South Cookney

Settlement in Kincardineshire

Scotland

South Cookney

Former Cookney parish kirk Built 1885 in fake Gothic style and C-listed (LB9358): <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB9358" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB9358">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> .  Now occupied by an environmental consulting firm.
Former Cookney parish kirk Credit: Bill Harrison

South Cookney is a small village located in the Kincardineshire region of Scotland. It is situated approximately 10 miles southwest of the town of Stonehaven and 20 miles south of Aberdeen. With a population of around 200 residents, it is a close-knit community that offers a peaceful and rural setting.

The village is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The nearby River Cowie flows through the village, providing opportunities for fishing and leisurely walks along its banks.

South Cookney has a rich history, with evidence of settlements dating back to ancient times. The area was once predominantly agricultural, and remnants of traditional farming practices can still be seen today. The village has a charming mix of old stone cottages, some of which have been lovingly restored, adding to its quaint and timeless appeal.

Despite its small size, South Cookney has a strong sense of community. The village is home to a local primary school, ensuring educational opportunities for its younger residents. There is also a small community center that hosts various events and gatherings throughout the year, fostering a sense of togetherness.

While lacking in amenities such as shops and restaurants, South Cookney benefits from its proximity to nearby towns and cities. Residents can easily access a wider range of services and facilities within a short drive.

Overall, South Cookney offers a tranquil and idyllic lifestyle, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the beautiful Scottish countryside.

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South Cookney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.018912/-2.2322001 or Grid Reference NO8692. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Former Cookney parish kirk Built 1885 in fake Gothic style and C-listed (LB9358): <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB9358" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB9358">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> .  Now occupied by an environmental consulting firm.
Former Cookney parish kirk
Built 1885 in fake Gothic style and C-listed (LB9358): LinkExternal link . Now occupied by an environmental consulting firm.
Cookney war memorial
Cookney war memorial
B979 past Allochie Croft Heading towards Stonehaven. The new Aberdeen Western Bypass is just out of shot left.
B979 past Allochie Croft
Heading towards Stonehaven. The new Aberdeen Western Bypass is just out of shot left.
Industrial building off B979 at Allochie With a new dwelling house under construction to the right.
Industrial building off B979 at Allochie
With a new dwelling house under construction to the right.
Track towards Allochie Farm From its junction with the B979, south of Netherley.
Track towards Allochie Farm
From its junction with the B979, south of Netherley.
Access to a new house at Woodend, Netherley Off the west side of B979.
Access to a new house at Woodend, Netherley
Off the west side of B979.
Field by B979 With a view to the hamlet of Hilton in NO8692.
Field by B979
With a view to the hamlet of Hilton in NO8692.
View over the upper Burn of Muchalls From B979, towards Cookney hill, on left skyline.
View over the upper Burn of Muchalls
From B979, towards Cookney hill, on left skyline.
The A90 at Cookney The A90, Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR), at Cookney
The A90 at Cookney
The A90, Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR), at Cookney
A90 at Elrick The A90, Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR), at Elrick
A90 at Elrick
The A90, Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR), at Elrick
Mud by the Gate The gate is the access to some small fields on the fringe of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7062136">NO8694 : Red Moss</a>. The fields themselves are evidently fairly damp, judging by the clumps of rushes.
Mud by the Gate
The gate is the access to some small fields on the fringe of NO8694 : Red Moss. The fields themselves are evidently fairly damp, judging by the clumps of rushes.
Open Field There is no gate at either end of the track across this long strip of field. However it is next to Cookney Stables and could no doubt be secured for horses by temporary electric fences.
Open Field
There is no gate at either end of the track across this long strip of field. However it is next to Cookney Stables and could no doubt be secured for horses by temporary electric fences.
Doonby A new house is nearing completion on a greenfield site in Cookney. The nameplate saying it is called Doonby is just out of view on the dyke at the far side of the entrance.
Doonby
A new house is nearing completion on a greenfield site in Cookney. The nameplate saying it is called Doonby is just out of view on the dyke at the far side of the entrance.
Entering Cookney At first glance it crossed my mind that this house might originally have been a school, but the 19th century maps show that it wasn't. It is on the second edition of the six-inch Ordnance Survey map, surveyed in 1901, but not on the first edition, surveyed in 1865.
Entering Cookney
At first glance it crossed my mind that this house might originally have been a school, but the 19th century maps show that it wasn't. It is on the second edition of the six-inch Ordnance Survey map, surveyed in 1901, but not on the first edition, surveyed in 1865.
Victorian Letterbox Still in use, with a collection six days a week.
Victorian Letterbox
Still in use, with a collection six days a week.
Cookney Kirk If I read 'The Buildings of Scotland' correctly, this kirk replaces a Chapel of Ease built in 1816-1817 and enlarged in 1838-1839. It was built in 1885-1889 to a design by Mackenzie and McMillan in Early English style, featuring rose windows, corbelled pinnacles and a bellecote, underneath which the date 1885 is carved. A prominent landmark, it is Category C Listed. It is no longer in ecclesiastical use, now being the premises of RUM Consultancy Ltd <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://rumconsultancy.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://rumconsultancy.co.uk/">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> and renamed RUM House.
Cookney Kirk
If I read 'The Buildings of Scotland' correctly, this kirk replaces a Chapel of Ease built in 1816-1817 and enlarged in 1838-1839. It was built in 1885-1889 to a design by Mackenzie and McMillan in Early English style, featuring rose windows, corbelled pinnacles and a bellecote, underneath which the date 1885 is carved. A prominent landmark, it is Category C Listed. It is no longer in ecclesiastical use, now being the premises of RUM Consultancy Ltd LinkExternal link and renamed RUM House.
Cookney War Memorial Designed by George Bennet Mitchell in 1919. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7062156">NO8793 : Cookney War Memorial</a>.
Cookney War Memorial
Designed by George Bennet Mitchell in 1919. See also NO8793 : Cookney War Memorial.
Cookney War Memorial The names of the fallen on <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7062154">NO8793 : Cookney War Memorial</a>.
Cookney War Memorial
The names of the fallen on NO8793 : Cookney War Memorial.
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South Cookney is located at Grid Ref: NO8692 (Lat: 57.018912, Lng: -2.2322001)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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