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Newmacher

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Newmacher

Newmacher sits on the route: 15 minutes from Dyce, 36km from Dunnottar Castle.

Newmacher is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,510, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Newmacher 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 Newmacher to your route.

About Newmacher

Newmachar is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, about 10 miles (16 km) to the north-west of Aberdeen. The settlement has a long history previously being known as Summerhill within the parish of New Machar, later being renamed Newmachar. Some buildings retain the split name "New Machar" to this day including the

Read more primary school and church. The population, approximately 2,500., is served by one shop, two public houses, a primary school, a bowling club and, a football club.

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Newmacher offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Newmacher located?

Newmacher is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 57.2667 latitude, -2.1833 longitude.

What is the population of Newmacher?

Newmacher has a population of approximately 2,510 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,510
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
57.2667, -2.1833

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Newmacher

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Grampian Transport 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Dunnottar Castle

A ruined medieval fortress on a dramatic rocky headland on the northeastern coast of Scotland.

36 km · about 40 min drive

photogenic

Pennan

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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Newmacher

  • 64 kmThe Lecht (A939 Old Military Road)Notorious high crossing of the eastern Cairngorms on the 18th-century military road between Cockbridge and Tomintoul, climbing to 637m with roller-coaster gradients: often the first UK road closed by snow.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Newmacher.

Dyce

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 5,730

Balmedie

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 2,520

Pitmedden

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,420

Blackburn

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 2,980

Kintore

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 4,680

Oldmeldrum

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 3,230

Inverurie

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 14,660

Newburgh

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 1,470

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