Altens

Settlement in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Altens

Depot of oil drilling pipes
Depot of oil drilling pipes Credit: Alex McGregor

Altens is a small village located in the county of Kincardineshire, Scotland. Situated about 5 miles south of Aberdeen, it lies on the southern bank of the River Dee. With a population of around 2,000 residents, Altens is primarily a residential area with a mix of housing types, including detached houses, semi-detached houses, and apartments.

The village is well-connected to the nearby city of Aberdeen, with regular bus services and easy access to major road networks. Altens is also home to a number of industrial and commercial developments, including the Altens Industrial Estate, which houses various businesses and offers employment opportunities for local residents.

Altens benefits from its proximity to the River Dee, with scenic walks and outdoor recreational activities available for residents and visitors alike. The village is also close to the coast, offering stunning views of the North Sea and opportunities for water sports and beach activities.

In terms of amenities, Altens has a primary school, a community center, and several shops, including convenience stores and small businesses. The village is also within close proximity to larger retail centers and supermarkets in Aberdeen.

Overall, Altens is a tranquil village with a strong sense of community, offering a peaceful residential environment while still providing access to urban amenities and employment opportunities. Its scenic location and convenient transport links make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a balance between rural and urban living.

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Altens Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.1156/-2.0781846 or Grid Reference NJ9502. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Depot of oil drilling pipes
Depot of oil drilling pipes
Edward VIII pillar box... ...at the junction of Gregness Gardens and Girdleness Road.  One of only two to be found in Aberdeen and 136 nationwide.
Edward VIII pillar box...
...at the junction of Gregness Gardens and Girdleness Road. One of only two to be found in Aberdeen and 136 nationwide.
Tullos Primary School The classroom blinds add a nice bit of colour to this iconic 1930s art deco building, but the rusting metal and crumbling mortar are concerning...   B-listed: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/sc-49995-tullos-primary-school-girdleness-road-#.VxNisaT2amQ" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/sc-49995-tullos-primary-school-girdleness-road-#.VxNisaT2amQ">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> .
Tullos Primary School
The classroom blinds add a nice bit of colour to this iconic 1930s art deco building, but the rusting metal and crumbling mortar are concerning... B-listed: LinkExternal link .
Path... ...through Greenbank industrial estate.  The fly tipping and rotting rubbish absolutely everywhere make it look like a third-world slum.  In the background rather 'boxy' 1960s houses on the steep hillside of Balnagask and behind them, Victorian villas in Torry.
Path...
...through Greenbank industrial estate. The fly tipping and rotting rubbish absolutely everywhere make it look like a third-world slum. In the background rather 'boxy' 1960s houses on the steep hillside of Balnagask and behind them, Victorian villas in Torry.
Beech grove... ...on the hillside above Greenbank industrial estate.
Beech grove...
...on the hillside above Greenbank industrial estate.
Baron's Cairn... ...at the top of Tullos Hill: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/20242/barons-cairn-tullos-hill" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/20242/barons-cairn-tullos-hill">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> .  Girdleness Lighthouse is just visible in the distance.
Baron's Cairn...
...at the top of Tullos Hill: LinkExternal link . Girdleness Lighthouse is just visible in the distance.
Nigg Kirk Nigg Kirk was built in 1829 to the design of John Smith to replace the (now ruined) St Fittick's Kirk in Torry.  Compare St Clement's Church: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3378773" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3378773">Link</a> .  As already pointed out by Peter Robinson (<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3065186" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3065186">Link</a> ), the windows are fakes, presumably on top of the boarded-up originals.
Nigg Kirk
Nigg Kirk was built in 1829 to the design of John Smith to replace the (now ruined) St Fittick's Kirk in Torry. Compare St Clement's Church: Link . As already pointed out by Peter Robinson (Link ), the windows are fakes, presumably on top of the boarded-up originals.
Amec Foster Wheeler office block An energy consultancy: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.amecfw.com/aboutus/at-a-glance" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.amecfw.com/aboutus/at-a-glance">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> .
Amec Foster Wheeler office block
An energy consultancy: LinkExternal link .
Oil company office, Altens industrial estate
Oil company office, Altens industrial estate
Wood Group offices, Altens industrial estate
Wood Group offices, Altens industrial estate
Mixed residential and business development A recent mixed residential and business development at the junction of Wellington Road and Charleston Road North.  Sainsbury's occupies the ground floor on the corner.
Mixed residential and business development
A recent mixed residential and business development at the junction of Wellington Road and Charleston Road North. Sainsbury's occupies the ground floor on the corner.
Haar Rock Coffee A local coffee shop in a new development.
Haar Rock Coffee
A local coffee shop in a new development.
Road Bridge at Rare Breeds Farm The bridge carries a minor road across the railway between Aberdeen and Stonehaven railway stations. Someone seems to believe this is a peace bridge!
Road Bridge at Rare Breeds Farm
The bridge carries a minor road across the railway between Aberdeen and Stonehaven railway stations. Someone seems to believe this is a peace bridge!
Tesco, Aberdeen South On Wellington Road, A956.
Tesco, Aberdeen South
On Wellington Road, A956.
Crawpeel Shore Looking northwards from just above the harbour at Cove. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5702201">NJ9500 : Crawpeel Shore</a>
Crawpeel Shore
Looking northwards from just above the harbour at Cove. See also NJ9500 : Crawpeel Shore
Crawpeel Shore I suspect that this view, rather than <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5702199">NJ9500 : Crawpeel Shore</a>, is actually of Crawpeel Shore, because it is possible to get down to shore level here. The rocky ridges to the left are named on the maps as The Graves.
Crawpeel Shore
I suspect that this view, rather than NJ9500 : Crawpeel Shore, is actually of Crawpeel Shore, because it is possible to get down to shore level here. The rocky ridges to the left are named on the maps as The Graves.
The Poor Man I think the Poor Man is the long offshore rock beyond the sea stack.
The Poor Man
I think the Poor Man is the long offshore rock beyond the sea stack.
Drystane Dyke Looking a bit the worse for wear, and clearly no longer performing any useful function.
Drystane Dyke
Looking a bit the worse for wear, and clearly no longer performing any useful function.
Show me another place!

Altens is located at Grid Ref: NJ9502 (Lat: 57.1156, Lng: -2.0781846)

Unitary Authority: City of Aberdeen

Police Authority: North East

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.1156,-2.0781846
Crossing
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Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
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Post Box
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Post Box
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Altens
Name En: Altens
Name Fa: آلتنز
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Wikipedia: en:Altens
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Mini Roundabout
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Bus Stop
Minto Road
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Minto Road
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Hareness Road
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Altens Farm Road
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Minto Road
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Minto Avenue
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Minto Avenue
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Hareness Circle
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Hareness Circle
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Bus Stop
Blackness Avenue
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Bus Stop
Blackness Avenue
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Bus: yes
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Bus Stop
Minto Road
Bus: yes
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Turning Loop
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Cat's Cairn
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Natural: shrub
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Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
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Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Crossing
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Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: yes
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Crossing
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Tactile Paving: yes
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Parking
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Give Way
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Elevator
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Covered: yes
Surveillance: yes
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Entrance: yes
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Crossing
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Kerb: no
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Crossing
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Kerb: no
Tactile Paving: no
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Direction: both
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Give Way
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Give Way
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Give Way
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Give Way
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Give Way
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Give Way
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