Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Balmedie
Also known as: Baile Mheadhain
Balmedie — village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dyce · 9.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Balmedie, the nearest railway station is Dyce, located 9.9 km away. Entry to the area is free. The postcode for navigation is AB23 8WE.
About
Balmedie is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,560 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.2500°, -2.0500°.
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From the Wikipedia article
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 Special 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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- Coordinates
- 57.2500, -2.0500
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB23 8WE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Population
- 2,560
- Nearest railway station
- Dyce — 9.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q805468 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Balmedie (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Old Road, Balmedie - geograph.org.uk - 121478.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ice House
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Belhelvie War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Pettens Church
Historic houses · 1.9 km
Old Parish Church, Belhelvie
Historic churches · 1.9 km
Orrock House
Historic houses · 2.0 km
The Temple Stones
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
The Temple Stones
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Menie House
B&Bs · 2.9 km
Potterton
Towns & cities · 3.4 km
Over Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.5 km
Mundurno Standing Stone
Windmills · 5.5 km
Mill Of Mundurno, Old Machar, Aberdeen
Watermills · 5.7 km
Balmedie is a village located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 2,560. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,560
- Constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Balmedie
25 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Balmedie →
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Forvie National Nature Reserve
Forvie National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Foveran Castle
Foveran Castle — 12th or 13th century castle, at Foveran, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Foveran House
Foveran House — house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Beaches · Scottish Highlands
Hackley Bay
Hackley Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · Scottish Highlands
Holyrood Chapel, 15 Main Street, Newburgh
Holyrood Chapel, 15 Main Street, Newburgh — architectural structure in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Beaches · Scottish Highlands
Newburgh Seal Beach
Newburgh Seal Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Orrock House
Orrock House — house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Old Forvie Kirk
Old Forvie Kirk — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Pettens Church
Pettens Church — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Knockhall Castle
Knockhall Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Belhelvie War Memorial
Belhelvie War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Foveran War Memorial
Foveran War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Old Parish Church, Belhelvie
Old Parish Church, Belhelvie — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Foveran Parish Church, Foveran
Foveran Parish Church, Foveran — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Forvie Church and deserted village (site of)
Forvie Church and deserted village (site of) — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Newburgh, Aberdeenshire
Newburgh is a coastal village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The village dates to 1261 AD, when William St. Clair, 6th Baron of Roslin, wanted to establish a chapel in the area. Originally built as a sch
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📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
Forvie
Forvie — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Literary houses · Scottish Highlands
Knockhall Castle
Knockhall Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
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📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Belhelvie War Memorial
Belhelvie War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Pettens Church
Pettens Church — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Old Parish Church, Belhelvie
Old Parish Church, Belhelvie — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Orrock House
Orrock House — house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
The Temple Stones
The Temple Stones — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Balmedie
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Hilton Aberdeen TECA
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Hampton by Hilton Aberdeen Airport
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Residence Inn
Residence Inn — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Sure Hotel by Best Western Aberdeen
Sure Hotel by Best Western Aberdeen — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
97 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
97 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Public House, 93-97 King Street, Aberdeen
Public House, 93-97 King Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
13 - 15 Market Street, Aberdeen
13 - 15 Market Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
3 Golden Square, Aberdeen
3 Golden Square, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
The Star And Garter, 6 Crown Street, Aberdeen
The Star And Garter, 6 Crown Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balmedie?
- Balmedie is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB23 8WE).
- What is Balmedie?
- Balmedie — village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Balmedie?
- The nearest railway station is Dyce, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB23 8WE.
- Is Balmedie free to visit?
- Yes, Balmedie is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balmedie?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB23 8WE. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.