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Dunnottar Castle
A ruined medieval fortress on a dramatic rocky headland on the northeastern coast of Scotland.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
Balmedie sits on the route: 15 minutes from Newmacher, 35km from Dunnottar Castle.
Balmedie is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,520, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Balmedie sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Balmedie to your route.
Balmedie (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Mheadhain) is a large village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It lies north of the city of Aberdeen, in the civil parish of Belhelvie, and is adjacent to a long, wide sandy beach backed by an extensive dune system.
Balmedie lies immediately south of the Sands of Forvie Site of SpecialRead more
Scientific Interest, which forms part of the wider Ythan Estuary coastal system. The dune landscape, dominated by marram grass, is one of the largest in Britain and supports a variety of coastal habitats and wildlife.
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Balmedie is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 57.2505 latitude, -2.0616 longitude.
Balmedie has a population of approximately 2,520 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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castle
A ruined medieval fortress on a dramatic rocky headland on the northeastern coast of Scotland.
35 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Acclaimed motoring museum in Alford, Aberdeenshire, with everything from steam locomotives to supercars, plus its own outdoor test track used for summer motoring events.
39 km · about 45 min drive
photogenic
A single row of white cottages squeezed between red sandstone cliffs and the sea, reached by a steep hairpin lane off the B9031. Star of the 1983 film Local Hero. Its red phone box is now listed.
49 km · about 55 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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