Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Gardenstown
Gardenstown — village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Gardenstown is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 590 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.6703°, -2.3370°.
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Official information
Gardenstown is a picturesque coastal village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, known for its stunning landscapes and quaint atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy walks, wildlife, and local arts and crafts, as well as the scenic harbour and beaches overlooking the Moray Firth.
From the Wikipedia article
Gardenstown is a small coastal village, 8.7 miles (14.0 km) by road east of Banff in Aberdeenshire, northeastern Scotland. It lies in the civil parish of Gamrie, formerly part of Banffshire. The village's main economic base is fishing. Gardenstown is served by Gardenstown New Church. The hamlet of Dubford is to the south, and a footpath along the shore to the east leads to the village of Crovie.
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Background
History
There is evidence of Neolithic or Bronze Age peoples having settled in the vicinity of Gardenstown; notably at Longman Hill and Cairn Lee. Nearby are the remains of the Church of St John the Evangelist which was built in 1513, and celebrates the defeat of the Danes at this site in 1004 in the Battle of the Bloody Pits. Gardenstown and its harbour were founded in 1720 by Alexander Garden. Fishing began in 1812. In 1953, heavy flooding washed away two houses in the village. leaving Reid and Shaw to contest the final election, which was won by Reid. Between 2008 and 2010, an ethnographic study of the social, religious and economic life of the village was conducted by anthropologist Joseph…
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- Coordinates
- 57.6703, -2.3370
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB45 3ZH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- Population
- 590
- Official site
- www.discovergardenstown.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009777 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gardenstown (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Gardenstown Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 593921.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Gardenstown Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.3 km
Castle of Findon
Vineyards · 0.6 km
St John's
Cemeteries · 0.9 km
SS Vigilant Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Crovie viewpoint
Viewpoints · 1.0 km
Crovie Harbour
Harbours & ports · 1.2 km
Pier, Crovie
Piers · 1.2 km
25 Crovie, Crovie
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Crovie
Villages · 1.3 km
Gamrie
Villages · 1.8 km
Gamrie Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
Gamrie Church
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Gardenstown is a village in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 590. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 590
- Constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Gardenstown
27 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Gardenstown →
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
25 Crovie, Crovie
25 Crovie, Crovie — architectural structure in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Harbours & ports · Scottish Highlands
Crovie Harbour
Crovie Harbour — harbour at Crovie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
Crovie viewpoint
Crovie viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Harbours & ports · Scottish Highlands
Gardenstown Harbour
Gardenstown Harbour — harbour at Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
The Gray Stone of Clochforbie
The Gray Stone of Clochforbie — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Longman Cairn
Longman Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · Scottish Highlands
Wallace's Castle
Wallace's Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Crudie and Crudie School War Memorial
Crudie and Crudie School War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Longmanhill WW2 War Memorial
Longmanhill WW2 War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
SS Vigilant Memorial
SS Vigilant Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Gamrie War Memorial
Gamrie War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Gamrie Church
Gamrie Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Mill of Melrose Bridge
Mill of Melrose Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Piers · Scottish Highlands
Pier, Crovie
Pier, Crovie — category B listed building-listed pier in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Wester Bonnyton Caravan & Camping Site
Wester Bonnyton Caravan & Camping Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Headiton Holidays
Headiton Holidays — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
Castle of Findon
Castle of Findon — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
Dillyminnen
Dillyminnen — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
Long Nose
Long Nose — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Gamrie Bay
Gamrie Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
📷 5📷 5Nearby
📷 3Harbours & ports · Scottish Highlands
Gardenstown Harbour
Gardenstown Harbour — harbour at Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
Castle of Findon
Castle of Findon — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
SS Vigilant Memorial
SS Vigilant Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
Crovie viewpoint
Crovie viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Harbours & ports · Scottish Highlands
Crovie Harbour
Crovie Harbour — harbour at Crovie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Gardenstown
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Wester Bonnyton Caravan & Camping Site
Wester Bonnyton Caravan & Camping Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Headiton Holidays
Headiton Holidays — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Myrus Holiday Park
Myrus Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Banff Links Caravan Park
Banff Links Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
East Balthangie Caravan Park
East Balthangie Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Turriff Caravan Park
Turriff Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
The Market Arms, 5 High Shore, Banff
The Market Arms, 5 High Shore, Banff in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Railway Inn, 96 North Castle Street, Banff
Railway Inn, 96 North Castle Street, Banff in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
The Saltoun Inn
The Saltoun Inn in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gardenstown?
- Gardenstown is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB45 3ZH).
- What is Gardenstown?
- Gardenstown — village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Gardenstown?
- Drivers can use postcode AB45 3ZH.
- Is Gardenstown free to visit?
- Yes, Gardenstown is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gardenstown?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB45 3ZH. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.