (Lat: 57.218877, Lng: -2.074312)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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